Prevalence of and factors associated with adult-onset asthma in different ethnic groups: the HELIUS study
Little is known about adult-onset asthma in different ethnic groups. The aim of this study was to examine ethnic differences in the prevalence of adult-onset asthma and factors associated with this phenotype.Cross-sectional data of 23,356 participants of the HELIUS study were used, including Dutch, South-Asian Surinamese, African Surinamese, Moroccan, Turkish and Ghanaian origin participants. Adult-onset asthma was defined as: self-reported asthma symptoms or start of asthma-medication at age ≥ 18 years combined with a smoking history (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - February 25, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: R. Aarab, S.J.H. Vijverberg, M. Prins, M.B. Snijder, R. van Ree, W.J. Fokkens, A.H. Zwinderman, E.H.D. Bel, A.H. Maitland van der Zee Source Type: research
Do ethnic inequalities in multimorbidity reflect ethnic differences in socioeconomic status? The HELIUS study
ConclusionsWe found a significantly higher prevalence of multimorbidity in ethnic minority men and women compared to Dutch, and results pointed to an earlier onset of multimorbidity in ethnic minority groups. These inequalities in multimorbidity were not fully accounted for by differences in SES. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - February 14, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of point of care tests for the diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Suriname
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a serious health problem in Suriname. To expand the diagnostic options, two newly developed diagnostic tests, i.e. the rapid diagnostic test CL Detect ™ Rapid Test (CL Detect) an... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Henk D. F. H. Schallig, Ricardo V. P. Hu, Alida D. Kent, Merlin van Loenen, Sandra Menting, Albert Picado, Zippora Oosterling and Israel Cruz Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Interaction and involvement of cellular adhesion molecules in the pathogenesis of schistosomiasis mansoni.
Abstract
Parasites from genus Schistosoma currently infect more than 200 million people worldwide. Infection with Schistosoma mansoni causes intestinal schistosomiasis with geographical distribution across Africa, Middle East, Caribbean, Brazil, Venezuela and Suriname. People with schistosomiasis mansoni suffer from a chronic disease as result of an exacerbated immune response to the eggs deposited in hepatic tissue. The presence of eggs in the tissue triggers the recruitment and activation of immune cells to wall off and isolate them from the rest of the organism. In this context, immune cells turn activa...
Source: Immunology Letters - November 29, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Figliuolo da Paz VR, Figueiredo-Vanzan D, Dos Santos Pyrrho A Tags: Immunol Lett Source Type: research
Barriers and motivators of Ghanaian and African ‐Surinamese migrants to donate blood
AbstractAfrican migrants are underrepresented as blood donors in many Western countries, which can lead to shortages of specific blood types for transfusion. More insight in the reasons for this underrepresentation is required to improve blood donor recruitment and retention strategies. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore barriers and motivators for donating blood among migrants of African background. The research population consisted of first and second generation African ‐Surinamese (n = 20) and Ghanaian (n = 16) migrants living in the Netherlands. In semi‐structured personal interviews performed in ...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 27, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Elisabeth F. Klinkenberg,
Elisabeth M. J. Huis in ’t Veld,
Puck D. de Wit,
Wim L. A. M. de Kort,
Mirjam P. Fransen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Malaria epidemiology in Suriname from 2000 to 2016: trends, opportunities and challenges for elimination
Suriname has experienced a significant change in malaria transmission risk and incidence over the past years. The country is now moving toward malaria elimination. The first objective of this study is to descr... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 12, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: H élène Hiwat, Beatriz Martínez-López, Hedley Cairo, Loretta Hardjopawiro, Agatha Boerleider, Elisabeth Carmen Duarte and Zaida E. Yadon Tags: Research Source Type: research
The Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Adolescence in Suriname
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Source: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse - November 9, 2018 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Inger W. van der Kooij Shandra Bipat Josta Nieuwendam Ram ón J.L. Lindauer Tobi L.G. Graafsma Source Type: research
Use of the Fagerstr öm Test to assess differences in the degree of nicotine dependence in smokers from five ethnic groups: The HELIUS study
The prevalence of smoking varies greatly across countries. Western European countries, such as the Netherlands, have intermediate prevalence (Ng et al., 2014) while the estimated prevalence of daily smoking in men is relatively low in African countries. At a global level, women smoke consistently less than men (Ng et al., 2014). Similar differences across ethnic populations are observed within immigrant populations in high income countries. For example, one study performed in three immigrant populations in the Netherlands showed that the prevalence of smoking is higher in Turkish and Surinamese origin men (63% and 55%, res...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - November 6, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jan van Amsterdam, Florence Vorspan, Marieke B. Snijder, Wim van den Brink, Aart H. Schene, Karien Stronks, Henrike Galenkamp, Eske M. Derks Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Determination of insect infestation on stored rice by near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy
Publication date: March 2019Source: Microchemical Journal, Volume 145Author(s): Alessandra Biancolillo, Patrizia Firmani, Remo Bucci, Andrea Magrì, Federico MariniAbstractAmong grains, rice is one of the most widely consumed cereals in the world; it represents a staple food in great part of Asia and Africa, and it is also broadly diffused in America and Europe. One of the main issues of storing rice is to protect it from animal attacks; in particular, it is prone to insect infestation. Despite all the attempts made to avoid it (developing new physical barriers, traps and repellants), often food pests manage to break into ...
Source: Microchemical Journal - October 27, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Chronic kidney disease and kidney health care status: the healthy life in Suriname (HeliSur) study
AbstractThe high cardiovascular risk burden in low- and middle-income countries is expected to lead to an explosive increase in chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, population data on CKD from these countries are scarce. Therefore, we assessed kidney health in Suriname. In the Healthy Life in Suriname (HeliSur) study, a random sample of the adult population, we collected data with standardized questionnaires, physical examination, and blood and urine samples analysed in a central laboratory. Prevalent CKD was graded with KDIGO guidelines. In addition, we assessed national data on prevalent renal replacement therapy (RRT)...
Source: Internal and Emergency Medicine - October 26, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence of Caries among Schoolchildren in the Interior of Suriname.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of caries among children living in the interior of Suriname and to investigate the influence of the reachability of their habitats and different ethnicities on the prevalence of caries. As part of children's regular dental check-ups, data on the prevalence of caries were registered for schoolchildren (n = 1,309) living in four different regions. Prevalence of caries was expressed by the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT index). Consequences of severe caries were recorded by counting the number of teeth with pulp involvement, ul...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - October 22, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Crombag P, Schuller AA Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research
The association between road traffic noise and depressed mood among different ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The HELIUS study.
CONCLUSION: This study adds new evidence regarding a positive association between high road traffic noise exposure and depressed mood in residential settings. We found no evidence for systematic ethnic or socioeconomic inequalities regarding this association.
PMID: 30316691 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health)
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - October 10, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Leijssen JB, Snijder MB, Timmermans EJ, Generaal E, Stronks K, Kunst AE Tags: Int J Hyg Environ Health Source Type: research
Ethnic differences in metabolic cardiovascular risk among normal weight individuals: implications for cardiovascular risk screening. The HELIUS study
ConclusionEven among normal weight individuals, high cardiovascular metabolic risk is more common among ethnic minorities than among the majority population. Regardless of ethnicity, most normal weight individuals with increased risk are eligible for cardiovascular risk screening. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases - October 5, 2018 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Yellow fever cases in French Guiana, evidence of an active circulation in the Guiana Shield, 2017 and 2018.
Abstract
French Guiana (FG) is a French overseas region bordering Brazil and Suriname that is considered endemic for yellow fever (YF); vaccination is compulsory for residents and travellers. In August 2017 and 2018, two sporadic YF cases were notified 1 year apart, confirming that sylvatic YF virus circulation is active in the region. YF vaccination coverage should be closely monitored and improved in FG and neighbouring territories and clinicians should be aware of the risk.
PMID: 30205871 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - September 1, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sanna A, Andrieu A, Carvalho L, Mayence C, Tabard P, Hachouf M, Cazaux CM, Enfissi A, Rousset D, Kallel H Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research
