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Long-Term Reciprocal Associations Between Depressive Symptoms and Number of Chronic Medical Conditions: Longitudinal Support for Black–White Health Paradox
Conclusion Findings documented Black–White differences in reciprocal associations between chronic medical conditions and depressive symptoms over time. Our study provides longitudinal evidence for the Black–White health paradox across mid and later life, as reciprocal associations between depression and chronic medical conditions were weaker for Blacks compared to Whites.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - May 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Projected incidence of overweight and obesity and related disease incidence across Poland.
This study used population level data from Poland creating a virtual population within a microsimulation model. Obesity and overweight in Poland was found to increase to very high levels in men while trends remained unchanged in women. In a country that currently has about 38 million inhabitants, it is anticipated that by 2030, there might be more than 9 million new cancer cases; 10 million CHD and stroke cases, and 7 million new cases of type 2 diabetes. These findings have policy implications highlighting the need for action to curb trends and to reduce increases in the rates of diet-related non-communicable disease. ...
Source: Central European Journal of Public Health - June 3, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Cent Eur J Public Health Source Type: research

Village voices: lessons about processes for disease prevention from a qualitative study of family health leaders in a community in northeastern Thailand - Jongudomkarn D, Singhawara P, Macduff C.
BACKGROUND: Cancer is a primary source of concern in Thailand and other countries around the world, including the Asian-Pacific region. Evidence supports that an important contributing cause of cancer and other chronic illnesses such as stroke, diabetes, a...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

A systematic review of barriers to optimal outpatient specialist services for individuals with prevalent chronic diseases: what are the unique and common barriers experienced by patients in high income countries?
Health utilization and need assessment data suggest there is considerable variation in access to outpatient specialist care. However, it is unclear if the types of barriers experienced are specific to chronic disease groups or experienced universally. This systematic review provides a detailed summary of common and unique barriers experienced by chronic disease groups when accessing and receiving care, and a synthesized list of possible health service initiatives to improve equitable delivery of optimal care in high-income countries. Quantitative articles describing barriers to specialist outpatient services were retrieved...
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - June 9, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Elizabeth FradgleyChristine PaulJamie Bryant Source Type: research

New research allows doctors to image dangerous 'hardening' of the arteries
(University of Cambridge) Researchers at the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, have shown how a radioactive agent developed in the 1960s to detect bone cancer can be re-purposed to highlight the build-up of unstable calcium deposits in arteries, a process that can cause heart attack and stroke. The technique, reported in the journal Nature Communications, could help in the diagnosis of these conditions in at-risk patients and in the development of new medicines.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 10, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Opioid medication practices observed in chronic pain patients presenting for all-causes to emergency departments: prevalence and impact on health care outcomes - Ernst FR, Mills R, Berner T, House J, Herndon C.
BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a significant health problem that affects an estimated 100 million American adults (aged ≥ 18 years). Chronic pain affects more individuals than heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer combined. Chronic pain sufferers co...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - September 26, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Identifying and Describing the Impact of Cyclone, Storm and Flood Related Disasters on Treatment Management, Care and Exacerbations of Non-communicable Diseases and the Implications for Public Health
Conclusion Cyclone, flood and storm related disasters impact on treatment management and overall care for people with NCDs. This results in an increased risk of exacerbation of illness or even death. The interruption may be caused by a range of factors, such as damaged transport routes, reduced health services, loss of power and evacuations. The health impact varies according to the NCD. For people with chronic respiratory diseases, a disaster increases the risk of acute exacerbation. Meanwhile, for people with cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes there is an increased risk of their illness exacerbating, which can ...
Source: PLOS Currents Disasters - September 28, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: jc164421 Source Type: research

Potential Gains in Life Expectancy from Reductions in Leading Causes of Death, Los Angeles County: a Quantitative Approach to Identify Candidate Diseases for Prevention and Burden Disparities Elimination
Abstract Despite overall gains in life expectancy at birth among Los Angeles County residents, significant disparities persist across population subgroups. The purpose of this study was to quantify the potential sex- and race/ethnicity-specific gains in life expectancy had we been able to fully or partially eliminate the leading causes of death in Los Angeles County. Complete annual life tables for local residents were generated by applying the same method used for the National Center of Health Statistics US life tables published in 1999. Based on 2010 Los Angeles County mortality records, sex- and race/ethnicity-...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - October 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

A Health Profile of Arab Americans in Michigan: A Novel Approach to Using a Hospital Administrative Database
This study supports previous findings that health disparities exist for Arab Americans, who are classified as “white” in health statistics. Standard inclusion of Arab American as a separate ethnicity category will aid researchers in assessing the health care needs of this growing minority community.
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - October 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Potential Gains in Life Expectancy from Reductions in Leading Causes of Death, Los Angeles County: a Quantitative Approach to Identify Candidate Diseases for Prevention and Burden Disparities Elimination
Abstract Despite overall gains in life expectancy at birth among Los Angeles County residents, significant disparities persist across population subgroups. The purpose of this study was to quantify the potential sex- and race/ethnicity-specific gains in life expectancy had we been able to fully or partially eliminate the leading causes of death in Los Angeles County. Complete annual life tables for local residents were generated by applying the same method used for the National Center of Health Statistics US life tables published in 1999. Based on 2010 Los Angeles County mortality records, sex- and race/ethnicity-...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - October 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Identification of Subgroups With Low Rates of Weight Loss In Israel
Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of multiple acute and chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and cancer. In order to improve targeting of resources for weight loss intervention, this study identified subgroups in a generalizable population who currently have the lowest rates of weight loss.
Source: Value in Health - October 23, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: E Srulovici, D Levin-Zamir, M Leventer-Roberts, R Balicer Source Type: research

A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Of Aspirin In The Primary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases And Colorectal Cancer
This study aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of aspirin in the primary prevention of cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke (IS)) and colorectal cancer (CRC) in the low-risk general population in the United States (US).
Source: Value in Health - October 23, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: S Soon, WJ Chia, K Redekop, HL Wee Source Type: research

A Health Profile of Arab Americans in Michigan: A Novel Approach to Using a Hospital Administrative Database
This study supports previous findings that health disparities exist for Arab Americans, who are classified as “white” in health statistics. Standard inclusion of Arab American as a separate ethnicity category will aid researchers in assessing the health care needs of this growing minority community.
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - October 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Effectiveness of family involvement in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients: a follow-up study
In recent years, the global prevalence of diabetes has increased significantly. The number of Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ranks first in the world. Diabetes ranks in the third place among chronic non-communicable diseases according to the morbidity, disability and mortality as well as the degree of harm to human health, and it has brought a heavy burden on healthcare [1–3]. The family is an important place for people to influence lifestyle intervention of family members to participate may improve health and reduce disease relapse rate, increase well-being of the family, help improve diabetes, hy...
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - December 30, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mai Shi, Mei-Yan Xu, Zhao-Lan Liu, Xue-Ying Duan, Yan-Bo Zhu, Hui-Mei Shi, Bo Jiang, Xiao-Mei Zhang, Xiao-Han Yu Source Type: research

A Process Evaluation of an Intervention to Promote Home Smoking Bans among Low Income Households
Publication date: Available online 29 December 2015 Source:Evaluation and Program Planning Author(s): Cam Escoffery, Lujca Bundy, Regine Haardoerfer, Carla J. Berg, Lara S. Savas, Rebecca S. Williams, Michelle C. Kegler Exposure to secondhand smoke occurs primarily in the home due to passage of smoke-free legislation. Creation of a total household smoking ban can reduce associated health conditions such as asthma, lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. This paper describes the results of a randomized control trial of a minimal intervention to create smoke-free homes. 2-1-1 callers were invited to participate in th...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - January 11, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research