• Weighted geometric mean serum values of eight PFAS analytes from SHOW were compared to U.S. national levels from the NHANES 2015-2016 sample (PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS, PFHpS, PFDA, PFUnDA), and the 2017-2018 sample for Me-PFOSA, PFHPS using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test. (nature.com)
  • In 1988, RTI International started conducting the survey, and they have been contracted by SAMHSA to continue doing so through 2017. (wikipedia.org)
  • RGA's 2017 Global Life and Health Underwriting Survey findings demonstrate that for 25 leading life and health insurers from around the world, the practice of underwriting is being challenged not just to keep up with these advances, but to play a leading role in the transformation of business processes and the deployment of strategies to grow new business. (rgare.com)
  • For this survey, conducted online from August to September 2017, underwriting leaders from large global, regional and single-market life and health insurance companies were queried about their priorities and challenges in this radically changing function. (rgare.com)
  • This study analyzed the National Health Interview Surveys (NHIS) of 2016 ( n = 33,028) and 2017 ( n = 26,742) to examine whether e-cigarette use is consistently associated with myocardial infarction (MI) and coronary heart disease (CHD). (nih.gov)
  • For MI, an association was observed with some days e-cigarette (but not daily) use in the 2017 survey (OR: 2.11, 95% CI: 1.14-3.88, p = 0.017). (nih.gov)
  • The pooled analysis of the 2016 and 2017 NHIS showed no association between e-cigarette use and MI or CHD. (nih.gov)
  • Data from the 2016 National Survey of children's Health were analyzed in 2018 (n=50,212). (nih.gov)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of data from the 2005-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for adults aged 20 to 39 years (n = 10,588) and adults aged 40 to 79 years (n = 16,848). (cdc.gov)
  • The report also compares estimates of the health behaviors of the Total Reserve Component to key Healthy People 2020 objective targets. (health.mil)
  • The 2014 Department of Defense (DOD) Health Related Behaviors (HRB) Active Duty Personnel Survey is the twelfth population-based survey about substance use, stress and mental health, and health behaviors related to select Healthy People 2020 objectives among Active Duty personnel. (health.mil)
  • We followed up with a second survey in 2019-2020 that asked the same questions of more than 8,200 respondents to expand our understanding of rural/urban and race/ethnic differences on the issues and to see whether and how the value and belief differences vary across U.S. localities. (norc.org)
  • Nearly half (43%) of working-age adults had spotty health insurance coverage in the first half of 2020, and many more faced dauntingly high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, and hard choices on paying the rent, buying food, or seeking healthcare, according to a new survey released today by the Commonwealth Fund. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • In addition, between 2010 and 2020, the share of privately insured adults with deductibles of $1,000 or more doubled - from 22% to 46%, the survey found. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • This survey is one of a number of measures that have been implemented as part of the ongoing Prime Minister's challenge on dementia (launched in 2012), and subsequent Prime Minister's challenge on dementia 2020 (launched in 2015). (nuffieldbioethics.org)
  • Teams from 35 facilities throughout the Military Health System were honored during the presentation of the 2020 Team Resiliency Awards in a virtual awards ceremony held at the Defense Health Agency headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia on Dec. 14. (health.mil)
  • Here you will find information related to the OAS Strategic Plan 2016-2020, including its design, preparation and approval. (oas.org)
  • A public domain data were obtained from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey in which two-stage cross-sectional stratified cluster sampling was applied. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study used data from the nationally representative 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). (ajol.info)
  • A cross-sectional study was carried out on 3773 women from the 2014 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey. (who.int)
  • National Health Interview Survey data, 2012-2014 ( http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis.htm ). (cdc.gov)
  • Tabular results available at https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/health_policy/asthma_table_SEs.pdf pdf icon . (cdc.gov)
  • The inconsistent associations observed in single-year surveys and the cross-sectional design of the NHIS cannot substantiate any link between e-cigarette use and an elevated risk for MI or CHD. (nih.gov)
  • Working to build on recent progress, Bangladesh's,fourth Health, Population, and Nutrition Sector Programme (4th HPNSP) for 20172022 aims to reach a maternal mortality ratio of 121 per 100,000 live births by 2022.The 2016 Bangladesh Maternal Mortality and Health Care Survey(BMMS 2016) assesses the recent progress in maternal health and establishes the baseline for HPNSP and Sustainable Development Goals. (data4impactproject.org)
  • The size and makeup of each typology group changed little from the first survey in 2014/15 to the second in 2019/20. (norc.org)
  • Methods A voluntary online retrospective survey was advertised to UK consultant neurologists. (bmj.com)
  • When it comes to assigning a salary range for a new position, our survey participants use a variety of methods. (blr.com)
  • NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Roughly eight in 10 Americans view obesity as the most serious health problem facing the nation, tying cancer as the top issue, and well ahead of diabetes, heart disease, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS, according to a new survey. (medscape.com)
  • Alleviating depression and reducing CVD risk are therefore paramount for public health, and the prevalence and comorbidity of these conditions underscore the importance of considering them together. (cdc.gov)
  • This 2014 report presents prevalence estimates of health behaviors among the Total Reserve Component, presenting findings on substance use, physical health, stress and mental health, and deployment. (health.mil)
  • Our study hints at the prevalence of depression among pilots-a group of professionals that is responsible for thousands of lives every day-and underscores the importance of accurately assessing pilots' mental health and increasing support for preventative treatment," said Alex Wu, a doctoral student at Harvard Chan School and first author on the paper. (finchannel.com)
  • Data from the National Diabetes Survey may complement statistics on diabetes prevalence and cost collected by other organizations. (nih.gov)
  • However, the estimate of true prevalence of diseases in the U.S. is limited, since health information about prisoners is excluded from these national databases. (nih.gov)
  • Several themes were discussed during the workshop that centered on the magnitude of CVD burden in the general population and the impact of excluding the incarcerated population when estimating prevalence, trends, and health disparities. (nih.gov)
  • Financial Health Protection in Cambodia presents the findings of a study of data from the Cambodia Socioeconomic Survey conducted in collaboration with the World Health Organization. (who.int)
  • These data, protected by essential privacy and security safeguards, will comprise a valuable national resource for researchers and citizen scientists studying a range of health conditions. (nih.gov)
  • The survey, offered in English and in Spanish, included questions to gauge public interest in the program and to learn about individuals' preferences concerning data collection, data sharing and involvement in various aspects of the program. (nih.gov)
  • Health system CIOs and IT professionals overwhelmingly support the movement toward improved access to information for patients, data exchange between healthcare settings and enhanced public health data analysis. (aol.com)
  • The report reinforces the need for hospitals and healthcare providers to take a lead role in three major trends impacting patient care - data electronification, consumerism and population health improvement, which are hallmarks of Greenway's industry commitment. (aol.com)
  • Currently, there are limited data regarding the health outcomes of people infected during pregnancy, the potential for perinatal transmission to their fetus, and the long-term effects on these children. (frontiersin.org)
  • Four in 10 consumers (40 percent) who use health apps have discussed or shared mobile app data with their doctor in the past year. (accenture.com)
  • While the vast majority (90 percent) of consumers said they would be willing to share wearable or app data with medical providers, far fewer said they would be willing to share that data with their health plans (63 percent) or employers (31 percent). (accenture.com)
  • The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) and PharmAccess contributed to this research by delivering data from their impact evaluations in Nigeria and Namibia. (pharmaccess.org)
  • Using data from our initial survey, we constructed a six-group typology of U.S. adults based on their core beliefs about health and health equity. (norc.org)
  • The NIDDK launched the first National Diabetes Survey in 2006 to address a lack of national data on diabetes-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among U.S. adults, as well as on the management of diabetes by people with the disease. (nih.gov)
  • The NIDDK has used National Diabetes Survey data to guide and assess program strategies. (nih.gov)
  • National Diabetes Survey data have also been used to develop and promote messages to help address perceived diabetes risk, prevention, and management behaviors. (nih.gov)
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) has released a report on suicidal thoughts and behavior among adults based on data from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. (sprc.org)
  • The underwriting of life and health insurance products is entering a transformational phase - one that, for now at least, is being driven more by advances in data, analytics and processing technology than advances in medicine. (rgare.com)
  • This publication was developed by CSR, Incorporated, under Contract No. HHSN275201300016C for the operation of the Alcohol Epidemiologic Data System (AEDS) for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH). (nih.gov)
  • U.S. Alcohol Epidemiologic Data Reference Manual, Volume 10, April 2016, NIH Publication No. 16-AA-8020. (nih.gov)
  • One of the most important tools in health policy and planning is good data. (nih.gov)
  • I strongly encourage the use of this and other Alcohol Epidemiologic Data Reference Manuals by individuals and groups requiring accurate and timely data for health services and prevention planning and research. (nih.gov)
  • Data collected in our national databases help to develop public health policy and direct health programs and services in the U.S. ("National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ", 2016). (nih.gov)
  • An online cross-sectional survey on registered nurses was conducted in July - August 2021 in a rural province in Indonesia. (rrh.org.au)
  • East Mediterr Health J. 2021;27(5):474-482. (who.int)
  • The survey's standardized questions about job content and health were drawn from the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and included questions about mental health that doctors use to diagnose depression. (finchannel.com)
  • This content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. (nih.gov)
  • The findings were published online in PLOS ONE by a team of National Institutes of Health researchers. (nih.gov)
  • The survey findings do not support the idea that people from communities that have historically been understudied in research are not interested in participating in this cohort. (nih.gov)
  • The findings are part of a seven-country survey of roughly 8,000 consumers - including roughly 2,225 in the United States - with select findings compared to a similar survey of physicians. (accenture.com)
  • Where relevant, the survey refers to select findings from a similar physician survey to compare doctor and consumer responses. (accenture.com)
  • The findings have helped RWJF and its partners build coalitions and shape their messaging to promote health and health equity across the nation. (norc.org)
  • Findings From a National Diabetes Survey: Highlighting Progress and Opportunities for Diabetes Prevention and Care. (nih.gov)
  • NIDDK translates and disseminates research findings to increase knowledge and understanding about health and disease among patients, health professionals, and the public. (nih.gov)
  • These findings indicate that obesity in Korean adolescents was associated with lifestyle and health parameters. (e-chnr.org)
  • Survey findings revealed that change is already underway, with many respondents indicating they are either currently or intending to make significant investments in underwriting transformation. (rgare.com)
  • Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorders in the United States: Main Findings from the 2012-2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III (NESARC-III). (nih.gov)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed the minimum recommended physical activity levels and insufficient physical activity (IPA) below these thresholds is one of the leading risk factors responsible for death worldwide [ 11 ]. (springer.com)
  • World Health Organization. (who.int)
  • Human infections with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continue to be reported from the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East after the September 2012 World Health Organization (WHO) notification of 640 deaths from 2,040 laboratory-confirmed cases ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • While effective treatments exist, fewer than half of those with depression around the world receive treatment, according to the World Health Organization. (finchannel.com)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) recommend breastfeeding initiation within an hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and breastfeeding continuation thereafter (3). (who.int)
  • Survey results provide insights on trends that health care providers can apply in their own practices and that the diabetes community can use to reach populations affected by diabetes. (nih.gov)
  • Insights from the National Diabetes Education Program National Diabetes Survey: Opportunities for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. (nih.gov)
  • This file contains the 2016 NSDUH detailed tables. (samhsa.gov)
  • The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, often abbreviated NSDUH, is an annual nationwide survey on the use of legal and illegal drugs, as well as mental disorders, that has been conducted by the United States federal government since 1971. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to her, the percentage of women and children immunised and placed on pre-and post-natal care is one of the many measures used to access the health status and expenditures of the surveyed countries. (punchng.com)
  • FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two counties and four boroughs in New York may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 9, 2023, due to flooding. (health.mil)
  • These survey results suggest that people from all walks of life will be interested in the cohort program. (nih.gov)
  • These survey results are extremely promising - they show that after people learn about the PMI Cohort Program, they're supportive, and they recognize the value in taking part. (nih.gov)
  • These survey results suggest that people from all walks of life will be interested in the cohort program," said Dave Kaufman, Ph.D., lead author and a program director at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. (nih.gov)
  • When asked what types of information they would like, 75 percent wanted lab results (such as cholesterol and blood sugar levels), 75 percent wanted genetic information, 68 percent wanted a copy of their medical records and 60 percent wanted information about other research studies relevant to their health. (nih.gov)
  • This booklet lists results from the ACHS I and ACHS II surveys and studies that have been published in scientific journals and presented at scientific meetings. (cdc.gov)
  • More organizations are realizing that additional risk management sophistication is warranted given the fast pace in which complex risks are emerging, according to results of the fourth annual joint survey assessing the current risk environment by global consulting firm Protiviti and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative at the North Carolina State University Poole College of Management. (chiefexecutive.net)
  • The results of our latest survey show that key stakeholders' expectations regarding the need for greater transparency about the nature and magnitude of organizations' risks continue to be high," said Patrick Scott, Protiviti EVP of Industry Groups. (chiefexecutive.net)
  • The results are from a random survey of 5,000 ACP member physicians. (upi.com)
  • CARROLLTON, Ga.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., which delivers innovative software and business services solutions for ambulatory care providers through its PrimeSUITE® platform, published today the results of extensive research it commissioned to pinpoint the views of U.S. health professionals and consumers toward changes in healthcare delivery and information technology. (aol.com)
  • Partial results of two important official surveys were released recently. (citizen-news.org)
  • Early results of The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report published in some of the leading dailies show that in the past seven years the cost of health and education has increased and is forcing a lot of families into debt. (citizen-news.org)
  • In the light of results of SECC and NSSO surveys it is natural to conclude that the government must be paying greater emphasis on providing affordable health, water and education services to all citizens of India. (citizen-news.org)
  • March 3, 2016 - The number of U.S. consumers who use wearables and mobile apps for managing their health has doubled in the past two years, according to the results of a survey by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). (accenture.com)
  • September 19, 2016 - The Center for Digital Government announced the results of its biennial Digital States Survey 2016 , an evaluation of the technology practices of all 50 states last night during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the National Association of State CIOs annual conference in Orlando. (govtech.com)
  • The Digital States Survey evaluates states' use of technology to improve service delivery, increase capacity, streamline operations and reach policy goals and assigns each state a grade based on quantifiable results. (govtech.com)
  • They show results across all survey categories. (govtech.com)
  • They show results in many survey categories, and their leaders use modernization to change entrenched practices to prepare for more sustainable operations. (govtech.com)
  • They show results in some survey categories. (govtech.com)
  • They show results in at least one survey category, but modernization tends to be siloed and limited. (govtech.com)
  • Applying national survey results for strategic planning and program improvement: the National Diabetes Education Program. (nih.gov)
  • The survey results show that 63 per cent of people had not seen or were not given information on how to provide feedback. (gov.scot)
  • MEASURE Evaluation, funded by the United States Agency for International Development, produced this fact sheet to summarize the preliminary results of the BMMS 2016. (data4impactproject.org)
  • Today and tomorrow, we're pleased to bring you some highlights from the results of the BLR® 2015-2016 Pay Budget Survey. (blr.com)
  • Full survey results are available to our Compensation.BLR.com® subscribers on the website. (blr.com)
  • The survey of a nationally representative sample of roughly 1,500 adults was conducted by the ASMBS and the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago and released November 1 during ObesityWeek 2016. (medscape.com)
  • Based on a nationally representative sample of adults in all 50 States and the District of Columbia of the U.S., the NESARC study provides important national alcohol, other substance use, and mental health statistics that can be used to inform development of effective strategies to reduce the harms from these conditions. (nih.gov)
  • The survey interviews about 70,000 Americans aged 12 and older, through face-to-face interviews conducted where the respondent lives. (wikipedia.org)
  • One in three Americans with obesity have never spoken with a doctor or health professional about their weight problems. (medscape.com)
  • This survey reveals that Americans understand the risks of obesity better than ever, but hold major misperceptions about the causes of the disease, the effectiveness of the different treatments and the importance of involving the medical community in their care," Dr. Raul J. Rosenthal, president of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), said in a news release. (medscape.com)
  • A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study has found that although 94 percent of Americans aged 12 and older have good vision, the remaining six percent, or 14 million, are visually impaired. (nih.gov)
  • As part of their vision for a Culture of Health, the foundation's leadership wanted to know how many Americans were aligned with this goal, including their belief in the importance of health in daily living, their belief in the existence of healthcare disparities and social determinants of health, and their beliefs about the government's role in health care and making communities healthier? (norc.org)
  • Americans are divided on the need to build a culture of health. (norc.org)
  • The survey also noted that Americans are shouldering a heavying increase in premiums, out-of-pocket costs and copays over the past decade that is leaving them financially stressed and vulnerable to lapses in coverage. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • NerdWallet's first end-of-year financial survey finds that while 70% of Americans report saving for retirement in 2016, many are bogged down with anxiety about how much they've saved and the competing need to put money toward other goals and expenses. (nerdwallet.com)
  • The survey, conducted online by Harris Poll, asked more than 2,000 Americans ages 18 and over about their retirement readiness, top financial concerns and savings priorities as 2016 comes to a close. (nerdwallet.com)
  • Although the Defense Health Agency may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. (health.mil)
  • The study presents analysis of catastrophic expenditure and impoverishment among households due to health expenditure. (who.int)
  • Analysis reported in JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, December 2016. (nih.gov)
  • The goals of this study are to establish a baseline of exposure at the state level by measuring PFAS serum levels among a representative sample of Wisconsin residents and compare to United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). (nature.com)
  • In spite of this reality the Modi government is undermining the public health and public education sectors among other social infrastructures, as reflected in its funding priorities. (citizen-news.org)
  • The survey evaluated states based on a set of criteria which included actions supporting State priorities and policies to improve operations or services, hard and soft-dollar savings/benefits, progress since the last survey, innovative solutions, and effective collaboration. (govtech.com)
  • SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. (samhsa.gov)
  • 1 Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Av. Universidad 655 Col Santa María Ahuacatitlán, Cuernavaca C.P. 62100, Morelos, Mexico. (nih.gov)
  • Stigma and discrimination have fueled the transmission of the disease and dramatically increased its negative public health impact. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To reduce neonatal mortality in Ethiopia, there is a need to implement sex specific public health intervention mainly focusing on male neonate during pregnancy, child birth and postnatal period. (ajol.info)
  • A relatively simple and cost-effective public health intervention should be implemented to make sure that all pregnant women are screened for multiple pregnancy and if positive, extra care should be given during pregnancy, child birth and postnatal. (ajol.info)
  • This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. (wikipedia.org)
  • In a recent survey designed to measure public attitudes about the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Cohort Program, a majority of respondents expressed willingness to participate in the nationwide research effort. (nih.gov)
  • What are the implications for public health practice? (cdc.gov)
  • Although primary care depression screening is recommended in the US (6), heterogeneous depression screening assessments are a barrier to reliably characterizing the magnitude of the depression-CVD risk association and to establishing a harmonized clinical and public health infrastructure to treat and prevent these conditions (7). (cdc.gov)
  • In 2015, a One Health Working Group was established in Qatar to conduct a survey in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Egypt, and Jordan to monitor preparedness of public health and veterinary health authorities in response to the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus epidemic. (cdc.gov)
  • With the MERS-CoV outbreak as an emerging threat, the public health response included the possible role of camels in collaborative work with veterinary authorities to control and prevent the disease. (cdc.gov)
  • This report highlights the burden of cardiovascular disease and describes how the Royal Governmentof Thailand provides hypertension care within its public health system. (who.int)
  • Both quality and capacity of public hospitals and schools have stagnated and increasing numbers of people are opting for private health facilities and schools which are several times costlier than their public counterparts. (citizen-news.org)
  • As this could be achieved primarily by expanding capacity and quality of public health care and public school systems, one would presume that these must be on the top on government's priority. (citizen-news.org)
  • Instead of planning to enhance public health and public education infrastructures, the government has, for the first time in decades, reduced their budgeted funds in absolute terms. (citizen-news.org)
  • The FINANCIAL - Hundreds of commercial airline pilots currently flying may be clinically depressed, according to an anonymous survey of nearly 1,850 pilots conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (finchannel.com)
  • PharmAccess mobilizes public and private resources for the benefit of doctors and patients through clinical standards and quality improvements, loans for healthcare providers, health insurance, mHealth innovations and operational research. (pharmaccess.org)
  • Advocates for health and health equity didn't know how much the public agreed. (norc.org)
  • The rise in caesarean deliveries constitutes a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). (who.int)
  • From the men and women who work tirelessly to clean our facilities to the pharmacy staff, emergency departments, public health teams, laboratory staff, corpsmen, medics, nurses, and physicians, this year has really been a trying time," Alvarado said. (health.mil)
  • 4 Departments of Social and Behavioral Science and Epidemiology, College of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, USA. (nih.gov)
  • The large size of the prison population in the United States and the fact that many prisoners are at a health disadvantage even before they enter prison as a result of their social and economic circumstances make the health of this population an important priority for health care and public health systems. (nih.gov)
  • Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2016 ( www.protiviti.com/TopRisks ) summarizes the concerns of 535 board members, C-suite and other top-level executives around the world and across industries. (chiefexecutive.net)
  • In 2016, in order to represent Iran's adult population, adult participants (n: 30541) from 30 provinces were selected using systematic proportional to size cluster sampling. (springer.com)
  • Fig. 1: United States Geological Survey (USGS) land cover map of Wisconsin, USA, depicting SHOW participants by the shaded U.S. (nature.com)
  • We analyzed a national survey with 4219 participants. (nih.gov)
  • Following are the full responses by study participants who chose to take credit when making remarks in the survey - only including those who included a written elaboration. (elon.edu)
  • The participants were 436 Korean adolescents aged 12~18 years who took part in the seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016). (e-chnr.org)
  • Survey participants provided their perspectives on the industry, the business environment and their organizational plans for the future. (rgare.com)
  • Organizations with 501-1,000 employees are represented by 8.1% of survey participants, those with 1,001-5,000 are represented by 11.3%, and organizations with more than 5,000 employees account for 8.7% of survey participants. (blr.com)
  • Staff-level employees account for 12.6% of the survey participants who self-identified. (blr.com)
  • When asked to describe their biggest challenge in determining 2015 salary increases, 39% (down from 41.1% last year and 46% in 2013) of survey participants cited budget constraints as the issue. (blr.com)
  • In considering the value of various incentives for participation, 90 percent of respondents felt it was important to receive information about their health. (nih.gov)
  • In the survey, respondents rate the significance of 27 risk issues for the coming year, spanning three risk categories: macroeconomic, strategic and operational. (chiefexecutive.net)
  • Regulatory change and heightened regulatory scrutiny is the number one risk cited by survey respondents for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its dominance on the minds of board members and executives worldwide. (chiefexecutive.net)
  • Respondents to the web-based survey, conducted between April and December 2015, came from over 50 countries. (finchannel.com)
  • The survey samples more than 2,500 respondents including people with diabetes, people with prediabetes, people at risk, and others. (nih.gov)
  • During 2014-2016, 8% of U.S. adults aged 18-64 years had current asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • We recruited LGBT adults aged 18-24 years in the United States via Facebook and Instagram ads (N=1709, mean age 20.94, SD 1.94) or intercept in LGBT social venues (N=2348, mean age 21.98, SD 1.69) for the baseline evaluation survey. (jmir.org)
  • The study identifies that out-of-pocket expenditure increased considerably between 2009 and 2016, and according to the National Health Accounts 2012-2016 study represented 60% of current health expenditure in 2016. (who.int)
  • The study sample included 605 adults (18+ years of age) selected from the 2014-2016 sample of the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW). (nature.com)
  • editing, coding and cleaning were done by using SAS 9.4.Sampling weights was applied to en- sure the representativeness of the sample in this study. (ajol.info)
  • A total of 11,023 weighted live-born neonates born within five years preceding the 2016 EDHS were included this in this study. (ajol.info)
  • Institutes of Health, a process in the first study, ACHS I, to develop a follow-up study were eligible to participate in started in 2011. (cdc.gov)
  • study, ACHS II, included measurements of PCBs, eval- uation of questions on health issues identified in ACHS I, and additional assessments of dioxin-like compounds. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, the primary objective of this survey study was to investigate the impact of LD in pregnancy on both the parent and their offspring. (frontiersin.org)
  • The study is the first to describe airline pilot mental health-with a focus on depression and suicidal thoughts-outside of the information derived from aircraft accident investigations, regulated health examinations, or identifiable self-reports, all of which are records protected by civilian aviation authorities and airline companies. (finchannel.com)
  • The survey shows a persistent vulnerability among U.S. working-age adults in their ability to afford coverage and healthcare," said study lead author Sara R. Collins, Commonwealth Fund Vice President for Healthcare Coverage, Access, and Tracking. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • References to non-CDC sites on the Internet are provided as a service to MMWR readers and do not constitute or imply endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (cdc.gov)
  • As illustrated in Figure 1 (above), given the overwhelming perceived need to improve underwriting performance, it is not a surprise that 68% of underwriting leaders surveyed expect their organizations to make a significant or very significant investment in improving efficiency and effectiveness of current processes over the next three to five years (as noted in Figure 2). (rgare.com)
  • The government first reduced the 2014-15 budget allocation for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by 20% (i.e. by about INR 6,500 crore) in a revision in December 2014, and later maintained that reduced allocation in the 2015-16 budget. (citizen-news.org)
  • There is a lot of waste in our health care system, and we need to acknowledge that," Qaseem said. (upi.com)
  • The survey asked doctors to identify two treatments frequently used by internists that were unlikely to provide high value care to patients. (upi.com)
  • Speaking at the Healthcare Financing Capacity Building Workshop in Lagos on Monday, HFG Country Manager, Dr. Elaine Baruwa, noted that though Nigeria had one of the best health care financing models, it had failed to implement most of them. (punchng.com)
  • PrimeSUITE ® - Greenway's certified and fully integrated electronic health record, practice management and interoperability solution - helps improve care coordination, quality and cost-efficiency as part of a smarter, sustainable healthcare system. (aol.com)
  • Although this was Planning Commission's definition of poverty line, the real poverty line - an income level below which a person cannot avail of essential livelihood inputs such as food, water, basic health care, clothes, housing and basic education - is likely to be much higher. (citizen-news.org)
  • Community Health Care (HCHC). (pharmaccess.org)
  • Many of the more than 4,000 people surveyed by the Commonwealth Fund said their care costs are a significant and in some cases insurmountable burden. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • Coverage inadequacy is compromising people's ability to get the care they need and leaving many with medical debt at a moment of widespread health and financial insecurity, and an uncertain future. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • Specifically, the Council urged the Department of Health to consider how education and support could be provided to assist ethical decision-making which balances the various interests of patients and of those who care for them. (nuffieldbioethics.org)
  • at one end of the spectrum complaints may highlight significant failings in the health service, while at the other, the patient may disagree with an aspect of their care, but no objective evidence of clinical failure is found. (bmj.com)
  • In addition, the U.S. prison population is older than the overall U.S. population, and their release will have an impact on health care resources in communities faced with integrating a growing number of older, former inmates (Williams, et al, 2012). (nih.gov)
  • Digital tools are empowering patients to take charge of their health and interact with the system on their own terms," said Kaveh Safavi , M.D., J.D., who leads Accenture's health practice globally. (accenture.com)
  • Some of these are the longer versions of expert responses that are contained in shorter form in the official survey report. (elon.edu)
  • Current asthma is based on positive responses to the survey questions "Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had asthma? (cdc.gov)
  • The survey was designed with a mix of questions so as not to suggest a focus on mental health, in order to minimize potential bias in responses. (finchannel.com)
  • Accenture commissioned a survey of roughly 8,000 consumers in seven countries to assess their adoption and attitudes toward digital health tools, electronic health records and their healthcare providers' electronic capabilities. (accenture.com)
  • Kato N, Johansson P, Okada I, de Vries A, Kinugawa K, Strömberg A, Jaarsma T. Heart Failure Telemonitoring in Japan and Sweden: A Cross-Sectional Survey. (jmir.org)
  • Research has linked adverse childhood experiences to a host of negative health outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • The DOD Survey of Health Related Behaviors has been the predominate source of health behavior information for the military since 1980. (health.mil)
  • The National Diabetes Survey is a periodic population-based probability survey of U.S. adults that has been conducted in 2006, 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2016 to measure trends in diabetes awareness, knowledge, and behavior. (nih.gov)
  • Healthcare Information Technology: Trends and Transformations' is the result of independent research that included focus groups with C-level healthcare executives and surveys of over 1,000 physicians, CIOs/health IT professionals and consumers. (aol.com)
  • The purpose of this population based survey is to continue to assess trends in a wide range of health behaviors in the military. (health.mil)
  • They point to dismal living standards of India's rural population and rising cost of health and education beyond the means of ordinary citizens. (citizen-news.org)
  • NORC surveyed a large cross-section of the population on their attitudes toward health and health equity. (norc.org)
  • In addition, the prison population is at highest risk of adverse health outcome during times of transition from prison to the general population. (nih.gov)
  • Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of CVD in the incarcerated population are complex, and improvement of cardiovascular health may require individual changes such as behavioral and stress reduction as well as system changes. (nih.gov)
  • Eighty-eight percent of those surveyed say losing weight through diet and exercise is the safest way to go, while prescription anti-obesity medications (15%) and dietary supplements (16%) are perceived as the least safe. (medscape.com)
  • While the American Medical Association and other medical groups declared obesity a disease in 2013, only 38% of those surveyed viewed it as such, with most considering obesity simply a risk factor for other diseases. (medscape.com)
  • As adolescence is a time when major psychological changes take place, in addition to physical growth, obesity has a great influence on school adaptation or academic achievement, as well as on physical health [ 3 ]. (e-chnr.org)
  • and 3) to describe the relationship between tobacco use (as well as exposure to ETS) and chronic health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Idris noted that healthcare financing remains a cardinal pillar of any health system because of its role in shaping the direction of the sector. (punchng.com)
  • Overall, this pioneering survey represents significant progress toward understanding the effects of LD on pregnancy and child health. (frontiersin.org)
  • The survey, inaugurated by the United States Agency for International Development, Office of Health Systems, noted that Nigeria ranked as one of countries with the lowest health insurance coverage in the world. (punchng.com)
  • The USAID's Office of Health Systems, which inaugurated the project to support countries to improve their health systems and ensure the preservation of the gains, described non-implementation of health policies and failure in fulfilling political promises by Nigerian governments as factors hindering the nation from reaching its Universal Health Coverage goal. (punchng.com)
  • If we want to achieve Universal Health Coverage, we need to contribute and put forward more resources for health and channel them to insurance. (punchng.com)
  • Though the Lagos State Health Scheme has been passed into law, we must recognise the massive work that is still required by all towards the attainment of a Universal Health Coverage," he added. (punchng.com)
  • The growth in the underinsured since 2010 has been driven by employer health plans with inadequate coverage. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • Even before the pandemic, people were struggling with inadequate health coverage and mounting medical debt," said Commonwealth Fund President David Blumenthal, MD. "It has never been more important to ensure that all U.S. residents have affordable, comprehensive coverage to survive this pandemic and beyond. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • The survey shows a persistent vulnerability among U.S. working-age adults in their ability to afford coverage and healthcare. (healthleadersmedia.com)
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  • While African Health Sciences has been freely accessible online there have been questions on whether it is Open Access or not. (ajol.info)
  • Questions on special topics such as gender-specific issues, oral health, and deployment will be included. (health.mil)
  • Out of nearly 3,500 who participated in the survey, 1,848 completed the questions about mental health. (finchannel.com)
  • As is the case with previous surveys, NESARC-III includes extensive questions on patterns of alcohol consumption as well as items designed to provide psychiatric classification of alcohol and drug use disorders and mental disorders. (nih.gov)
  • MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2016 -- Despite evidence that certain drugs aren't always necessary, doctors are still prescribing these treatments, a new survey of doctors reveals. (upi.com)
  • Panieri E, Baralic K, Djukic-Cosic D, Buha Djordjevic A, Saso L. PFAS molecules: a major concern for the human health and the environment. (nature.com)
  • To fill some of these gaps, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently published a review and synthesis of toxic algae in inland waters of the conterminous United States. (usgs.gov)
  • That information is used to develop decision tools to understand if ​toxin exposure leads to adverse health effects in order to protect human and wildlife health. (usgs.gov)
  • It is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and is supervised by the SAMHSA's Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Department of Defense (DoD) initiated the HRB Survey in 1980 to guide program and policy development based on an improved understanding of the nature, causes and consequences of substance use in the military. (health.mil)