Waist circumference cut-off values for the prediction of cardiovascular risk factors clustering in Chinese school-aged children: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with TB have diverse and often challenging clinical and social needs that may hamper successful treatment outcomes. Understanding the need for additional support during treatment (enhanced case management, or ECM) is important for workforce capacity planning. North West England TB Cohort Audit (TBCA...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tucker A,Mithoo J,Cleary P,Woodhead M,MacPherson P,Wingfield T,Davies S,Wake C,McMaster P,Bertel Squire S

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risky sexual behaviors of adolescents in Mexico are a public health problem; 33.4 % of adolescent girls and 14.7 % of boys report not having used any protection at their first intercourse. The fertility rate is 77 births/1000 girls aged 15-19 years. The infrequent contact of adolescents with health services ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Doubova SV,Infante-Castañeda C,Pérez-Cuevas R

更新日期：2016-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several World Health Organisation reports over recent years have highlighted the high incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer. Contributory factors include unhealthy diets, alcohol and tobacco use and sedentary lifestyles. This paper reports the findings of a review ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jepson RG,Harris FM,Platt S,Tannahill C

更新日期：2010-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insomnia is a major public health concern affecting about 10% of the general population in its chronic form. Furthermore, epidemiological surveys demonstrate that poor sleep and sleep dissatisfaction are even more frequent problems (10-48%) in the community. This is the first report on the prevalence of inso...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Paparrigopoulos T,Tzavara C,Theleritis C,Psarros C,Soldatos C,Tountas Y

更新日期：2010-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer is an important public health problem worldwide, which comprises approximately 12% of all cancers in women. In Tanzania, the estimated incidence rate is 30 to 40 per 100,000 women, indicating a high disease burden. Cervical cancer screening is acknowledged as currently the most effective appr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lyimo FS,Beran TN

更新日期：2012-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol use and binge drinking among adolescents and young adults remain frequent causes of preventable injuries, disease, and death, and there has been growing attention to computer-based modes of intervention delivery to prevent/reduce alcohol use. Research suggests that health interventions grounded in es...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tebb KP,Erenrich RK,Jasik CB,Berna MS,Lester JC,Ozer EM

更新日期：2016-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Each year rotavirus gastroenteritis results in thousands of paediatric hospitalisations and primary care visits in the Netherlands. While two vaccines against rotavirus are registered, routine immunisation of infants has not yet been implemented. Existing cost-effectiveness studies showed inconsistent result...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rozenbaum MH,Mangen MJ,Giaquinto C,Wilschut JC,Hak E,Postma MJ,Consensus Group on Dutch Rotavirus Vaccination (CoRoVa-Group).

更新日期：2011-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unit non-response occurs in sample surveys when a target subject does not respond to a survey. Potential implications are decreased power, increased standard error, and non-response bias. The objective of this study was to assess the factors associated with participation in a written survey (MSHS) of subject...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Volken T

更新日期：2013-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1976, the U.S. Sugar Association (SA), a globally networked trade organization representing the cane and beet sugar industry, won the Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) Silver Anvil Award for a crisis communication campaign. Their campaign successfully limited the diffusion of sugar restriction ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kearns CE,Glantz SA,Apollonio DE

更新日期：2019-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a hidden public health disease that affects up to 20% of the general population. Although co-morbidity can affect diagnose setting and treatment of the disease, there are few studies concerning diagnosed and registered co-morbidity for IBS patients in primary care. The aim o...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Faresjö Å,Grodzinsky E,Hallert C,Timpka T

更新日期：2013-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to characterize the heterogeneity in BMI trajectories and evaluate how different BMI trajectories predict mortality risk in Canadian seniors. METHODS:Data came from the Canadian National Population Health Survey (NPHS, 1994-2011) and 1480 individuals aged 65-79 years with at least four BMI r...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wang M,Yi Y,Roebothan B,Colbourne J,Maddalena V,Sun G,Wang PP

更新日期：2017-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tobacco smoking is one of the most serious modern civilization threats. According to WHO identifying patterns of tobacco use is essential for implementing effective preventive policies. The aim of the paper was to assess changes in smoking patterns among the PURE study population over 6 years. METHODS:The s...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Połtyn-Zaradna K,Zatońska K,Basiak A,Sozańska B,Gaweł-Dąbrowska D,Wołyniec M,Szuba A,Zatoński W

更新日期：2019-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In most European origin populations measures of socioeconomic position are positively associated with leisure time physical activity (LTPA), this is unclear for active commuting. In addition, these associations have scarcely been studied in ethnic minority groups, who often have a high cardiovascular disease...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Munter JS,Agyemang C,Brewster LM,Stronks K,van Valkengoed IG

更新日期：2012-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-management support interventions can improve health outcomes, but their impact is limited by the numbers of people able or willing to access them. Men's attendance at existing self-management support services appears suboptimal despite their increased risk of developing many of the most serious long ter...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Galdas P,Darwin Z,Kidd L,Blickem C,McPherson K,Hunt K,Bower P,Gilbody S,Richardson G

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Although physical inactivity has been linked with numerous chronic health conditions and overall mortality, the majority of English adults report doing insufficient physical activity. To increase population physical activity levels, researchers have called for more community-level interventions....

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Solomon E,Rees T,Ukoumunne OC,Hillsdon M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yu X,Zhang W

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assuming a higher risk of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection in the population of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in October of 1998 the TB Control Program of Clementino Fraga Filho Hospital (CFFH) routinely started to recommend a two-step tuberculin skin test (TST) in contacts of pulmonary TB cases in order to dist...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Salles CG,Ruffino-Netto A,Lapa-e-Silva JR,Kritski AL,Cailleaux-Cesar M,Queiroz-Mello FC,Conde MB

更新日期：2007-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The global coverage rate of birth registration is only around 65% for the population of children under five although birth registration secures protection and access to health services that are fundamental rights for all babies. This study aimed to perform a basic analysis of the accessibility to birth regis...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nomura M,Xangsayarath P,Takahashi K,Kamiya Y,Siengsounthone L,Ogino H,Kobayashi J

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies to date have explored the relationship between the built environment and physical activity specifically in rural settings. The Ontario Public Health Standards policies mandate that health units in Ontario address the built environment; however, it is unclear how public health practitioners are in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Coghill CL,Valaitis RK,Eyles JD

更新日期：2015-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that has an impact on the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) of sufferers as well as their children. To date, no study has investigated the effects of parental leprosy on the well-being of adolescent children. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted in the L...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yamaguchi N,Poudel KC,Jimba M

更新日期：2013-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An accurate prediction of unplanned readmission (UR) after discharge from hospital can facilitate physician's decision making processes for providing better quality of care in geriatric patients. The objective of this study was to explore the association of cardiac autonomic functions as measured by frequenc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chiang JK,Fu CH,Kuo TB,Koo M

更新日期：2011-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a global public health problem. There are a range of treatments available with varying short and long term success rates. One option is the use of anti-obesity medication the prescription of which has increased dramatically in recent years. Despite this, little is known about the individual and GP...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Patterson L,Kee F,Hughes C,O'Reilly D

更新日期：2014-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screen-related behaviours are highly prevalent in schoolchildren. Considering the adverse health effects and the relation of obesity and screen time in childhood, efforts to affect screen use in children are warranted. Parents have been identified as an important influence on children's screen time and there...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Van Lippevelde W,Bere E,Verloigne M,van Stralen MM,De Bourdeaudhuij I,Lien N,Vik FN,Manios Y,Grillenberger M,Kovács E,ChinAPaw MJ,Brug J,Maes L

更新日期：2014-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear if objective selection of employees, for an intervention to prevent sickness absence, is more effective than subjective 'personal enlistment'. We hypothesize that objectively selected employees are 'at risk' for sickness absence and eligible to participate in the intervention program. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Duijts SF,Kant I,Swaen GM

更新日期：2007-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We examined colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer screening utilization in eligible populations within three data cross-sections, and identified factors potentially modifying cancer screening utilization in Swiss adults. METHODS:The study is based on health insurance claims data of the Helsana Group. The ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bähler C,Brüngger B,Ulyte A,Schwenkglenks M,von Wyl V,Dressel H,Gruebner O,Wei W,Blozik E

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An effective referral system is critical to ensuring access to appropriate and timely healthcare services. In pluralistic healthcare systems such as Bangladesh, referral inefficiencies due to distance, diversion to inappropriate facilities and unsuitable hours of service are common, particularly for the urba...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Adams AM,Ahmed R,Ahmed S,Yusuf SS,Islam R,Zakaria Salam RM,Panciera R

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A change in pattern of tobacco use has been observed in the last decade in Norway. Snuff use and occasional smoking have to some degree replaced daily smoking among adolescents and young adults. Daily smoking is known to be negatively associated with social background factors, but little is known about these...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Grotvedt L,Stigum H,Hovengen R,Graff-Iversen S

更新日期：2008-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoporosis is a serious health problem that worsens the quality of life and the survival rate of individuals with this disease on account the osteoporotic fractures. Studies have long focused on women, and its presence in men has been underestimated. While many studies conducted in different countries main...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zwart M,Azagra R,Encabo G,Aguye A,Roca G,Güell S,Puchol N,Gene E,López-Expósito F,Solà S,Ortiz S,Sancho P,Abado L,Iglesias M,Pujol-Salud J,Diez-Perez A

更新日期：2011-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and to identify some risk factors of adult asthma in male leather tannery workers in Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS:A cross sectional study was conducted from August 2003 to March 2004 on leather tannery workers of Karachi, Pakistan. Data were collected from 641 worke...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Shahzad K,Akhtar S,Mahmud S

更新日期：2006-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leisure-time physical activity and strength training participation levels are low and socioeconomically distributed. Fitness trainers (e.g. gym/group instructors) may have a role in increasing these participation levels. However, it is not known whether the training location and characteristics of Australian...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bennie JA,Thornton LE,van Uffelen JG,Banting LK,Biddle SJ

更新日期：2016-07-11 00:00:00