Abstract：
:The prevalence of respiratory problems and the ventilatory functions in subjects belonging to three sample areas with different levels of pollution was studied to ascertain if there is any association between air pollutant levels and abnormal ventilatory functions. The predominant activity existing in that area served as the basis for stratification of the city into industrial (Group I), commercial (Group II) and residential (Group III) areas. Ambient air quality data of suspended particulate matter SPM, SO2 and NOx of the three sample areas were measured using standard methods. 216 men included in the study were administered the American Thoracic Society--Division of Lung Diseases ATS-DLD respiratory questionnaire, clinically examined and subjected to routine laboratory investigations. Spirometry and salbutamol reversibility tests were performed as per the ATS guidelines 1991. The mean and peak levels of SPM in the commercial area and the peak levels in the residential area were higher than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The mean and peak levels of NOx and SO2 in all the three areas were lower than the NAAQS. A high prevalence of approximately 30-50% of respiratory symptoms was reported in the present study. Respiratory and ventilatory abnormalities were higher in the commercial areas, which are associated with the higher mean and peak levels of SO2 and the peak levels of NOx. The pollution control measures should also aim at the peak levels of pollutants as they have been shown to exacerbate the respiratory symptoms in the present study.
journal_name
Asia Pac J Public Healthjournal_title
Asia-Pacific journal of public healthauthors
Kumar KS,Prasad CE,Balakrishna N,Rao KV,Reddy PUdoi
10.1177/101053950001200202keywords:
subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2000-01-01 00:00:00pages
58-64issue
2eissn
1010-5395issn
1941-2479journal_volume
12pub_type
杂志文章abstract：:Globalisation is present whether recognised in SARS, global terrorism, finance or youth music. With the growth of the health promoting school movement in this context and the increased numbers of countries and schools involved, eight themes are proposed as critical to how the Health Promotion School move forward. They...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/101053950401600s11
更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study is done to develop an age and sex-specific BMI standard for Japanese children, and to determine the age and sex specific cut off points for overweight and obesity. A population-based analysis of BMI data from a national survey conducted in the year 2000; 14,113 preschool children, 72,380 children attending ...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In the Philippines, diabetes is rapidly becoming a major public health issue, as in other low- and middle-income countries. Availability and affordability of care and medicines are crucial to control diabetes. This study describes the situations of diabetes patients and identifies possible barriers to diabetes care an...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539510373005
更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：UNLABELLED:Secondhand smoke is harmful to smokers and nonsmokers, and smoke-free legislation worldwide improves health status. Lebanon has one of the weakest tobacco control regulatory environments in the Eastern Mediterranean region. However, several Lebanese workplaces and hospitality venues have chosen to implement ...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539510373020
更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The associations of modifiable lifestyle-related factors with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality were examined in a population-based sample of older Taiwanese people. A total of 4176 individuals aged 50 years and older, with 11 years of follow-up, were analyzed. Current and former smokers had a higher risk of all-...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539517699058
更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:To examine the practicability and value of mapping cancers in Hong Kong, selected data from consecutive censuses were used to assess the demographic stability and socioeconomic characteristics of the 27 districts. Mortality data in two quinquennia (1979-1988) were used to calculate the districts' standardized mortalit...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/101053959500800202
更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This article presents results of research undertaken to identify factors that affect the vulnerability of rural Mongolian herders to climate change. Findings suggest that models of market development instituted since 1990 have failed to recognize and support key elements of the pastoralist adaptive strategy. A retreat...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539510373008
更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Diagnostic accuracy and optimal cutoff points of risk factors is one of the important issues in medical decisions. In order to reassess the cutoff points of markers, longitudinal and time-to-event data of elderly individuals were collected repeatedly through 3 follow-up stages in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study. Ti...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539519889767
更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is among the frequently used self-reported physical activity assessment for older adults. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of a Malay version of this scale (PASE-M). A total of 408 community-dwelling older adults were enrolled. Concurrent validity wa...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539515590179
更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Patients with hepatitis B face uncertainty at diagnosis. Information and support they receive at the early stage of the disease determine their adherence to follow up and treatment. This study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of patients with hepatitis B at diagnosis. A qualitative methodology was used. Nine...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539511413258
更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This qualitative study aimed to explore the influence of social networks such as family members, friends, peers, and health care providers toward the help-seeking behaviour (HSB) of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the public and private primary care settings. In-depth interviews of 12 patients, 9 family memb...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539515596807
更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study investigated the association of market competition with hospital charges, length of stay, and quality outcomes. A total of 279,847 patients from 851 hospitals were analyzed. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index was used as a measure of hospital market competition level. Our results suggest that hospitals in less ...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539514529812
更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Malnutrition continues to affect a large proportion of children in the developing world. The authors undertook this study to identify biologic, socioeconomic, and health care factors associated with underweight and stunting in young children in an the eastern Tarai (plains) district of Nepal. Data were collected via q...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539509332063
更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The aims of this study were to examine the frequency and correlates of problem behaviors among Hong Kong adolescents. It is a cross-sectional survey targeting secondary forms 1 to 3 (equivalent to grades 7-9 in the United States) students (N = 1029). A self-administered questionnaire was used as the measurement tool. ...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539510361763
更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The failure to contain pandemic influenza A(H1N1) 2009 in Mexico has shifted global attention from containment to mitigation. Limited surveillance and reporting have, however, prevented detailed assessment of mitigation during the pandemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. To assess pandemic influenza...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539511421365
更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Although menstrual extended regimens have been available in the market, limited study has been conducted on preferred menstrual characteristics in Asian women. This study aimed to investigate Chinese women's preferences on menstrual characteristics and factors affecting their preferences. Cross-sectional telephone sur...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:It is an important public health problem to identify risk factors of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among the elderly. We recruited subjects from Ansan, Korea, as a subset of the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES), which is an ongoing population study, and followed up their sleep quality for 6 years....
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539516628638
更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The need for a pro-active role for universities in the Third World in health development is identified as one of the important frontiers of international health. The questions of how to combine scientific objectivity with involvement in social problems are examined, using the experience of the Aga Khan University in K...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/101053959100500206
更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:To examine the potential risk factors for work-related fatigue (WRF) among workers in modern industries, the authors analyzed the records of need-for-recovery questionnaires and health checkup results for 1545 employees. Compared with regular daytime workers, and after adjusting for confounders, the workers adapting t...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539513490788
更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The purpose of this study was to find out the knowledge and attitudes concerning food hygiene among Chinese food handlers in Fong Song Tong district, and to analyze the impact of variables on the degree of knowledge and attitudes. Face-to-face interviews were conducted within Chinese food handlers in Fong Song Tong di...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/101053950401600208
更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Identifying determinants of intent to quit may aid the design of antitobacco programs and promote effective tobacco control policies. In a nationwide survey in Cambodia, two thirds of tobacco smokers and 45% of female smokeless tobacco users planned to stop in the future. Multivariate determinants of intent in 2279 ma...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539512454164
更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The present study investigated prospectively programmatic factors relating to dropouts in child vaccination in 6 subdistricts of Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey (n = 2700) was conducted estimating overall coverage of immunization using cluster sampling. The eligible subsample of children (n = 1064) was followed u...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539509342119
更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study investigates the quality of life (QOL) for adolescents residing in Perth, Western Australia. The Quality of Life Profile-Adolescent Version (QOLPAV), a generic self-reported questionnaire, was administered to 363 adolescents aged between ten and 18 years who were enrolled in 20 high schools within metropoli...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/101053950101300109
更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health problem in Vietnam. Recent studies have found that prevalence of current HBV infection (HBsAg+) ranges from 10% to 20% in the general population and 20% to 40% among injecting drug users and HIV+ patients. However, HBV prevention and control in Vietnam re...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1177/1010539510385220
更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the correlation between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) and falls considering places where falls can occur in adult males. We analyzed 101 862 males in the 2011 Korean Community Health Survey. LUTSs were assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score system. The rate of to...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539519878361
更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The objectives of this study are to determine whether Norplant would be an acceptable contraceptive method for Cambodian women, given its technology and the socio-cultural context, and whether it can be delivered by a private sector clinic with good quality care. This is a prospective cohort study of the first 966 acc...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/101053950201400204
更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：UNLABELLED:The objective of this study was to assess the trends in hospitalization for sunburn in Western Australia from 1988 to 2008. De-identified linked hospital morbidity data for all index sunburn admissions in Western Australia for the period 1988 to 2008 were analyzed. Poisson regression analysis was used to est...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539511413459
更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study was undertaken to uncover the challenges faced by village doctors in providing basic public health services (BPHS) in western rural areas of China. This field research for BPHS, with 12 managers and 82 village doctors of county Y in Guizhou province, was conducted in July 2012 using a combination of random ...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539514568708
更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Antenatal clinical breast examinations (ANCBEs) performed by physicians or nurses during prenatal care visits are recommended by the Department of Health in Taiwan. This study aimed to assess the level of acceptance of ANCBE in Taiwan and the determinants associated with behavior toward them. This was a clinic-based s...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539511419020
更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This paper reports the results of physical examination data of a population aged 19 years and above in the Henan area. The prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in adults in a healthy population and associations with potential risk factors are described. There were 556 cases with albuminuria, a prevalence rate of...
journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1177/1010539513495270
更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00
