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Occupational exposureCancersChemicalsResearchersIntrauterinePrevalenceAcuteModifiable risk factorsEnvironmentalAssessingPreventableChronicOutcomesPerson'sWater and sanitationDemographicDiseasesTrauma exposureDecreaseIncreases the riskIncreaseCohortPollution ExposureAssessmentFindingsHazardsIncludeQuick Exposure CheckHighCancerAdolescentInfectionWorkplaceUltraviolet radiationMusculoskeletal disordersLungErgonomicsSerologicalHealthOccurReduce exposureDiseasePollutantsCharacteristicsAdversePeopleStudyChildhoodPTSDHospitalization2018IndirectlyEpidemiologicalAsthmaDevelopmentalProtective factorsPopulationLaboratoryLevelsMinimalFrequency
Occupational exposure8
  • The limited data on occupational exposure suggests that the greatest risks for workers in the construction industry are likely to be from environmental dust and related air pollutants. (who.int)
  • No epidemiological or occupational exposure studies and no repeatdose, subchronic or chronic toxicity studies in animals were identified that specifically evaluated the potential for chlorodiphenyl (42% chlorine ) alone to cause systemic effects following dermal exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Thus, the ACIP Smallpox Vaccine Work Group has applied the GRADE framework to the available evidence evaluating the administration of ACAM2000 in laboratory and health-care personnel at risk for orthopoxviral disease due to occupational exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Should administration of ACAM2000 be recommended routinely for laboratory and health-care personnel at risk for occupational exposure to orthopoxviruses? (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, we assessed associations between occupational exposure to pesticides and genome-wide DNA methylation sites. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions We show for the first time that occupational exposure to pesticides is genome-wide associated with differential DNA methylation. (bmj.com)
  • [ 7 ] Surprisingly, infection with Brucella species accounts for as many as 10% of laboratory-acquired infections, 24% of laboratory-acquired bacterial infections, and 11% of occupational-exposure deaths in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • Occupational exposure to wood dust is a risk factor for nasopharyngeal cancer ( 17 , 18 ). (cancer.gov)
Cancers14
  • Different cancers have different risk factors. (cancer.org)
  • Many people with risk factors never develop these cancers, while people with these cancers may have few or no known risk factors. (cancer.org)
  • Most of these are exposures to inhaled substances in the workplace.Other risk factors are similar to those for other cancers in the head and neck area, such as smoking. (cancer.org)
  • But infection with certain high-risk types of HPV can cause some forms of cancers, including cancers of the cervix , vagina , anus , vulva , penis , mouth , and throat . (cancer.org)
  • It's likely that cancers form because of an interaction between many factors, such as inherited conditions, your environment, your health conditions and your lifestyle choices. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Just 3% to 5% of these cancers are caused by hereditary factors. (time.com)
  • There are certain genetic conditions associated with increased risk, but the vast majority of kidney cancers are not familial-based," says Dr. Shilajit Kundu, chief of urologic oncology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. (time.com)
  • But smoking is also an established risk factor for several other cancers, and that includes cancers of the kidney. (time.com)
  • A small number of thyroid cancers may be from having radiation therapy to the head and neck as a child, living in an area with high levels of radiation, or from exposure to radiation at work (e.g. medical or military). (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • Papillary thyroid cancers - Having a parent, child or sibling with papillary thyroid cancer or an inherited genetic condition, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or Cowden syndrome, may increase your risk. (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • Alcohol and tobacco use (including secondhand smoke and smokeless tobacco , sometimes called "chewing tobacco" or "snuff") are the two most important risk factors for head and neck cancers, especially cancers of the oral cavity, hypopharynx, and voice box ( 3 - 7 ). (cancer.gov)
  • People who use both tobacco and alcohol are at greater risk of developing these cancers than people who use either tobacco or alcohol alone ( 8 , 9 ). (cancer.gov)
  • Infection with cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV), especially HPV type 16 , is a risk factor for oropharyngeal cancers that involve the tonsils or the base of the tongue ( 10 - 12 ). (cancer.gov)
  • The use of paan (betel quid) in the mouth, a common custom in Southeast Asia, is strongly associated with an increased risk of mouth cancers ( 15 , 16 ). (cancer.gov)
Chemicals3
  • In recent years, findings that exposure to industrial chemicals may affect hearing and interact with noise brought to light a risk that had not been given substantial attention previously. (cdc.gov)
  • The present paper reviews the effects of combined exposures to chemicals and noise on hearing and examines study designs, hearing assessment alternatives, and strategies for the analysis of combined effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Research suggests that exposure to certain environmental chemicals and heavy metals may increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. (pancan.org)
Researchers15
  • Researchers have found a few risk factors that make a person more likely to develop nasal cavity (nose) and paranasal sinus cancer. (cancer.org)
  • Researchers have found that heavier intrauterine cocaine exposure is associated with mild compromise on selective areas of neurocognitive development during middle childhood. (sciencedaily.com)
  • It has been suggested by some researchers, for example, that adequate amounts of vitamin D can be produced with moderate sun exposure to the face, arms and legs, averaging 5-30 minutes twice per week without sunscreen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Researchers found that the risk for cardiovascular-related death is linked to many factors, including ambient air and household air pollution. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Researchers are still working to discover what environmental factors pose the most risk to heart health and how people can reduce their risk. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The researchers looked at the risk association between specific environmental exposures and mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The researchers accounted for individual risk factors and adjusted for these in the analysis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The study provided extensive data due to the number of participants included and the number of risk factors researchers examined. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • First, researchers only noted the village or neighborhood for each participant rather than individual addresses for privacy reasons, which could have impacted data collection for certain factors. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Because of this collection method, researchers could not account for previous exposures, changes over time, or acute exposures. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It isn't clear what causes the initial genetic mutations that lead to mesothelioma, though researchers have identified factors that may increase the risk. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The researchers also found that higher background PFAS exposures had an even greater effect on weight gain than going on a diet. (naturalnews.com)
  • Due to the significant increases in weight regain linked to PFAS exposure, "future dietary trials may wisely consider blood concentrations of these contaminants to obtain more precise results," concluded the researchers. (naturalnews.com)
  • Researchers too can improve study design and outcomes when they recognize the impact of SHS exposure. (frontiersin.org)
  • The researchers suggest that youth exposure could be reduced even further by modifying the industry standards of what constitutes compliant exposure. (theincidentaleconomist.com)
Intrauterine2
  • After controlling for contextual variables including intrauterine exposures to other licit and illicit substances, level of IUCE was not significantly associated with either assessment scores. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Among intrauterine and early neonatal exposures, prematurity, birthweight, formula feeding and DES were risk factors for the development of endometriosis in adult life. (unipv.it)
Prevalence6
  • The prevalence of risk factors of developing MSD was estimated by point and by 95% confidence interval. (bvsalud.org)
  • To assess factors associated with reported school absence, we estimated adjusted prevalence difference (APD) for controlling confounders' effect using generalised estimating equations to account for school-level clustering. (bmj.com)
  • The study determined the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its associated risk factors in these vendors. (scirp.org)
  • Air pollution from cars is therefore a major risk factor for increasing the prevalence of allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
  • Since this time, a great deal has been learned about trauma and PTSD in women, including their risk for exposure and PTSD prevalence, factors that increase or decrease risk for PTSD, symptom expression and comorbid conditions, and to a lesser extent, gender-specific PTSD treatment outcomes (4). (va.gov)
  • Given the prevalence of these behaviors in the World, the WHO and the 58th World Health Assembly Resolution on Cancer Prevention and Control has urged Member States to develop and reinforce cancer control programs to prioritize tumors and risk factors. (medscape.com)
Acute4
  • An acute animal study [Fishbein 1974] indicates that following dermal exposure, chlorodiphenyl (42% chlorine ) has the potential to be absorbed through the skin, become systemically available, and cause acute toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • Although children with lead exposure may have no apparent acute symptoms, even low levels of lead have been associated with learning, behavioral, and cognitive deficits. (cdc.gov)
  • Managing acute lead poisoning includes eliminating the exposure, providing supportive and symptomatic care, and quantifying lead exposure by checking BLLs. (cdc.gov)
  • Acute exposure may lead to a painful sunburn, which can increase the chances of developing serious skin problems later in life. (wikipedia.org)
Modifiable risk factors1
  • This is one of the few modifiable risk factors for the disease that a person can control," Smith says. (time.com)
Environmental14
  • The review included exposure to environmental agents carcinogenic to humans (International Agency for Research on Cancer classification), as well as lifestyle factors known to affect cancer risk. (who.int)
  • Smoking is the most established environmental risk factor for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (bmj.com)
  • Internationally, there is a five-fold variation in incidence and mortality of ovarian cancer, which suggests a role for environmental factors, including diet. (nih.gov)
  • We performed a risk -factor assessment on environmental, behavioural, demographic and household factors, and identified forest activity and longer travel times to healthcare as common risk -factors for exposure to P. falciparum and P. vivax. (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, we used remote-sensing derived data and geostatistical models to assess environmental and spatial associations with exposure. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study provides useful insight into the environmental, spatial and demographic risk factors for P. falciparum and P. vivax at a period of low transmission in Malaysian Borneo . (bvsalud.org)
  • Healthcare providers can find recommendations on management of childhood lead exposure and other resources on the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units website. (cdc.gov)
  • Different environmental factors such as air pollution may be predictive of people's chances of having certain cardiovascular diseases. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Environmental factors play a role in health, with research finding that people living in certain areas have a higher risk for health problems and mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • One area of particular interest is environmental factors that contribute to cardiovascular-related mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A recent study published in PLoS ONE examined the associated risk between certain environmental exposures and mortality, including cardiovascular mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Air pollution exposures contributed a significant burden of cardiovascular disease, similar to tobacco smoke…The study demonstrates that environmental risk factors are present and evaluable in rural, low-resource settings. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The study notes the importance of looking at and addressing environmental risk factors related to cardiovascular health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It is likely that reducing risk and improving these environmental factors will involve the work of multiple people and groups. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Assessing2
  • Using data from the nearest monitoring site to the hospital address may lead to localized variations in pollution concentrations when assessing exposure. (medscape.com)
  • Assessing exposure to risk factors for w. (hacibayram.edu.tr)
Preventable1
Chronic7
  • a) The Secretariat has supported the preparation of evidence-based guidance and simplified tools for the assessment and management of cardiovascular risk, early detection of cancer, and management of diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care in resource-constrained settings. (who.int)
  • Chronic infection of the mucosal layer of the stomach with H. pylori is a major risk factor for stomach cancer. (cancer.gov)
  • People with chronic pancreatitis have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. (pancan.org)
  • 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)
  • Melanoma skin cancer risk is more closely linked with intermittent exposure to high-intensity sunlight (e.g. sunbathing or holidaying in a place with strong sunlight), than to chronic sunlight exposure (e.g. being in an outdoor occupation), a meta-analysis has shown. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • One theory is that hypertension may induce a state of chronic inflammation, which may impair kidney health in several ways that could elevate kidney cancer risk. (time.com)
  • For example, it has also been suggested that women may be more susceptible to mental health consequences because they are more like to experience trauma within established relationships or their traumatic exposures are more chronic than those experienced by men (e.g. ongoing interpersonal violence within a marriage). (va.gov)
Outcomes4
  • In many countries, women, children, indigenous groups, ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups are often inequitably exposed to risk factors and have limited access to diagnosis and care services, which may result in poorer outcomes for these vulnerable groups. (who.int)
  • Adults who have high BLLs may be at increased risk for high blood pressure, other cardiovascular effects, kidney problems, adverse reproductive outcomes, and gout. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to selected TRAP components has been shown to cause various NDD-relevant outcomes in rodent models. (nature.com)
  • The outcomes of this review suggest a complex interaction between a multitude of factors influencing adolescent drug abuse. (biomedcentral.com)
Person's1
  • Study author Philippe Grandjean, who is a research professor at the University of Rhode Island , warned that PFAS exposure increase a person's obesity risk and that it is not just a matter of lacking physical activity and eating a poor diet . (naturalnews.com)
Water and sanitation1
  • We used quantitative reverse transcription PCR to measure key pathogens in stool that may be associated with water and sanitation, as an indicator of exposure. (cdc.gov)
Demographic5
  • A logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics, occupational factors, and allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
  • There are also demographic factors-such as biological sex and race-associated with increased risks. (time.com)
  • Prior to beginning internship, participants completed a baseline survey that assessed demographic characteristics as well as medical education and psychological and psychosocial factors. (medscape.com)
  • Risk factors associated with trauma exposure (after adjustment for demographic characteristics) are listed in Table 1. (medscape.com)
  • Table 2 lists the risk factors associated with PTSD, after adjusting for demographic characteristics. (medscape.com)
Diseases5
  • Risk of airway colonization and subsequent diseases following mold exposure is unknown. (cdc.gov)
  • We address a critical gap in our understanding of risk and protective factors for WTC-related diseases that will help identify vulnerable responders and determine factors that may protect against the development or progression of disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Long-term sunlight exposure is known to be associated with the development of some types of skin cancer, skin aging, immune suppression, eye diseases such as cataracts and maybe macular degeneration. (wikipedia.org)
  • Objectives Occupational pesticide exposure is associated with a wide range of diseases, including lung diseases, but it is largely unknown how pesticides influence airway disease pathogenesis. (bmj.com)
  • Several of the identified genes, for example, RYR1 , ALLC , PTPRN2 , LRRC3B , PAX2 and VTRNA2-1 , are genes previously linked to either pesticide exposure or lung-related diseases. (bmj.com)
Trauma exposure7
  • Another interesting hypothesis suggests that women's gendered social roles (e.g., wife, mother, or caretaker) may compound the negative impact of trauma exposure, as women could experience additional role strain when traumatic experiences or stress reactions interfere with their ability to fulfill these roles. (va.gov)
  • All of these explanations posit potential moderators of the relationship between trauma exposure and posttraumatic sequelae, consistent with the perspective that the gender difference in risk for PTSD may be larger or smaller depending on specific contextual factors (4). (va.gov)
  • Investigators assessed PTSD in more than 1100 physicians at the end of their internship year and found that a little over half reported work-related trauma exposure, and of these, 20% screened positive for PTSD. (medscape.com)
  • However, in my professional experience as a physician and educator, I have not come across many discussions about work-related trauma exposure and its psychological consequences among physicians, despite observing anecdotal evidence among my peers and trainees that this is also an issue," she added. (medscape.com)
  • This gap prompted her "to investigate rates of work-related trauma exposure and PTSD among physicians. (medscape.com)
  • A total of 56.4% of respondents reported work-related trauma exposure, and among these, 19.0% screened positive for PTSD. (medscape.com)
  • Trauma exposure differed by specialty, ranging from 43.1% in anesthesiology to 72.4% in emergency medicine. (medscape.com)
Decrease5
  • There is, therefore, considerable interest in identifying risk factors with the goal of modifying these to decrease the incidence and/or severity of NDDs. (nature.com)
  • The authors argue that to improve our environments and decrease the health risks associated with it, we need to take multiple approaches. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A diet high in fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk. (pancan.org)
  • Children aged 12-17 years and 18-20 years experienced a decrease in overall exposure. (theincidentaleconomist.com)
  • The study's findings are encouraging, showing a general decrease in youth exposure to cable TV alcohol advertising, especially to noncompliant ads. (theincidentaleconomist.com)
Increases the risk4
  • Smoking increases the risk of nasal cavity cancer, specifically the squamous cell type. (cancer.org)
  • For example, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection increases the risk of cancer in the lower and middle part of the stomach, while obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increase the risk of cancer in the upper stomach. (cancer.gov)
  • Our objective was to assess whether exposure to mold or dampness during infancy increases the risk of asthma, rhinitis, or IgE sensitization in children followed from birth to 16 years of age. (lu.se)
  • Major surgery, particularly if it involves the abdomen, increases the risk of preterm labor and can cause a miscarriage, especially. (merckmanuals.com)
Increase13
  • Cadmium Toxicity: What Factors Increase the Risk of Developing Disease from Exposure to Cadmium? (cdc.gov)
  • Especially high exposures can occur through jobs that involve possible exposures to cadmium as well as in certain hobbies such as jewelry making which can increase exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • Different risk factors may increase the risk of cancer in different parts of the stomach. (cancer.gov)
  • Eating a diet that is low in fruits and vegetables or that is high in salted, smoked, or poorly preserved foods may increase the risk of stomach cancer. (cancer.gov)
  • Take this 10-question test to learn more about pancreatic cancer risk factors and what might increase your risk. (pancan.org)
  • A diet high in red and processed meats is thought to increase the risk of getting pancreatic cancer. (pancan.org)
  • This recognition led to an increase in research on women's experiences of traumatic events and risk for PTSD (2,3). (va.gov)
  • What exactly causes thyroid cancer is unknown, but some things may increase your risk of developing it. (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • Certain industrial exposures, including exposures to asbestos and synthetic fibers, have been associated with cancer of the voice box, but the increase in risk remains controversial ( 19 ). (cancer.gov)
  • However, the anomaly, the authors posit that the overall increase in exposure in the 2-11 years group could be occurring when these young children watch television with their parents/guardians, almost an unintentional exposure of sorts. (theincidentaleconomist.com)
  • Though HPV plays a significant role in causing cervical cancer, other factors may increase someone's risk of developing the cancer as well. (cancercenter.com)
  • In addition to HPV, several other known risk factors may increase a woman's chance of developing cervical cancer. (cancercenter.com)
  • Certain factors related to sexual activity may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer, including becoming sexually active before age 18 and having multiple sexual partners. (cancercenter.com)
Cohort3
  • Our findings suggest that a role of dietary nitrate and nitrite in ovarian cancer risk should be followed in other large cohort studies. (nih.gov)
  • About half in each cohort reported exposure to marketing. (nih.gov)
  • The calculations used past and projected cancer incidence and mortality and all-cause mortality rates for those born in 1961 to project risk over the lifetime of those born in 1961 (cohort method). (cancerresearchuk.org)
Pollution Exposure2
  • Cite this: Hourly Air Pollution Exposure: A Risk Factor for Stroke - Medscape - Nov 17, 2023. (medscape.com)
  • Inaccuracies in data collection regarding socioeconomic status, as well as using participants' fuel use and ventilation levels to examine air pollution exposure indirectly may have affected the results. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Assessment2
  • Women with a history of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension are at a higher lifetime risk of cardiovascular events and, after delivery, should be referred for appropriate cardiovascular risk assessment and follow-up. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The history should include both assessment of any risk factors present and evaluation of any symptoms reported. (medscape.com)
Findings2
  • McKee said that these findings indicate that TBI caused by different factors may trigger similar disease pathways in the brain. (sciencedaily.com)
  • However, this does not entirely account for the gender difference in PTSD, as findings indicate that women are at greater risk for developing PTSD than men even when they are exposed to similar types of trauma (9). (va.gov)
Hazards3
  • Using Cox proportional hazards regression to estimate hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), women in the highest intake quintile of dietary nitrate had a 31% increased risk (95% CI: 1.01-1.68) of epithelial ovarian cancer, compared with those in the lowest intake quintile. (nih.gov)
  • How hazards, exposure, and vulnerability/capacity create disaster risk. (who.int)
  • A better understanding of disaster risk factors and hazards would support evidence-informed decisions relevant to Health EDRM. (who.int)
Include10
  • However, risk factors also include things people cannot change, like their age and family history . (cancer.gov)
  • Individuals with limited sun exposure need to include good sources of vitamin D in their diet or take a supplement. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1 ] Projections are based on observed incidence and mortality rates and therefore implicitly include changes in cancer risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Maternal Age Risk factors for complications during pregnancy include Preexisting maternal disorders Physical and social characteristics (eg, age) Problems in previous pregnancies (eg, a previous history. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These risk factors include Certain physical characteristics, such as age and weight Problems in a previous pregnancy, including the. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Factors for drug abuse include a variety of protective and risk factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The implications of that failure are considerable because knowledge of a patient's history of SHS exposure enables providers to make better-informed decisions about what to include in each patient's examination and lab tests, and how to conduct long-term monitoring, as well as alerting the patient to the need for measures to help them avoid further smoke exposure. (frontiersin.org)
  • For patients with a history of SHS exposure, failure of providers to include the right questions may leave risks hidden and opportunities for early intervention lost. (frontiersin.org)
  • Other causes of COPD include long-term exposure to harmful fumes or dust. (medicinenet.com)
  • However, the study's analyses may actually underestimate youth exposure because the authors chose not to include ads that promote responsible drinking in some way. (theincidentaleconomist.com)
Quick Exposure Check2
  • The exposure to ergonomic risk factors evaluated by Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method. (magiran.com)
  • In total 382 taxi drivers were observed using Quick Exposure Check (QEC) observational tool, which allows practitioners and workers to assess four key areas of the body. (hacibayram.edu.tr)
High13
  • Limited studies have investigated the association between hourly exposure to air pollutants and specific stroke subtypes, especially in regions with moderate to high levels of air pollution. (medscape.com)
  • Note: Everyone should avoid unnecessary exposure to mold, especially anyone at high risk for infection and anyone with a disease caused by immune sensitization to mold and mold constituents. (cdc.gov)
  • 2. A visible dust cloud suggests high potential for exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • However, activities can be associated with high fungal exposure even without visible dust. (cdc.gov)
  • however, they are at a high risk of developing such disorders. (bvsalud.org)
  • When transmission reaches such low levels, it is important to understand the individuals and locations where exposure risks are high, as they may be at greater risk in the case of a resurgence of transmission . (bvsalud.org)
  • Orienting funding through domestic, bilateral and multilateral channels towards evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to reduce risk factors, including tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol, can reduce unnecessary expenditure on high-cost interventions, medicines and technologies. (who.int)
  • For example, smoking can cause high blood pressure, which is another risk factor for kidney cancer. (time.com)
  • Melasma can be found primarily in individuals with light brown skin to darker skin tones, especially in areas with high sun exposure. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Melasma occurs most commonly in people with light brown skin tones, particularly if they live in areas with high levels of sun exposure. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Methods 1561 subjects of LifeLines were included with either no (n=1392), low (n=108) or high (n=61) exposure to any type of pesticides (estimated based on current or last held job). (bmj.com)
  • Some strains of HPV are considered high-risk types because they're more likely to cause cancer than others. (cancercenter.com)
  • Out of more than 200 strains of HPV , some are high-risk types strongly linked to cancer, while others are considered low risk. (cancercenter.com)
Cancer45
  • ABSTRACT To meet the country's health goals for 2011-2016, a qualitative review of exposure to risk factors for cancer in Qatar was conducted in 2013. (who.int)
  • The greatest cancer risks for Qatari nationals may be lifestyle factors, particularly obesity, physical inactivity and tobacco use. (who.int)
  • RÉSUMÉ Afin d'atteindre les objectifs de santé fixés par le pays pour 2011-2016, une analyse qualitative de l'exposition aux facteurs de risque de cancer au Qatar a été conduite en 2013. (who.int)
  • Les risques de cancer les plus élevés pour les Qatariens proviendraient de facteurs associés aux modes de vie, en particulier l'obésité, la sédentarité et le tabagisme. (who.int)
  • Although there was no association for total dietary nitrite, those in the highest intake category of animal sources of nitrite had a 34% increased risk (95% CI: 1.05-1.69) of ovarian cancer. (nih.gov)
  • There were no clear differences in risk by histologic subtype of ovarian cancer. (nih.gov)
  • What Are the Risk Factors for Nose Cancer or Sinus Cancer? (cancer.org)
  • A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a disease like cancer. (cancer.org)
  • Is the Subject Area "Cancer risk factors" applicable to this article? (plos.org)
  • There are many risk factors for stomach cancer, but many do not directly cause cancer. (cancer.gov)
  • Some risk factors for stomach cancer, like tobacco use, can be changed. (cancer.gov)
  • Learning about risk factors for stomach cancer is important because it can help you make choices that might prevent or lower your risk of getting it. (cancer.gov)
  • Stomach cancer can be diagnosed at any age, but the risk increases as a person gets older. (cancer.gov)
  • There are several risk factors for stomach cancer. (cancer.gov)
  • Treatment of H. pylori infections reduces the risk of these types of stomach cancer. (cancer.gov)
  • People who smoke have a higher risk of stomach cancer than nonsmokers. (cancer.gov)
  • Smokers who stop smoking lower their risk of having stomach cancer over time. (cancer.gov)
  • Long-term sun exposure is associated with reduced all-cause mortality and reduced mortality risk from cardiovascular disease (CVD), some forms of cancer, and non-CVD/noncancer related disease, with indications in these studies that Vitamin D is not the mediator. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Risk also increases if there is a history of familial breast, ovarian or colon cancer, familial melanoma or hereditary pancreatitis. (pancan.org)
  • The risk of developing pancreatic cancer is higher in people who drink more than three alcoholic drinks daily. (pancan.org)
  • Periodontal (gum) disease and tooth loss appear to be linked to pancreatic cancer, even when controlling for other risk factors. (pancan.org)
  • Older age is the main risk factor for cancer. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • See our other pages for general information about cancer, or ways to reduce your risk. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • The estimated lifetime risk of being diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer is 1 in 36 (3%) for males, and 1 in 47 (2%) for females born after 1960 in the UK. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Lifetime risk estimates calculated by the Statistical Information Team at Cancer Research UK. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • What is the lifetime risk of developing cancer? (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Melanoma skin cancer is associated with a number of risk factors. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies the role of this risk factor in cancer development. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Melanoma skin cancer risk is around 3 times higher in people who have had sunburn once every two years, or 10 times in a decade, compared with people who have never been sunburned, a meta-analysis showed. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Here, Kundu and other kidney cancer experts detail medical science's current understanding of these risk factors, plus how it may be possible to lower your risk for the disease. (time.com)
  • Being male increases your risk for kidney cancer almost two-fold," says Dr. Daniel George, a kidney cancer specialist and professor of medicine at the Duke University Cancer Center. (time.com)
  • Study after study has found that people with hypertension are at elevated risk for kidney cancer. (time.com)
  • Having one of these risk factors does not mean that you will develop thyroid cancer. (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • Thyroid cancer usually takes 10-20 years to develop after significant radiation exposure. (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • People working in certain jobs in the construction, metal, textile, ceramic, logging, and food industries may have an increased risk of cancer of the voice box ( 20 ). (cancer.gov)
  • Knowing the risk factors for cervical cancer is key to prevention. (cancercenter.com)
  • If precancerous cells are found, treatments are available, so not getting suggested screenings for early detection of HPV is in itself a risk factor for developing cervical cancer. (cancercenter.com)
  • Also, HPV vaccines may significantly reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer by protecting women from key types of the virus. (cancercenter.com)
  • These factors likely play a role in elevating cervical cancer risk because they raise the odds that a woman will be exposed to HPV. (cancercenter.com)
  • Women who have immune system deficiencies may be more at risk of developing an HPV infection and cervical cancer. (cancercenter.com)
  • Smoking cigarettes gives women twice the risk of developing cervical cancer compared with nonsmokers. (cancercenter.com)
  • Age is another confounder of oral cancer risk. (medscape.com)
  • Not only is the primary tumor detection an issue, but in the patient with primary oral cancer, a higher risk exists for the development of undetected secondary lesions. (medscape.com)
Adolescent1
  • Adolescents' current smoking and future smoking expectations are linked to marketing exposure even in limited settings, suggesting the need for comprehensive controls to eliminate the function of marketing in promoting adolescent smoking. (nih.gov)
Infection2
  • Brucellosis should be considered in any patient whose place of residence or dietary, travel, or occupational history suggests a risk for the infection and who is experiencing any of the various known neurologic or nonneurologic complications of brucellosis. (medscape.com)
  • Ingestion of unpasteurized milk from cows or goats enhances risk of infection in both regions of endemic disease and regions in which the disease is not endemic. (medscape.com)
Workplace2
  • Our data suggest that exposure to air pollution at the workplace in vendors could lead to allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
  • The choice of withdrawing earlier from the labour market is determined by several push and pull factors linked to societal, household, health-related and workplace characteristics, including mainly pension legislation, income, socioeconomic position (SEP), partnership status, health and work ability, and unfavourable working conditions (De Preter et al. (springer.com)
Ultraviolet radiation1
  • Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun is a source of vitamin D. One minimal erythemal dose of sunlight UV radiation provides the equivalent of about 20,000 IU of vitamin D2, taken as an oral supplement. (wikipedia.org)
Musculoskeletal disorders1
  • This study assessed the risk factors of undergraduate students to develop musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the upper limbs, regarding gender, type of dental clinical procedure, mouth region treated, and the four-handed dentistry practice. (bvsalud.org)
Lung2
  • An example of a medical history of SHS exposure on health status can be seen in the development of lung disease in flight attendants, a group who historically worked in SHS filled aircraft. (frontiersin.org)
  • These flight attendants, despite never smoking, have evidence of lung disease 10-20 years after their SHS exposure. (frontiersin.org)
Ergonomics1
  • However, despite the lack of significant changes in the categories of exposure to risk factors of ergonomics and productivity, the changes in scores within these two groups were significant. (magiran.com)
Serological2
  • Serological evaluation of risk factors for exposure to malaria in a pre-elimination setting in Malaysian Borneo. (bvsalud.org)
  • Results of this serological testing reflects the ubiquitous exposure of dogs to R. felis and advocate for owner vigilance with regards to ectoparasite control on domestic pets. (biomedcentral.com)
Health13
  • These variations in susceptibility highlight the importance of implementing effective health protection measures to reduce exposure to air pollution and mitigate the risk of stroke in younger and male populations," wrote the authors. (medscape.com)
  • People making decisions about Health EDRM need reliable information on factors that might affect the risks to people involved in a disaster. (who.int)
  • Understanding individual vulnerability as health risk: cold weather impacts and the social determinants of health. (who.int)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to advise clinicians and health departments to consider the possibility of illness due to lead exposure and report cases to their local health authorities. (cdc.gov)
  • Educate patients or their caregivers and guardians about the health effects of lead exposure in children and the importance of seeking medical care. (cdc.gov)
  • Abundant visible light to the eyes gives health benefits through its association with the timing of melatonin synthesis, maintenance of normal and robust circadian rhythms, and reduced risk of seasonal affective disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since UV rays, and therefore sunlight and sunlamps, have both health benefits and risks, a number of public health organizations state that there needs to be a balance between the risks of having too much sunlight or too little. (wikipedia.org)
  • Several factors can impact health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • However, people's environment can also play into health risks. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • All these factors are crucial to helping young people develop their full potential and attain the best health in the transition to adulthood. (biomedcentral.com)
  • While several causes are linked to obesity, health experts remain baffled at how individuals following the same diets can react differently, suggesting that other factors may be responsible. (naturalnews.com)
  • It also presents an opportunity to circle back to the implications of the research and to ask a most basic question: do healthcare providers recognize the impact of second hand smoke (SHS) exposure on health and, if they do, are they asking the right questions? (frontiersin.org)
  • The current research sought to understand the cross-sectional relationships between ACEs, social determinants of health and other health risk factors in one southcentral Appalachian state. (mdpi.com)
Occur1
  • If symptoms occur despite the recommended preventive measures, avoidance of exposure is indicated. (cdc.gov)
Reduce exposure1
  • Changing organizational behaviour to reduce exposure risk: vaccination to prevent congenital rubella syndrome. (who.int)
Disease16
  • This uptake resulted in unusual levels of exposure to cadmium and the development of a severe form of cadmium poisoning in elderly post-menopausal females in that area, called "itai-itai" disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Having a risk factor, or even several, does not mean that you will get the disease. (cancer.org)
  • ACAM2000, a live vaccinia virus vaccine, is the only smallpox vaccine currently licensed and available in the United States (U.S.) for vaccination of persons at risk for orthopoxviral disease. (cdc.gov)
  • A risk factor is anything that increases the chance of getting a disease. (cancer.gov)
  • BACKGROUND: Exposure to moldy or damp indoor environments is associated with allergic disease in young children, but it is unclear whether the effects persist to adolescence. (lu.se)
  • CONCLUSION: Exposure to mold or dampness during infancy increased the risk of asthma and rhinitis up to 16 years of age, particularly for nonallergic disease. (lu.se)
  • Laboratory experiments demonstrated that exposure to a single blast equivalent to a typical improvised explosive device results in CTE and long-term brain impairments that accompany the disease. (sciencedaily.com)
  • They compared these results with brain tissue samples from three young amateur American football players and a professional wrestler, all of whom had a history of repetitive concussive injury, and four samples from comparably-aged normal controls with no history of blast exposure, concussive injury or neurological disease. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Our results showed that the neuropathology from blast exposure, concussive injury, or both were virtually indistinguishable from those with a history of repeat concussive injury," said McKee, who is the director of the Brain Banks for BU's Alzheimer's Disease Center and the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, which are based at the Bedford VA Medical Center. (sciencedaily.com)
  • People who are obese have a 20% increased risk of developing the disease compared to people who are of normal weight. (pancan.org)
  • Despite evidence that SHS is a risk factor for disease, most healthcare organizations and many physicians fail to ask patients about their history of SHS exposure. (frontiersin.org)
  • In human studies that look for risk factors for disease, the failure to ask about an individual's history of SHS exposure may lead to confusing or less significant results. (frontiersin.org)
  • Millions of workers worldwide are exposed daily to occupational pesticide exposure, but it is largely unknown how pesticides influence airway disease pathogenesis. (bmj.com)
  • The risk factors for brucellosis differ somewhat, depending upon whether a given individual resides in or has recently visited a region of endemic disease. (medscape.com)
  • Aside from laboratory workers, individuals at greatest risk for brucellosis are those exposed to goats, sheep, cows, camels, pigs, reindeer, rabbits, or hares, both in areas of endemic disease and in areas where the disease is not endemic. (medscape.com)
  • While all women age 21 and older may be screened for this disease, some have an elevated risk and would benefit from routine checkups. (cancercenter.com)
Pollutants1
  • Extended monitoring of the composition of and human exposure to air pollutants is recommended. (who.int)
Characteristics2
Adverse2
  • Like Dryvax, ACAM2000 is administered percutaneously using a bifurcated needle, and comes with potential risks of serious adverse events [ 6-7 ]. (cdc.gov)
  • More information about adverse effects of lead exposure can be found in the ATSDR Lead Toxicological Profile . (cdc.gov)
People4
  • The intake of rice accounted for 40% of the exposure suffered by the affected people. (cdc.gov)
  • 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)
  • Another limitation is the data may generally overestimate exposure as many people may multitask while watching television or leave the room entirely while the set stays on. (theincidentaleconomist.com)
Study10
  • The aim of this study was to investigate effect of continuous ergonomic training on productivity and exposure to ergonomic risk factors. (magiran.com)
  • We have therefore used our population-based study, the Epidemiological Investigation of Rheumatoid Arthritis (EIRA), to estimate the relative risk of RA conferred by different amounts of smoking in the context of different HLA-DRB1 genotypes, and to estimate the excess fraction (EF) of RA cases attributed to smoking. (bmj.com)
  • We created predictive maps of exposure to recent P. falciparum in the study area and showed 3 clear foci of exposure. (bvsalud.org)
  • How to conduct a study to assess disaster risk factors. (who.int)
  • In this study, investigators performed comprehensive neuropathological analyses on brain tissue from four military service personnel with known blast exposure and/or concussive injury. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Multiple factors such as air pollution and fuel-burning methods can impact cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk at varying degrees, according to a new study. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Scientists in many areas of study seek to understand what increases people's risk for death. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Several confounding factors were observed in the study. (naturalnews.com)
  • We conducted a population-based, frequency-matched case-control study in Sicily to further investigate the reported inverse relationship between smoking and classical Kaposi sarcoma and to identify other factors associated with altered risk. (aacrjournals.org)
  • This study aimed to examine the risk factors that are involved in the development of WMSDs in taxi drivers. (hacibayram.edu.tr)
Childhood2
PTSD2
  • Gender difference in susceptibility to PTSD appear to be at least partially related to the fact that women are more likely to experience sexual assault, as this experience carries one of the highest risks for PTSD (9). (va.gov)
  • In this regard, it is interesting to note that recent research has revealed few differences between women's and men's risk for PTSD following combat-related stress exposure (12,13), suggesting one context in which gender differences may be less salient. (va.gov)
Hospitalization1
  • [ 1 ] In addition, C difficile can be a cause of diarrhea in community dwellers without previous hospitalization or antibiotic exposure. (medscape.com)
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Indirectly1
  • [ 5 ] almost every case of brucellosis involves exposure to an affected animal in some fashion, either directly or indirectly. (medscape.com)
Epidemiological1
  • Collectively, these data indicate that exposure to real-world levels of TRAP during gestation and early postnatal development modulate neurodevelopment, corroborating epidemiological evidence of an association between TRAP exposure and increased risk of NDDs. (nature.com)
Asthma1
  • Early exposure to mold or dampness appeared particularly associated with persistent asthma through adolescence. (lu.se)
Developmental1
  • To assess the developmental neurotoxicity of more realistic TRAP exposures, we exposed male and female rats during gestation and early postnatal development to TRAP drawn directly from a traffic tunnel in Northern California and delivered to animals in real-time. (nature.com)
Protective factors2
  • Both the risk and protective factors obtained were categorized into three main domains: individual, family, and community factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Variation in the substance and timing of these relations promotes diversity in adolescence and represents sources of risk or protective factors across this life period [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Population1
  • Title : Proportion of Dermatitis Attributed to Work Exposures in the Working Population, United States, 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Personal Author(s) : St. Louis, Thomas;Ehrlich, Emily;Bunn, Terry;Kanotra, Sarojini;Fussman, Chris;Rosenman, Kenneth D. (cdc.gov)
Laboratory2
  • To examine the impact of a single blast exposure, the investigators collaborated with leading experts in blast physics, experimental pathology and neurophysiology at Boston University, VA Boston Healthcare System, White River Junction VA Medical Center, New York Medical College, Fraunhofer Center for Manufacturing Innovation, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Oxford. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In nonendemic regions, as in endemic regions, physicians, veterinarians, pathologists, and laboratory personal exposed to tissues from infected animals (including humans) are at particular risk for brucellosis. (medscape.com)
Levels4
  • However, even levels below 4 pCi/L can pose a risk, so it's essential to consider radon reduction techniques in any case. (billy.com)
  • UV exposure also has positive effects for endorphin levels, and possibly for protection against multiple sclerosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • TRAP exposure had no persistent effect on pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in the male or female brain, but did significantly elevate the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in females. (nature.com)
  • While these associations have been reported for multiple cohorts in differing locations and across varying exposure levels, they have yet to be confirmed in an experimental model that reproduces the heterogeneous and dynamic nature of real-world TRAP to which humans are exposed. (nature.com)
Minimal2
  • Duration and frequency of exposures should be minimal. (cdc.gov)
  • The darker the complexion, or the weaker the sunlight, the more minutes of exposure are needed, approximating 25% of the time for minimal sunburn. (wikipedia.org)
Frequency1
  • This exposure of 10-15 minutes, on a frequency of two to three times per week, will cause the adult's skin to produce enough vitamin D. It is not necessary to expose the face to the UV, as facial skin provides little vitamin D3. (wikipedia.org)