• Chronic migraine prevalence, disability, and sociodemographic factors: results from the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention Study. (nature.com)
  • Primary headache disorders in the Republic of Georgia Prevalence and risk factors. (nature.com)
  • This review summarizes our current understanding of factors associated with childhood obesity, including latest prevalence rates, effectiveness of intervention strategies, and risk for concomitant disease later in life. (nih.gov)
  • The increased risk factors and prevalence of cardiovascular disease stands out because our findings are significantly higher than found in previously documented studies. (news-medical.net)
  • The higher prevalence of risk factors and the corresponding burden of cardiovascular disease in African Americans in Minnesota are stark, but I am encouraged by the high level of trust in clinicians that this analysis revealed. (news-medical.net)
  • The prevalence and risk factors of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) located in the anterior circulation (AC) and posterior circulation (PC) has been scarcely noted in the general population. (hindawi.com)
  • We aimed to determine ICAS prevalence and risk factor profile of AC and PC in a representative population. (hindawi.com)
  • Expanding our understanding of ICAS prevalence by the anatomic location of intracranial artery and the association between risk factors and ICAS by location will afford insight in the pathogenesis of ICAS. (hindawi.com)
  • Considering their high prevalence, side effects related to the use of psychotropic drugs may be a relevant risk factor for injuries that could be prevented by an increased rational medication use. (lu.se)
  • Considering the high prevalence and the often devastating consequences, the field of injury and its risk factors is an important topic for research. (lu.se)
  • We need to remember that smoking and obesity pose a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in women than in men. (medscape.com)
  • Only 29% receive adequate blood pressure control, those living with diabetes have a 45% greater risk of suffering ischemic heart disease , and obesity confers a 64% higher risk of developing ischemic heart disease in women vs 46% in men. (medscape.com)
  • The most important modifiable risk factors for chronic migraine include overuse of acute migraine medication, ineffective acute treatment, obesity, depression and stressful life events. (nature.com)
  • Obesity, especially excessive belly fat, is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new article. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Poor nutrition and obesity can also increase a person's risk of developing esophageal cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • Factors that may affect your risk for certain ovarian cancers include fertility treatment, smoking, and obesity. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Obesity is the major type 2 diabetes risk, with millions of people throughout the world facing obesity. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Information on smoking and other behavioural risk factors including drinking, alcohol use, and obesity were obtained from the California Behavioural Risk Factor Survey for the period 1985-91. (who.int)
  • Alcohol impairs thoughts, judgement, decision-making and behaviour and increases the risk, frequency and severity of interpersonal violence. (who.int)
  • Heavy use of alcohol increases the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), one of the most severe complications of COVID-196. (who.int)
  • Regular consumption of certain foods such as smoked, salted fish and meat and pickled vegetables increases the risk of stomach cancer. (medicinenet.com)
  • Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma increases the risk of stomach cancer. (medicinenet.com)
  • This increases the risk of OA in the joints. (healthline.com)
  • Conversely, physical inactivity increases the risk of developing these conditions (Mathers et al. (abs.gov.au)
  • Antibiotic use as a livestock growth promoter increases the risk of human antibiotic resistance, a Marshfield Clinic researcher and his colleagues have found. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Modifiable risk factors in young adulthood may explain the higher incidence of type 2 diabetes among black Americans, a new study found. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Five domains of modifiable risk factors in young adulthood were measured for in the analysis: biological, neighborhood, psychosocial, socioeconomic, and behavioral. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Since many behavioural risk factors, such as low exercise and smoking, can be influenced in a population, information concerning them is important to inform the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and programmes designed to reduce the burden of morbidity and mortality. (abs.gov.au)
  • Research indicates that these additional risk factors are related to behavioural risk factors, such as poor diet, and/or hereditary risk factors. (abs.gov.au)
  • This study contributes to the understanding of the demand for cigarettes by taking into account the interdependence of smoking and other behavioural risk factors. (who.int)
  • The inclusion of other behavioural risk factors reduced the estimated price elasticity for smoking participation substantially, but had no effect on the conditional price elasticity for the quantity of cigarettes smoked. (who.int)
  • Our findings suggest that next to smoking cessation and the prevention of smoking initiation, meeting guidelines for body weight, body shape and physical activity level may represent important individual and public health opportunities to decrease the risk of COPD. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Findings from the present study support this hypothesis as individual-level and neighborhood level social determinants did contribute significantly to disparities in diabetes," the authors wrote, adding "prevention efforts that address racial inequalities in socioeconomic factors (eg. (medpagetoday.com)
  • With the goal of prevention, a new study of children and teens with autism spectrum disorders found five risk factors that are significantly associated with an increased likelihood of seeking inpatient psychiatric care. (brown.edu)
  • this should help inform which risk factors are targeted for change in prevention programming. (wcsap.org)
  • Understanding these multilevel factors can help identify various opportunities for prevention. (wcsap.org)
  • For more examples about applying risk and protective factors, see Appendix B (pages 37 - 60) of Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance's Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence & Intimate Partner Violence . (wcsap.org)
  • Risk assessment and prevention include knowledge of patient factors that may contribute to misuse, abuse, addiction, suicide, and respiratory depression. (lww.com)
  • The understanding of such factors is critical to the prevention of cardiovascular morbidities and mortality. (medscape.com)
  • From a public health perspective an increased knowledge about risk factors for injuries is important to decisions influencing the focus of public health prevention strategies. (lu.se)
  • We are barely three months into 2022 and we are faced with yet another "one-in-a-hundred-year" risk event with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the related economic sanctions. (worldatwork.org)
  • One safety concern is that pomegranate juice contains a high level of potassium, so potassium overload is a risk, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease and dietary potassium restrictions. (medscape.com)
  • Diabetes increases your risk for stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and is the main cause for increased risk of stroke among people with diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, women who experience pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes have a higher risk for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes . (medscape.com)
  • It is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and cancer4. (who.int)
  • However, women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure . (webmd.com)
  • Your risk of gestational diabetes goes up if you are over 25, are pregnant with multiples, are overweight , or have had gestational diabetes or a very large baby in the past, or if someone in your family has diabetes. (webmd.com)
  • Multiple pregnancies, which are more common as women are using more infertility treatments , increase the risk of premature labor, gestational diabetes, and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure . (webmd.com)
  • Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors. (nih.gov)
  • Read about risk factors for type 2 diabetes below, and see which ones apply to you. (nih.gov)
  • Acting on the factors you can change may help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes . (nih.gov)
  • Children and teens can also develop type 2 diabetes, but the risk increases as a person gets older. (nih.gov)
  • Children and teens are also at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes if, in addition to the previous risk factors, they were born with a low birth weight or if their parent had gestational diabetes while pregnant with the child. (nih.gov)
  • You can also take the Diabetes Risk Test to learn more about your risk for type 2 diabetes. (nih.gov)
  • Does your weight put you at risk for type 2 diabetes? (nih.gov)
  • To see if your weight may put you at risk for type 2 diabetes, learn your body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference . (nih.gov)
  • Most adults with a BMI of 25 or higher are overweight and have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (nih.gov)
  • Another way to estimate your risk of developing diabetes is to measure your waist circumference. (nih.gov)
  • Men have a higher risk of developing diabetes if their waist circumference is more than 40 inches, while women who are not pregnant have a higher risk if their waist circumference is more than 35 inches. (nih.gov)
  • Having a large waist circumference is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, even if you have a normal BMI. (nih.gov)
  • There is need to move fast, as already moderate overweight before the start of puberty is associated with significantly increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in midlife. (nih.gov)
  • For this reason, below is a list of top type 2 diabetes risk factors. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • High cholesterol and blood pressure levels are risks for many diseases, one of which is type 2 diabetes. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Gestational diabetes is another major risk, and affects about 2 to 5 per cent of women who fall pregnant. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Those women who suffer from it face greater later-life risks of developing type 2 diabetes, as do their children. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Having a close family member with type 2 diabetes can raise your own risk of developing the condition. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Unfortunately, the older we are, the greater the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • They also highlighted that because of this, the American Diabetes Association issued recommendations earlier this year aimed at reducing racial and ethnic risk disparities. (medpagetoday.com)
  • educational attainment and income) may be one strategy to reduce racial disparities in diabetes risk. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The group reports that two conclusions can be made from these findings: The first, that more than half of all heart attacks and strokes can be prevented by understanding, treating or preventing the five classic risk factors: weight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and diabetes. (bcm.edu)
  • Smoking was a high risk factor in Latin America and Eastern Europe and diabetes was affecting more people in North Africa and in the Middle East. (bcm.edu)
  • for example, hypertension and diabetes are both the risk factors of ICAS [ 16 , 17 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Lifestyle related risk factors such as tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and insufficient physical activity are known modifiable contributors to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health issues2. (who.int)
  • Chronic pulmonary disease: Although pulmonary nocardiosis has been described in association with various chronic pulmonary diseases, patients with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis are at particular risk. (medscape.com)
  • In addition to these lifestyle behaviours there are other risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, that are associated with the increased risk of diseases like coronary heart disease and stroke. (abs.gov.au)
  • This offer tremendous potential in identifying risk factors for certain diseases. (scienceblog.com)
  • More than half of all cardiovascular diseases worldwide have been found to be directly connected to five classic cardiovascular disease risk factors, with high blood pressure being the most significant factor related to heart attacks and strokes. (bcm.edu)
  • A number of chronic diseases and conditions have in earlier studies been shown to be associated with a higher risk of injuries. (lu.se)
  • Environmental risk factors are many, and include pregnancy complications, prenatal stress and nutrition, and adverse childhood experiences. (wikipedia.org)
  • A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. (webmd.com)
  • Women who will be under age 17 or over age 35 when their baby is due are at greater risk of complications than those between their late teens and early 30s. (webmd.com)
  • People who are immunocompromised are at increased risk for invasion of the organism into their bloodstream and possibly - fatal complications. (disabled-world.com)
  • New research involving patients in intensive care has highlighted that propofol, an anaesthetic drug commonly used to facilitate invasive mechanical ventilation, increases cardiovascular complications risk in the critically ill. (eurekalert.org)
  • The objective of this study was to assess the dental and malignant risk factors associated with head and neck radiotherapy complications in patients treated at the Radiotherapy Center in Aracaju, Sergipe. (bvsalud.org)
  • In conclusion, due to the great number of patients with high dental and malignant risk factors, these patients are very susceptible to complications of radiotherapy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Women with hypertension and preeclampsia are at a threefold higher risk of developing ischemic heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Kristal speculated that the consumption of pomegranate juice might lower the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients on hemodialysis, and recommended that it be added to diets that improve cardiometabolic risks, including low-salt diets, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and the Mediterranean diet. (medscape.com)
  • A study by Blowey et al of 764 neonates diagnosed with hypertension indicated that the greatest hypertension risk was a high severity of illness as reflected in the APR-DRG (All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups) scoring system. (medscape.com)
  • Although potential predisposing factors, such as duration of line placement and line position (low versus high), have been studied, these studies have not been conclusive, leading to the assumption that the cause of hypertension in such cases is related to thrombus formation at the time of line placement, which is probably related to disruption of the vascular endothelium of the umbilical artery. (medscape.com)
  • According to researchers, the study results underscore the need for COVID-19 risk reduction strategies and vaccination for this medically vulnerable population. (eurekalert.org)
  • About half of the 750 patients studied were taking hydroxyurea, and the researchers found that hydroxyurea use was associated with lower risk of presenting with pain during COVID-19 in adults living with SCD. (eurekalert.org)
  • Although the reason behind the worldwide rising incidence rates of multiple myeloma remains unclear, researchers theorize that it might be related to improvements in early recognition and diagnosis, as well as the rise of myeloma-related risk factors . (healthline.com)
  • But researchers have identified risk factors associated with the disease. (healthline.com)
  • Researchers have connected esophageal cancer to certain risk factors, many of which involve chronic irritation of the esophagus. (moffitt.org)
  • Since both pregnancy and oral contraceptives decrease the number of times an ovary releases an egg, some researchers theorize that there may be a link between ovulation and ovarian-cancer risk. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Researchers saw different risk factors directly associated with heart attack and stroke in each region. (bcm.edu)
  • By employing statistical analysis techniques, the researchers were able to isolate risk factors that were independently and significantly associated with the risk of hospitalization. (brown.edu)
  • Using data gathered between May and December 2019, researchers examined the association between participants' characteristics, and age- and sex-adjusted cardiovascular disease risk factors. (news-medical.net)
  • In general, the greater the duration of exposure to a risk factor, the greater the degree of risk. (bellaonline.com)
  • Some cancer risk factors, like smoking or sun exposure, can be changed. (cancer.org)
  • Increases employee and employer awareness of the risk factors for violence in hospitals and provides strategies for reducing exposure to these factors. (osha.gov)
  • Eosinophilic leukemia can very rarely be caused by a genetic mutation that develops during a person's life because of environmental factors, smoking, and chemical or radiation exposure. (cancer.net)
  • Staying away from people while they smoke can help reduce secondhand smoke exposure and lower your risk of lung cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • While government regulations established in the 1980s have reduced the risk of prolonged asbestos exposure, workers in the construction, firefighting, mining, shipbuilding and military industries may still have some level of exposure. (moffitt.org)
  • Research suggests that exposure to certain environmental chemicals and heavy metals may increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. (pancan.org)
  • and his colleagues examined poultry exposure as a risk factor for antibiotic resistance in Enterococcus faecium, a gut bacterium that is increasingly the cause of infections in hospitals. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Cadmium Toxicity: What Factors Increase the Risk of Developing Disease from Exposure to Cadmium? (cdc.gov)
  • Whether or not an individual sustains an unusual exposure depends on many factors such as level in the diet, route of exposure, smoking, age, gender, and other physiological factors. (cdc.gov)
  • The paternal age is a factor in schizophrenia because of the increased likelihood of mutations in the chromosomes of cells that produce sperm. (wikipedia.org)
  • A risk factor for lung cancer is anything that may increase a person's likelihood of developing this condition. (moffitt.org)
  • Certain management factors might affect the likelihood of colic episodes. (thehorse.com)
  • Risk factors are factors associated with a greater likelihood of sexual violence perpetration. (wcsap.org)
  • Protective factors may lessen the likelihood of sexual violence victimization or perpetration by buffering against risk. (wcsap.org)
  • Most risks - even the seemingly rare ones - can be assessed in terms of likelihood and potential cost or damage. (worldatwork.org)
  • Pernicious anemia (a type of anemia due to the failure of the stomach to make intrinsic factor that is needed for vitamin B12 absorption), familial adenomatous polyposis, and Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer ) can increase the risk of stomach cancer. (medicinenet.com)
  • Moore KJ, Sussman DA, Koru-Sengul T. Age-Specific Risk Factors for Advanced Stage Colorectal Cancer, 1981-2013. (cdc.gov)
  • Family history Having a family history of ovarian, breast, or colorectal cancer increases your risk. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Exposures to certain carcinogens, such as chemical fumes and dry cleaning solvents, can also irritate the esophagus and increase a person's risk of developing cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • Additionally, alcohol use can increase a person's esophageal cancer risk (especially for the adenocarcinoma form), and has a cumulative affect with tobacco use. (moffitt.org)
  • Different cancers have different risk factors. (cancer.org)
  • Being physically active is associated with positive health outcomes including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, some cancers and depression (World Health Organisation (WHO) 2002). (abs.gov.au)
  • Having had breast cancer The inherited mutations that raise cancer risk do so for both breast and ovarian cancers. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Some families have a significantly higher risk of developing certain cancers. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Notably, only two of the risk factors identified in the study of patients with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - their severity of autism symptoms and the degree of their "adaptive" daily life functioning - were specific consequences of the disorder. (brown.edu)
  • By using a statewide population-based cancer registry, this study examines sociodemographic and clinical disparities in CRC and characterizes advanced stage CRC risk factors with specific attention to age-specific risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Multivariable logistic regression models adjusted for sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were fitted to identify risk factors for advanced stage CRC presentation. (cdc.gov)
  • 2021) Association of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors With Sociodemographic Characteristics and Health Beliefs Among a Community-Based Sample of African American Adults in Minnesota. (news-medical.net)
  • In this thesis, risk factors for various types of injuries were investigated during 2006 and 2007, that is, its associations with sociodemographic variables, previous disease and psychotropic drug use in both men and women. (lu.se)
  • The results further showed that sociodemographic factors generally had weaker associations with unintentional injuries such as falling accidents and transportation accidents, compared to intentional injuries such as assault-related injuries and intentional self-injury. (lu.se)
  • Important segregation should be made between lower risk, common variants (identified by candidate studies or genome-wide association studies) and high risk, rare variants (which could be caused by de novo mutations) and copy-number variations (CNVs). (wikipedia.org)
  • Some women experience what doctors refer to as a high-risk pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • High-risk pregnancies require management by a specialist to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby. (webmd.com)
  • One of the most common risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy is the age of the mother-to-be. (webmd.com)
  • A history of miscarriage, problems with a previous pregnancy, and a family history of genetic disorders are also risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • Often a pregnancy is classified as high risk because of issues that arise from the pregnancy itself and that have little to do with the mother's health. (webmd.com)
  • Examples of high risk factors include forceful exertions, awkward postures, repetitive exertions, and environmental factors such as temperature. (bellaonline.com)
  • The American Cancer Society recommends that women consult with a genetic counselor if they believe they may be at high risk for ovarian cancer. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Tracheal intubation is one of the most high-risk and frequently performed procedures in patients who are critically ill. (eurekalert.org)
  • With that reality in mind, Righi led a new study to identify which factors put young people with autism at especially high risk of seeking inpatient psychiatric care. (brown.edu)
  • In today's high-risk environment, conscious, thorough, informed management and oversight of risk is imperative. (worldatwork.org)
  • Part of the risk planning process could involve having a "current state" payout curve that is approved by the board, with an alternative "high risk" payout curve that can be implemented if a major risk event occurs. (worldatwork.org)
  • People who maintain a healthy weight and eat a variety of fruits and vegetables have a lower cancer risk than people who are considered medically obese. (moffitt.org)
  • People who are obese have a 20% increased risk of developing the disease compared to people who are of normal weight. (pancan.org)
  • The risk is even higher in people who are obese during early adulthood. (pancan.org)
  • People with excessive abdominal fat may have an increased risk even if they are not obese. (pancan.org)
  • Additionally, the aspects of nutritional habits associated to an increase in cardiovascular risk factors in the obese population are addressed. (novapublishers.com)
  • The global COVID-19 pandemic is contributing to social and economic disruptions that may drive people to engage in risk-taking behavior and unhealthy habits. (who.int)
  • Risk factors are things that increase your chance of getting a disease or condition. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or health problem. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Men have a higher risk of getting heart disease and stroke than women, except in older adults. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Multiple emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women must be recognized and assessed to provide timely diagnosis and treatment, according to Dipti N. Itchhaporia, MD, an interventional cardiologist in southern California. (medscape.com)
  • During the session titled "Cardiac Care in Women: Emerging Risk Factors" at CardioAcademic 2023, the former president of the American College of Cardiology emphasized that gender equity in care for cardiovascular disease will only be achieved when risk factors are evaluated from a gender-dependent perspective and when assessments are broadened to include novel and unrecognized risk factors, not just traditional risk factors. (medscape.com)
  • Preventing these risk factors will have a dual beneficial effect of reducing the number of people at risk of severe disease as well as improving the recovery of those affected by COVID-19. (who.int)
  • However, several factors can increase your risk of getting the disease. (medicinenet.com)
  • Because stomach cancer is caused by a variety of factors, there is no single way to prevent developing the disease. (medicinenet.com)
  • A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease like cancer. (cancer.org)
  • But having a risk factor, or even many, doesn't mean that you will get the disease. (cancer.org)
  • This study tells us that all individuals with sickle cell disease are not at equal levels of risk," said study author Lana Mucalo, MD, of the Medical College of Wisconsin. (eurekalert.org)
  • Providers that care for individuals living with sickle cell disease should recommend vaccination, particularly for those with these comorbidities that put them at greater risk. (eurekalert.org)
  • Excessive belly fat and low physical activity are linked to progression of the disease in people with COPD, but it is not known whether these modifiable factors are linked to new cases. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Dairy intake may increase risk of Parkinson's disease in men, according to investigators. (medscape.com)
  • Men of European ancestry with a genetic marker predicting dairy consumption had significantly greater risk of Parkinson's disease than individuals without the marker, suggesting a causal relationship between dairy intake and Parkinson's disease, lead author Cloé Domenighetti, MSc , a PhD student at UVSQ, Université Paris Sud, and colleagues reported. (medscape.com)
  • Previous studies highlighted dairy intake as a risk factor of Parkinson's disease," the investigators wrote in Movement Disorders . (medscape.com)
  • A meta-analysis of prospective studies reported a 40% increased Parkinson's disease risk in participants with the highest intake. (medscape.com)
  • Our findings suggest that dairy intake increases Parkinson's disease risk," the investigators concluded. (medscape.com)
  • According to Silke Appel-Cresswell, MD , Marg Meikle Professor for Parkinson's Research at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, the findings align with previous prospective cohort studies demonstrating an increased risk of Parkinson's disease with greater consumption of dairy. (medscape.com)
  • We are accumulating evidence for a role of diet (or more broadly, the food exposome) for the risk to develop Parkinson's disease," Appel-Cresswell said, noting that "key pieces are still missing, including mechanisms underlying associations, clinical trials in individuals with established Parkinson's disease and - eventually - preventive interventions. (medscape.com)
  • In 1996, it was estimated that risk factors (such as smoking and physical inactivity) accounted for approximately one-third to one-half of the burden of disease and injury in Australia (Mathers et al. (abs.gov.au)
  • 1999). The burden of disease associated with some risk factors is greater than the burden associated with some National Health Priority Areas (NHPA) (see graph 1.1). (abs.gov.au)
  • Several risk factors may interact to cause or promote disease in addition to environmental, socioeconomic, genetic and other influences. (abs.gov.au)
  • Effect of high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil on markers of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy Australian adults (OLIVAUS): A protocol for a double-blind randomised, controlled, cross-over study. (edu.au)
  • Yet only a small percentage of women with these risk factors will develop the disease. (everydayhealth.com)
  • People who are immunocompromised, particularly people with chronic liver disease, are at risk for V. vulnificus when they consume raw seafood - especially oysters. (disabled-world.com)
  • If your first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may have an increased risk of developing the disease. (pancan.org)
  • Periodontal (gum) disease and tooth loss appear to be linked to pancreatic cancer, even when controlling for other risk factors. (pancan.org)
  • Although Alzheimer disease (AD) is more frequent in individuals with Down syndrome (DS), the main contributing factor is unknown. (medscape.com)
  • Study findings show that basic health beliefs and demographics, such as age, sex, marital status and level of education attained, were associated with the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. (news-medical.net)
  • Also, 18% of participants had cardiovascular disease, and the pervasiveness increased by 30% or greater with three or more risk factors. (news-medical.net)
  • The incidence of common cardiovascular disease risk factors varied widely across similar studies, as well. (news-medical.net)
  • Our community-based research FAITH Program (FAITH stands for Fostering African American Improvement in Total Health) will use these findings to continue working to improve cardiovascular disease risk factors in this population in community and clinical settings,' says Dr. Brewer. (news-medical.net)
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, coexisting renal disease, and renal failure also posed high risks. (medscape.com)
  • If your parents had a stroke, you are at higher risk. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Birth control pills (particularly those with higher estrogen content) can raise your risk of blood clots. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Women living with depression are at higher risk of smoking, not exercising as much, are perhaps less careful with their hygiene, are not likely to adhere to their medications, and don't sleep as well. (medscape.com)
  • Stomach cancer risk is higher in men than in women. (medicinenet.com)
  • People with type A blood group are at a higher risk of stomach cancer than those with other blood types . (medicinenet.com)
  • People working in coal, metal, or rubber industries could be at a higher risk of getting stomach cancer. (medicinenet.com)
  • SCD-related heart, lung, and kidney conditions were associated with higher risk of severe illness in children, while SCD-related heart and lung conditions were also associated with higher risk of hospitalization. (eurekalert.org)
  • The more tobacco products a person uses (and the longer they use them), the higher their risk is for developing cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • People who do not smoke but are frequently around those who do also have a higher risk of lung cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • Age The older you get, the higher your risk. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The risk of developing pancreatic cancer is even higher in people who have hereditary pancreatitis than it is for those with chronic pancreatitis. (pancan.org)
  • The risk of developing pancreatic cancer is higher in people who drink more than three alcoholic drinks daily. (pancan.org)
  • Premature babies, boys, African Americans, and American Indian/Alaska Native infants have a higher risk of SIDS. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A number of risk factors are associated with increased incidence of colic, and horses that have a history of colic occurrences and/or previous colic surgery might be more likely to exhibit future bouts. (thehorse.com)
  • A range of factors influence the health outcomes of a given individual or population. (abs.gov.au)
  • Social determinants of health are "conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. (nccp.org)
  • Clinical tools and an evolving evidence base are available to assist clinicians with identifying patients whose risk factors put them at risk for adverse outcomes with opioids. (lww.com)
  • Smoking and drinking alcohol can raise a person's esophageal cancer risk much more than just one of these alone. (moffitt.org)
  • A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of developing cancer. (cancer.net)
  • While a person's lung cancer risk goes up with the number of cigarettes they smoke per day and the number of years they have smoked, their risk can go down if they are able to stop smoking. (moffitt.org)
  • Risk also increases if there is a history of familial breast, ovarian or colon cancer, familial melanoma or hereditary pancreatitis. (pancan.org)
  • As a result of this study it is our intention to conduct further clinical trials to develop and test alternative strategies to reduce the risk and severity or cardiovascular adverse events in critically ill patients requiring urgent tracheal intubation. (eurekalert.org)
  • Excessive alcohol consumption (3 or more drinks a day) increases stomach cancer risk. (medicinenet.com)
  • Behavioral factors assessed included self-reported data on smoking use, alcohol consumption, diet, and physical activity. (medpagetoday.com)
  • She explained that in women, depression is a significant risk factor for developing a major adverse cardiovascular event or a combined event of cardiac death and myocardial infarction related to the target lesion and revascularization of the target lesion due to ischemia. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with exogenous immunosuppres- consideration of underlying host genetic factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Risk factors of schizophrenia include many genetic and environmental phenomena. (wikipedia.org)
  • The combination of genetic and environmental factors leads to deficits in the neural circuits that affect sensory input and cognitive functions. (wikipedia.org)
  • non-primary source needed] A genetic predisposition on its own, without superimposed environmental risk factors, generally does not give rise to schizophrenia. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is a complex process involving multiple environmental factors that have influence on a range of developmental periods that interact with a genetic susceptibility. (wikipedia.org)
  • Research has shown that schizophrenia is a polygenic disorder and that genetic vulnerability to schizophrenia is highly multifactorial, caused by the interactions of several genes with environmental risk factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • The risk of miscarriage and genetic defects further increases after age 40. (webmd.com)
  • If the results are positive, unknown or if you have several close family members with cancer, PanCAN recommends you consult with a genetic counselor to see if you should get genetic testing for inherited cancer risk and if you should discuss options for monitoring. (pancan.org)
  • Many genetic and environmental factors increase the risk of developing cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Environmental factors-common to the family-may alter this genetic interaction and cause cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Sometimes the increased risk is due to a single gene and sometimes it is due to several genes interacting together. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Previous research has shown patients with COVID-19 and SCD are at greater risks for hospitalization compared with Black individuals without SCD who become infected. (eurekalert.org)
  • A growing community: The Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment was a major source of data for a new study that identified risk factors for psychiatric hospitalization among children and teens with autism spectrum disorders. (brown.edu)
  • Identifying and addressing the factors that make hospitalization more likely, she said, could reduce such instances. (brown.edu)
  • The hospitalization risk associated with mood and sleep disorders, meanwhile, points to the need to engage in a broad based and careful psychiatric evaluation of autism patients. (brown.edu)
  • People who regularly participate in joint-intensive sports may also have an increased OA risk. (healthline.com)
  • Underweight people had a 56% increased risk of COPD. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The implication being that people living in developed countries may have more risk factors for multiple myeloma. (healthline.com)
  • The nature of war puts many people at risk for PTSD. (psychcentral.com)
  • On the other hand, some people may develop esophageal cancer without ever being affected by these factors. (moffitt.org)
  • Some people with several risk factors never develop leukemia, while others with no known risk factors do. (cancer.net)
  • Although many people inhale relatively small amounts of diesel exhaust when driving on highways, the individuals who are most at risk include those who are exposed to it on a daily basis at work. (moffitt.org)
  • People with chronic pancreatitis have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. (pancan.org)
  • However, not all people who are exposed to carcinogens or who have other risk factors develop cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • People who visit developing countries are at risk for traveler's diarrhea . (medlineplus.gov)
  • There are many risk factors that are amenable to change - cardiovascular function, diet, exercise, inflammation and oxidative stress - that we can target through interventions aiming to preserve cognitive function across the lifespan. (edu.au)
  • Other risk factors for cognitive decline that are also potentially amenable through dietary and lifestyle interventions are specific nutrient status, oxidative stress, inflammation and insulin resistance. (edu.au)
  • To date, the research agenda on interventions to reduce risk in these patients in critical care has mainly focused on oxygenation optimisation and on methods to achieve intubation at the first attempt. (eurekalert.org)
  • Environmental risk factors are those that are attributable to the layout, design, and amenities of the physical workspace. (cdc.gov)
  • An environmental risk factor may act alone or in combination with others. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has been suggested that apart from gene-environment interactions, environment-environment interactions also be taken into account as each environmental risk factor on its own is not enough to promote the development of schizophrenia. (wikipedia.org)
  • These include the interaction of socioeconomic, biomedical and environmental factors which contribute to illness and injury. (abs.gov.au)
  • Multiple risk factors were associated, mostly psychological and social factors, have suffered violence, environmental problems and life stressing events. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is generally considered that the more a joint deviates from the neutral (natural) position, the greater the risk of injury. (bellaonline.com)
  • Generally, the greater the force, the greater the degree of risk. (bellaonline.com)
  • Poor quality diet and more sedentary lifestyles have been shown to contribute to greater cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. (edu.au)
  • Greater understanding and better assessment are needed of the risk associated with suicide risk in patients with pain. (lww.com)
  • During January-March 2014, we reviewed risk factors CMRs were lower, but still substantial, for patients receiv- for dissemination and summarized all coccidioidomycosis ing steroids (https://www.niaid.nih.gov/sites/default/files/ cases in patients with primary immunodeficiency (PID). (cdc.gov)
  • How can I lower my risk of getting stomach cancer? (medicinenet.com)
  • Women may be able to lower their risk in some ways but not others. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding Women who became pregnant before age 26 and carry to term are at lower risk, with each subsequent full-term pregnancy diminishing the risk further. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Birth control Women who have used oral contraceptives are at lower risk. (everydayhealth.com)
  • but paradoxically, a lower risk of developing carcinomas. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Conditions that affect blood flow or inflammation can also affect risk. (healthline.com)
  • The role of risk factors such as inflammation and lipid markers such as lipoprotein (a) have been identified and ways to manage these are currently being investigated. (bcm.edu)
  • Regardless of one's view of current events, it seems prudent for management and boards to focus on risk planning, prioritization, quantification and mitigation. (worldatwork.org)
  • And, since many risks are related to each other, a risk portfolio analysis can be conducted to assess possible combinations of events, which allows for more cost-effective risk mitigation and transfer. (worldatwork.org)
  • Socioeconomic factors measured for employment status, marital status, participant's level of education as well as his or her parent's level of education, and ability to pay for basic household items. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Risk factors were recorded prospectively during the intubation period and correlated with laryngeal injury determined by laryngoscopy after extubation. (nih.gov)
  • The drug suppresses reflexes which makes it particularly good for intubation, but equally it appears to be be this suppression that is causing risks for patients. (eurekalert.org)
  • Also, 83% reported trust in their health care provider and 39% had a perception that their risk of a cardiovascular event was high. (news-medical.net)
  • According to Belongia, "There is a relative lack of data on the impact of antibiotic use in livestock and its relationship to antibiotic resistance in humans, but there is a fair amount of indirect evidence suggesting that antibiotic use could pose a risk to human health. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Although some diabetic risks come from our genetics, many are preventable. (diabetes.co.uk)
  • Twin studies have shown that an identical twin has ~50% risk of also developing the disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 2003 review of linkage studies also listed seven genes as likely to increase risk for a later diagnosis of the disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • The strongest risk factors - disrupted sleep, having a mood disorder and living in a home with a single caregiver - are not necessarily associated with ASD. (brown.edu)
  • Through dedicated research, scientists have identified numerous lung cancer risk factors. (moffitt.org)
  • Dr. Christie Ballantyne , professor of medicine, and Dr. Vijay Nambi , associate professor of medicine, both with Baylor College of Medicine, are co-authors along with a large group of scientists who make up the Global Cardiovascular Risk Consortium who recently published these findings in the New England Journal of Medicine . (bcm.edu)