• Potential risk factors for S. mansoni infection were explored using multivariable logistic regression. (researchsquare.com)
  • Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify sociodemographic characteristics and health-related behaviors and attitudes associated with self-reported drinking water intake of less than 4 cups per day. (cdc.gov)
  • Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the factors independently associated with Salmonella infection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In multivariable regression analyses, younger smokers were more interested than older smokers in digital and online cessation services, as were women and smokers with greater nicotine dependence. (cdc.gov)
  • We used a cross-sectional study design using secondary data to develop binary logistic regression models of predictive factors for hypothyroidism prevalence at practice level using 2012 data on fluoride levels in drinking water, 2012/2013 Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) diagnosed hypothyroidism prevalence data, 2013 General Practitioner registered patient numbers and 2012 practice level Index of Multiple Deprivation scores. (fluoridealert.org)
  • I am carrying out a Poisson regression with the end goal of comparing (and taking the difference of) the predicted mean counts between two factor levels in my model: $\hat{\mu}_1-\hat{\mu}_2$, while holding other model covariates (which are all binary) constant. (stackexchange.com)
  • Many internet sites say that because normality is not an assumption in binary logistic regression, do not transform the variables. (stackexchange.com)
  • Data was analyzed through binary logistic regression test. (bvsalud.org)
  • The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 28.0, using descriptive and binary logistic regression methods. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Binary logistic regression modeling was employed to examine each predictor variable associated with ARI among children under 5 years of age in Indonesia. (jpmph.org)
  • Descriptive statistics and logistic and linear regression analysis were used. (uib.no)
  • One class of such cases includes that of simple linear regression where r2 is used instead of R2. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even if a model-fitting procedure has been used, R2 may still be negative, for example when linear regression is conducted without including an intercept, or when a non-linear function is used to fit the data. (wikipedia.org)
  • When evaluating the goodness-of-fit of simulated (Ypred) vs. measured (Yobs) values, it is not appropriate to base this on the R2 of the linear regression (i.e. (wikipedia.org)
  • This partition of the sum of squares holds for instance when the model values ƒi have been obtained by linear regression. (wikipedia.org)
  • Survival analysis was used to determine the association between HIV infection/exposure with mortality, and linear regression was used to examine the association with length of stay and duration of mechanical ventilation. (scielo.org.za)
  • Crude linear regression showed an r2of 0.855 between body temperature and heart rate. (lu.se)
  • We conducted descriptive analyses and calculated odds ratios (OR) using logistic regression to identify associations of compliance and awareness with demographic characteristics. (oslomet.no)
  • Multiple logistic regression analyses independently examined the association between (i) primary source of drinking water, (ii) primary type of sanitation facilities, (iii) primary cooking fuel type, and (iv) agricultural land ownership and stunting adjusting for child age. (scienceopen.com)
  • The effect of weight status, self-perception of overweight, age and country of residence upon the likelihood of current attempts to lose weight were evaluated using multilevel multivariate logistic regression in separate analyses for boys and girls. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Sex, ethnicity, and time of day were controlled for in all regression analyses. (cdc.gov)
  • Method We conducted a cross-sectional study among 2764 residents who had received water advisories by SMS in the municipality of Baerum between January and September 2017. (oslomet.no)
  • Data were collected as part of a cross-sectional survey study using a probability-based internet panel of U.S. travelers in June 2017. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2017 to February 2018 among patients with gastrointestinal complaints at Kibena Regional Hospital. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A cross-sectional study was conducted using data derived from Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey in 2017. (jpmph.org)
  • RESULTS: Adjusting for wealth, population density, and flood control by multivariate logistic regression, the model indicates an 11% (95% confidence intervals (CIs) of 4-19%) increase in the likelihood of diarrhea in children drinking from shallow wells with 10-50 g/L As compared to shallow wells with >50 g/L As. (tamu.edu)
  • In multivariate analysis water fluoride level, family history, sweet intake, monthly income and cleansing method were found significant while adjusting for the other variables. (aku.edu)
  • not been available on previous day(s). included as explanatory variables in the Although developing countries From a listed combined departmental multivariate logistic regression model, have the highest burdens of commu- strength of 344, a total of 328 physicians with cleaning of stethoscope (ever/ nicable diseases, limited information (95.3%) were provided with the ques- never) as the response variable. (who.int)
  • A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study among pregnant women in Jordan was conducted using an online questionnaire between November 2020 and January 2021. (frontiersin.org)
  • ABSTRACT A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among displaced people in Khartoum state to determine risk factors associated with malaria. (who.int)
  • Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? (fluoridealert.org)
  • This observational study examines the association between levels of fluoride in water supplies with practice level hypothyroidism prevalence. (fluoridealert.org)
  • We found that higher levels of fluoride in drinking water provide a useful contribution for predicting prevalence of hypothyroidism. (fluoridealert.org)
  • CONCLUSION: Children drinking water from shallow low As wells had a higher prevalence of diarrhea than children drinking water from high As wells. (tamu.edu)
  • Waterborne transmission and effects of water treatment on STH prevalence should be investigated further. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim of this research was to study the prevalence and severity of dental caries, analyzing the influence of some socioeconomic factors and the fluoridation of public water supply. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of DDE and associated factors among children and adolescents living in a Quilombola community in the Northeast of Brazil. (scielo.org)
  • A 4-item, 1-minute version of the Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE-4) Scale has proven useful for understanding the prevalence of household water insecurity experiences when limited resources preclude the use of the HWISE-12 Scale. (iwaponline.com)
  • Herein, we tested the validity of an analogous four-item version of the Individual Water Insecurity Experiences Scale (IWISE-4) for measuring the prevalence of individual water insecurity when limited resources prevent implementation of the IWISE-12 Scale. (iwaponline.com)
  • An IWISE-4 cut-point of ≥4 provided the closest approximation of water insecurity prevalence as predicted by the IWISE-12 scale (cut-point ≥12), correctly classifying 87.1-98.5% of adults across countries, and was similarly associated with water quality dissatisfaction, a measure of construct validity. (iwaponline.com)
  • Although the IWISE-4 Scale cannot measure the severity of water insecurity, the IWISE-4 provides suitable and cross-country equivalent estimates of the prevalence of individual water insecurity. (iwaponline.com)
  • We evaluated a 4-item version of the 12-item Individual Water Insecurity Experiences (IWISE) Scale for estimating water insecurity prevalence. (iwaponline.com)
  • The IWISE-4 Scale is a suitable, cross-country equivalent instrument for estimating prevalence of water insecurity. (iwaponline.com)
  • To assess prevalence and to identify factors associated with dental caries among 12 years old children we conducted a cross sectional study in District Bannu. (aku.edu)
  • The meteorological variables we tested as predictors for the logistic regression model are daily precipitation from the REGNIE data set (Rauthe et al. (copernicus.org)
  • Payment mechanism, population served, presence of nearby alternative water sources, and groundwater quality cluster were not significant predictors of cross-sectional or longitudinal BH functionality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Predictors of BH functionality have been evaluated using primarily cross-sectional studies. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The probability of a waterspout report day was modeled using multiple logistic regression with selected predictors obtained from the sounding variables. (fsu.edu)
  • Primary cross-sectional data used in this study was collected using questionnaires administered to 48 respondents selected from three slum areas of Nairobi County which are Kibra, Mathare and Korogocho. (afribary.com)
  • METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 899 randomly selected participants, age 30-65 years, using face-to-face interviews with subjects from the three population groups in Israel. (who.int)
  • METHODS: Cross sectional survey by questionnaire and on site measurement of lung function, skin prick tests, and exhaled carbon monoxide concentrations. (bmj.com)
  • To assess water quality associations with diarrhea and STH, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in households of south-eastern Guatemala. (cdc.gov)
  • Overall, 732 persons lived in 167 households where water was tested. (cdc.gov)
  • Our third study showed that households in the high iron and high salinity clusters were significantly more likely to use surface water as compared to the control cluster [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We analysed water consumption data from 11,528 households over 20 weeks from January 2020, revealing clusters of households with distinctive temporal patterns. (nature.com)
  • We present a data-driven household water consumer segmentation characterising households' unique consumption patterns and we demonstrate how the understanding of the impact of these patterns of behaviour on network demand during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown can improve the accuracy of demand forecasting. (nature.com)
  • We analysed the weekly water consumption data, at an hourly resolution, for January to May 2020 of 11,528 smart-metered households. (nature.com)
  • Our study conducted cross-sectional surveys in Surkhet District Nepal, before and during the Covid-19 pandemic to assess the impact of water safety interventions and hygiene training implemented before and during the pandemic on WASH conditions and practices and to assess the association of these changes with child health. (bvsalud.org)
  • Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the association between intervention exposure and study variables. (imaworldhealth.org)
  • The Kenyan government strives for every Kenyan to have access to water and sanitation services, primarily through Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs). (academicjournals.org)
  • 2021). As a result, access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation has become a global human rights issue in the twenty-first century. (academicjournals.org)
  • Through the WWDAs, the Kenyan government aims at improving water coverage by providing water and sanitation for all its citizens by the year 2030 under the social pillar of Kenya Vision 2030 (Government of the Republic of Kenya, 2007). (academicjournals.org)
  • INTRODUCTION: Consistent and effective practice of water treatment, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) behaviour is an indispensable requisite for realizing health improvements among children living in low-income areas with challenging hygienic conditions. (bvsalud.org)
  • If a causal relationship is found, practices such as household water treatment including filtration might be useful adjuncts to sanitation, hygiene, and deworming in STH control programs. (cdc.gov)
  • Results suggest, after adjusting for child age, household access to (i) improved drinking water source was associated with a 23% reduced odds (OR=077, 95% CI 05 to 100), (ii) improved sanitation facility was associated with 41% reduced odds (OR=051, 95% CI 03 to 082), and (iii) agricultural land ownership was associated with a 30% reduced odds of childhood stunting (OR 070, 95% CI 051 to 094). (scienceopen.com)
  • Majority of these studies have looked into both malnutrition and some environmental factors, or specific ones such as drought, this paper differs from other studies in its focus on environmental factors (drinking water quality according to source, sanitation facilities, cooking fuel type and agricultural land ownership) rather than nutritional shortcomings in influencing child growth which gives it novelty and strong justification. (scienceopen.com)
  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) behaviors play a significant role in stunting. (imaworldhealth.org)
  • Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development (2022) 12 (9): 647-658. (iwaponline.com)
  • In this cross-sectional study, associations between childhood diarrhea and As levels in tubewell water were evaluated using logistic regression models. (tamu.edu)
  • We explored associations between Escherichia coli-positive source water (water quality) and disease outcomes using survey logistic regression models. (cdc.gov)
  • Logistic regressions models were applied to assess the associations between demographic characteristics and WNV seropositivity. (researcher-app.com)
  • We ran logistic regression models of factors predicting Zika knowledge (high vs. low) and of knowledge predicting adoption of personal protective measures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Using these data, a panel of expert paediatricians will determine TRD status for use as the dependent variable in logistic regression models. (bmj.com)
  • Logistic regression models were used to compare adults observed walking versus engaging in vigorous PA by season, weather, and temperature. (cdc.gov)
  • So, I guess what I'm asking is that if I use an identity link for say a logistic/binomial regression, and my results are within the range (0,1), is there really any need to use a logistic link function or could I just make thinks simpler an use an identity link? (stackexchange.com)
  • Results Of the 611 respondents, 67% reported that they had received a water advisory notification. (oslomet.no)
  • Results: Data from 28 cross-sectional studies and 14 case-control studies were extracted. (uzh.ch)
  • Conclusions: The results support the hypothesis that dog contact and drinking contaminated water are major pathways of transmission of both CE and AE. (uzh.ch)
  • In this study we present the results of a logistic regression model aimed at describing changes in probabilities for rockfall events in Germany in response to changes in meteorological and hydrological conditions. (copernicus.org)
  • Our results highlight those groupings with the highest and lowest impact on water demand across the network, revealing a significant quantifiable change in water consumption patterns during the COVID-19 lockdown period. (nature.com)
  • Because test results of water samples obtained in April were anomalous, samples were collected in May and July and analyzed for a limited number of VOCs. (cdc.gov)
  • Methodsand results.Thiswas a cross sectional retrospective study of 96 women attending diagnostic or operative hysteroscopy at the GESHRTH between January 2020 and December 2021.The mean age was 38.7 ±7.6 years. (bvsalud.org)
  • What are the pros can cons of these two different link functions in Poisson regression, given my goal of comparing differences? (stackexchange.com)
  • As Poisson regression assumes that the mean and variance are the same, when you change the link you are also changing assumptions about the variance. (stackexchange.com)
  • begingroup$ Indeed, in logistic regression there is no assumption of normallity (or logistic distribution in this case). (stackexchange.com)
  • Cross Validated is a question and answer site for people interested in statistics, machine learning, data analysis, data mining, and data visualization. (stackexchange.com)
  • Univariable analysis found a statistically significant association between water quality and STH (odds ratio [OR] = 5.1, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.1-24.5) but no association between water quality and diarrhea. (cdc.gov)
  • DMFT score was dichotomized and data analysis was done using Logistic Regression on SPSS-10 and SAS 6.12 software. (aku.edu)
  • Logistic regression analysis was performed to reveal the factors associated with poorly nourished status. (krcp-ksn.org)
  • Abstract: The applicability of a direct injection UHPLC-MS/MS method for the analysis of several perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in a wide range of water matrices was investigated. (thefactsaboutwater.org)
  • In Brazil, analysis of data from 26 days pre-lockdown and 26 during lockdown has revealed an 11% increase in household water consumption attributable to the lockdown. (nature.com)
  • The coefficient of determination can be more (intuitively) informative than MAE, MAPE, MSE, and RMSE in regression analysis evaluation, as the former can be expressed as a percentage, whereas the latter measures have arbitrary ranges. (wikipedia.org)
  • Occupational exposure was assigned by job title, between group comparison were made by logistic regression analysis. (bmj.com)
  • An initial regression analysis revealed no association between the number of sessions and avoidance of the water via either type of entry. (preprints.org)
  • However, a secondary analysis of infants who had participated in fewer or more than 10 sessions revealed a significant interaction between number of sessions and type of entry into the water. (preprints.org)
  • Logistic regression analysis and hierarchical selection of variables were used to verify the associated factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • Despite the popularity of infant swimming programs, no evidence exists to determine whether they influence infants' judgements and behavior when confronted with bodies of water. (preprints.org)
  • Use of water from wells/rivers (AOR 2.2, 95% CI, 1.07-4.45), drinking untreated water (AOR 2.6, 95% CI, 1.21-5.48) and often eating at a restaurant (AOR 3.4, 95% CI, 1.28-8.93) had increased odds of Salmonella infection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A logistic regression model with known PD risk factors was used to assess the association between residential groundwater pesticide levels and prevalent PD. (cdc.gov)
  • This study sought to assess how various factors affect community participation in community based development water projects in the informal settlements of Nairobi City County and how such participation impact on the project outcome. (afribary.com)
  • We used data from adults in 31 low- and middle-income countries ( n =43,970) to assess internal consistency, cross-country equivalence, predictive accuracy, and construct validity of the IWISE-4. (iwaponline.com)
  • We also assess factors affecting cross-sectional and longitudinal functionality using logistic regression. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Series of experiments were conducted using a pilot-scale nanofiltration unit, to assess the potential for drinking water production, from ground water, in a developing country like Ghana and to estimate the associated costs. (researchgate.net)
  • This study aims to characterise this resource in order to assess the quality of the water for monitoring and sustainability of the operation. (sciencepublishinggroup.com)
  • Overall, 7% of adults reported no daily consumption of drinking water, 36% reported drinking 1 to 3 cups, 35% reported drinking 4 to 7 cups, and 22% reported drinking 8 cups or more. (cdc.gov)
  • Water consumption before meals and the replacement of calorically sweetened beverages with water are associated with lower energy intake, and increased plain water intake among adults is associated with significant weight maintenance or loss (3-9). (cdc.gov)
  • Little research has been conducted on the association of individual water consumption practices with diet and meal patterns (15). (cdc.gov)
  • The least amount of awareness was observed in the cross-contamination (35.0%), food consumption and safety (35.0%), and temperature control (32.8%) domains. (frontiersin.org)
  • The Hydration for Health Scientific Conference remains unique as the world's only annual gathering that focuses solely on the health benefits of water consumption and creates dialogues among clinicians, scientists, physiologists, dieticians, and global healthcare organizations. (thefactsaboutwater.org)
  • Their presentations considered (a) the positive influences of water consumption on kidney diseases and urinary tract infection (UTI), (b) human neuroendocrine regulation of water and electrolytes, and (c) low daily water consumption as an epidemiologic risk factor for chronic diseases. (thefactsaboutwater.org)
  • The COVID-19 lockdown has instigated significant changes in household behaviours across a variety of categories including water consumption, which in the south and east regions of England is at an all-time high. (nature.com)
  • Household water demand in England and Wales is already at an all-time high, constituting 55% of the 32 Cubic Gigametres per year (Gm 3 /yr) total UK household water consumption footprint, with southeast England having the highest per capita consumption (PCC) and being already declared as severely water-stressed. (nature.com)
  • Sociodemographic and water contact data were collected using a structured questionnaire. (researchsquare.com)
  • A school-based cross-sectional study was performed based on data collected through the Oral Health Epidemiological Survey of Rio Grande do Sul, which included 571 12-year-old schoolchildren from the north of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • Data came from a cross-sectional survey of 1734 mothers with children under the age of two. (imaworldhealth.org)
  • The 12-item Water Insecurity Experiences Scales provide high resolution, cross-context equivalent data on household and individual water insecurity. (iwaponline.com)
  • According to 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, mean plain water intake among US adults (aged ≥20 years) was 4.4 cups for men and 4.3 cups for women (14). (cdc.gov)
  • The purposes of our study were to use a data set with varied information on behaviors and attitudes to quantify daily drinking water intake, to identify sociodemographic and health characteristics associated with low water intake, and to describe the association of food- and health-related behaviors and attitudes with low drinking water intake. (cdc.gov)
  • Our objective was to describe the characteristics of people who have a low intake of drinking water and to determine associations between their behaviors and attitudes and their intake of water. (cdc.gov)
  • Low drinking water intake was associated with age, region of residence, and several unhealthful behaviors and attitudes. (cdc.gov)
  • Although water intake has been associated with individual factors (eg, physical activity, age), little is known about how water intake is related to other food- and health-related behaviors and attitudes (14-17). (cdc.gov)
  • A comprehensive understanding of how these factors are related to water intake may help identify populations and associated attitudes and behaviors amenable to intervention. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, clinical or public health messages about water intake could be bundled with messages about associated health behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • We use logistic regression to explore common factors affecting functionality, such as payment mechanism, population served, presence of alternative water sources, and groundwater quality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This cross-sectional study described the frequency and factors associated with reporting ever cleaning stethoscopes among 408 medical students and doctors at a medical college and 2 teaching hospitals in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (who.int)
  • Abstract] In California offshore waters, sustained northwesterly winds have been identified as a key resource that can contribute substantially to renewable energy goals. (wind-watch.org)
  • Residential pesticide levels were estimated from a spatial model based on 286 well water samples with atrazine, simazine, alachlor, and metolachlor measurements. (cdc.gov)
  • In drinking-water, the levels rarely exceed 1 g/L. Surveys of various foods and feeds have generally found no detectable atrazine residue. (who.int)
  • In water systems, atrazine is generally dealkylated to form desethylatrazine (DEA), desisopropylatrazine (DIA), and diaminochlorotriazine (DACT). (who.int)
  • Even with interventions such as policies and regulatory measures, the sector continues to face challenges that range from water scarcity, water quality, population pressure, climate change etc. (academicjournals.org)
  • The economic feasibility of a micro-enterprise (relying on nanofiltration) was evaluated for tackling the economic water scarcity in a rural area. (researchgate.net)
  • the economic water scarcity in a rural area. (researchgate.net)
  • The world will experience an estimated 40% freshwater supply shortage by 2030, converting water scarcity into one of the principal global challenges that modern society face. (preprints.org)
  • Eating chicken, eating food from a fried chicken outlet, eating salad vegetables, drinking bottled water, and direct contact with cows or calves were all independently associated with infection. (cdc.gov)
  • It is concluded that in order to undertake a widespread application of water-reuse practices, criteria examining water quality according to its use need to be developed, independently of the water's origin. (preprints.org)
  • The association with salad may be explained by cross-contamination of food within the home, but the possibility that natural mineral water is a risk factor for campylobacter infection could have wide public health implications. (cdc.gov)
  • Background Water advisories, especially those concerning boiling drinking water, are widely used to reduce risks of infection from contaminants in the water supply. (oslomet.no)
  • Employed participants and those eating at restaurant and drinking unsafe water had higher risk of infection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Despite the global obesity epidemic, few studies have performed cross-national comparisons of adolescents' attempts to lose weight and weight control practices. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A cross-sectional comparative correlation study was conducted among Grade 9 adolescents attending secondary schools in the Metro East Education District in Cape Town. (scielo.org.za)
  • Cross-sectional study with adolescents aged from 14 to 19 from public schools in Juiz de Fora , state of Minas Gerais . (bvsalud.org)
  • Each model was checked using cross-validation. (copernicus.org)
  • The final model containing eight separate variables was validated using repeated fivefold cross validation, and its performance was compared to that of an existing waterspout index used as a benchmark. (fsu.edu)
  • The eight-predictor model was found to produce a probability forecast with robust skill relative to climatology and superior to the benchmark waterspout index in both the cross validation and in the independent verification. (fsu.edu)
  • The responses of a low-cost infrared (IR) sensor were crossed with image processing through segmentation by the Excess Green model to develop a water stress detection system using CWSI. (preprints.org)
  • Clinical prediction model performance will be quantified by empirical area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, using resampling cross validation. (bmj.com)
  • A comparative cross-sectional study design with a cross-shift lung function measurement was performed in 306 cotton dust exposed workers from an integrated textile factory and 156 control workers from a water bottling factory. (uib.no)
  • This cross-sectional study included 332 971 Medicare beneficiaries, including 4207 prevalent cases of PD from the 2007 Colorado Medicare Beneficiary Database. (cdc.gov)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional study from 7 September to 23 October 2022, in which we included Pregnant Syrian women aged 18 and above. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A cross-sectional study of 269 boys (177 of whom gave a history of residing on farms) was conducted. (samj.org.za)
  • A cross-sectional study with multistage random selection was conducted in eight provinces of Mongolia. (who.int)
  • A cross sectional study was carried out in Kabul city in September and October 2010. (who.int)
  • The development and implementation of such a legislative frame should be based on the experience of local water-reuse practices and continuous evaluation. (preprints.org)
  • A cross-sectional nationwide serologic survey was conducted using 3,145 serum samples collected by the national Israeli serum bank during 2011-2014, representing all age and population groups in Israel. (researcher-app.com)
  • For this reason, the Government of Kenya under the Water Act 2016 established the Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs) as state corporations under section 152 of the Water Act 2016. (academicjournals.org)
  • In addition, they operate the waterworks and offer water services until they are given over to the county government, joint committee, authority of county governments, or water services providers' whose jurisdiction or supply the waterworks are located (Water Act, 2016). (academicjournals.org)
  • Understanding characteristics associated with low drinking water intake may help to identify populations that could benefit from interventions to help adults drink more water. (cdc.gov)
  • Health risks (eg, dental caries, obesity) associated with intake of high levels of calorically sweetened beverages (eg, regular soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks) decrease when plain drinking water is substituted for these beverages (1,2). (cdc.gov)
  • Drinking water fluoride level was measured by testing the water sample in a government laboratory at Islamabad. (aku.edu)
  • Recommendations: Drinking water supply should be tested for their fluoride concentration, if found below optimal level should be fluoridated. (aku.edu)
  • The fact from the United Nations that in 2015, about 663 million people worldwide did not have access to an improved drinking water source, does not resemble the reality wherein more than 1.8 billion people worldwide were consuming water which is unsafe for drinking. (researchgate.net)
  • Nanofiltration, with the ability to reject several trace organic compounds, heavy metals and viruses at a lower energy demand than reverse osmosis, has found application for the production of high quality drinking water in developed nations. (researchgate.net)
  • This study briefly reviewed the efficacy of nanofiltration for drinking water production considering various types of pollutants. (researchgate.net)
  • The concept of micro-enterprise based on a pilot-scale nanofiltration system was found to be suitable for producing adequate quantity of safe drinking water (at a reasonable cost of less than €0.01 per litre) for a village in a developing country. (researchgate.net)
  • Offering safe and economic drinking water with a possibility for small margins and employment opportunities aiming for poverty alleviation, its operation was found to be economical and sustainable. (researchgate.net)
  • We test the potential inflation of microplastic estimates using Nile red alone by applying this costaining approach to samples of drinking water and freshwater. (thefactsaboutwater.org)
  • The municipal drinking-water distribution system is a complex delivery network designed to provide adequate potable water needs to entire communities. (thefactsaboutwater.org)
  • The water from the Abengourou dam is used for the production of drinking water. (sciencepublishinggroup.com)
  • Concentrations of iron, pesticide residues, manganese and ortho-phosphate above the WHO guidelines for drinking water were recorded. (sciencepublishinggroup.com)
  • A previous study in the Western Cape (WC), SA, where crop farming is important, has shown that pesticides such as endosulphan, chlorpyrifos, iprodione and fenvalerate are present in the environment, including drinking water sources. (samj.org.za)
  • As part of this health assessment process, Camp Lejeune personnel provided ATSDR with drinking water monitoring records indicating that two drinking water supplies at Camp Lejeune were contaminated over a period of 34 months. (cdc.gov)
  • Personnel at Camp Lejeune first detected VOC contamination in drinking water in April 1982. (cdc.gov)
  • PCE and TCE were found in two drinking water systems, the Tarawa Terrace system and the Hadnot Point system. (cdc.gov)
  • Notable contamination has not been detected in Camp Lejeune's drinking water systems since February 1985. (cdc.gov)
  • The main reason for respondents' non-compliance with safe water practices was that they perceived the water to be safe to drink after letting it flush through the tap until it became clear. (oslomet.no)
  • Knowledge, attitudes and practices had no association with malaria attacks, except for a 4.7-fold increased risk of malaria when obtaining water from carts rather than wells. (who.int)
  • More than 100 wells have been drilled to supply this water. (cdc.gov)
  • Tap water sampling conducted in December after the closure of these seven wells showed no additional evidence of contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • Contaminated wells in both water systems were closed soon after they were identified in January and February 1985, and routine sampling was implemented at all distribution systems on the base. (cdc.gov)
  • The Ministry of Environmental Protection should be active in reducing the mosquito population by eliminating sources of standing water, a breeding ground for mosquitoes. (researcher-app.com)
  • Included in the population supplied with this water were slightly more than half of all residents in family base housing. (cdc.gov)
  • The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 encourages adults to drink water as a healthful means of hydration, and public health organizations and others are bringing this message to communities (10-13). (cdc.gov)
  • The microbiological quality of the five leading brands of Norwegian bottled still waters was investigated. (oslomet.no)
  • Improved water quality reduces diarrhea, but the impact of improved water quality on Ascaris and Trichuris, soil-transmitted helminths (STH) conveyed by the fecal-oral route, is less well described. (cdc.gov)
  • However, even in the high iron cluster, where water quality is poor and no structured payment mechanism for water exists, BHs are maintained, showing that they are important community resources. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Needs for infrastructure improvements, rapid response to main breaks and leaks, biofilm control and preventing intrusion events, dead legs and pressure losses, are just some of the prevalent water quality delivery issues. (thefactsaboutwater.org)
  • Although industry standards and guidelines exist, maintaining water quality over prolonged storage presents additional challenges and uncertainties for end users. (thefactsaboutwater.org)
  • This coincided with a change in the laboratory that conducted routine water-quality testing and was unlikely to have been related to the onset of first exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Although officials at the base contacted the state for advice, no further action was taken because water quality standards had not been established for these VOCs in 1982. (cdc.gov)
  • There is a need for a broader interdisciplinary cross sectoral approach in which disciplines such as environment and health have to work together to co-develop integrated socio-culturally tailored interventions. (scienceopen.com)
  • Water utility companies are increasingly searching for ways to understand the full nature of household water use, how to improve network demand forecasting and achieve effective water efficiency interventions. (nature.com)
  • In contrast to the relative uniformity in water-column chlorophyll a and mesozooplankton biomass, variability in herbivory was substantial, with lower rates in the central dome region and higher rates in areas offset from the dome center. (fsu.edu)
  • This finding can be valuable information for Indonesian Government to arrange a cross-collaboration between government, healthcare workers, and society through advocacy, partnership, health promotion, early detection, and management of NCDs. (its.ac.id)
  • There was no obvious association between high exposure and the presence of shortness of breath or wheeze, or for the symptoms of watering eyes or stuffy nose. (bmj.com)
  • The Hadnot Point system has been used primarily for industrial purposes, but the Hospital Point housing area also receives water from the Hadnot Point system. (cdc.gov)
  • Saliva is primarily water but does vary in viscosity depending on the gland that produces it. (medscape.com)
  • For an alternate approach that examines national-level economic inequality and participation from a cross-national comparative perspective, see Solt ( 2008 ). (springer.com)
  • Other control strategies should include increased community-awareness and provision of safe water. (researchsquare.com)
  • The present study highlights the need to improve the distribution, phrasing and content of water advisory notifications to achieve greater awareness and compliance. (oslomet.no)
  • The logistic regression estimation for achieving the first objective was conducted using five different levels of participation as dependent variable. (afribary.com)
  • In regard to the second objective, it was noted that training as well as factoring in all ideas of members in decision making is very influential in ensuring that water projects meet the needs of the community. (afribary.com)
  • This paper examines participation in water management, more specifically in implementing the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) in Norway. (oslomet.no)
  • Inferential statistics in ordinal regression were tested for a possible relationship between the independent and dependent variables. (academicjournals.org)
  • Would someone be able to give me a guideline what to be careful about when transforming explanatory variables for logistic regression and if not to do it, why not? (stackexchange.com)
  • These variables were separated into two subsets: days on which a waterspout was reported anywhere in the Florida Keys coastal waters and days on which no waterspouts were reported. (fsu.edu)
  • By 1970, Kenya had achieved high urban water supply service coverage but due to rural-urban migration, water delivery services in the urban areas was strained. (academicjournals.org)
  • There was a shift toward proactive payment for water over the course of the study in the control and high-salinity clusters. (biomedcentral.com)
  • we found high mesozooplankton biomass ( approximately 5 g dry weight m-2) and grazing impact (12-50% integrated water column chlorophyll a), indicative of efficient food web transfer from primary producers to higher levels. (fsu.edu)
  • Organohologenes were found at levels up to 0.04 µg/L in the high-water period. (sciencepublishinggroup.com)
  • A greater presence of germs indicating faecal contamination was found during the high-water period. (sciencepublishinggroup.com)
  • Tap water samples taken from buildings temporarily supplied by Hadnot Point contained high levels of TCE, which prompted additional tap and finished water sampling for VOCs at Hadnot Point and Tarawa Terrace. (cdc.gov)
  • I also have the same goal in mind for a logistic/binomial regression (to use a logit link or an identity link) to compare the difference in proportions between two factor levels and need similar advice. (stackexchange.com)
  • This is mainly due to rising water levels during the wet season and evaporation during the dry season. (sciencepublishinggroup.com)
  • So that the levels of water stress are not harmful to the development of the crop and affect its productivity, its detection and monitoring are necessary, and it can occur in different ways. (preprints.org)
  • 6 , 7 , 8 The impacts of the extended time people stayed at home under the lockdown and the ensuing changes in behaviour arising from this have been an increase in household water demand, exacerbating existing pressure on network water supply. (nature.com)
  • Risk of malaria attack was significantly associated with tribe, language, education, water supply and food expenditure. (who.int)