The economic gains of achieving reduced alcohol consumption targets for Australia.

abstract：:Eight matched men's and women's intercollegiate varsity teams were studied prospectively for one academic year to determine the incidence of athletic injury and resulting disability. Sports in which both men and women participated in a comparable manner were chosen: basketball, fencing, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, i...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Lanese RR,Strauss RH,Leizman DJ,Rotondi AM

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We analyzed the relationship between physician migration from developing source countries to more developed host countries (brain drain) and the developmental and global health profiles of source countries. METHODS:We used a cross-section of 141 countries that lost emigrating physicians to the 4 major desti...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Arah OA,Ogbu UC,Okeke CE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We compared admission rates, outcomes, and performance of the CURB-65 mortality prediction score of homeless patients and nonhomeless patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). METHODS:We compared homeless (n = 172) and nonhomeless (n = 1897) patients presenting to a Salt Lake City, Utah, emergency d...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Jones B,Gundlapalli AV,Jones JP,Brown SM,Dean NC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of consumer demand for patient-oriented pharmacy services. Data, collected via a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 300 households, were analyzed using Kruskal's program for additive conjoint analysis. The results indicate substantial consumer demand ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Carroll NV,Gagnon JP

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Center for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia implemented an eight-month prospective surveillance system in 24 hospitals distributed among states with and without public funding for abortion. Out of 3,157 visits for abortion-related complications, only 10 women gave a history of non-physician or self-induced ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Cates W Jr,Kimball AM,Gold J,Rubin GL,Smith JC,Rochat RW,Tyler CW Jr

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the 1980-81 academic year, 249 academic institutions were surveyed concerning professional preparation in patient education. Various degrees of involvement were reported by 39 institutions. Findings indicate that such programs are relatively new, and enrollment in degree programs and courses is limited. Placeme...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Pigg RM Jr

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This paper measured the extent to which human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has spread among the male working-class population of Santos, Brazil. METHODS:Questionnaires on risk behaviors and blood tests were administered to a random sample (n = 395) of male port workers employed by the Santos Port ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Larcerda R,Stall R,Gravato N,Tellini R,Hudes ES,Hearst N

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the effect of a weight gain prevention intervention (Shape Program) on depression among socioeconomically disadvantaged overweight and obese Black women. METHODS:Between 2009 and 2012, we conducted a randomized trial comparing a 12-month electronic health-based weight gain prevention interventi...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Steinberg DM,Askew S,Lanpher MG,Foley PB,Levine EL,Bennett GG

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls and fall-induced injuries in older people are a major public health problem in modern societies with aging populations. Injury is the fifth leading cause of death in older adults, and most of these fatal injuries are related to falls. We have assessed the nationwide trends in fall-induced deaths of older people ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Kannus P,Parkkari J,Niemi S,Palvanen M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe disparities in HIV infection and syphilis among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in US states through ratio-based measures and graphical depictions of disparities. METHODS:We used state-level surveillance data of reported HIV and syphilis cases in 2015 and 2016, and estim...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Sullivan PS,Purcell DW,Grey JA,Bernstein KT,Gift TL,Wimbly TA,Hall E,Rosenberg ES

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most exposure to low-level ionizing radiation, both diagnostic x-rays and nuclear radiation, occur in the range between 100 milirads and 10 rads--the "one rad range". In the past, the estimates of hazards in this range have been obtained by linear extrapolation from data on persons who were exposed to much higher dosa...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Bross ID,Ball M,Falen S

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to determine whether supplemental private insurance coverage among Medicare recipients alters patterns of health care or outcomes associated with acute myocardial infarction. METHODS:Medicare patients hospitalized after a myocardial infarction were identified from New York City hospitalization rec...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Fang J,Alderman MH

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined associations between immigration and acculturation attributes and oral disease among immigrants. METHODS:We conducted a large cross-sectional study of 1318 immigrants in New York City. We performed comprehensive interviews and oral examinations of the participants and used linear regression mode...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Cruz GD,Chen Y,Salazar CR,Le Geros RZ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. To examine if exposure to victimization (e.g., homicide, violence, sexual assault, arson, kidnapping) is related to health problems, health care access and barriers, and health needs-beyond the effects of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C)-among Somali women and adolescent girls.Methods. We colle...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Fox KA,Johnson-Agbakwu C

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. To evaluate the effect of the voluntary safety standard for liquid laundry packets on the rate of injury involving children younger than 5 years in the United States.Methods. Semiannual national estimates of child injuries involving liquid laundry packets treated in US hospital emergency departments were d...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Hanway SJ,Rodgers GB

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal mortality remains one of the most daunting public health problems in resource-poor settings, and reductions in maternal mortality have been identified as a prominent component of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. The World Health Organization estimates that 515000 women die each year from pregn...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Mavalankar DV,Rosenfield A

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the implications of the current recommended data collection practice of placing self-rated health (SRH) before specific health-related questions (hence, without a health context) to remove potential context effects, between Hispanics and non-Hispanics. METHODS:We used 2 methodologically comparab...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Lee S,Schwarz N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To understand the social distribution of environmental hazards, methods to assess cumulative effects and their health implications are needed. We developed a cumulative environmental hazard index integrating environmental data on pollution sites, air quality, and pesticide use; a social vulnerability index to measure ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Huang G,London J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined whether characteristics of local health departments (LHD) and their geographic region were associated with using Facebook and Twitter. We also examined the number of tweets per month for Twitter accounts as an indicator of social media use by LHDs. METHODS:In 2012, we searched for Facebook and T...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Harris JK,Mueller NL,Snider D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We estimated the number of deaths attributable to secondhand smoke (SHS), years of potential life lost (YPLL), and value of lost productivity for different US racial/ethnic groups in 2006. METHODS:We determined the number of SHS-related deaths among nonsmokers from 2 adult and 4 infant conditions using an e...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Max W,Sung HY,Shi Y

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interorganizational linkages have assumed more import for mental health service systems during the past three decades because of increased levels of complexity in service delivery patterns. This analysis examines these linkages from a relational perspective, with network of patient referral patterns as the basic unit....

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Nakao K,Milazzo-Sayre LJ,Rosenstein MJ,Manderscheid RW

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. To examine emerging adults' experiences of food insecurity in relation to measures of diet quality, food literacy, home food availability, and health behaviors.Methods. We used EAT 2010-2018 (Eating and Activity over Time) study data on 1568 participants who completed surveys as adolescents in 2009 to 2010...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Larson N,Laska MN,Neumark-Sztainer D

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study sought to estimate the risk of silicosis by cumulative exposure-years in a cohort of miners exposed to silica, as well as the lifetime risk of silicosis under the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard (0.09 mg/m3). METHODS:In a cohort study of 3330 gold miners who ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Steenland K,Brown D

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To inform a prevention strategy, this study determined the prevalence of and attitudes toward smoking among Chinese secondary school students. METHODS:Self-completion questionnaires were administered to 13- to 18-year-olds attending school in Zhejiang Province, eastern China. RESULTS:Of the 6674 respondent...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Hesketh T,Ding QJ,Tomkins A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. We explored gender role strain (GRS) arising from conflict between homosexuality and cultural conceptions of masculinity among young Black men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods. We conducted a categorical analysis (a qualitative, 3-stage, iterative analysis) of data from studies conducted in 2001 to 200...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Fields EL,Bogart LM,Smith KC,Malebranche DJ,Ellen J,Schuster MA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We analyzed outcomes from a study that examined social-contextual factors in cancer prevention interventions for working class, multiethnic populations. METHODS:Ten community health centers were randomized to intervention or to control. Patients who resided in low-income, multiethnic neighborhoods were elig...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Emmons KM,Stoddard AM,Fletcher R,Gutheil C,Suarez EG,Lobb R,Weeks J,Bigby JA

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the roles of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) and orthopedic surgeons in the provision of foot surgery by analyzing the 1982 computerized claims of over 1.1 million federal employees, retirees, and family members. We found that DPMs provided over 60 per cent of all elective insured foot surgery. Withou...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Weiner JP,Steinwachs DM,Frank RG,Schwartz KJ

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There has been relatively little research on the contributions of school context to developmental outcomes. This study examined relationships between students' sense of the school as a community and their involvement in problem behaviors. METHODS:Participants were an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Battistich V,Hom A

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few data are available on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors among lesbians and bisexual women. A total of 498 lesbians and bisexual women was sampled from public venues in San Francisco and Berkeley, Calif, during 1993. The overall HIV seroprevalence was 1.2%. Ten percent of participants ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Lemp GF,Jones M,Kellogg TA,Nieri GN,Anderson L,Withum D,Katz M

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined the effect of an active program of household lead paint hazard abatement, applied over 22 years, on childhood lead poisoning in Massachusetts. METHODS:A small areas analysis was used to compare screening blood lead levels of children in Worcester County, Mass (n = 27,590), with those in ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Sargent JD,Dalton M,Demidenko E,Simon P,Klein RZ

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00