Epidemiology of dyslipidemia in Chinese adults: meta-analysis of prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control
Conclusions:
The overall pooled prevalence of dyslipidemia in Chinese adults was estimated to be 41.9%, with males having a higher rate than females. (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - October 28, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Yuanxiu HuangLin GaoXiaoping XieSeng Tan Source Type: research
Global infant mortality trends and attributable determinants ¿ an ecological study using data from 192 countries for the period 1990¿2011
Conclusions:
Our study suggests that maternal mortality is the most prominent attributable risk factor for infant mortality, followed by lack of access to sanitation, lack of access to water, and lower female education. Variation exists across regions and countries with regards to the most attributable factor. Our study also suggests significant underestimation of IMR in regions known for poorer data quality. The results will aid policymakers in re-tailoring time-appropriate interventions to more effectively reduce IMR in line with Millennium Development Goal 4. (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - October 19, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Benn SartoriusKurt Sartorius Source Type: research
Feasibility and psychometric properties of the German 12-item WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) in a population-based sample of patients with myocardial infarction from the MONICA/KORA myocardial infarction registry
Conclusions:
The 12-item WHODAS 2.0 is a feasible, nonbiased, and valid instrument for application in persons with AMI. Shortcomings refer to unordered thresholds of most items. Further studies are required in order to confirm these findings. (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - October 10, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Inge KirchbergerKathrin BraitmayerMichaela CoenenCornelia OberhauserChrista Meisinger Source Type: research
An autopsy review of sudden unexpected natural deaths in a suburban Nigerian population
Background:
The pattern of diseases causing sudden unexpected natural deaths is a function of the prevalent disease pattern in the general population. This pattern appears to be changing in Nigeria in response to changing demographics and lifestyle.
Methods:
This was a descriptive retrospective autopsy-based review of cases of sudden unexpected natural deaths seen at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife, Nigeria (OAUTHC) over a 10-year period. Analysis was done for differences in proportion using Chi square (p is significant at (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - October 4, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Olumuyiwa PelemoDonatus SabagehAkinwumi KomolafeAdedayo SabagehWilliam Odesanmi Source Type: research
Correcting and estimating HIV mortality in Thailand based on 2005 verbal autopsy data focusing on demographic factors, 1996-2009
Conclusions:
For approximately two-thirds of all HIV deaths estimated by the full model, the causes were reported under other categories, not HIV. Demographic variables are essential for accurately correcting causes of death from death registries. (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - October 3, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Amornrat ChutinantakulPhattrawan TongkumchumKanitta BundhamcharoenVirasakdi Chongsuvivatwong Source Type: research
