Smoking and body weight: evidence from China health and nutrition survey.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study explored the association of unemployment and an increased risk of receiving disability pension, and the possibility that this risk is attributed to municipality-specific characteristics. METHODS:A cohort of 7,985 40-42 year olds was followed for 18 years in national registers, identifying new epi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Støver M,Pape K,Johnsen R,Fleten N,Sund ER,Claussen B,Bjørngaard JH

更新日期：2012-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retention of HIV Exposed Infants (HEIs) in care ensures adequate care. Data on retention of HEIs at large referral hospitals in Uganda is limited. We investigated the retention level of HEIs and associated factors. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study on 352 HEIs in care (January 2014 and April...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Apangu P,Izudi J,Bajunirwe F,Mulogo E,Batwala V

更新日期：2019-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Family planning programs have recently undergone a fundamental shift from being focused on women only to focusing on men individually, or on both partners. However, contraceptive use among married men has remained low in most high-fertility countries including Uganda. Men's role in reproductive decision-maki...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kabagenyi A,Ndugga P,Wandera SO,Kwagala B

更新日期：2014-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The term 'whole dietary pattern' can be defined as the quantity, frequency, variety and combination of different foods and drinks typically consumed and a growing body of research supports the role of whole dietary patterns in influencing the risk of non-communicable diseases. For example, the 'Mediterranean...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Timlin D,McCormack JM,Kerr M,Keaver L,Simpson EEA

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Toxoplasmosis is among the most widespread and prevalent zoonosis in the world. People can become infected through ingestion of oocysts shed by felids or of tissue cysts contained in meat from infected animals. Acute infection can result in a wide spectrum of consequences, including flu-like illness and reti...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Muñoz-Zanzi C,Williams-Nguyen J,Belongia EA

更新日期：2013-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningococcal serogroup A conjugate vaccine (MACV) was introduced in 2017 into the routine childhood immunization schedule (at 15-18 months of age) in Burkina Faso to help reduce meningococcal meningitis burden. MACV was scheduled to be co-administered with the second dose of measles-containing vaccine (MCV2...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nkwenkeu SF,Jalloh MF,Walldorf JA,Zoma RL,Tarbangdo F,Fall S,Hien S,Combassere R,Ky C,Kambou L,Diallo AO,Krishnaswamy A,Aké FH,Hatcher C,Patel JC,Medah I,Novak RT,Hyde TB,Soeters HM,Mirza I

更新日期：2020-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a socially relevant condition associated with biomechanical risk factors. We evaluated age-sex-specific incidence rates of in-hospital cases of CTS in central/northern Italy and explored relations with marital status. METHODS:Seven regions were considered (overall population,...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mattioli S,Baldasseroni A,Curti S,Cooke RM,Bena A,de Giacomi G,dell'Omo M,Fateh-Moghadam P,Melani C,Biocca M,Buiatti E,Campo G,Zanardi F,Violante FS

更新日期：2008-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about patterns in the transition from healthy weight to overweight or obesity during the elementary school years. This study examined whether there were distinct body mass index (BMI) trajectory groups among elementary school children, and predictors of trajectory group membership. METHODS:T...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen TA,Baranowski T,Moreno JP,O'Connor TM,Hughes SO,Baranowski J,Woehler D,Kimbro RT,Johnston CA

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since it was first defined in 1995, Public Health Informatics (PHI) has become a recognized discipline, with a research agenda, defined domain-specific competencies and a specialized corpus of technical knowledge. Information systems form a cornerstone of PHI research and implementation, representing signifi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Reeder B,Hills RA,Demiris G,Revere D,Pina J

更新日期：2011-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The spread of Dengue virus (DENV) infections, as well as their signs and symptoms, are the result of a complex interaction between several factors. In Brazil, especially in the Northeastern, dengue is an important public health problem. Here, we report an epidemiological analysis of dengue cases in Pernambuc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： do Nascimento IDS,Pastor AF,Lopes TRR,Farias PCS,Gonçales JP,do Carmo RF,Durães-Carvalho R,da Silva CS,Silva Júnior JVJ

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early childhood educators play a prominent role in promoting healthy activity behaviours in childcare. However, they have expressed that they lack the appropriate pre-service training to confidently lead physical activity (PA), and minimize sedentary behaviour (SB), in childcare. As such, the purpose of this...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bruijns BA,Johnson AM,Tucker P

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several epidemiologic studies have shown a possible association between thyroid function and cognitive decline. Our aim was to evaluate the association of subclinical hyperthyroidism and dementia in a population sample of older people METHODS:A cross-sectional study--São Paulo Ageing & Health Study (SPAH)--...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Benseñor IM,Lotufo PA,Menezes PR,Scazufca M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization has identified obesity as one of the most visible and neglected public health problems worldwide. Meta-analytic studies suggest that insufficient sleep increases the risk of developing obesity and related serious medical conditions. Unfortunately, the nationwide average sleep du...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Haynes PL,Silva GE,Howe GW,Thomson CA,Butler EA,Quan SF,Sherrill D,Scanlon M,Rojo-Wissar DM,Gengler DN,Glickenstein DA

更新日期：2017-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug therapy in high-risk individuals has been advocated as an important strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease in low income countries. We determined, in a low-income urban population, the proportion of persons who utilized health services after having been diagnosed as hypertensive and advised to seek h...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bovet P,Gervasoni JP,Mkamba M,Balampama M,Lengeler C,Paccaud F

更新日期：2008-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition remains one of the most significant child health problems in developing countries with an estimated 53% of child deaths per year attributed to being underweight. The 2011 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) showed that 38 % of the children were stunted and 16% were underweight. While die...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ashaba S,Rukundo GZ,Beinempaka F,Ntaro M,LeBlanc JC

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research has shown that sexual minorities (SMs) (e.g. lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals), compared to their heterosexual counterparts, may engage in riskier health behaviors, are at higher risk of some adverse health outcomes, and are more likely to experience reduced health care access and utilization....

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Trinh MH,Agénor M,Austin SB,Jackson CL

更新日期：2017-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To improve retention in antiretroviral therapy (ART), lessons learned from chronic disease care were applied to HIV care, providing more responsibilities to patients in the care of their chronic disease. In Tete--Mozambique, patients stable on ART participate in the ART provision and peer support through Com...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rasschaert F,Decroo T,Remartinez D,Telfer B,Lessitala F,Biot M,Candrinho B,Van Damme W

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking and consuming alcohol are both related to increased mortality risk. Their combined effects on cause-specific mortality were investigated in a prospective cohort study. METHODS:Participants were 5771 men aged 35-64, recruited during 1970-73 from various workplaces in Scotland. Data were obtained from...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hart CL,Davey Smith G,Gruer L,Watt GC

更新日期：2010-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:School recess provides an important opportunity for children to engage in physical activity. Previous studies indicate that children and adults of South Asian origin are less active than other ethnic groups in the United Kingdom, but have not investigated whether activity differs within the shared school env...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pollard TM,Hornby-Turner YC,Ghurbhurrun A,Ridgers ND

更新日期：2012-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking during pregnancy is associated with known adverse perinatal and obstetrical outcomes as well as with socio-economic, demographic and other behavioural risk factors that independently influence outcomes. Using a large population-based perinatal registry, we assess the quantity of cigarettes smoked for...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Erickson AC,Arbour LT

更新日期：2012-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Organizational changes in modern corporate life have become increasingly common and there are indications that they often fail to achieve their ends. An earlier study of 24,036 employees showed that those who had repeatedly been exposed to large increases in staffing during 1991-1996 had an excess risk of bo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Baltzer M,Westerlund H,Backhans M,Melinder K

更新日期：2011-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In adults, as little as 10 minutes of moderate physical activity (PA) three times a day can help prevent non-communicable diseases and prolong life expectancy. The aim of the study was to evaluate the process and impact of scaling up a complex intervention (PAFES) implemented in Catalonia, aimed to increase ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gonzalez-Viana A,Violan Fors M,Castell Abat C,Rubinat Masot M,Oliveras L,Garcia-Gil J,Plasencia A,Cabezas Peña C,PAFES working group.

更新日期：2018-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical Aid beneficiaries in Korea are more likely to have poor health status and to receive insufficient healthcare services, but their life expectancy has not been compared with that of National Health Insurance beneficiaries. METHODS:We used the National Health Information Database in Korea to obtain agg...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bahk J,Kang HY,Khang YH

更新日期：2019-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer is the third and fourth leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality among men and women, respectively in Iran. However, the role of dietary factors that could contribute to this high cancer incidence remains unclear. The aim of this study was to determine major dietary patterns and its ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Safari A,Shariff ZM,Kandiah M,Rashidkhani B,Fereidooni F

更新日期：2013-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the role of breastfeeding contraindications in breastfeeding practices. Our objectives were to 1) identify predictors of breastfeeding initiation and duration among a cohort of predominantly low-income, inner-city women, and 2) evaluate the contribution of breastfeeding contraindication...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： England L,Brenner R,Bhaskar B,Simons-Morton B,Das A,Revenis M,Mehta N,Clemens J

更新日期：2003-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is robust evidence that regular physical activity (PA) has positive health effects. However, the best PA methods and the most important correlates for promoting PA remain unclear. Physical activity on prescription (PAP) aims to increase the patient's motivation for and level of PA. This study investiga...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lundqvist S,Börjesson M,Larsson MEH,Cider Å,Hagberg L

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefits of genomics and biotechnology are concentrated primarily in the industrialized world, while their potential to combat neglected diseases in the developing world has been largely untapped. Without building developing world biotechnology capacity to address local health needs, this disparity will ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Daar AS,Berndtson K,Persad DL,Singer PA

更新日期：2007-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa (SA) is undergoing multiple transitions with an increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and high levels of overweight and obesity in adolescent girls and women. Adolescence is key to addressing trans-generational risk and a window of opportunity to intervene and positively impact on indiv...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Draper CE,Micklesfield LK,Kahn K,Tollman SM,Pettifor JM,Dunger DB,Norris SA,Ntshembo Consortium.

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tetanus is a serious but vaccine-preventable disease and fatality rate of the disease is high in the neonates and the elderly. The aim of this study was to detect the tetanus antibody prevalence in the over sixty-year age residents of the nursing homes in Bolu. METHODS:A voluntary-based study was done in th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Karabay O,Ozkardes F,Tamer A,Karaarslan K

更新日期：2005-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research has shown that Common Mental Disorders (CMD) are unequally distributed between population subgroups, but we know less about how labour outcomes following such disorders are distributed. Our aim is to investigate how the labour outcomes following a CMD diagnosis differ over sex, age, schooli...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jarl J,Linder A,Busch H,Nyberg A,Gerdtham UG

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00