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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pete Driezen, Pamela Kaufman, Michael Chaiton, Samantha Goodman, David Hammond
Summary: According to a study in 2019, a significant percentage of residents in Canada, legal US states, and illegal US states reported exposure to secondhand cannabis smoke (SHCS) in their homes. The study also found that multiunit housing had a high incidence of SHCS incursions. Factors associated with incursions indicated qualitative differences between multiunit housing reporting incursions and those that did not. The findings suggest the importance of implementing smoke-free policies in multiunit housing to protect residents from involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
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Substance Abuse
Christina C. Tam, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Thomas K. Greenfield
Summary: This study found that greater neighborhood social cohesion was associated with lower odds of harm from drinking others, particularly harm from drinking strangers. The effect was most pronounced for men. Strengthening social cohesion in communities could help reduce alcohol-related harms from strangers.
ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Daniel Z. P. Friedman, Bradley K. Johnson, Elena Beam, Walter K. Kremers, Paschalis Vergidis
Summary: This study identified risk factors for invasive aspergillosis (IA) in kidney transplant recipients and assessed its association with mortality and allograft failure. The results showed that factors such as Black/African American race, duration of pretransplant hemodialysis, chronic pulmonary disease, weight loss, need for early posttransplant hemodialysis, and a history of cytomegalovirus infection were associated with IA occurrence, while receiving a living-donor allograft was protective. IA was a strong predictor of 1-year mortality and allograft failure.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie M. Lopez-Neyman, Kathleen Davis, Namvar Zohoori, K. Shane Broughton, Carolyn E. Moore, Derek Miketinas
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cardiometabolic (CM) risk factors, as well as cardiovascular health metrics (CVHMs) among US adults and across race/ethnicity groups. The findings showed that hypertension, obesity, elevated fasting plasma glucose or hypoglycemic medication, ideal physical activity, and ideal smoking status were the most prevalent risk factors in the whole sample. Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic Blacks had higher risk for some, but not all, CVD and CM risk factors compared to non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic Asians.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Surendra S. Shastri, Rajesh Talluri, Sanjay Shete
Summary: This cross-sectional study analyzed the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to examine the prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure in nonsmokers aged 3 years and older in the US population.
JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huiping Gao, Haiying Wang, Guangliang Shan, Rui Liu, Haiyuan Chen, Shengli Sun, Yonglin Liu
Summary: The prevalence of dyslipidemia among adult residents in Shenmu City is 48.27%, with risk factors such as region, age, gender, weight, smoking, hypertension, etc. Early detection and intervention are crucial for preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Armando Minan-Tapia, Gloria S. Torres-Riveros, Jose Choque-Vargas, Madeleyni Aycachi-Incacona, Neil Flores-Valdez, Orlando Vargas-Anahua, Christian R. Mejia
Summary: In Tacna, Peru, 77% of public transport drivers wear seat belts, with usage differing based on the type of transport. Factors influencing non-seat belt use were identified through multivariate analysis, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions and controls to increase compliance.
Article
Ophthalmology
Ryan Duong, Xiaoyu Cai, Naveen Ambati, Yevgeniy Shildkrot, Rebecca Sieburth
Summary: This study examined the prevalence and associated factors of asteroid hyalosis in the United States, finding that it is more common in older individuals, those with higher body weight, and a history of myocardial infarction. There may also be a potential link between asteroid hyalosis and cardiovascular disease.
Article
Pediatrics
James W. Antoon, Matt Hall, Alison Herndon, David P. Johnson, Charlotte M. Brown, Whitney L. Browning, Todd A. Florin, Leigh M. Howard, Carlos G. Grijalva, Derek J. Williams
Summary: Neurologic complications are common in children hospitalized with influenza, especially among those with chronic neurologic conditions. Risk factors associated with neurologic complications include male sex, Asian race/ethnicity, and the presence of a chronic neurologic condition.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Li Wang, Xiaoguang Li, Zhaoxin Wang, Michael P. Bancks, Mercedes R. Carnethon, Philip Greenland, Ying-Qing Feng, Hui Wang, Victor W. Zhong
Summary: The study based on NHANES data from US adults reveals a significant increase in the prevalence of diabetes between 1999-2000 and 2017-2018. Only around 21% of adults with diagnosed diabetes achieved all three risk factor control goals in 2015-2018.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lihong Chen, Zhuo Zhao, Zhen Wang, Ying Zhou, Xin Zhou, Hui Pan, Fengtao Shen, Suhua Zeng, Xinhua Shao, Elena Frank, Srijan Sen, Weidong Li, Margit Burmeister
Summary: The increase of depression among first year residents in China is similar to that in the United States. While there are different predictors of depression in the two systems, long duty hours and reduced sleep duration are common factors.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Winnie L. Yu, Rubin Pooni, Chris Ardern, Jennifer Kuk
Summary: This study aimed to determine trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors and examine if their associations with mortality have changed over time. The results showed that health risk factors have both increased and decreased in prevalence over time, along with changes in their association with mortality risk. These findings highlight the importance of cautious interpretation of population health patterns based on surveillance data.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiyeon Oh, Soeun Kim, Myeongcheol Lee, Sang Youl Rhee, Min Seo Kim, Ju-Young Shin, Hyunjung Lim, Seung Won Lee, Masoud Rahmati, Sunyoung Kim, Dong Keon Yon
Summary: The study explores the impact of COVID-19 on the prevalence of diabetes in South Korea. It reveals that the diagnosed diabetes rate increased slowly during the pandemic, and certain groups, such as women and low-income individuals, showed a lower prevalence of diagnosed diabetes. The study suggests the need to reinforce access to healthcare services for minority populations during the pandemic.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie DeFlorio-Barker, Andrey Egorov, Genee S. Smith, Mark S. Murphy, Jason E. Stout, Andrew J. Ghio, Edward E. Hudgens, Kyle P. Messier, Jean-Marie Maillard, Elizabeth D. Hilborn
Summary: The study found that proximity to certain soil types (hydric and acidic) may be a risk factor for the increasing prevalence of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease in central North Carolina.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Won Kim Cook, Libo Li, Thomas K. Greenfield, Deidre Patterson, Timothy Naimi, Ziming Xuan, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe
Summary: The study found that state alcohol policies have a positive impact on reducing harm caused by others' drinking, particularly through the mediation effect of reducing binge drinking rates at the state level. However, these policies may have limited effects on family problems, especially in states with lower socioeconomic status.
ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Amy A. Mericle, Deidre Patterson, Jason Howell, Meenakshi Sabina Subbaraman, Adrienne Faxio, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe
Summary: The NSTARR project is the largest and most diverse study of recovery housing to date, addressing critical gaps in understanding the nature of recovery housing.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods
Deirdre Middleton, Laurie A. Drabble, Deborah Krug, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Amy A. Mericle, Tonda L. Hughes, Ronaldo Iachan, Karen F. Trocki
Summary: Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) is commonly used to recruit nonprobability samples of rare populations. However, challenges were found when applying phone- and web-based RDS to sample sexual minority women, including low recruitment rates and short recruitment chains. These findings suggest that RDS may not be suitable for studies with SMW using virtual approaches.
JOURNAL OF SURVEY STATISTICS AND METHODOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Nina Mulia, Jane Witbrodt, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Libo Li, Camillia K. Lui, Tamika Zapolski
Summary: The study aims to estimate the impact of childhood socio-economic position (SEP) on educational attainment and mid-life heavy drinking in black Americans, in order to identify potential early intervention points to reduce risk for alcohol-related problems in adulthood. The findings suggest that low childhood socio-economic position is associated with adverse socio-economic and school experiences, leading to lower educational attainment and ultimately increased heavy drinking in mid-life. Therefore, interventions targeting these early adverse experiences may have indirect effects on reducing mid-life heavy drinking.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Cindy L. Ehlers, Derek Wills, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Evelyn Phillips, Corrine Kim, David A. Gilder
Summary: This study suggests that event-related oscillations (EROs) may serve as potential biomarkers for disorders related to risk behaviors. An increase in delta ERO energy in frontal areas was associated with internalizing symptoms and major depressive disorder (MDD), but not anxiety disorders or antisocial personality disorder/conduct disorders (ASP). These findings highlight the importance of ERO measures in depressive disorders and risk indicators for suicidal behaviors.
CLINICAL EEG AND NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Carolina Barbosa, William N. N. Dowd, Alan Barnosky, Katherine J. J. Karriker-Jaffe
Summary: Alcohol consumption and risky drinking behavior increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The study found that drinks per month and the proportion exceeding drinking guidelines significantly increased from February to November 2020. The increases were larger for women, Black respondents, and those with children in the household. Drinking to cope and drinking for enhancement were also associated with larger increases in alcohol consumption.
JOURNAL OF ADDICTION MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Julie Brummer, Kim Bloomfield, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Michael Mulbjerg Pedersen, Morten Hesse
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association between AUDIT and AUDIT-C scores and the subsequent risk of hospital admission for alcohol-related disorders and diseases. The study found that scores above the cut-offs were significantly associated with an increased risk of ARDD admission compared to scores below the cut-offs.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Aryn Z. Phillips, Nina Mulia, Meenakshi S. Subbaraman, Kiarri N. Kershaw, William C. Kerr, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe
Summary: This study investigates the associations between alcohol availability, consumption, and negative consequences among individuals with elevated depressive symptoms. The results show that while depressive symptoms do not alter the associations between alcohol availability and alcohol use and problems, they remain associated with these outcomes among past-year drinkers in a U.S. general population sample even when accounting for differential availability.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina Mulia, Yu Ye, Thomas K. Greenfield, Priscilla Martinez, Deidre Patterson, William C. Kerr, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe
Summary: Wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased psychological distress and alcohol consumption, and disproportionate hardship for disadvantaged groups. Telehealth has provided an important bridge to healthcare for certain medically underserved groups during the pandemic, and may be vital to future efforts to increase equity in healthcare access.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth Mahoney, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Amy A. Mericle, Deidre Patterson, Douglas L. Polcin, Meenakshi Subbaraman, Jane Witbrodt
Summary: This study found that the number of substance abuse services and density of AA groups in the community were positively associated with abstinent days for SLH residents. However, neighborhood crime rates, perceived neighborhood cohesion, and transportation conditions were associated with recovery capital. These findings suggest the importance of neighborhood factors in the recovery outcomes of SLH residents.
Article
Substance Abuse
Pamela J. Trangenstein, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Thomas K. Greenfield, William C. Kerr
Summary: This study examines the population coverage and characteristics associated with alcohol delivery and to-go purchases, using data from the National Alcohol Survey and Alcohol Policy Information System. The results show that the number of people buying alcohol for delivery or to-go has increased significantly, with certain demographic groups and state policies playing a role in these purchases. Specific factors such as race, excessive drinking, educational background, and economic burden are found to be associated with the likelihood of buying alcohol for delivery or to-go in the United States.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Aryn Z. Phillips, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Kara M. K. Bensley, Meenakshi S. Subbaraman, Joanne Delk, Nina Mulia
Summary: This study investigates the association between living in a state that expanded Medicaid eligibility and receiving alcohol screening and brief counseling among nonelderly, low-income adults and those with chronic health conditions caused or exacerbated by alcohol use. The findings suggest that living in a Medicaid-expansion state is associated with being asked about drinking but not with receiving high-quality screening and counseling. Policies need to address provider barriers in addition to improving access to care.
ALCOHOL-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Cindy L. Ehlers, David A. Gilder, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Rebecca Bernert
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between anxiety/affective disorders, conduct/antisocial disorders, attention deficit disorders, alcohol use disorders, and suicidal behaviors among American Indian adolescents and adults. The findings revealed that, in addition to affective disorders, ADHD and CD in adolescents, and ASPD in adults, were associated with suicidal thoughts. Alcohol use by adolescents and AUD among adults were also found to be associated with suicidal attempts. The presence of comorbid disorders greatly increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and acts.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Natalie Blackburn, Kathryn Graham, Mary Jean Walker, Robin Room, Ingrid M. Wilson, Orratai Waleewong, Gail Gilchrist, Leane Ramsoomar, Anne -Marie Laslett
Summary: The World Health Organization's list of cost-effective alcohol control policies is widely used for addressing alcohol-related harms. However, there is limited evidence on the impact of these policies on the harms experienced by women and children as a result of men's alcohol consumption. This essay advocates for increased research on the effects of alcohol policies on these specific harms and suggests considering a broader range of interventions to reduce them.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy A. Mericle, Deidre Patterson, Meenakshi S. Subbaraman, Jason Howell, Dave Sheridan, Thomasina Borkman, Jayla Burton, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe
Summary: Recovery housing is associated with community health risk and protective factors, and tends to be located in areas with high COVID vulnerability, making it an important resource for addressing the broader health issues of those in recovery.
Article
Substance Abuse
Carolina Barbosa, William N. Dowd, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Gary Zarkin
Summary: Long-term perspective and multiple episodes of alcohol treatment improve cost-effectiveness estimates. When societal impacts are included, alcohol treatment is cost saving. Results support the value of alcohol treatment.
ALCOHOL-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)