• providing the first and only population-based estimate of ALS prevalence and incidence for the U.S. (cdc.gov)
  • Since the Registry's launch, ATSDR has been able to provide information about the incidence, prevalence and demographic characteristics of PALS in the U.S. The Registry's second report was published this past August. (cdc.gov)
  • Describe appropriate prevalence and incidence figures for exceptional students. (bridgew.edu)
  • 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)
  • The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and characteristics of child sexual abuse (CSA) in a large-scale sample of Slovak late adolescents. (researchgate.net)
  • The primary objective of this review was to assess the prevalence of LVSD and HF in DM1. (nih.gov)
  • To estimate the prevalence of dysfunctional breathing in adults with asthma treated in the community. (bmj.com)
  • Australian Hearing confirmed that while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were known to have higher rates of ear disease and hearing loss, a lack of quality data in this area meant that it is difficult to accurately estimate prevalence at a population level. (aph.gov.au)
  • Increased prevalence and virulence of parasites and pathogens may reduce survival. (ices.dk)
  • 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)
  • The ADDM is an active surveillance system in the US designed to provide estimates of the prevalence of autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), as well as other characteristics, of children aged eight years whose parents live in eleven ADDM sites. (scienceblogs.com)
  • 4,5 Results of U.S. studies using claims data show that the prevalence of vasectomies decreased from 2007 through 2015 among men aged 18-64 years with employer-based insurance, and prevalence estimates decreased across all age groups and in all locations of the country. (health.mil)
  • Prevalence of physical intimate partner violence (IPV) ranged from 13% - 18% for girls aged 15 - 19 years. (paho.org)
  • Among adolescent mothers during the postpartum period, few studies have examined the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) by type (i.e., sexual, physical, and emotional), and the independent effect of each type on psychosocial maternal and infant health outcomes. (confex.com)
  • Describe recent patterns in cohabitation, including the prevalence of cohabitation, the relative impact of cohabitation on marital success, and which people are most likely to cohabit. (donepapers.com)
  • In the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic health record (EHR) data from more than 200,000 pediatric patients to describe patterns of pediatric allergies across the United States, validating a population-level pattern of allergy development known as the 'allergic march,' in which allergies first present as eczema, followed by food allergies, asthma, and environmental allergies. (news-medical.net)
  • Prior studies have gauged the prevalence and patterns of allergies based on surveys completed by families. (news-medical.net)
  • To uncover patterns and prevalence of allergic disease, the researchers used the Comparative Effectiveness Research through Collaborative Electronic Reporting (CER2) Consortium database, which includes data from more than 1 million children across multiple independent primary care practices and health systems within the United States. (news-medical.net)
  • This study provides an important overview of patterns and prevalence of allergic diseases in children, which is crucial as families and pediatricians observe symptoms that could be indicative of emerging allergies,' said senior author David A. Hill, MD, PhD, an attending physician with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (news-medical.net)
  • Individuals with DS or trisomy 21 develop a clinical syndrome of dementia with clinical and neuropathologic characteristics almost identical to those of AD as described in individuals without DS. (medscape.com)
  • 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)
  • ABSTRACT This study aimed to describe dietary habits of Syrian adolescents attending secondary schools in Damascus and the surrounding areas. (who.int)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has a tremendous impact on adolescents' mental development, as described above. (nature.com)
  • In serologic studies conducted in the United States during the 1970s, HCP had a prevalence of HBV infection approximately 10 times greater than the general population ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Epidemiologic surveillance is the ongoing and systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data in the process of describing and monitoring a health event. (cdc.gov)
  • Data on cigarette smoking prevalence for 91,465 adult Kansans were obtained from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey for 1999 through 2010. (cdc.gov)
  • Data regarding the prevalence of left ventricle systolic dysfunction (LVSD) and heart failure (HF) are still conflicting. (nih.gov)
  • Given its importance, it is remarkable that reliable national prevalence data are lacking for most countries. (bmj.com)
  • The CDC was going to release the latest autism prevalence data on Thursday. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Violence against children in Latin America and the Caribbean: What do available data reveal about prevalence and perpetrators? (paho.org)
  • Any data on its prevalence may be useful for their health management in captivity. (cabi.org)
  • The researchers also found that the prevalence of anaphylactic food allergies diagnosed by healthcare providers was 4% -- approximately half the prevalence in survey-based studies using family-reported data, suggesting prior studies could have included non-anaphylactic food intolerances. (news-medical.net)
  • For case severity, the average case of influenza was either 1) not discussed, 2) described as mild (moderate fever and cough that is self-limited), or 3) described as severe (high fever, cough, vomiting that generally requires intravenous medication and hospitalization) ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • 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)
  • Examinations were conducted in 72% (4774/6658) of eligible persons, with a 1.97% prevalence (95% confidence interval, 1.58%-2.36%) of OAG (94 persons). (nih.gov)
  • HBsAg prevalence in adult women was 9.2% [95% confidence interval: 7.0-11.4]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To determine the prevalence of glaucoma in a population-based sample of Hispanic adults older than 40 years. (nih.gov)
  • We tried to recruit all eligible adults in homes with 1 self-described Hispanic adult. (nih.gov)
  • Prevalence of physical and emotional violence by caregivers ranged from 30% - 60%, and decreased with increasing age. (paho.org)
  • Overall prevalence of physical or sexual violence was 15% and emotional violence 30% postpartum. (confex.com)
  • Military service members "may be at greater risk for developing dementia due to a higher prevalence of traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression," according to a 2019 National Institutes of Health study the Department of Defense supported. (health.mil)
  • It is described as a motor disease, but it also produces cognitive and behavioral symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our study is the first to describe long-term results using both clinical and patient outcome measures (iHOT-12). (lu.se)
  • This study describes the diagnosis, treatment and outcome of valgus SCFE in Uruguay. (lu.se)
  • The purpose of this study was to explore the differences between the prevalence and impact factors of adolescent dissociative symptoms (ADSs) by using sex-stratification during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. (nature.com)
  • Although further studies are needed to confirm the validity of this screening tool and these findings, these prevalences suggest scope for therapeutic intervention and may explain the anecdotal success of the Buteyko method of treating asthma. (bmj.com)
  • Retrospective and prospective cohort studies and case series describing the prevalence of LVSD, as evaluated by echocardiography, and HF in patients with DM1 were included. (nih.gov)
  • Further studies are needed to evaluate the prevalence of LVSD and HF in patients with DM1 and to investigate electrocardiographic abnormalities and other clinical features associated with this condition. (nih.gov)
  • The study reported that patients with DS had a higher prevalence of mood changes, overactivity, auditory hallucinations, disturbed sleep, and less aggression due to other etiologies. (medscape.com)
  • Describe effective management and treatment options for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). (apple.com)
  • These types differ in their prevalence, treatment, and outlook. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A Feature Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for future research directions and describes possible research applications. (mdpi.com)
  • Different impulse control disorders have been described including gambling, compulsive shopping, eating disorders and hypersexuality. (wikipedia.org)
  • These include population growth, increase in MDD prevalence, increase in treatment cost per individual with MDD, changes in employment and treatment rates, as well as changes in the composition and quality of MDD treatment services. (psychiatrist.com)
  • We studied i) hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence and its correlates, ii) HBV screening history and serological status awareness, iii) MTCT risk and treatment needs in Senegalese women. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A. Describe the public health importance of the health event. (cdc.gov)
  • Describe the health event(s) under surveillance. (cdc.gov)
  • and possible public health measures to reduce the prevalence of otitis media in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. (aph.gov.au)
  • Explain & evaluate terminology used in describing and relating to learners with special needs. (bridgew.edu)
  • Describe some of the drivers that have resulted in the increase and geographic expansion of tick populations in North America. (cdc.gov)
  • Identify regions where certain tick-borne infections are likely to emerge or increase in prevalence, and describe strategies to prevent infections in individuals and communities. (cdc.gov)
  • the high prevalence of diabetes was found to contribute to the increase in tuberculosis cases. (bvsalud.org)
  • According to a US population-based survey, the community prevalence of methicillin-sensitive S aureus (MSSA) was 31.6% and that of methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) WAS 0.84%, with the anterior nares being the most consistent site of isolation. (medscape.com)
  • Describe the evidence supporting a possible role for airway disease in the etiopathogenesis of RA development, even in the pre-RA phase. (nih.gov)
  • Open-angle glaucoma (OAG) was defined using a proposed international system for prevalence surveys, including threshold visual field defect and optic disc damage. (nih.gov)
  • The prevalence of OAG in Hispanic persons was intermediate between reported values for white and black persons. (nih.gov)
  • The prevalence of back injuries due to MMH and the economic impact of such injuries was examined. (cdc.gov)
  • It also describes what countries report about their actions to address violence. (who.int)
  • Participants were requested to imagine an epidemic of influenza and then provided with a simulated news article that described the spread of influenza in their country. (cdc.gov)
  • This article outlines the prevalence of NSCLC compared with other lung cancers and over time. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • 1 This symptom complex has been described in different clinical situations and has been referred to as the hyperventilation syndrome, 2 behavioural breathlessness, 3 and dysfunctional breathing. (bmj.com)
  • The prevalence of clinical femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), avascular necrosis, and surgical complications were also studied. (lu.se)
  • The use of a comprehensive model to determine lifting limits which incorporates all three design approaches was described. (cdc.gov)
  • The age-specific OAG prevalence increased nonlinearly from 0.50% in those aged 41 to 49 years to 12.63% in those 80 years and older. (nih.gov)