• Bronchiectasis is surprisingly common and is increasing in incidence and prevalence in the UK, particularly in older age groups. (ersjournals.com)
  • Using primary care data (Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)), we aimed to establish the incidence and prevalence of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in UK adults from 2004 to 2013. (ersjournals.com)
  • To our knowledge, this is one of the first large studies of the incidence and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in HIV. (natap.org)
  • We demonstrate a high prevalence of high-risk HPV genotypes in non-vaccinated women living in Germany that can be potentially prevented by vaccination. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The population had a high prevalence of CND and associated factors, low frequency of medication use, revealing inefficiency of the local health system. (bvsalud.org)
  • These data are roughly equivalent to NCHS’ previous prevalence estimate for this population from a 1988-94 survey. (cdc.gov)
  • We designed the CardioRenal and Metabolic disease (CaReMe) HF study to estimate the prevalence, key clinical adverse outcomes and costs of HF across 11 countries. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions We estimate that 1-2% of the contemporary adult population has HF. (bmj.com)
  • Purpose To estimate the prevalence of uveitis in rural Tamil Nadu, India. (bmj.com)
  • Each scenario consists of a questionnaire (in Dutch, French and English), a realistic estimate of the budget (overhead, fieldwork, equipment, operational costs, etc.) and the time required to conduct a Belgian population survey, a detailed description of (the strengths and limitations of) the research design and a thorough explanation of how national policy makers can make data easy available and accessible to interested people. (ugent.be)
  • This study is the first to estimate the prevalence of intimate partner violence by type (battering, physical assaults, and sexual assaults) in a population-based sample of women aged 18 to 45. (uncg.edu)
  • This study aims to estimate the prevalence of CND and its associated factors in the adult riverside population of the Rio Madeira in Humaitá, Amazonas State, Western Brazilian Amazon. (bvsalud.org)
  • This is because, if there are exclusions or missing data for a health condition, summing the weights will underestimate the population estimate. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusions: The prevalence of OAB in this population is under-diagnosed and under-treated. (medsci.org)
  • Conclusions A rigorous methodological approach allowed feasible comparison of MSK consultation prevalence between England and Sweden. (bmj.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS -The results of the study suggest that in urban Asian Indians, the prevalence of overt nephropathy and microalbuminuria was 2.2 and 26.9%, respectively. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • ABSTRACT Previous studies on type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Islamic Republic of Iran were mainly performed in provinces with large populations. (who.int)
  • To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the Japanese general population, we analyzed data from a nationwide survey conducted in 2000. (go.jp)
  • Thus we determined the incidence of metabolic syndrome and each metabolic abnormality in the Japanese general population in 2000 and found an association of visceral obesity with metabolic abnormalities. (go.jp)
  • Objective: To determine the incidence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome in HIV-infected adults in the Nutrition for Healthy Living (NFHL) study (2000-2003) and prevalence relative to the findings of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (1999-2002). (natap.org)
  • The baseline prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the NFHL study (n = 477) was compared to that in the NHANES (n = 1876), adjusted for age, race, gender, poverty, exercise, and diet. (natap.org)
  • The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was significantly lower in HAART and non-HAART users compared with NHANES participants unadjusted for body mass index (BMI). (natap.org)
  • Metabolic syndrome presented a prevalence of 24.0%, with a higher frequency in females (33.8%) (p=0.007). (bvsalud.org)
  • Males tended to have a greater prevalence than females in this population, and older persons tended to have higher prevalence than younger persons. (bmj.com)
  • Objective To assess the contemporary prevalence of, and factors associated with angina pectoris symptoms, and to examine the relationship to coronary atherosclerosis in a middle-aged, general population. (lu.se)
  • Conclusion Angina pectoris symptoms are common (3.5%) among middle-aged individuals of the general population of Sweden, though with low association to obstructive coronary atherosclerosis. (lu.se)
  • Prevalence of ankylosing spondylitis in males and females in a young middle-aged population of Tromsø, northern Norway. (bmj.com)
  • This study aimed to investigate and explore the prevalence and associated risk factors of Microalbuminuria (MAU) in middle-aged and elderly populations. (alliedacademies.org)
  • A total of 1,086 middle-aged and elderly populations who underwent physical examination in our hospital were selected using the randomized cluster sampling method for the health questionnaire survey in April 2013. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The prevalence of MAU in Chinese middle-aged and elderly populations is similar to those reported in other countries. (alliedacademies.org)
  • In this study, the cluster sampling method was used to detect the prevalence of MAU in the middle-aged and elderly populations and preliminarily explored the factors that may affect MAU. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Some middle-aged and elderly populations from a government office who underwent physical examination in our hospital were enrolled using the cluster sampling method for the health questionnaire survey and laboratory-related index detection in April 2013. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries in the Kosovar adult population. (hindawi.com)
  • Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and severity of dental caries in the Kosovar adult population in relation to their sex, age, and place of residence (urban or rural). (hindawi.com)
  • Objectives To assess the consultation prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions as presented in different healthcare systems, and to determine the feasibility of comparing prevalence figures between nations. (bmj.com)
  • This study aimed to accurately assess the cryptorchidism prevalence in the general population of Rotterdam. (eur.nl)
  • In Kosovo, no studies have been conducted which include examination by dentists to determine the prevalence of caries or tooth loss among adults. (hindawi.com)
  • This nationally representative population-based survey indicates that more than 1 in 10 Bangleashi adults aged ≥40 years have low vision or blindness, with cataract being the single most attributing factor. (bmj.com)
  • The prevalence of Chronic Noncommunicable Disease (CND) are rocketting over the world, including in young adults. (bvsalud.org)
  • Approximately half of 1 percent (0.47 percent) of the U.S. household population between the ages of 18 and 49 are living with HIV, according to estimates from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) based on surveys conducted between 1999-2006. (cdc.gov)
  • This study provides estimates of the national prevalence of COPD in England, the extent of under-detection of the disorder, and patterns of cigarette smoking, dependence, and motivation to stop smoking in those with the disease. (bmj.com)
  • 3 However, little is known about the true prevalence of COPD and estimates based on non-UK studies or UK studies with small samples suggest that this disease remains largely undiagnosed. (bmj.com)
  • Estimates of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence in a population prior to and after HPV vaccine introduction are essential to evaluate the short-term impact of vaccination. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The age-specific prevalence from the study population is multiplied by the proportion of people in that age group in the standard population, and results summed up to get the age-adjusted estimates. (cdc.gov)
  • However, it is NOT RECOMMENDED to use the sum of the final sample weights for sample persons with the health condition of interest in order to calculate population estimates of, or number of people with, the health condition. (cdc.gov)
  • A new report presents national estimates of incontinence prevalence in the United States using data source-specific definitions of incontinence among persons aged 65 and over by sociodemographic characteristics during 2007-2010. (cdc.gov)
  • There are no concrete estimates for the new rate of growth of the Chinese population, but there are testimonies from the citizens about their new freedom. (wikipedia.org)
  • The prevalence and management of chronic pain in the Chinese population: findings from the China Pain Health Index (2020). (iasp-pain.org)
  • While compared with the research on the prevalence and management of chronic pain in developed countries, there is a relative lack of research in this field in China. (iasp-pain.org)
  • This research aims to construct the China Pain Health Index (CPHI) to evaluate the current status of the prevalence and management of chronic pain in the Chinese population. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major contributor to global mortality and morbidity and its worldwide prevalence is predicted to increase further. (bmj.com)
  • Further research is needed to understand the risk factors associated with chronic, high-dose opioid use in this population. (ices.on.ca)
  • Populations that have been reported to have increased rates of S aureus colonization include persons with type 1 diabetes, intravenous drug users, asthmatic patients, the elderly, persons who require hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, persons with rheumatoid arthritis, those with chronic sinusitis, and persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. (medscape.com)
  • Concerning chronic kidney disease, a prevalence of 12.1% was observed in both sexes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Researchers from the Jefferson Headache Center, Indiana University, Montefiore Medical Center, Vedanta Research, and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine conducted a systematic review of US studies to investigate the prevalence and/or burden of migraine, episodic migraine (EM) or chronic migraine (CM). (neurodiem.net)
  • Studies have shown that caries remains a major problem in the adult population of both developing and industrialized countries [ 3 - 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Evaluation of the oral health status in the adult age group is important because it presents important information for planning services in dental care and also generates data on the outcomes of dental care provided to the population during their lifetime [ 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Data collected in this study may be useful to build a more complete profile of the oral health status of the adult population of Kosovo and will supplement the analysis of global trends of the disease. (hindawi.com)
  • This study determined the prevalence and risk factors of diabetes mellitus in an adult population (40-80 years old) from Yazd district. (who.int)
  • The main objective of this study was to systematically and meta-analytically review the scientific literature on the prevalence of psychopathy in the general adult population. (frontiersin.org)
  • The objective of the study was evaluation of the prevalence of cigarette smoking among the adult population of the Lublin Region, and investigation of the relationship between nicotinism and respondents` place of residence, and other selected socio-economic factors. (aaem.pl)
  • Objective The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of blindness and its determinants in Bangladeshi adult population. (bmj.com)
  • In the present study, an attempt has been made to gauge the prevalence of anaemia among adult women residing in five rural blocks of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India. (nepjol.info)
  • This study revealed that anaemia is present at considerable levels among adult women in our study area which provide intensive approaches are required to combat the anaemia in this population. (nepjol.info)
  • Since it will take several decades until the effects of HPV vaccines on cervical cancer incidence will be visible, monitoring of HPV prevalence and genotype distribution prior to, and after vaccine introduction is essential to evaluate the short-term impact of HPV vaccination in a population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Differences in case ascertainment and population characteristics probably explain part of the differences between studies. (eur.nl)
  • We analysed the prevalence, characteristics and prognostic impact of both conditions across American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) precursor and HF stages A-D. (springer.com)
  • Objective: The objectives of the present study were to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of supernumerary teeth and evaluate the associated pathologies and treatment protocol in a Turkish patient population. (uv.es)
  • Multistage, systematic cluster random sampling was used in a cross-sectional, population-based survey. (who.int)
  • Prevalence of transmissible gastroenteritis among swine populations in China during 1983-2022: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • The authors describe the prevalence of partner violence by type as well as the demographic, health behavior, and health status correlates of intimate partner violence by type. (uncg.edu)
  • Prevalence and correlates of mitral valve prolapse in a population-based sample of American Indians: the Strong Heart Study. (qxmd.com)
  • Results The study population consisted of 28 974 questionnaire responders (median age 57.4 years, female 51.6%, hypertension 19.9%, hyperlipidaemia 7.9%, diabetes mellitus 3.7%), of which 1025 (3.5%) fulfilled the criteria of angina. (lu.se)
  • The age- and sex-standardized prevalence of diabetes in 2090 individuals participants was 24.5% (95% CI: 22.2-26.8%), including 10.5% new cases. (who.int)
  • For each year of ageing, the prevalence of diabetes increased significantly by 4% and this trend was more pronounced in females than males. (who.int)
  • Low education and hypertension were significantly associated with diabetes prevalence. (who.int)
  • The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Yazd is greater than the average levels nationwide and those of nearby countries. (who.int)
  • The escalating geriatric population worldwide will increase the scope for industry expansion as many diseases commonly associated with type 2 diabetes, such as vascular diseases, stroke, or coronary heart diseases, are widely seen in the geriatric population. (medgadget.com)
  • The growing occurrences of diabetes among the pediatric and geriatric population has boosted the demand for antidiabetics in this region. (medgadget.com)
  • The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus was 16.4%, where no patient used medication and about 40.4% of the studied population fits in the glucose intolerance range. (bvsalud.org)
  • A total of 34.9% (95% CI 32.1 to 37.8) of people with spirometry-defined COPD were smokers compared with 22.4% (95% CI 21.4 to 23.4) of those without, and smoking prevalence increased with disease severity. (bmj.com)
  • The aims of this study were to determine the gingivitis prevalence and severity in low socioeconomic status children of 7-12 years old. (bvsalud.org)
  • Prevalence and severity of CKD and anaemia increased across ACC/AHA stages. (springer.com)
  • We aimed to characterise patients by ACC/AHA subgroups and determine prevalence and severity of CKD and/or anaemia, and to investigate the impact of both conditions on 5-year survival across stages. (springer.com)
  • That being said, this rate varies depending on the participants' sex (higher in males), the type of sample from the general population (higher in samples from organizations than in community samples or university students), and the type of instrument used to define psychopathy. (frontiersin.org)
  • The new policy was also seen as a solution to the massive gender disparity, with China's current population leaning heavily toward males. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to the European Multicenter Population Study (EMAS), which conducted the largest study of males with aging populations (40-79), erectile dysfunction prevalence ranged from 6% to 64%, depending on age grouping, and increased with age, averaging 30% ( 3 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe have successful family planning programs, but other central and southern African countries continue to encounter extreme difficulties in achieving higher contraceptive prevalence and lower fertility for a wide variety of compounding reasons. (wikipedia.org)
  • The number of people consulting per 10 000 registered population in primary care, and in primary or secondary care, in the year 2010 (annual consultation prevalence) were determined for doctor-diagnosed osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), low back pain, and spondyloarthritis including psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). (bmj.com)
  • We hope that this feasibility study gives an initial impetus to the dialogue on the implementation of a Belgian population survey on drug use. (ugent.be)
  • to evaluate the feasibility of performing home-based sampling for HPV screening to investigate a population level genotype distribution. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The findings are summarized in a CDC Data Brief issued today, which uses data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to provide a snapshot of HIV prevalence in the general U.S. household population ages 18-49. (cdc.gov)
  • Abnormal Electrocardiographic Findings in the Population Older Than 40 Years. (revespcardiol.org)
  • However, different demographic, socioeconomic, and disease-related factors may exist between South American and North American or European populations that may limit the generalization of these findings, as the data are mainly derived from North American or European studies. (scielo.br)
  • Objective Digital healthcare systems could provide insights into the global prevalence of heart failure (HF). (bmj.com)
  • The objective of this study is a detailed comparison of methods and designs, used in prevalence studies in other countries. (ugent.be)
  • OBJECTIVE -The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy among urban Asian-Indian type 2 diabetic subjects. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Prevalence of infection with Francisella tularensis in common voles increased to 33% during a vole population fluctuation. (cdc.gov)
  • While we do not understand the functionality of these crossreactive antibodies, they may lead to enhanced resistance of the population to infection with newly emerging coronaviruses with pandemic potential. (medrxiv.org)
  • Between 2010 and 2012 we conducted a population-based cross-sectional study in Germany to determine HPV prevalence, genotype distribution and risk factors for HPV-infection in women aged 20-25 years. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The overall estimated prevalence of TGEV infection in pigs in China is 10% (3887/50403), and the prevalence of TGEV in northeast China is 38% (2582/3078700) is significantly higher than the rest of China . (bvsalud.org)
  • The prevalence of TGEV infection was related to the sampling season and region. (bvsalud.org)
  • Therefore, further research and monitoring of the prevalence of TGEV infection and the development of control programs based on different conditions are essential. (bvsalud.org)
  • Belgium is obligated to gather this data to inform the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) about the prevalence of drug use among the Belgian population. (ugent.be)
  • This study comes out with the significant levels of dental caries among young Kosovar population (18-34 years old). (hindawi.com)
  • Dental caries continues to be a major health concern for populations worldwide. (hindawi.com)
  • Despite the overall decline in caries prevalence in developed countries [ 2 ], caries continues to be an important disease in most developing countries. (hindawi.com)
  • Studies reporting the prevalence and effects of these lesions in adolescents are generally few compared to those describing the demography of dental caries and other oral diseases . (bvsalud.org)
  • Our goal was to determine how prevalence of F. tularensis in common voles varies with population density. (cdc.gov)
  • and (3) to determine the prevalence of fatigue and psychological distress. (nih.gov)
  • To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, factors that contribute to the prevalence , and the association with the oral- health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of adolescents in the population . (bvsalud.org)
  • Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CI in a Libyan population sample using digital panoramic radiographs (PRs) and to identify associated hard tissue pathologies. (ijsr.net)
  • Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink for participants registered between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2013, we determined incidence, prevalence and mortality associated with bronchiectasis in the UK and investigated changes over time. (ersjournals.com)
  • A logistic regression analysis, subgroup analysis, and the computation of the dose-response curve were used to investigate the relationship between TyG index and ED prevalence among participants from the 2001-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database. (frontiersin.org)
  • In this population visceral obesity was associated with metabolic abnormalities, such as higher LDL-cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, and blood pressure and lower HDL-cholesterol. (go.jp)
  • Results Combining primary and secondary care, annual consultation prevalences of any MSK condition (2143 vs 1610/10 000) and low back pain (587 vs 294/10 000) were higher in England than in Sweden, but higher for RA, spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis in Sweden. (bmj.com)
  • Lower body mass index was associated with higher prevalence of anaemia. (nepjol.info)
  • Jung added a caveat that the study population included people at a higher risk for CRC. (medscape.com)
  • Unilateral CI had a higher prevalence than bilateral CI. (ijsr.net)
  • It has been shown that a higher TyG index is associated with a higher prevalence of erectile dysfunction. (frontiersin.org)
  • Methods Data were based on the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS), in which 30 154 individuals were randomly recruited from the general population between 2013 and 2018. (lu.se)
  • These data clearly demonstrate that the Mg supply of the German population needs increased attention. (nih.gov)
  • However, as the cognitive test reveals several biases in the EMQ, the Belgian population survey must strike a balance between compatibility with the EMQ (and cross-national comparability with other population surveys in Europe) and the quantity and quality of the survey data. (ugent.be)
  • Population surveys on drug use are an important data source for drafting the objectives of a national drug policy (policy formulation) or for evaluating the existing policy (policy evaluation). (ugent.be)
  • Given its importance, it is remarkable that reliable national prevalence data are lacking for most countries. (bmj.com)
  • Design - Retrospective cohort study using population-level administrative data. (ices.on.ca)
  • There is a paucity of data on incidence, prevalence and mortality associated with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. (ersjournals.com)
  • Comparing morality rates in women and men with bronchiectasis in England and Wales (n=11 862) with mortality rates in the general population from Office of National Statistics data showed that in women the age-adjusted mortality rate for the bronchiectasis population was 1437.7 per 100 000 and for the general population 635.9 per 100 000 (comparative mortality figure of 2.26). (ersjournals.com)
  • These figures are similar to national Irish data in the non-pregnant population and suggest a worrying lack of knowledge of the potential harm associated with these risk behaviours during pregnancy. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • This module provides sample SAS, SUDAAN, Stata, and R code (see Matrix) for generating an analytic dataset, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing (including confidence intervals and regression analysis), age standardization, and population counts for select NCHS publications using NHANES data. (cdc.gov)
  • New data presented at AHS 2022 indicate that prevalence of migraine in the USA has been stable while the proportion of people with moderate or severe MIDAS scores has nearly doubled, from 22% in 2005 to 42.4% in 2018. (neurodiem.net)
  • The age-standardised prevalence, after best correction, of blindness and low vision was 1.0% (95% CI 0.5% to 1.4%) and 12.1% (95% CI 10.5% to 13.8%), respectively. (bmj.com)
  • 10, 11 While the incidence of COPD in smokers, ex-smokers and never smokers is well documented, 12- 15 surprisingly little is known about the converse-that is, the prevalence of smoking in people with COPD. (bmj.com)
  • Moreover, given that many people with COPD do not recognise that they have this condition 16, 17 and yet would benefit greatly from stopping smoking, 18, 19 it is crucial to identify the prevalence of undiagnosed COPD among smokers. (bmj.com)
  • Hence, there would be people in the general population who would have a psychopathic personality, but who would never have committed any crime and will perhaps never commit one. (frontiersin.org)
  • As Belgium has no information about the drug use among the general population (except for some questions in the HIS), a population survey on drug use may constitute a first attempt at getting a detailed image of drug use among the general population. (ugent.be)
  • In men, the age-adjusted mortality rate for the bronchiectasis population was 1914.6 per 100 000 and for the general population 895.2 per 100 000 (comparative mortality figure of 2.14). (ersjournals.com)
  • Second, in a separate analysis in our cohort, neither absolute viral load nor change in viral load was associated with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of generalized inflammation that is associated with cardiovascular outcomes in the general population. (natap.org)
  • MAU is also a predictor of all-cause mortality in the general populations [ 15 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Therefore, she said, it was a screening study but not a general population, average-risk screening study. (medscape.com)
  • Mitral valve prolapse is heritable and occurs frequently in the general population despite associations with mitral regurgitation and infective endocarditis, suggesting that selective advantages might be associated with mitral valve prolapse. (qxmd.com)
  • Mitral valve prolapse is fairly common and is strongly associated with mitral regurgitation in the general population. (qxmd.com)
  • The results indicate that fatigue and psychological distress are common in the working population. (nih.gov)
  • Results The prevalence of HF was 2.01% (95% CI 1.65 to 2.36) and 1.05% (0.85 to 1.25) according to the broad and strict definitions, respectively. (bmj.com)
  • Results Crude and age-adjusted prevalence rates for endogenous uveitis were 310/100 000 and 317/100 000. (bmj.com)
  • These results indicate that uveitis is an important cause of ocular morbidity and of vision loss in this population. (bmj.com)
  • Gilmore A, Pomerleau J, McKee M, Rose R, Haerpfer CW, Rotman D, Tumanov S: Prevalence of smoking in 8 countries of the former Soviet Union: results from the living conditions, lifestyle and health study. (aaem.pl)
  • RESULTS -The prevalence of overt nephropathy was 2.2% (95% CI 1.51-2.91). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • The results of the study show that the prevalence of TGEV is clearly seasonal and regional. (bvsalud.org)
  • Results: Examination of the digital PRs of 1, 566 patients revealed that 58 (3.7%) cases of canine impactions (CIs) in the total study population had at least one CI, with a female to male ratio of 1.3: 1. (ijsr.net)
  • NHANES does not focus exclusively on populations that may be at high risk for HIV, such as men who have sex with men, injection drug users, homeless or incarcerated individuals. (cdc.gov)
  • The non-institutionalized population totals are used to calculate the final sample weights for the NHANES survey. (cdc.gov)
  • Although a lot of studies have been carried out in relation to the prevalence of drug use among young people, the knowledge of the prevalence of drug use among the Belgian population is limited. (ugent.be)
  • Methods Cluster sampling identified a population-based sample of 5150 persons ages 40 years and older, representative of three districts in Tamil Nadu, India. (bmj.com)
  • Material and Methods: For this evaluation, 1566 digital PRs from the population of Tripoli, Libya were retrospectively collected. (ijsr.net)
  • We may conclude that a Belgian population survey on drug use is feasible when the possibilities and restrictions of the Belgian context are taken into account. (ugent.be)
  • Due to the prevalence of erectile dysfunction and its increasing occurrence among young men ( 9 ), prevention of erectile dysfunction, which may be directly related to metabolic psychospiritual culture, should be a priority ( 10 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • In addition, socioeconomic conditions may increase the susceptibility of the population to environmental toxicants 5 . (scielo.org.pe)
  • Bluth, M.H. Prevalence of Overactive Bladder, its Under-Diagnosis, and Risk Factors in a Male Urologic Veterans Population. (medsci.org)
  • Related laboratory index tests were also performed to analyze the prevalence and associated risk factors of MAU that may possibly affect the urinary albumin/creatinine ratio. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Prevalence of any high-risk type was 34.4%, and in 17.4% of all women, more than one genotype was identified. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prevalence of recreational drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in a low-risk Irish primigravid population. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • Donnelly, Jennifer C and Cooley, Sharon and Walsh, Thomas and Geary, Michael and Sarkar, Rupak and Gillan, John and McMahon, Corina (2004) The prevalence of recreational drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in a low-risk Irish primigravid population. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • To evaluate the prevalence of recreational drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in a low-risk Irish primigravid population. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • [ 1 ] Populations reportedly at risk for CA-MRSA outbreaks specifically include military recruits, children in day care, prison inmates, homosexual men, injection drug users, and veterinarians, particularly those who have contact with swine. (medscape.com)
  • Study design A cross-sectional population-based survey conducted at household level with national representation. (bmj.com)
  • In 223 vaccinated women, prevalence of HPV 16/18 was significantly lower compared to non-vaccinated women (13.9% vs. 22.5%, p = 0.007). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The highest percentage of smokers occurred among the population aged 41-50, while the lowest - among the youngest and the oldest respondents. (aaem.pl)
  • Differences in prevalence of inflammatory and unspecific pain conditions may be partially explained by known variations in healthcare systems and recording practice. (bmj.com)