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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shelley Clark
Summary: Research shows that living in rural areas during early childhood can lead to obesity in young adulthood, while residence in rural areas during later childhood and adolescence has less impact on weight. Therefore, improving the health of rural mothers and infants may help address the roots of rural obesity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrea Nigri, Jose Manuel Aburto, Ugofilippo Basellini, Marco Bonetti
Summary: Life expectancy at birth in Italy has steadily increased over the past few decades, but Italy is not the leader in longevity. Our research found that cardiovascular diseases and neoplasms have contributed to the recent increase in life expectancy, but not necessarily to the decrease in lifespan inequality. Additionally, Italy is facing challenges with worsening mortality from infectious diseases and in older age groups.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yang Claire Yang, Christine E. Walsh, Moira P. Johnson, Daniel W. Belsky, Max Reason, Patrick Curran, Allison E. Aiello, Marianne Chanti-Ketterl, Kathleen Mullan Harris
Summary: This study found that with more recent birth cohorts, there are higher levels of BMI and larger increases in BMI with age. Disparities in BMI between Black and Hispanic individuals compared to Whites were present early in life and persisted at all ages. Higher parental and adulthood education levels were associated with lower levels of BMI, and disparities in BMI trajectories were larger for women compared to men.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Liliya Leopold, Irene G. M. van Valkengoed, Henriette Engelhardt
Summary: This study used data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging to investigate the impact of underreporting on the cumulative advantage and disadvantage hypothesis. The results showed that self-reported measures underestimated the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes. The associations between underreporting and the main constructs in tests of the hypothesis varied, but the conclusions about the hypothesis were not affected.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Meng-Qi Chen, Wen-Rui Shi, Hao-Yu Wang, Zhao Li, Xiao-Fan Guo, Ying-Xian Sun
Summary: This study examined the interaction of hypertension and obesity on the risk of diabetes among Chinese men and women. The results suggest that high BMI and high WHpR have synergistic interactions with hypertension on the risk of diabetes for females, indicating that for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in the Chinese population, BMI and WHpR should be used instead of WC.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Farhad Moradpour, Satar Rezaei, Bakhtiar Piroozi, Ghobad Moradi, Yousef Moradi, Negar Piri, Azad Shokri
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus (DM), and its association with socioeconomic inequality. The study found high prevalence of prediabetes and DM, and low levels of glycemic control. Age, body mass index (BMI), smoking, family history of diabetes, and comorbidity were identified as independent risk factors for DM. Age group, family history of diabetes, and education level were associated with diabetes awareness and glycemic control. Lower socioeconomic status was associated with higher prevalence of prediabetes and DM. The findings highlight the importance of awareness, treatment, and glycemic control strategies in diabetes prevention and management.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Xiaoxiao Fu, Ksenia Kirillova, Xinran Y. Lehto
Summary: This research explores the mutual relationship between travel and life course through biographical interviews with 25 U.S. residents, demonstrating how travel is interpreted in the context of life and how life is interpreted in travel. It emphasizes the importance of a life course perspective on the travel/life spectrum and provides practical implications and future research directions.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Economics
Fan Meng, Peng Nie, Alfonso Sousa-Poza
Summary: Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP) from 2002 to 2018, this study examines changes in body mass index (BMI) distribution and obesity inequality, and their relationship with subjective well-being. The results indicate a significant association between measures of obesity inequality and subjective well-being, particularly among women. The study also reveals a notable increase in obesity inequality, specifically among females and those with lower education and income levels, highlighting the necessity of targeted initiatives to combat obesity.
ECONOMICS & HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Cornelia Wagner, Cristian Carmeli, Arnaud Chiolero, Stephane Cullati
Summary: The research shows that early-life conditions may have an impact on multimorbidity in later life, and the effects can be attenuated to some extent by adulthood conditions.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Qianjin Qi, Kui Sun, Ying Rong, Zhaoping Li, Yixia Wu, Di Zhang, Shuaihua Song, Haoran Wang, Li Feng
Summary: This study investigated the association between segmental body composition and metabolic diseases, specifically hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes, in U.S. adults. The results showed that increased upper limb lean body mass was associated with a lower risk of these metabolic diseases, while increased upper limb fat mass was associated with an increased risk. Significant differences were also found between genders.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lingxi Gao, Bochi Sun, Ziqing Du, Guangming Lv
Summary: This study focuses on income inequality to explain the Easterlin Paradox and explores how wealth inequality affects individuals' happiness based on social comparison theory. The findings show that people are more concerned about the relative loss in upward distance, while residents in rural areas are less affected by the proud effect. Additionally, family members have the strongest aversion to upward inequality during the middle stage of the family life cycle.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Oncology
Hui-Shan Liu, Chin-Der Chen, Chung-Chen Lee, Yong-Chen Chen, Wen-Fang Cheng
Summary: The incidence of uterine cancer is increasing worldwide, especially in the young age population. Diabetes mellitus (DM) and obesity are known risk factors of uterine cancer, and the risk is higher in younger populations. It is recommended that individuals with DM, especially younger women with respective comorbidities, undergo appropriate uterine cancer screenings for early detection.
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Management
Mary Kaltenberg, Adam B. Jaffe, Margie E. Lachman
Summary: Previous research indicates that creative ability peaks between the mid-30s and early 40s, but the role of age-related changes in cognitive abilities in this pattern has not been explored. This study examines these age-related changes in the invention process by combining patent data and information on inventor ages. The findings suggest that experience-based knowledge increases with age, while the ability to process novel information quickly and efficiently decreases. The study also reveals different patterns of invention based on the age of inventors, with certain measures of invention declining with age. Furthermore, teams with a wider age range tend to have more important patents.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Leyla de Avila, Linda Henry, James M. Paik, Naila Ijaz, Ali A. Weinstein, Zobair M. Younossi
Summary: This study assessed the independent associations of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in older community-dwelling adults. The results showed that NAFLD is associated with increased risk of all-cause, cardiac, and cancer mortality. The study highlights the importance of NAFLD and calls for measures to reduce the burden of NAFLD and associated mortality.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mengsha Luo, Lydia Li, Zhen Liu, Angran Li
Summary: This study examines the age trajectories of depressive symptoms in middle and late adulthood, as well as sociodemographic differences and factors contributing to these trajectories. The findings reveal diverse age trajectories of depressive symptoms among different cohort groups and highlight the persistent inequality and age-as-leveler hypotheses.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martin Siegel, Paul Allanson
EXPERT REVIEW OF PHARMACOECONOMICS & OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martin Siegel, Daniela Koller, Verena Vogt, Leonie Sundmacher
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina Grundmann, Andreas Mielck, Martin Siegel, Werner Maier
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Economics
Martin Siegel, Karl Mosler
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Economics
Martin Siegel, Andreas Mielck, Werner Maier
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Medicine, General & Internal
Stephanie Stock, Marcus Redaelli, Dusan Simic, Martin Siegel, Frank Henschel
WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
(2014)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Martin Siegel, Verena Vogt, Leonie Sundmacher
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2014)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Verena Vogt, Martin Siegel, Leonie Sundmacher
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2014)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Christoph Pross, Elke Berger, Martin Siegel, Alexander Geissler, Reinhard Busse
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Ruth Waitzberg, Martin Siegel, Wilm Quentin, Reinhard Busse, Dan Greenberg
Summary: This study examined the effects of activity-based payments on patient length of stay (LoS) in Israeli hospitals. The findings showed a decrease in LoS for certain procedures, particularly in urological procedures. This reduction in LoS freed up hospital resources and potentially reduced waiting times. However, the effects of control variables were mixed, indicating the need for policymakers to consider the impact of decreases in LoS on quality of care. Limited hospital resources, capped reimbursements, retrospective subsidies, and underpriced procedures may have hindered the ability to reduce LoS for other procedures.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Nuebler, Reinhard Busse, Martin Siegel
Summary: This study proposes a two-dimensional rating method to analyze healthcare spending in household budget survey data. The authors consider the necessity of payment for healthcare and the incentive for extra spending as two dimensions to evaluate the distortion potential of higher spending. Using data from a German Household Budget Survey, the results suggest that categories with higher incentives for additional spending have smaller contributions to the overall regressive effect of total out-of-pocket spending, compared to categories with presumably necessary and effective care spending.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nora Gottlieb, Martin Siegel
Summary: Despite a high burden of chronic and mental illness, asylum-seekers have low utilization of ambulatory specialist healthcare. This study examines the relationships between physical and mental health and utilization of ambulatory and emergency care, and explores the associations between different types of care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Daniel Lewkowicz, Erwin Bottinger, Martin Siegel
Summary: This paper presents a probabilistic sensitivity analysis to evaluate the efficacy and cost-utility of a digital therapeutic care (DTC) app against treatment as usual (TAU) in Germany. The results showed that DTC app did not have a significant advantage over traditional physiotherapy in terms of cost-utility, and its effectiveness was also uncertain. Decision-makers should be cautious when considering the reimbursement of DTC apps, and more app-based studies are needed to improve the accuracy and reliability of the data.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Martin Siegel
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2014)
