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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tala Al-Rousan, Alison A. Moore, Benjamin H. Han, Roxanne Ko, Joseph J. Palamar
Summary: Binge drinking has increased among older men in the United States while it has remained stable among older women. Although tobacco and cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of binge drinking among both older men and women, demographic correlates tend to differ by sex.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Siva Balakrishnan, Isha Karmacharya, Saruna Ghimire, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Devendra Raj Singh, Om Prakash Yadav, Nachiket Gudi, Lal Bahadur Rawal, Uday Narayan Yadav
Summary: The study revealed a prevalence of multimorbidity among older adults in Eastern Nepal, with hypertension, osteoarthritis, and chronic respiratory disease being the common conditions. Factors associated with multimorbidity included increased age, being without a partner, residing in urban areas, and being distant from health centers.
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Dermatology
Ehiaghe Lonia Anaba, Dorra Bouazzi, Pelumi Victor Ajayi, Oluwapelumi Olumide Aro, Jurr Boer, Gregor Jemec
Summary: This study aimed to uncover the prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in Lagos, Nigeria, validate an HS screening questionnaire, and contribute to the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA). The study found a prevalence of 2.2% for HS in the sample, with no gender predominance. BMI did not appear to be a risk factor, and the axilla was the most affected site. All patients had mild disease severity (Hurley Score I).
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexander Jarde, Eugenia Romano, Saima Afaq, Asma Elsony, Yan Lin, Rumana Huque, Helen Elsey, Kamran Siddiqi, B. Stubbs, Najma Siddiqi
Summary: This study aimed to map the prevalence of co-occurring chronic conditions in individuals with tuberculosis (TB) and assess the associated health risks by systematically reviewing previous systematic reviews. The study identified depression, HIV, and diabetes mellitus as the most prevalent conditions in individuals with TB. Despite limitations in the quality of the literature, this meta-review highlights the significant additional burden of chronic conditions on individuals with TB.
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Psychology, Clinical
Abiodun O. Adewuya, Bolanle A. Ola, Olurotimi Coker, Olayinka Atilola, Olufemi Olugbile, Tolulope Ajomale, Adedolapo Fasawe, Olajide Idris
Summary: This study investigated alcohol consumption, drinking motives, and alcohol use disorders in Lagos, Nigeria. Findings indicated that many residents in the area drink alcohol for social and coping reasons, with a high rate of heavy episodic drinking and early onset of regular drinking. The prevalence of alcohol use disorders was 7.1%.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Etinosa O. Igbinosa, Abeni Beshiru, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Abraham G. Ogofure, Kate E. Uwhuba
Summary: The study identified the presence of foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus in minimally processed vegetables from retail outlets in Southern Nigeria, with some isolates showing resistance and variability in antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation. The prevalence of multidrug-resistant vibrios in these vegetables poses a public health risk and ongoing surveillance is necessary.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xuanxuan Niu, Lin Zhu, Yifan Xu, Menghan Zhang, Yanxu Hao, Lei Ma, Yan Li, Huichun Xing
Summary: This review investigated the global prevalence of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) and found that it is 4.8%. The prevalence is higher in males and Caucasians. Alcoholic liver cirrhosis is the most common type of ARLD, and ascites is the most common complication. The incidence rate of ARLD is 0.208/1000 person-years, and the overall mortality rate is 23.9%, with liver-related mortality at 21.6%. Urgent measures are needed to reduce the factors contributing to the high disease prevalence.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maksuda Yesmin, Masum Ali, Sanjib Saha
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of prediabetes and prehypertension in Bangladesh and identified associated factors using nationally representative survey data. The overall prevalence of prediabetes and prehypertension was 8.6%, with overweight/obesity being the strongest predictor. Older age and higher wealth status were also associated with increased risk.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah McKetta, Seth J. Prins, Deborah Hasin, Megan E. Patrick, Katherine M. Keyes
Summary: This study finds that women who are employed and have high-status careers have higher rates of alcohol consumption. In states with lower levels of sexism, there is a stronger association between employment, high-status careers, and alcohol consumption among women.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Monica Anna de Cola, Benoit Sawadogo, Sol Richardson, Taiwo Ibinaiye, Adama Traore, Cheick Said Compaore, Chibuzo Oguoma, Olusola Oresanya, Gauthier Tougri, Christian Rassi, Arantxa Roca-Feltrer, Patrick Walker, Lucy C. Okell
Summary: By merging data from Demographic Health Surveys with rainfall, geographical, and program data, the impact of SMC on children in Burkina Faso and Nigeria was assessed. The study found that the impact of SMC in reducing malaria prevalence can be detected through household surveys conducted during or within 2 months after SMC administration.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Davies Adeloye, Janet O. Ige-Elegbede, Martinsixtus Ezejimofor, Eyitayo O. Owolabi, Nnenna Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Omoyele, Rex G. Mpazanje, Mary T. Dewan, Emmanuel Agogo, Muktar A. Gadanya, Wondimagegnehu Alemu, Michael O. Harhay, Asa Auta, Akindele O. Adebiyi
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity in Nigeria, particularly in urban areas and among women. This trend is believed to be driven by sedentary lifestyles and the availability of processed foods, which is reflective of a broader obesity epidemic in Africa.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jyotsna Negi, D. Hari Sankar, Arun B. Nair, Devaki Nambiar
Summary: There are gender and socioeconomic inequalities in the risk factors and testing for non-communicable diseases in Kerala, India. Education and wealth are associated with testing, while prevalence varies among different religious groups.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Johnson A. Ojo, Samuel A. Adedokun, Akeem A. Akindele, Adedolapo B. Olorunfemi, Olawumi A. Otutu, Taiwo A. Ojurongbe, Bolaji N. Thomas, Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan, Olusola Ojurongbe
Summary: In school children in communities in southwest Nigeria, there is a high prevalence of mixed infections of S. haematobium and S. mansoni, and ectopic elimination of S. mansoni eggs, indicating ongoing control challenges in the area. The study suggests the presence of interspecific interactions between S. haematobium and S. mansoni, highlighting the need for scaling up mass administration of praziquantel and control measures in the study areas.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Abiodun O. Adewuya, Bolanle A. Ola, Olurotimi Coker, Olayinka Atilola, Olufemi Olugbile, Adedolapo Fasawe, Olajide Idris, Olabisi E. Oladipo, Tomilola Adewumi, Laila Asmal, Robin Emsley
Summary: This study assessed the rate and correlates of distressing psychotic-like events (PLEs) in a non-clinical population in Lagos, Nigeria. The study found that clinically significant PLE symptoms are relatively common in non-help-seeking Nigerian adults, and factors like age, gender, family history, cannabis use disorder, and general substance use disorders are independently associated with clinically significant PLEs.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Soren S. Olesen, Laust H. Mortensen, Elisabeth Zinck, Ulrik Becker, Asbjorn M. Drewes, Camilla Nojgaard, Srdan Novovic, Dhiraj Yadav, Janne S. Tolstrup
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of chronic pancreatitis is increasing in the Danish population despite a stable incidence level. The average age at diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis patients increased from 52.1 to 60.0 years during the study period from 1994 to 2018.
UNITED EUROPEAN GASTROENTEROLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Davies Adeloye, Janet O. Ige-Elegbede, Asa Auta, Boni M. Ale, Nnenna Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Omoyele, Mary T. Dewan, Rex G. Mpazanje, Emmanuel Agogo, Wondimagegnehu Alemu, Muktar A. Gadanya, Michael O. Harhay, Akindele O. Adebiyi
Summary: Insufficient physical activity is prevalent in Nigeria, particularly among urban dwellers and women. A comprehensive and robust strategy is needed to improve physical activity levels in Nigeria, addressing occupational policies, town planning, awareness and information, and sociocultural and contextual issues.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Respiratory System
Igor Rudan, Davies Adeloye, Aziz Sheikh
Summary: This review discusses the three leading strategies for vaccine development against COVID-19: mRNA vaccines, adenoviral vector vaccines, and recombinant nanoparticles. The impact of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants on the effectiveness of widely implemented vaccines is also considered. The review presents an overview of the general properties, efficacy, safety, and global uptake of several vaccines, including Comirnaty, Spikevax, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, Ad26.COV2.S, and NVX-CoV2373, at the end of 2021. The effectiveness of these vaccines against COVID-19 infection, severe disease, and death is summarized, as well as the evidence for their effectiveness against the Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron variants. The unpredictable development of the COVID-19 pandemic is acknowledged, and the need for vaccines with broader spectrum and more durable immune protection is emphasized, although the large number of infections may lead to new mutations with unpredictable impacts. Effective interventions that enable safer coexistence with emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 are still needed in early 2022.
CURRENT OPINION IN PULMONARY MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi, Davies Adeloye, Anthony Idowu Ajayi, Michael McCaul, Justine Davies, Kathryn M. Chu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the incidence and prevalence of diabetes-associated lower limb amputation in low- and middle-income countries, in order to provide valuable information for appropriate interventions and healthcare system response.
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Davies Adeloye, Peige Song, Yajie Zhu, Harry Campbell, Aziz Sheikh, Igor Rudan
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) globally, regionally, and nationally, in order to guide policy and population interventions.
LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Rachael A. Evans, Olivia C. Leavy, Matthew Richardson, Omer Elneima, Hamish J. C. McAuley, Aarti Shikotra, Amisha Singapuri, Marco Sereno, Ruth M. Saunders, Victoria C. Harris, Raminder Aul, Paul Beirne, Charlotte E. Bolton, Jeremy S. Brown, Gourab Choudhury, Nawar Diar Bakerly, Nicholas Easom, Carlos Echevarria, Jonathan Fuld, Nick Hart, John R. Hurst, Mark Jones, Dhruv Parekh, Paul Pfeffer, Najib M. Rahman, Sarah Rowland-Jones, Ajay M. Shah, Dan G. Wootton, Trudie Chalder, Melanie J. Davies, Anthony De Soyza, William Greenhalf, Neil J. Greening, Liam G. Heaney, Simon Heller, Luke Howard, Joseph Jacob, R. Gisli Jenkins, Janet M. Lord, Will D-C Man, Gerry P. McCann, Stefan Neubauer, Peter J. M. Openshaw, Joanna Porter, Jennifer Quint, Matthew J. Rowland, Janet T. Scott, Malcolm G. Semple, Sally J. Singh, Mark Toshner, Keir Lewis, Andrew Briggs, Annemarie B. Docherty, Steven Kerr, Nazir Lone, Aziz Sheikh, Mathew Thorpe, Bang Zheng, James D. Chalmers, Ling-Pei Ho, Alex Horsley, Michael Marks, Krisnah Poinasamy, Betty Raman, Ewen M. Harrison, Louise Wain, Christopher E. Brightling
Summary: This study aimed to describe recovery one year after hospital discharge for COVID-19 and identify potential therapeutic targets by analyzing inflammatory profiles. The results showed that a significant proportion of patients did not fully recover one year after discharge. Female sex, obesity, and invasive mechanical ventilation were associated with lower likelihood of full recovery. Inflammation and obesity may be treatable traits that need further investigation in clinical trials.
LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ozren Polasek, Kerri Wazny, Davies Adeloye, Peige Song, Kit Y. Chan, Danladi A. Bojude, Sajjad Ali, Sheri Bastien, Francisco Becerra-Posada, Florencia Borrescio-Higa, Sohaila Cheema, Darien A. Cipta, Smiljana Cvjetkovic, Lina D. Castro, Bassey Ebenso, Omolade Femi-Ajao, Balasankar Ganesan, Anton Glasnovic, Longtao He, Jean M. Heraud, Chinonso Igwesi-Chidobe, Per O. Iversen, Bismeen Jadoon, Abdulkarim J. Karim, Johra Khan, Raaj K. Biswas, Giuseppe Lanza, Shaun W. H. Lee, You Li, Li-Lin Liang, Mat Lowe, Mohammad M. Islam, Ana Marusic, Suleiman Mshelia, Anthony M. Manyara, Mila N. N. Htay, Michelle Parisi, Prince Peprah, Emma Sacks, Kabiru O. Akinyemi, Fariba Shahraki-Sanavi, Konstantin Sharov, Elena S. Rotarou, Srdjan Stankov, Wenang Supriyatiningsih, Benjamin T. Y. Chan, Mark Tremblay, Dialechti Tsimpida, Sandro Vento, Josipa Glasnovic, Liang Wang, Xin Wang, Zhi X. Ng, Jianrong Zhang, Yanfeng Zhang, Harry Campbell, Mickey Chopra, Simon Cousens, Goran Krstic, Calum Macdonald, Parisa Mansoori, Smruti Patel, Aziz Sheikh, Mark Tomlinson, Alexander C. Tsai, Sachiyo Yoshida, Igor Rudan
Summary: This study used the CHNRI method to identify research priorities related to COVID-19, highlighting the importance of vaccination and healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income countries. The research emphasizes the urgent need for health policy and systems research in these countries.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jay J. Park, Sandhya Narayanan, Jakov Tiefenbach, Ivana Luksic, Boni Maxime Ale, Davies Adeloye, Igor Rudan
Summary: The global incidence of Hib meningitis in children has significantly decreased, with most regions implementing vaccination programs. Extrapolation of population-at-risk from studies may have led to underestimation. Continuous surveillance is necessary to monitor vaccination impact, disease resurgence, vaccine failures, strain variance, COVID-19 impact, as well as track improvement in regional and global Hib meningitis mortality.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Changzheng Yuan, Davies Adeloye, Tzu Tsun Luk, Liyan Huang, Yusa He, Yunhan Xu, Xinxin Ye, Qian Yi, Peige Song, Igor Rudan
Summary: The global prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in children is high and influenced by factors such as diagnostic method, economic status, and age. In low-income and middle-income countries, the prevalence of H pylori infection is higher compared to high-income countries. Additionally, paediatric H pylori infection is significantly associated with family economic status, number of siblings, room sharing, lack of access to sewage system, maternal or sibling infection, drinking untreated water, and older age.
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peige Song, Davies Adeloye, Hani Salim, Jhonathan Pr Dos Santos, Harry Campbell, Aziz Sheikh, Igor Rudan
Summary: This study aimed to provide global estimates of asthma prevalence and cases in 2019 and explore major associated factors to determine regional and national distributions of prevalence and cases for asthma.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wura Jacobs, Georgina Orozco, Guadalupe Villanueva, Ashley L. Merianos
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations between current electronic cigarette and cannabis use patterns with depression symptoms and suicidal ideation and behavior among U.S. high school students. The results showed that exclusive e-cigarette and cannabis users, as well as concurrent users, were more likely to experience depression symptoms and engage in suicidal ideation and behavior compared to non-users. Female students, especially concurrent users, had higher odds of reporting depression symptoms and all suicidal ideation and behavior outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2023)
Review
Surgery
Peige Song, Yazhou He, Davies Adeloye, Yuefeng Zhu, Xinxin Ye, Qian Yi, Kazem Rahimi, Igor Rudan, Global Hlth Epidemiol Res Grp GHERG
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the global and regional prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in 2019 and evaluate associated factors. The global prevalence of AAA among people aged 30 to 79 years was 0.92%, with a total of 35.12 million AAA cases in 2019. Smoking, male sex, family history of AAA, advanced age, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, claudication, peripheral artery disease, pulmonary disease, and renal disease were associated with AAA. The Western Pacific region had the highest AAA prevalence, while the African region had the lowest prevalence.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ashley L. Merianos, Wura Jacobs, Afolakemi C. Olaniyan, Matthew Lee Smith, E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens
Summary: This study found that children exposed to tobacco smoke at home are at a unique risk for poorer school engagement and success. They are also more likely to have increased school-to-home contact about child problems and higher rates of school absenteeism. Furthermore, they are less likely to participate in a higher number of afterschool activities.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siyu Zhu, Shiyi Shan, Wen Liu, Shuting Li, Leying Hou, Xuanyin Huang, Yi Liu, Qian Yi, Weidi Sun, Kun Tang, Davies Adeloye, Igor Rudan, Peige Song
Summary: The study found that there is a certain association between adverse childhood experiences and adult diabetes, especially for those who have experienced economic adversity, physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, and incarceration.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Wura Jacobs, Wenhua Lu, Andrea McDonald, Joshua S. Yang
Summary: This study examined the association between four domains of human capital development (cognitive development, social and emotional development, physical health, and mental health) and tobacco and cannabis use among black youth. The results showed that investment in cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of human capital development, as well as good physical health, can protect against tobacco and cannabis use. Efforts to promote human capital development among black adolescents may help reduce disparities in tobacco and cannabis use.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Davies Adeloye, Janet O. Ige-Elegbede, Martinsixtus Ezejimofor, Eyitayo O. Owolabi, Nnenna Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Omoyele, Rex G. Mpazanje, Mary T. Dewan, Emmanuel Agogo, Muktar A. Gadanya, Wondimagegnehu Alemu, Michael O. Harhay, Asa Auta, Akindele O. Adebiyi
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity in Nigeria, particularly in urban areas and among women. This trend is believed to be driven by sedentary lifestyles and the availability of processed foods, which is reflective of a broader obesity epidemic in Africa.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2021)
