Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yue Zhou, Xiao Fang Zhang, Xiao Juan Chen, Min Wang, Jian Ru Cai, Yao Jia Xiong, Yu Song, Zhi Min Sun
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of anisometropia and associated factors among school-aged children in Nantong, China. The results showed that anisometropia is common among children, and it is closely related to factors such as myopia and scoliosis.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tingting Wang, Haonan Shi, Guangsheng Wan, Zhuohui Zhao, Dan Norback, Guiping Pu, Shaowei Ma, Huijuan Dong, Jian Yao, Junwen Lu, Yue Wang, Qi Yan, Huizhen Qi, Qi Ma, Yufeng Shi
Summary: To investigate the prevalence and indoor environmental influencing factors of wheeze and asthma among preschool children in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China to provide a strong basis for prevention and control. The survey indicates that the purchase of new furniture, the placement of carpet or floor bedding in the child's residence, the pets keeping, room dampness or moldy phenomena, and passive smoking may all contribute to an elevated risk of wheeze or asthma in children.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lude Lin, Wanting Chen, Dejun Zhong, Xiayuan Cai, Jieyi Chen, Fang Huang
Summary: This survey examined the prevalence of malocclusion and its associated factors in 3- to 5-year-old children in Huizhou, China. The study found that over half of the children had malocclusion, with deep overbite being the most common issue. Lip-biting habits were associated with a higher prevalence of deep overbite, while digit-sucking habits and dental caries in anterior maxillary teeth were associated with a lower prevalence of deep overbite.
Article
Pediatrics
Jie Ren, Jing Xu, Pingbo Zhang, Yixiao Bao
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and severity of asthma in preschool children in Shanghai, China, and identified related risk factors. The results showed that parental allergic history and personal factors, such as allergic rhinitis history and eczema history, were significantly associated with asthma symptoms. Environmental factors such as dampness or mildew at home and floor heating system were also found to be independent risk factors. Different strategies should be implemented in preventing asthma in different communities.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Haonan Shi, Guangsheng Wan, Tingting Wang, Jia Zhu, Lan Jiang, Shaowei Ma, Jian Yao, Zhe Yin, Murizhati Maimaiti, Huijuan Dong
Summary: The study identified factors like caesarean section, being an only child, presence of mould or moisture in the mother's home, presence of flies or mosquitoes in the dwelling, pets kept in the child's home, family history of eczema, as risk factors for eczema in preschool children. Conversely, being of an ethnicity other than Han Chinese is a protective factor.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jieyu Liu, Tao Ma, Manman Chen, Ying Ma, Yanhui Li, Di Gao, Qi Ma, Xinxin Wang, Li Chen, Yi Zhang, Yanhui Dong, Yi Song, Jun Ma
Summary: In Chinese children and adolescents, metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and metabolically unhealthy overweight/obesity (MUO) are common. The use of the 2018 consensus-based definition may better identify children at risk of cardiovascular diseases. Older adolescents are more likely to have metabolically unhealthy overweight/obesity, while younger children who are only children, live in urban areas, have higher birth weights, longer breastfeeding durations, parents with overweight/obesity, longer screen time, and less physical activity are more likely to present with metabolically healthy obesity.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuelu Chen, Yong Zhao, Wenling Wang, Fengdi Wang, Huimin Jiang, Lianlian Wang
Summary: Breastfeeding has benefits for both mother and child, but its practice in China lags behind international standards. This study investigated factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding after childbirth. The study found that factors such as higher maternal age, ethnic minorities, and cesarean section were associated with non-exclusive breastfeeding, while factors such as multiparity, positive feeding attitude, and higher breastfeeding knowledge score were protective against non-exclusive breastfeeding. Additionally, the study found that breastfeeding knowledge score had a significant impact on exclusive breastfeeding for specific subgroups.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Yanan Feng, Qi Liu, Xinyan Xie, Qi Jiang, Kaiheng Zhu, Pei Xiao, Xiaoqian Wu, Pengxiang Zuo, Ranran Song
Summary: This study aimed to explore the prevalence of reading disabilities (RDs) and potential environmental risk factors in Shihezi, Xinjiang, a multiethnic city in China. The results showed that the prevalence of RDs was 3.38% in Shihezi, with significantly higher rates among Uighur children compared to Han children. Gender, learning habits, and the home literacy environment were found to be associated with RDs.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Songxu Peng, Xin Lai, Yukai Du, Liping Meng, Yong Gan, Xiangyang Zhang
Summary: Family history of mental illness, living with parents-in-law, anxiety during pregnancy, depression during pregnancy, and stressful life events are associated with the high prevalence of postpartum depression in Chinese puerperium women.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Giang Ba Le, Dai Xuan Dinh
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Thanhhoa city. The results showed that the prevalence of overweight/obesity was 35.93%, with higher rates among boys than girls. Child's sex was found to be significantly associated with childhood overweight/obesity. Other potential factors included mode of transport to school, people living with the child, parents' occupation and education, eating habits, and physical activity. The findings highlight the importance of interventions targeting these factors to reduce the rate of childhood obesity.
Article
Pediatrics
Yongwei Gao, Peiru Xu, Maiming Aizetiguli, Shan Surong, Zhaoxuan Zhu, Jing Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and influencing factors of sleep disorders among preschool children in Urumqi city, China. The results showed that the prevalence of sleep disorders among preschool children in Urumqi was 14.29%, and the prevalence of different symptoms varied. The major risk factors included difficulty adapting to new environments, unwillingness to express emotions, and inconsistent attitudes of the family toward children's education.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Hua Feng, Nan Luo, Yuanan Lu, Justin Lu, Jiangdong Zhou, Xiujuan Xiong, Zhuo Chen, Yan Chen, Yongning Wu
Summary: A high prevalence of parent-reported food allergy was found among children in general primary schools in Jiangxi Province, China. Animal-derived foods were the main causative source, and skin reactions were the most common clinical manifestations of food allergy. The rate of severe allergic reactions was also high in children with reported food allergy.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huiying Zhuang, Limei Wang, Fengying Wang, Yu Wang, Geisi Tang, Honglin Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of overweight/obesity among 9- to 18-year-old adolescents in Keerqin District of Tongliao City and explore the factors influencing these conditions, including eating habits, lifestyle, and mental health. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in November 2020, involving 1,736 adolescents who underwent physical examinations and completed an online questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis revealed that nonresident students, higher frequency of physical education classes, and certain age groups had a higher risk of overweight/obesity. On the other hand, being female, consuming sweets less frequently, spending less time on computers, and exhibiting symptoms of depression were associated with a lower risk of overweight/obesity. The findings highlight the importance of addressing eating habits and lifestyle factors in the prevention and management of overweight/obesity among adolescents.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jianing Xu, Yujie Cui, Chuican Huang, Yuanyuan Dong, Yunting Zhang, Lichun Fan, Guohong Li, Fan Jiang
Summary: This study investigates the current status of DTaP-IPV/Hib vaccination in Southern China and explores the factors associated with uptake in the general population. The study finds that the coverage rate of the DTaP-IPV/Hib vaccine in Hainan Province is low and factors such as lower socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs, concerns about vaccine safety, and cost may hinder caregivers from vaccinating their children. Further measures, such as health education campaigns and domestic vaccine innovation, could be implemented to improve vaccination coverage.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiao Lyu, Yuanxiao Du, Guoyu Liu, Tingyu Mai, You Li, Zhiyong Zhang, Chunhua Bei
Summary: The prevalence and influencing factors of hyperuricemia (HUA) in Gongcheng, southern China were investigated. Logistic regression and Bayesian network models were used to analyze the data, and it was found that fatty liver disease, dyslipidemia, abdominal obesity, creatinine, somatotype, bone mass, drinking, and physical activity level at work were associated with HUA. A good somatotype, achieved through a healthy diet and moderate exercise, can reduce the prevalence rate of HUA.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Pei Ji, Jiang Chang, Xiaoyu Wei, Xueyao Song, Hua Yuan, Linnan Gong, Yuancheng Li, Dongsheng Ding, Erbao Zhang, Caiwang Yan, Meng Zhu, Xiaoping Miao, Chen Wu, Guangfu Jin, Zhibin Hu, Hongbing Shen, Hongxia Ma
Summary: This study identified three novel genetic variants associated with SCCHN risk. Functional analysis revealed that one variant could modulate TCF19 expression by regulating the binding affinity of SREBF1 to the promoter of TCF19. These findings suggest that TCF19 may serve as a susceptibility gene for SCCHN.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Hui Tang, Can Tu, Fei Xiong, Xin Sun, Jian-Bo Tian, Jun-Wu Dong, Xiao-Hui Wang, Chun-Tao Lei, Jing Liu, Zheng Zhao, Yang Qiu, Xiao-Ping Miao, Chun Zhang
Summary: Maintenance hemodialysis patients are at increased risk of mortality and prolonged virus shedding period in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Advanced age, decreased oxygen saturation, low diastolic blood pressure on admission, and complications like acute cardiac injury are independently associated with poor prognosis.
SEMINARS IN DIALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heng He, Yao Deng, Hao Wan, Na Shen, Jiaoyuan Li, Qiang Zeng, Jiang Chang, Qing Lu, Xiaoping Miao, Jianbo Tian, Rong Zhong
Summary: The study found that breast cancer patients had significantly higher urinary BPA concentrations than healthy individuals, with a 54% increased risk of breast cancer for every 1-unit increase in log-transformed urinary BPA. Individuals with the CYP19A1 rs1902580 GA + AA genotype had a significantly higher risk of breast cancer than those with the GG genotype. The interaction between BPA and CYP17A1 rs743572 was associated with a higher risk of breast cancer.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Li Zou, Kaiheng Zhu, Qi Jiang, Pei Xiao, Xiaoqian Wu, Bing Zhu, Ranran Song
Summary: The study found that the quality of life of children with developmental dyslexia (DD) was significantly lower than that of healthy children, with poorer psychosocial function, physiological and mental health, living environment, and satisfaction with quality of life. This suggests the need for more public efforts to improve the quality of life for children with DD.
Article
Psychiatry
Xiaomin Luo, Ruimin Zheng, Pei Xiao, Xinyan Xie, Qi Liu, Kaiheng Zhu, Xiaoqian Wu, Zhen Xiang, Ranran Song
Summary: School bullying is still a health problem among adolescent students in China. It is associated with various mental health issues, with boys being more prone to being bullies, victims, and bully/victims, while girls are more likely to be involved in bullying others or being bullied.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Xinyan Xie, Li Li, Xiaoqian Wu, Fang Hou, Yanlin Chen, Liuwei Shi, Qi Liu, Kaiheng Zhu, Qi Jiang, Yanan Feng, Pei Xiao, Jiajia Zhang, Jianhua Gong, Ranran Song
Summary: This study characterized the gut microbiota composition of 101 children with ASD and 103 healthy controls in China. The altered gut microbiota may contribute significantly to the risk of ASD, including significant increases in the relative abundances of Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria and Escherichia-Shigella and significant decrease of Blautia and unclassified_f__Lachnospiraceae. This study provided further evidence of gut microbial dysbiosis in ASD.
Article
Nursing
Kaiheng Zhu, Xinyan Xie, Qi Liu, Heng Meng, Ranran Song
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) among Chinese undergraduates during widespread online learning and found that IA was associated with academic burnout. Better cognition of COVID-19 and positive lifestyles were found to be protective factors against IA.
PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Xie, Yanjian Wan, Bing Zhu, Qi Liu, Kaiheng Zhu, Qi Jiang, Yanan Feng, Pei Xiao, Xiaoqian Wu, Jiajia Zhang, Heng Meng, Ranran Song
Summary: This study examined the association between exposure to organophosphate insecticides and the risk of dyslexia among Chinese children. The results suggest that children exposed to organophosphate insecticides may have a higher risk of dyslexia, especially among boys.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Xinyan Xie, Qi Liu, Kaiheng Zhu, Qi Jiang, Yanan Feng, Pei Xiao, Xiaoqian Wu, Ranran Song
Summary: This study investigated the long-term mental health effects of COVID-19 in children in China and found that there was an increased prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms after schools resumed. Females, children in Wuhan, and children with experience of neglect were at higher risk of mental health disorders.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Han Xiao, Qi Liu, Hong Mei, Qi Xue, Xiaonan Cai, Xinyan Xie, Zhiguo Xia, Yu Zhou, Hui Li, Kaiheng Zhu, Zihao Wan, Ranran Song, Zhisheng Liu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of behavioral problems among pediatric patients recovered from COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. The results showed that the highest prevalence of behavioral problems among recovered children was for prosocial behavior, and there was a correlation between parents' emotional problems and children's behavioral problems.
Article
Psychiatry
Haoxue Wang, Xvfang Wu, Yanlin Chen, Fang Hou, Kaiheng Zhu, Qi Jiang, Pei Xiao, Quan Zhang, Zhen Xiang, Yixi Fan, Xinyan Xie, Li Li, Ranran Song
Summary: This study aims to identify potential causative variants of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing the differential expression of long non-coding RNA genes in brain tissues. By utilizing different analytic methods, functional SNPs and their association with ASD risk were identified. A specific SNP (rs1565228) was found to reduce the risk of ASD, and further analysis indicated its role in regulating the expression of a specific long non-coding RNA.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaiheng Zhu, Yanjian Wan, Bing Zhu, Haoxue Wang, Qi Liu, Xinyan Xie, Qi Jiang, Yanan Feng, Pei Xiao, Zhen Xiang, Ranran Song
Summary: This study found that exposure to sodium iodide symporter inhibitors, including perchlorate, thiocyanate, and nitrate, were associated with an increased risk of dyslexia. Specifically, urinary thiocyanate levels were significantly associated with dyslexia risk, particularly in boys, children with fixed reading time, and those without maternal depression or anxiety during pregnancy. These findings suggest the potential neurotoxicity of thiocyanate or its parent compounds in dyslexia and further investigation is needed to confirm and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yulin Chen, Ranran Song, Ping Li, Yile Wang, Yang Tan, Yongfei Ma, Lie Yang, Li Wu, Zhenjie Du, Xuebin Qi, Zulin Zhang
Summary: This study examined the sources, pollution, and ecological risks of PAHs in the Wuhan section of the Yangtze River. Sediment was found to be a secondary release source for two- and three-ring PAHs and a sink for four- and five-ring PAHs. The dominant contribution of PAHs in water was from two-ring PAHs, while in sediments, it was from four-ring PAHs. Higher levels of PAHs were observed around industrial areas during the wet season, influenced by local industrial emissions and rainfall/runoff. Risk assessments showed low risks in water but medium risks in 44% of the sediments. Energy structure adjustment and stricter regulations are necessary to reduce PAH emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Pei Xiao, Kaiheng Zhu, Yanan Feng, Qi Jiang, Zhen Xiang, Quan Zhang, Xufang Wu, Yixi Fan, Li Zou, Han Xiao, Ranran Song
Summary: This study found that dyslexia is associated with stress and depressive symptoms in children. Dyslexic children have persistent emotional issues, highlighting the importance of addressing their psychological well-being.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xianglong Meng, Hui Su, Ranran Song, Jianzheng Su, Junjie Bian
Summary: The use of thermochemical methods to convert biomass resources into high-value fuels and chemicals has gained popularity in energy utilization. In this study, natural minerals were modified through ball-milling to introduce acidic sites, and a solvent-free aldol condensation reaction of biomass-based cyclopentanone was carried out. The results demonstrated that the SO3H-APG catalyst with a -SO3H loading of 4 mmol/g showed excellent acid-base co-activation effects and catalytic effect in the condensation reaction. The optimized reaction conditions achieved a 85.53% conversion of cyclopentanone at a reaction temperature of 150 degrees Celsius and reaction time of 4 h. The dimer and trimer selectivity were 69.04% and 28.41%, respectively. Moreover, the analysis revealed that the presence of an acid-base bifunctional catalyst was crucial for the condensation reaction and this research offers a promising pathway for catalyst design and the synthesis of long-chain hydrocarbons.
