Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Long Xue, Huiying Wang, YunZhen He, Mengyun Sui, Hongzheng Li, Lin Mei, Xiaohua Ying
Summary: This study investigates the incidence and risk factors of diabetes in the Chinese population aged 45 years and above. The results show an increasing trend in the incidence of diabetes without geographical variations. Age, obesity, and alcohol consumption are identified as risk factors for incident diabetes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pedro M. Magalhaes, Jose E. Teixeira, Joao P. Bragada, Carlos M. Duarte, Jose A. Bragada
Summary: The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a middle-aged north-eastern Portuguese population, analyze the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG), and assess the risk of T2D in this community-based sample. The study found that the prevalence of T2D in this population was 17.4%, with a higher prevalence in men compared to women. The prevalence of T2D and IFG increased with age, and the risk of developing T2D was associated with sex and age group.
Review
Substance Abuse
Youssef Allami, David C. Hodgins, Matthew Young, Natacha Brunelle, Shawn Currie, Magali Dufour, Marie-Claire Flores-Pajot, Louise Nadeau
Summary: A meta-analysis of 104 studies on gambling prevalence found that risk factors associated with continuous-play format gambling products have the highest effect sizes, while those associated with socio-demographic factors have the lowest effects.
Article
Ophthalmology
Ying Wang, Qing Cun, Jun Li, Wei Shen, Wen-Yan Yang, Yi-Jin Tao, Zhi-Qiang Niu, Ying Zhang, Hua Zhong, Chen-Wei Pan
Summary: The prevalence of primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) in China is 0.7%. Ethnicity is a significant risk factor for PACG in Chinese adults. Age, intraocular pressure, axial length, and central corneal thickness are also associated with the prevalence of PACG.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Mary R. Rooney, Natalie Daya, Olive Tang, John William McEvoy, Josef Coresh, Robert H. Christenson, Elizabeth Selvin
Summary: This study found that elevated levels of glycated albumin and HbA1c were associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US adults, particularly in those with diagnosed diabetes. Glycated albumin may be a useful alternative test for glycemia.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
James M. Hodge, Anna E. Coghill, Youngchul Kim, Noemi Bender, Stephanie A. Smith-Warner, Susan Gapstur, Lauren R. Teras, Tom K. Grimsrud, Tim Waterboer, Kathleen M. Egan
Summary: Two prospective cohort studies suggest a potential association between T gondii infection and increased risk of glioma, especially among participants with high antibody titers specific to the sag-1 antigen. Further studies with larger case numbers are needed to confirm this etiologic role for T gondii in glioma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ines Urrutia, Alicia Martin-Nieto, Rosa Martinez, J. Oriol Casanovas-Marsal, Anibal Aguayo, Juan del Olmo, Eunate Arana, Elsa Fernandez-Rubio, Luis Castano, Sonia Gaztambide
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the incidence of diabetes mellitus in the Basque Country and identify risk factors associated with the disease. Results showed that age, dyslipidaemia, prediabetes, and family history of diabetes were strongly associated with diabetes incidence. A set of risk factors including dyslipidaemia, waist-to-hip-ratio, and family history of diabetes had good predictive value for diabetes incidence, emphasizing the need for early intervention before the onset of prediabetes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Anitha Jeyagurunathan, Edimansyah Abdin, Saleha Shafie, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Zhang Yunjue, Boon Yiang Chua, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Swapna Verma, Tang Wern Ee, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam
Summary: This study aimed to establish the prevalence and risk factors of asthma in a multiethnic adult population using data from the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016. The study found that Malay and Indian ethnicities, ex-smokers, and those who were overweight or obese were more likely to be associated with asthma, while participants belonging to the age group of 35 years and above, and males were less likely to have lifetime asthma.
YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Xiaotong Han, Yu Jiang, Yong Niu, Yongjuan Zhu, Wenyong Huang, Mingguang He
Summary: The study found that higher baseline BMI increased the risk of incident DM in the adult Chinese population, but was not associated with the risk of VTDR. Incident DM was related to factors such as age, obesity levels, blood pressure, and blood glucose, while incident VTDR was linked to age, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pilar Fuster-Parra, Aina M. Yanez, Arturo Lopez-Gonzalez, A. Aguilo, Miquel Bennasar-Veny
Summary: This study used a Bayesian network to analyze the factors contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes and identified the most important features for prevention. The results showed that obesity in terms of body mass index (BMI), HbA1c above 6, FLI above 60, lack of physical activity (PA), and age between 48-62 were the warning factors for type 2 diabetes.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Biology
Alina Costina Luca, Simona Georgiana David, Alexandru Gabriel David, Viorel Tarca, Ioana-Alexandra Paduret, Dana Elena Mindru, Solange Tamara Rosu, Eduard Vasile Rosu, Heidrun Adumitrachioaiei, Jana Bernic, Elena Cojocaru, Elena Tarca
Summary: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, primarily due to atherosclerosis. The development of atherosclerosis begins in childhood and is influenced by various environmental and genetic factors.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chin-Hsiao Tseng, Choon-Khim Chong, Jau-Jiuan Sheu
Summary: The study revealed that female sex, diabetes duration, hemoglobin A(1c), and hypertension are associated with sensory symptoms in Taiwanese diabetes patients. Numbness or tingling pain is the most common symptom, with fingers and toes being the most commonly affected anatomical sites.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Petja Lyn Langholz, Tom Wilsgaard, Inger Njolstad, Rolf Jorde, Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock
Summary: In the last two decades, the prevalence of diabetes has increased while the proportion of undiagnosed diabetes has decreased. The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome remained stable, influenced by opposing trends of increasing obesity and decreasing other cardiometabolic risk factors. Achievement of the HbA1c treatment target did not improve.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kimberly A. Kenne, Linder Wendt, J. Brooks Jackson
Summary: According to a study, the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in adult women is influenced by factors such as age, race, BMI, and parity. Bowel dysfunction is the most common PFD, followed by urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Older age and higher BMI are associated with an increased risk of PFD, except for BMI and prolapse.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ariel Chen, Chen Dun, Oliver D. Schein, Divya Srikumaran, Sidra Zafar, Martin Makary, Fasika Woreta
Summary: The study aims to investigate the rates and risk factors of endophthalmitis after intraocular surgeries in the Medicare population. The results showed that the postoperative endophthalmitis rate from 2016 to 2019 was 0.09% among Medicare beneficiaries. Corneal transplant surgeries had the highest endophthalmitis rate of 0.43%, followed by secondary intraocular lens surgeries at 0.36%. Cataract surgeries alone had the lowest endophthalmitis rate at 0.08%. Older age, male gender, and higher comorbidity index were associated with an increased risk of endophthalmitis.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Emma Zhao, Nicole Lowres, Sharon L. Naismith, Geoffrey Tofler, Adrian Bauman, Robyn Gallagher
Summary: This study explores the prevalence of cognitive impairment in patients 4 weeks after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and its association with health literacy and secondary prevention. The results showed that approximately 30% of ACS patients demonstrated cognitive impairment at 4 weeks post-discharge. Cognitive impairment was significantly associated with health literacy, indicating the need for further investigation.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephanie R. Partridge, Lindsey Reece, Kyra A. Sim, Allyson Todd, Si Si Jia, Rebecca Raeside, Teisha Schirmer, Philayrath Phongsavan, Julie Redfern
Summary: This study critically appraised strategies implemented in New South Wales to address adolescent obesity and found that these strategies do not align with best practice recommendations, and progress in tackling adolescent obesity remains unclear.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erika Bohn-Goldbaum, Aaron Cashmore, Adrian Bauman, Anna Sullivan, Lose (Rose) Fonua, Andrew Milat, Kate Reid, Anne Grunseit
Summary: Demographic and baseline weight-related variables are not predictive factors for weight loss success in group programs. Identifying other shared characteristics among high weight-loss teams may help teams achieve their weight loss goals.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tracy Nau, Sean Perry, Billie Giles-Corti, William Bellew, Adrian Bauman, Ben J. Smith
Summary: This study evaluated state and territory laws in Australia and found that most jurisdictions do not have objectives in primary legislation to promote physical activity and integrated land use and transport planning. Only two jurisdictions addressed evidence-based standards and few fully met recommendations. Therefore, there is an opportunity to strengthen laws to promote more active environments.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mireia Felez-Nobrega, Andre O. Werneck, Adrian Bauman, Josep Maria Haro, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: This study analyzed data from 28 countries and found heterogeneous trends in active school commuting among adolescents. Most countries showed stable patterns, while a few countries had decreasing or increasing trends over time. There were no differences in active school commuting trends between boys and girls in the majority of countries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Heidi Gilchrist, Abby Haynes, Juliana S. Oliveira, Anne Grunseit, Catherine Sherrington, Adrian Bauman, Roberta Shepherd, Anne Tiedemann
Summary: Exercise targeting balance and strength has been proven to prevent falls in older age. The Successful AGEing yoga trial is the first large randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of yoga on falls in people aged >= 60 years. A realist process evaluation was conducted, revealing that the mind-body connection created by relaxation, breathing, and yoga enhances participant engagement and satisfaction, with mindfulness and embodiment playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Robyn Gallagher, Kimberley Bassett, Emma Zhao, Adrian Bauman, Geoffrey Tofler, Sharon L. Naismith
JOURNAL OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Melanie Crane, Alec Cobbold, Matthew Beck, Tracy Nau, Christopher Standen, Chris Rissel, Ben J. Smith, Stephen Greaves, William Bellew, Adrian Bauman
Summary: Working from home has implications for physical activity and sedentary behavior. Limited interventions specifically designed for remote work include exercise programs, infrastructure, online programs, professional advice, peer support, activity trackers, and reminder prompts. More evidence is needed on adapting workplace interventions for home environments and exploring alternative interventions, such as urban planning and recreational strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Blythe J. J. O'Hara, Katherine B. B. Owen, Adrian E. E. Bauman, Sally Dunlop, Philayrath Phongsavan, Erin Furestad, Nicola Scott, Becky Freeman
Summary: This study investigates the association between potential exposure to smoking cessation campaigns evoking different emotions and quitting behaviors among Australian adults. The results suggest that campaigns evoking hope are associated with thinking about quitting and intending to quit, while campaigns evoking sadness are positively associated with quitting salience but negatively associated with quit attempts. Exposure to campaigns evoking multiple negative emotions increases the likelihood of making a quit attempt.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Daniel L. Surkalim, Philip J. Clare, Robert Eres, Klaus Gebel, Adrian Bauman, Ding Ding
Summary: This study aims to examine the trends and predictors of loneliness in middle-aged and older Americans over a 20-year period. The findings suggest that loneliness has decreased over time, but certain sociodemographic subgroups are still at a higher risk. Targeted public health interventions are needed to address this issue.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heather McKay, Heather M. Macdonald, Lindsay Nettlefold, Katie M. Weatherson, Samantha Gray, Adrian Bauman, Karim Khan, Joanie Sims Gould
Summary: The health-promoting intervention "Choose to Move" was successfully scaled-up in British Columbia, Canada. The intervention maintained its effectiveness and successfully reduced social isolation in older adults.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tracy Nau, Adrian Bauman, William Bellew, Billie Giles-Corti, Ben J. Smith
Summary: Although walking is prioritized in strategic plans in Australian cities, there is limited understanding of the legal components for delivering this. This study examines the characteristics and components of the legal framework that influence walkability in built environments in Australian states and territories.
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucy Corbett, Adrian Bauman, Louisa R. R. Peralta, Anthony D. D. Okely, Philayrath Phongsavan
Summary: This study examined the psychosocial health of teachers in New South Wales, Australia, and found that female teachers had higher levels of psychological distress and burnout compared to male teachers. Multiple work-related factors were associated with teachers' psychosocial health. The study suggests a need for more support and lifestyle programs to improve teachers' psychosocial well-being.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karen A. Waller, Anagha A. Killedar, Susan E. Furber, Eng J. Tan, Alice A. Gibson, Adrian E. Bauman, Alison J. Hayes
Summary: This study aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of a 6-month text-message intervention (DTEXT) to improve glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and self-management behaviors for Australian adults with type 2 diabetes. The DTEXT intervention cost AU$36 (INT$24) per participant, with an ICER of AU$311 (INT$211) per 11 mmol/mol (1%) reduced HbA1c. DTEXT had a 33% probability of being effective and cost-saving based on HbA1c outcomes, but only a 24% probability of being cost-effective based on the QALY outcomes.