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Oncology
Anniina Tastula, Arja Jukkola, Anni-Emilia Alakokkare, Tanja Nordstrom, Sanna Etelainen, Peeter Karihtala, Jouko Miettunen
Summary: This study suggests that early-life residence and socioeconomic conditions may play a role in the development of breast cancer in women in adult life, with factors such as urban maternal residence during pregnancy, low education, and a personal history of breast cancer increasing the risk. Lower BMI at age 14 was also found to potentially impact breast cancer risk, but no association was found with birth size. This study is one of the few prospective birth cohort studies examining early-life socioeconomic factors and breast cancer risk in adult life, but is limited by the small number of cases.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Adrienne Clermont, Rodney Sufra, Jean Lookens Pierre, Michelle Nour Mourra, Elizabeth L. Fox, Vanessa Rouzier, Eliezer Dade, Stephano St-Preux, Joseph Inddy, Hilaire Erline, Fleurijean Pierre Obed, Lily D. Yan, Miranda Metz, Myung Hee Lee, Daniel W. Fitzgerald, Marie Marcelle Deschamps, Jean W. Pape, Margaret L. McNairy
Summary: Poor diets contribute to the high burden of noncommunicable diseases in Haiti, particularly among low-income adults. Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables, high consumption of fried food and sugar-sweetened beverages, and the preference for adding salt and oil to meals are the key dietary patterns observed. Young males of low socioeconomic status present the highest risk. Public health campaigns targeting this population group, particularly household cooks, are necessary to address the growing NCD burden.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kate N. O'Neill, Emily Aubrey, Laura D. Howe, Evie Stergiakouli, Santiago Rodriguez, Patricia M. Kearney, Linda M. O'Keeffe
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between common European mitochondrial DNA haplogroups (H, U, J, T, K, V, W, I, and X) and cardiometabolic risk factors. The results showed that, except for haplogroups V and X in females, there was no significant association between other haplogroups and risk factors.
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Psychiatry
Jichun Yang, Yimin Qu, Yongle Zhan, Haihui Ma, Xiaoxiu Li, Dongmei Man, Hongguo Wu, Ping Huang, Liangkun Ma, Yu Jiang
Summary: This study examined the association between depressive symptoms during pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth (PTB) using data from 24 hospitals in 15 provinces of China. The results showed that different trajectories of depressive symptoms were associated with different risks of PTB, with women experiencing moderate-stable, high-falling, moderate-rising, and high-stable trajectories having an increased risk of PTB compared to those with persistently low-stable symptoms.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yi-Xin Wang, Yanping Li, Janet W. Rich-Edwards, Andrea A. Florio, Zhilei Shan, Siwen Wang, Joann E. Manson, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Eric B. Rimm, Jorge E. Chavarro
Summary: Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The study found an additive interaction between low birth weight and unhealthy lifestyles in relation to the risk of coronary heart disease among women, with unhealthy lifestyle contributing more to the risk than low birth weight alone. Additionally, low birth weight is associated with a greater risk of stroke among women.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fredrik Baecklund, Kristina A. E. Alexanderson, Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz, Lingjing Chen
Summary: Childhood cancer survivors, especially those with CNS tumors, are at higher risk of long-term sickness absence and disability pension compared to the general population.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ioannis Mitrogiannis, Evangelos Evangelou, Athina Efthymiou, Theofilos Kanavos, Effrosyni Birbas, George Makrydimas, Stefania Papatheodorou
Summary: This study provides a summary of the evidence from meta-analyses of observational studies on risk factors associated with preterm birth (PTB). It identifies seven risk factors that are supported by robust evidence. The study suggests the need for routine screening of sleep quality and mental health during prenatal visits.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Valery E. Madsen Beau De Rochars, Hunter Keys, Shenae K. Samuels, Ara Jo, Gregory S. Noland, Manuel Gonzales, Stephen Blount, Arch G. Mainous
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes among residents of agricultural settlement villages in the Dominican Republic. It found that a significant portion of the population had not been tested for diabetes, with particular concerns regarding the rates and care among Haitian-born participants.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer
Summary: Between 2008 and 2019, the prevalence of risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) among men decreased in Sao Tome and Principe, while it remained unchanged among women. Different risk factors were associated with various social and demographic factors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Tinner, Caroline Wright, Jon Heron, Deborah Caldwell, Rona Campbell, Matthew Hickman
Summary: The study found that adolescent multiple risk behaviors are associated with socioeconomic status in young adulthood, with this association potentially being influenced by early life socioeconomic status variables. Intervening on adolescent multiple risk behaviors could improve later socioeconomic outcomes and impact health outcomes later in life. Evidence of a moderating effect in one cohort but not the other suggests the need for more detailed measures to capture the nuances of contemporary young adult socioeconomic status.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jing Liang, Si Zheng, Xuyang Li, Dianmin Xiao, Peigang Wang
Summary: The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity is increasing. This study found heterogeneous BMI z-scores trajectories among children aged 2-18, with pre-school age being a critical window for predicting long-term growth patterns. Boys with macrosomia and being single child were more likely to belong in Class 3, while girls living in advantaged communities, rural areas, and lacking social integration were more likely to belong in Class 2. Monitoring BMI z-scores trends during pre-school age and implementing targeted interventions at the individual, family, and community levels are essential for addressing childhood overweight and obesity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ida Sigvardsson, Ketil Stordal, Malin Oestensson, Annie Guo, Johnny Ludvigsson, Karl Marild
Summary: A study conducted on two mother-infant cohorts from Norway and Sweden found a negative relationship between early-life socioeconomic status and the risk of inflammatory bowel disease. Specifically, low maternal educational level was significantly associated with an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in children.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
(2023)
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Biology
David Bann, Liam Wright, Tim J. Cole
Summary: This study utilized GAMLSS to investigate the impact of multiple risk factors on the mean and variability of health outcomes. The results revealed significant associations between risk factors and outcome variability. This approach has broad applications in epidemiology, medicine, and psychology.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rita Hamad, M. Maria Glymour, Camilla Calmasini, Thu T. Nguyen, Stefan Walter, David H. Rehkopf
Summary: This study compared the variance in cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related outcomes explained by genetic factors versus socioeconomic predictors. The results showed that demographic characteristics explained more variance than genetic factors for most outcomes, and socioeconomic position explained comparable or greater variance relative to genetic factors for most conditions. The combination of socioeconomic position, genetic factors, and genetic ancestry performed better in predicting CVD-related outcomes.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samuli Rautava, Olli Turta, Jussi Vahtera, Jaana Pentti, Mika Kivimaki, Jamie Pearce, Ichiro Kawachi, Paivi Rautava, Hanna Lagstrom
Summary: The association between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and trajectories of BMI from birth to age 7 was examined. Cumulative exposure to neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage was found to be independently associated with unfavorable BMI development and obesity in childhood.