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Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in adults aged 40–79 years in Germany with and without prior coronary heart disease or stroke
Conclusions: There is a high prevention potential from modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in the general population aged 40–79 years in Germany and among those with prior CHD or stroke. Risk factors are often co-occurring, are interrelated and require combined educational, behavioral, medical and policy approaches.
Source: BMC Public Health - July 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julia TruthmannMarkus BuschChrista Scheidt-NaveGert MensinkAntje GößwaldMatthias EndresHannelore Neuhauser Source Type: research

Public knowledge of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in Kuwait: a cross-sectional survey
Conclusions: There are deficiencies in CVD knowledge among Kuwaiti population, which could turn into insufficient preventative behaviours and suboptimal patient outcomes. There is an apparent need to establish more wide-spread and effective educational interventions, which should be sensitive to the perceptions, attitudes, and abilities of targeted individuals.
Source: BMC Public Health - November 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Abdelmoneim AwadHala Al-Nafisi Source Type: research

Social and spatial patterns of obesity diffusion over three decades in a Norwegian county population: the HUNT Study
Conclusions: The prevalence of obesity increased in all socioeconomic groups in this Norwegian adult county population from the 1980ies up to present time. The data did not suggest increasing relative inequalities, but increasing absolute socioeconomic differences and a geographical diffusion towards rural districts. Public health preventive strategies should be oriented to counteract the obesity epidemic in the population.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - October 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Steinar KrokstadLinda ErnstsenErik SundJohan BjørngaardArnulf LanghammerKristian MidthjellTurid HolmenJostein HolmenHåvard ThoenSteinar Westin Source Type: research

The overall health and risk factor profile of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants from the 45 and up study
Conclusions: Aboriginal participants from the 45 and Up Study experience greater levels of disadvantage and have greater health needs (including physical disability and psychological distress) compared to non-Aboriginal participants. The study highlights the need to address the social determinants of health in Australia and to provide appropriate mental health services and disability support for older Aboriginal people.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - July 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lina GubhajuBridgette McNamaraEmily BanksGrace JoshyBeverley RaphaelAnna WilliamsonSandra Eades Source Type: research

Association between perceived insufficient sleep, frequent mental distress, obesity and chronic diseases among US adults, 2009 behavioral risk factor surveillance system
Background: Although evidence suggests that poor sleep is associated with chronic disease, little research has been conducted to assess the relationships between insufficient sleep, frequent mental distress (FMD>=14 days during the past 30 days), obesity, and chronic disease including diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, asthma, and arthritis. Methods: Data from 375,653 US adults aged>= 18 years in the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used to assess the relationships between insufficient sleep and chronic disease. The relationships were further examined using a multiva...
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Yong LiuJanet CroftAnne WheatonGeraldine PerryDaniel ChapmanTara StrineLela McKnight-EilyLetitia Presley-Cantrell Source Type: research