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Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in an urban ambulatory adult population: AsuRiesgo study, Paraguay.
CONCLUSIONS: Although the prevalence rates of smoking, systemic hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were low, those for obesity, sedentary lifestyle, psychological stress, unhealthy diet, and metabolic syndrome were very high. This finding demonstrates the need for global action to prevent disability and death from ischemic heart and cerebrovascular disease. It is urgent to implement programs to address these challenges on a national scale. PMID: 26581054 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - November 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Rev Panam Salud Publica Source Type: research

Mortality Attributable to Excess Body Mass Index in Iran: Implementation of the Comparative Risk Assessment Methodology
Conclusions: Despite the priority of the problem, there is currently no comprehensive program to prevention or control obesity in Iran. The present results show a growing need to comprehensive implications for national and sub‑national health policies and interventional programs in Iran.Keywords: Body mass index, burden, mortality, obesity, population attributed fraction
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - November 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Economic Burden In Direct Costs Of Obesity And Overweight In Russia
The high prevalence of obesity and overweight leads to frequent use of health care resources. Studies aimed at assessment of damages caused by this medico-social problem are seen as very important at last years. The main aim of this study was to assess burden of obesity and overweight in Russia taking as an example three main social diseases: stroke, heart attack, and diabetes mellitus.
Source: Value in Health - October 23, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: V Krysanova, M Zhuravleva 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

Associations Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, High-Risk Behaviors, and Morbidity in Adulthood
Conclusions In addition to having a cumulative effect, individual ACE components have differential relationships with risky behaviors, morbidity, and disability in adulthood after controlling for important confounders.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - October 23, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

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

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

Risk Of Diabetes With Or Without The Presence Of Other Obesity-Related Comorbidities (Hypertension, Stroke And Coronary Heart Disease): National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007-2010
This study investigated the population-specific likelihood of developing diabetes in relation to other obesity-related comorbidities (hypertension, stroke, and coronary heart disease (CHD)) in the United States from 2007 to 2010.
Source: Value in Health - May 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: M.Y. Leung, N.P. Carlsson, G.A. Colditz, S. Chang Source Type: research

Lifetime health care costs of obesity-related comorbidities in the united states, 2007-2010
This study analyzed lifetime healthcare costs of obesity-related comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke.
Source: Value in Health - May 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: S Chang, MY Leung, NP Carlsson, GA Colditz Tags: RESEARCH PODIUM PRESENTATIONS – SESSION I Source Type: research

Assessment of Stroke Risk in Southern Arizona, the Pairing of Acculturation and Stroke Risk Factor Development
Abstract Stroke is a leading cause of mortality in the United States. Hispanics have the same incidence of stroke, but are more likely to have subsequent strokes than non-Hispanic whites. This difference in outcome may be attributable to differences in stroke risk factor awareness. Patients at a community health center in Tucson, AZ completed an anonymous survey regarding existing and perceived health issues. Patient responses were compared in terms of ethnicity and acculturation, as indicated by language preference. Patient responses (n = 301, Spanish: 150, English: 151) indicated that proportionately fewer no...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - March 22, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Not all obese people develop metabolic problems linked to excess weight
(Washington University School of Medicine) Obesity does not always go hand in hand with metabolic changes in the body that can lead to diabetes, heart disease and stroke, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 2, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Sociodemographic Factors and the Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Disease in Bangladesh
Conclusions Living in a female-headed household, having an urban residence, being overweight/obese, old age, and regional variations are factors associated with higher risk of CVD among hypertensive patients.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - December 17, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

The Double Burden of Malnutrition
These Haitian schoolchildren are being supported by a WFP school feeding programme designed to end malnutrition which, for many countries, can be a double burden where overweight and obesity exist side by side with under-nutrition. Credit: UN Photo/Albert González FarranBy Gloria SchiaviROME, Nov 23 2014 (IPS)Not only do 805 million people go to bed hungry every day, with one-third of global food production (1.3 billion tons each year) being wasted, there is another scenario that reflects the nutrition paradox even more starkly: two billion people are affected by micronutrients deficiencies while 500 million individuals s...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - November 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Gloria Schiavi Tags: Development & Aid Featured Food & Agriculture Global Headlines Health Human Rights IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Population Poverty & MDGs Women & Economy breastfeeding Children Civil Society disease family farming FAO Fr Source Type: news

OPINION: Now Is the Time to Tackle Malnutrition and Its Massive Human Costs
Sadhana Ghimire, 23, makes sure to give her 18-month-old daughter nutritious food, such as porridge containing grains and pulses, in order to prevent stunting. Credit: Mallika Aryal/IPSBy José Graziano da Silva and Margaret ChanROME/GENEVA, Nov 13 2014 (IPS)The scourge of malnutrition affects the most vulnerable in society, and it hurts most in the earliest stages of life. Today, more than 800 million people are chronically hungry, about 11 percent of the global population.Undernutrition is the underlying cause of almost half of all child deaths, and a quarter of living children are stunted due to inadequate nutrition. Mi...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - November 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Jose Graziano da Silva and Margaret Chan Tags: Advancing Deserts Biodiversity Climate Change Development & Aid Economy & Trade Environment Food & Agriculture Global Global Governance Headlines Health IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Population Poverty & MDGs TerraViva United N Source Type: news

Estimation of Costs Associated With Stroke In Diabetic Patients in Madrid (Spain) Using A New Simulation Model
Diabetes (DM) has a relevant impact on health care budgets mainly due to its high prevalence and its chronic and acute complications. Isquemic stroke (IS) is one of the macrovascular complications associated with DM and its incidence increases with the presence of some risk factors such as hypertension and obesity.
Source: Value in Health - November 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: C. Sánchez-Piedra, S. García-Pérez, A. Sarría-Santamera Source Type: research