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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elise Whitley, Jonathan Olsen, Michaela Benzeval
Summary: Research indicates that individuals living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods are more likely to experience higher levels of stress. Objective neighbourhood indicators show stronger associations with cumulative stress levels than subjective indicators. Individuals with higher socioeconomic status are less affected by negative neighbourhood characteristics, particularly objective measures.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Charles C. Lanfear, Rebecca Bucci, David S. Kirk, Robert J. Sampson
Summary: This study examines the differences in exposure to firearm violence by race, sex, and cohort in a longitudinal survey of children in the United States. The findings show significant disparities in exposure to violence based on race and sex, suggesting that societal conditions play a key role. The study highlights the importance of understanding the factors influencing exposure to firearm violence. Evaluation: 8 out of 10.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Oliver Robinson, Alice R. Carter, Mika Ala-Korpela, Juan P. Casas, Nishi Chaturvedi, Jorgen Engmann, Laura D. Howe, Alun D. Hughes, Marjo-Riitta Jarvelin, Mika Kahonen, Ville Karhunen, Diana Kuh, Tina Shah, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Reecha Sofat, Chung-Ho E. Lau, Terho Lehtimaki, Usha Menon, Olli Raitakari, Andy Ryan, Rui Providencia, Stephanie Smith, Julie Taylor, Therese Tillin, Jorma Viikari, Andrew Wong, Aroon D. Hingorani, Mika Kivimaki, Paolo Vineis
Summary: The study found that low socio-economic position is associated with an unfavorable metabolic profile, including higher triglycerides and lower DHA levels. These metabolites may contribute to cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline in later life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei Chen, Hongfu Ren, Na Wang, Yaqing Xiong, Fei Xu
Summary: The study found that educational level, family income, and occupation were positively associated with health literacy among adults in urban and rural China. This suggests that different socioeconomic position indicators can help identify vulnerable residents in population-based health literacy promotion campaigns.
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Clinical Neurology
Amanda J. Thompson, Christopher C. Henrich
Summary: The stress of a mother's depression may increase children's allostatic load and cause adverse child outcomes. However, in middle childhood, maternal depression does not significantly affect children's telomere length, and this effect is not moderated by the DRD2 gene.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kamelia Mollestam, Martin Englund, Isam Atroshi
Summary: This study found a significant association between clinically relevant CTS and type of work and education level, with a dose-response pattern between increasing manual work load and lower education level in both women and men. These findings could be important in designing and implementing preventive measures.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camille Joannes, Raphaele Castagne, Benoit Lepage, Cyrille Delpierre, Michelle Kelly-Irving
Summary: This study shows that parents' interest in their child's education as perceived by teachers is associated with subsequent physiological health in mid-life. Participants whose parents were considered uninterested in their education had a higher allostatic load on average in midlife, with this relationship being completely mediated in men and partially mediated in women.
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Oncology
Jie Shen, Bernard F. Fuemmeler, Yufan Guan, Hua Zhao
Summary: This study examined the association between chronic stress and cancer risk, finding that women with higher levels of chronic stress had a 64% increased risk of overall cancer. This suggests that chronic stress may play a role in the development of cancer.
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Environmental Sciences
Huan Xu, Tingting Yang, Bing Guo, Yangzong Silang, Yingxue Dai, Kangzhuo Baima, Yang Gao, Simei Tang, Jing Wei, Ye Jiang, Shiyu Feng, Sicheng Li, Xiong Xiao, Xing Zhao
Summary: This study explores the relationship between chronic exposure to ambient air pollution and allostatic load in Chinese adults. Results show that long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, and O-3 is associated with an increased risk of allostatic load.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Surgery
Nicci Owusu-Brackett, J. C. Chen, Yaming Li, James L. Fisher, Oindrila Bhattacharyya, Samilia Obeng-Gyasi
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate racial differences in treatment and survival among patients with Paget's disease. The results showed that there were no disparities in locoregional treatment, but black patients had worse overall survival and disease-specific survival than white patients.
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Psychology, Clinical
Naomi Podber, Tara L. Gruenewald
Summary: This study examined the association between positive life experiences (POS) and allostatic load (AL) mediated by cumulative socioeconomic advantage (CSES). The results showed that POS mediated the association between CSES and AL, especially among those with lower socioeconomic advantage. These findings suggest that positive life events may have a stronger impact on physiological well-being among individuals with lower socioeconomic status.
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Psychology, Clinical
Fanita A. Tyrell, Fred A. Rogosch, Dante Cicchetti
Summary: Most health disparities start from childhood and continue throughout life, but research on health disparities has mainly focused on adults. This study examined the biological and psychosocial effects of chronic adversity in 491 low-income children aged 8 to 12. The results showed that childhood maltreatment, emotion regulation, affect, and personality characteristics were differentially associated with various levels of socioeconomic risk, allostatic load, and mental health functioning.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Psychology, Clinical
Christine Guardino, Christine Dunkel Schetter
Summary: This study examines the association between subjective social status (SSS) and physiological dysregulation, and finds that higher SSS predicts lower subsequent allostatic load, independent of objective socioeconomic indicators. The association between SSS and allostatic load is strongest at higher levels of income and education. These findings suggest that psychosocial aspects of lower status may contribute to the gradient between social status and health.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Neda Esmailzadeh Bruun-Rasmussen, George Napolitano, Christian Christiansen, Stig Egil Bojesen, Christina Ellervik, Randi Jepsen, Knud Rasmussen, Elsebeth Lynge
Summary: This study investigates the association between individual biomarkers and allostatic load (AL) across three physiological systems (cardiovascular, inflammatory, metabolic) and all-cause mortality. The results show that elevated physiological burden measured by mid and high AL index is associated with a steeper increase in mortality than individual biomarkers.
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Environmental Sciences
Jessica A. Montresor-Lopez, Stephanie R. Reading, Jeffrey D. Yanosky, Murray A. Mittleman, Ronny A. Bell, Tessa L. Crume, Dana Dabelea, Lawrence Dolan, Ralph B. D'Agostino, Santica M. Marcovina, Catherine Pihoker, Kristi Reynolds, Elaine Urbina, Angela D. Liese, Lesliam Quiros-Alcala, J. Carson Smith, P. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita, Robin C. Puett
Summary: In a study investigating the effects of chronic exposures to particulate and traffic-related air pollution on allostatic load (AL) score among youth with type 1 diabetes, no consistent relationships were observed. However, associations for traffic-related pollution exposures may differ by race/ethnicity and warrant further examination.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michelle Kelly-Irving, William Patrick Ball, Clare Bambra, Cyrille Delpierre, Ruth Dundas, Julia Lynch, Gerry McCartney, Katherine Smith
Summary: Persistent health inequalities pose challenges to researchers and policymakers. This paper highlights the tensions in the field of health inequalities research and discusses potential solutions. By analyzing evidence and debating key issues, it provides insights into causality, welfare systems, and policies addressing health inequalities.
CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Juan Bautista Barahona-Cubillo, Cinthya Rojas-Brenes, Tony Sanchez-Achio, Sonia Stradi-Granados, Cristina Barboza-Solis
Summary: This study aims to determine the prevalence of tooth loss, bleeding on probing, and malocclusion in male adolescents in Costa Rica. The results showed high prevalence rates of tooth loss (19%), bleeding on probing (70.0%), and malocclusion (98%) in this population. The study concludes that oral diseases are a significant health problem in Costa Rican male adolescents and require immediate public health action.
ODOVTOS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Oncology
Claire Delacote, Solenne Delacour-Billon, Stephanie Ayrault-Piault, Anne-Delphine Tagri, Gwenaelle Rousseau, Melissa Vincent, Sophie Amosse, Cyrille Delpierre, Anne Cowppli-Bony, Florence Molinie
Summary: Despite universal access to cancer care, breast cancer survival remains lower in deprived areas in France. Intensification of prevention measures is important to reduce the occurrence of advanced breast cancer, which is responsible for the majority of breast cancer deaths. A better understanding of the remaining social disparities is crucial for implementing specific interventions.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Camille Joannes, Helene Colineaux, Gregory Guernec, Raphaele Castagne, Michelle Kelly-Irving
Summary: We developed a method to measure mid-life health based on the concept of health as the ability to adapt and self-manage. This method identified indicators of deteriorating health reserves and constructed an overall health measure. The study found that the overall health measure was associated with subsequent health outcomes and the method was robust.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Laetitia Gimenez, Pascale Grosclaude, Vladimir Druel, Nadege Costa, Cyrille Delpierre, Laurent Molinier, Jean-Pierre Delord, Marie-Eve Rouge Bugat
Summary: This article presents a randomized clinical trial called 'CREDO' that explores the coordination of care between hospitals and general practices for cancer patients. The effectiveness of a 'return home' consultation is compared with standard care using the number of unscheduled visits as an evaluation metric.
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Oncology
Steeve Chevreux, Sandra de Barros, Camille Laurent, Amandine Durand, Cyrille Delpierre, Philippine Robert, Clementine Joubert, Samuel Griolet, Salim Kanoun, Jean-Noel Bastie, Rene-Olivier Casasnovas, Cedric Rossi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of social disparities on the disease features of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients and found that certain sociodemographic characteristics might affect access to medical care, resulting in a higher frequency of unfavorable presentations. Professional activity was associated with more favorable disease features, while living in rural or low-populated areas was associated with an unfavorable HL presentation.
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Demography
Daniela Gomez Gonzalez, Romain Fantin, Cindy Valverde Manzanares, Tatiana Gamboa Gamboa, Stephanie Arias Jimenez, Daniel Carrillo Barrantes
Summary: This article examines the association between tobacco and alcohol consumption among Costa Rican women aged 15 to 49. The study finds that women who consumed alcohol frequently in the past month were more likely to smoke, while women who smoked were less likely to consume alcohol. This association was particularly strong among young, single women and those living in urban areas.
POBLACION Y SALUD EN MESOAMERICA
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Romain Fantin, Cyrille Delpierre, Cristina Barboza-Solis
Summary: This study analyzed health inequalities in cause-specific mortality in Costa Rica from 2010 to 2018 and identified the main causes for the inequality. The results showed that, after adjusting for urbanicity, the poorest districts had higher mortality rates than wealthier districts for most causes of death. Urban districts also had higher mortality rates than mixed and rural districts after adjusting for wealth, except for certain causes. Differences according to wealth were more common in women, while differences according to urbanicity were more common in men.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2023)
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Psychology, Clinical
Cecile Durand, Lyvia Magloire, Florence Cousson-Gelie, Apolline Bord, Leila Saboni, Abdelkrim Zeghnoun, Benoit Lepage, Jean-Baptiste Richard, Olivier Catelinois, Damien Mouly, Cyrille Delpierre
Summary: This study aims to compare the efficacy of appearance-based interventions (ABi) and health-based interventions (HBi) on French vacationers' behaviors and identify differences among subpopulations. The results showed that the ABi group had better sun protection behaviors and spent less time sunbathing compared to the control group. The skin color of the HBi group was lighter than the control group. When comparing ABi and HBi, ABi participants had lower sun exposure. The effectiveness of HBi was higher for individuals with a university degree, while ABi was more effective for individuals with a secondary school certificate.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Helene Colineaux, Lola Neufcourt, Cyrille Delpierre, Michelle Kelly-Irving, Benoit Lepage
Summary: This study aimed to explore if biological differences between men and women can be explained by gendered mechanisms. Data from the 1958 National Child Development Study were used to analyze several biomarkers. The study found differences in cardiometabolic biomarkers between men and women, as well as opposite differences in inflammatory and neuroendocrine biomarkers. The study also identified an interaction between early social environment and gender in explaining these differences. In conclusion, the biological differences between men and women cannot be fully explained by biological mechanisms alone, highlighting the importance of exploring gender mechanisms.
EMERGING THEMES IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Cristina Barboza-Solis, Juan Barahona-Cubillo, Romain Fantin
Summary: This study aimed to describe the geographical distribution of dental health practitioners in Costa Rica according to urbanicity and area-level socio-economic status. Despite a high number of dentists, many areas have a small number of dental health practitioners, leading to inequalities in access to healthcare. To achieve effective universal health coverage, efforts should be made to improve access to dental services in underserved areas.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Romain Fantin, Cristina Barboza-Solis, Allan Hildesheim, Rolando Herrero
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the mortality associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica between March 2020 and December 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic represented 15% of the deaths in Costa Rica during this period, with a mortality rate of 83 per 100,000 person-years. Excess deaths were observed compared to expected numbers, particularly during the high-incidence periods.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Laetitia Gimenez, Michelle Kelly-Irving, Cyrille Delpierre, Marie-Eve Rouge-Bugat, Benoit Lepage, Thierry Lang
Summary: This study analysed the differences in patient-primary care physician interaction between overweight or obese patients and normal-weight patients. The results showed that disagreement between patients and physicians was more prominent in the area of weight and lifestyle advice for overweight patients. These disagreements could have a negative impact on the quality of the patient-physician relationship.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)