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IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 2615: Reduced Risks of Both Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes in Nurses: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
Conclusion: The risks of both stroke types were lower in the nurse group than in the control. For stroke prevention, more frequent physical examinations are needed in order to enhance the health and well-being of people, including the nurses.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 22, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hui-Chuan Liao Yi-Hao Peng Yu-Pei Chen Li-Chi Huang Wen-Miin Liang Chung Y. Hsu Chia-Hung Kao Chun-Hung Tseng Tags: Article Source Type: research

Plasma Metal Concentrations and Incident Coronary Heart Disease in Chinese Adults: The Dongfeng-Tongji Cohort
Conclusions: Our study suggested that incident CHD was positively associated with plasma levels of titanium and arsenic, and inversely associated with selenium. Additional research is needed to confirm these findings in other populations. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1521 Received: 22 December 2016 Revised: 17 September 2017 Accepted: 19 September 2017 Published: 19 October 2017 Address correspondence to T. Wu, or A. Pan, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13 Hongkong Rd., Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China. Telephone: +86-27-83692347. Email: wut@mails.tjmu.edu.cn or p...
Source: EHP Research - October 20, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Research Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4068: Hypertension Diagnosis Index for Discrimination of High-Risk Hypertension ECG Signals Using Optimal Orthogonal Wavelet Filter Bank
harya Hypertension (HT) is an extreme increment in blood pressure that can prompt a stroke, kidney disease, and heart attack. HT does not show any symptoms at the early stage, but can lead to various cardiovascular diseases. Hence, it is essential to identify it at the beginning stages. It is tedious to analyze electrocardiogram (ECG) signals visually due to their low amplitude and small bandwidth. Hence, to avoid possible human errors in the diagnosis of HT patients, an automated ECG-based system is developed. This paper proposes the computerized segregation of low-risk hypertension (LRHT) and high-risk hypertension (...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 22, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jaypal Singh Rajput Manish Sharma U. Rajendra Acharya Tags: Article Source Type: research

Endocrine Disruptors and Health Effects in Africa: A Call for Action
Conclusion: To address the many challenges posed by EDCs, we argue that Africans should take the lead in prioritization and evaluation of environmental hazards, including EDCs. We recommend the institution of education and training programs for chemical users, adoption of the precautionary principle, establishment of biomonitoring programs, and funding of community-based epidemiology and wildlife research programs led and funded by African institutes and private companies. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1774 Received: 16 February 2017 Revised: 22 May 2017 Accepted: 24 May 2017 Published: 22 August 2017 Address correspond...
Source: EHP Research - August 23, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1721: Development and Validation of an Atrial Fibrillation Knowledge Assessment Tool (AFKAT)
y M. Peterson Assessing and improving public knowledge of atrial fibrillation (AF) could increase its detection rate and the subsequent use of stroke prevention therapies. However, there is no validated AF knowledge assessment tool applicable to the general population, including those at risk of AF. Therefore, we aimed to develop and validate such a tool. The tool was developed from a literature review and discussion with subject matter experts. Content validity was ensured by a ten-member panel of experts comprising cardiologists and pharmacists. An online validation survey was conducted and reported based on the Chec...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 5, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ibrahim Jatau Abubakar Barbara C. Wimmer Luke R. Bereznicki Corinna Dwan J. Andrew Black Woldesellassie M. Bezabhe Gregory M. Peterson Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 6889: Measuring the Level of Medical-Emergency-Related Knowledge among Senior Dental Students and Clinical Trainers
Conclusions: The overall knowledge regarding the management of medical emergency crises in the dental chair was moderate. However, the scale of knowledge regarding the management of medical emergency crises has gradually increased with the number of years of experience. Most participants recognize the need for further training.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - June 27, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Giath Gazal Hamzah Aljohani Khalid H Al-Samadani Mohammad Zakaria Nassani Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 8206: What Is or What Is Not a Risk Factor for Arterial Hypertension? Not Hamlet, but Medical Students Answer That Question
ne Oparil Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. The most important method of preventing hypertension is social awareness of its causes. An important role in educating society about hypertension is played by medical personnel. The study involved 327 students of medicine representing all years of study. The study used a proprietary questionnaire containing test questions about knowledge of the causes of hypertension (classical and non-classical factors), as well as questionable and false risk factors for the disease. The students’ knowledge of the complicat...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - July 5, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tomasz Sobierajski Stanis ław Surma Monika Roma ńczyk Krzysztof Łabuzek Krzysztof J. Filipiak Suzanne Oparil Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 9877: Effect on Perceived Weight of Object Shapes
This study attempted to demonstrate the difference in perceived weight according to the shape that has yet to be clearly identified. To this end, this study investigated objects with the same physical size (volume) as in previous studies, but in the shapes of tetrahedron, cube, and sphere. In addition, the volumes of these objects were set to 64,000 cm3, 125,000 cm3, and 216,000 cm3, and their weights were set to be 100 g, 150 g, and 200 g, in proportion to the size of the small, medium, and large volumes, respectively. Thirty-eight college students (21 males, 17 females) participated and the perceived weight of a given ob...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - August 11, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Taebeum Ryu Jaehyun Park Olga Vl. Bitkina Tags: Article Source Type: research