Independent expression of serological markers of thyroid autoimmunity and hepatitis virus C infection in the general population: Results of a community-based study in northwestern Sardinia

1999 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 660-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Loviselli ◽  
A. Oppo ◽  
F. Velluzzi ◽  
F. Atzeni ◽  
G. L. Mastinu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Hepatitis Virus ◽  
Thyroid Autoimmunity ◽  
Serological Markers ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Virus C

scholarly journals Cardiovascular disease risk factors of ultra-Orthodox Jewish women in Israel: a comparison study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Leiter ◽  
K L Greenberg ◽  
M Donchin ◽  
O Keidar ◽  
S Siemiatycki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Orthodox Jewish ◽  
Minority Population ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background Women from low socio-economic, culturally insular populations are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The ultra-Orthodox Jewish (UOJ) community in Israel is a difficult to access, rapidly growing low socio-economic, insular minority with numerous obstacles to health. The current study investigates CVD-related risk factors (RF) in a sample of OUJ women, comparing sample characteristics with the general population. Addressing the questions, 'Are UOJ women at increased risk for CVD?', 'Which RFs should be addressed beyond the general population's?', this study can inform public health initiatives (PHI) for this and similar populations. Methods Self-administered questionnaires completed by a cluster randomized sample of 239 women from a UOJ community included demographics, fruit, vegetables, and sweetened drink consumption, secondhand smoke exposure, physical activity (PA) engagement, and BMI. Population statistics utilized for comparison of demographic and cardiovascular risk factors were obtained from government-sponsored national surveys. Results Compared with the general population, UOJ women were less likely to consume 5 fruits and vegetables a day (12.7% vs. 24.3%, p<.001) and more likely to consume > 5 cups of sweetened beverages a day (18.6% vs. 12.6%, p=.019). UOJ women also reported less secondhand smoke exposure (7.2% vs. 51.4%, p<.001) and higher rates of PA recommendation adherence (60.1% vs. 25.6%, p<.0001) than the general population. Obesity was higher in UOJ women (24.3% vs. 16.1%, p<.0001). Conclusions This study suggests that PHIs in this population target healthy weight maintenance, nutrition, and PA. As a consequence of this study, the first CVD prevention intervention has been implemented in this population, targeting the identified RFs. Utilizing a mixed methods and community-based participatory approach, this innovative 3-year intervention reached over 2,000 individuals. Key messages This study identified nutrition risk behaviors and high levels of obesity in a difficult to access, minority population. This study informed the planning and implementation of a community-based PHI.

scholarly journals Increased incidence of aflatoxin B1-induced liver tumors in hepatitis virus C transgenic mice

2011 ◽  
Vol 130 (6) ◽  
pp. 1347-1356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuelle Jeannot ◽  
Gary A. Boorman ◽  
Oksana Kosyk ◽  
Blair U. Bradford ◽  
Svitlana Shymoniak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transgenic Mice ◽  
Aflatoxin B1 ◽  
Liver Tumors ◽  
Hepatitis Virus ◽  
Virus C

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Patterns of Substance Use Disorder in Oman

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. e296-303
Author(s):  
Mahmood Z. Al Abri ◽  
Mohamed A.H. Farag ◽  
Asaad S. Al Mosawi ◽  
Salah T. Al Awaidy
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Hepatitis Virus ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Opioid Substitution Therapy ◽  
Routes Of Administration ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Sociodemographic Determinants ◽  
Virus C

Objectives: Substance use disorder is a global challenge. Therefore, this study aimed to provide an updated view of socio-demographic characteristics and patterns of substance use in Oman. Methods: This retrospective descriptive study was conducted between 2004 and 2018. Data were retrieved from Oman’s National Drug Addict Registry. The data collected included the socio-demographic characteristics of registered cases, the proportion of various psychoactive substances’ consumption and their routes of administration, the associated sociodemographic determinants as well as comorbid conditions. Results: A total of 6,453 cases were registered during the study’s timeframe. The majority of which were Omani (97.9%), male (98.7%), single (57.9%), unemployed (50.2%), had an education level below university (81.0%) and were adolescents and young adults (77.0%). Opiates were the most common substance used (66.6%) and more than half of the sample were polydrug users (51.0%). Injecting-drug users constituted 53.4% of the total registered cases. The proportion of people with hepatitis virus C, hepatits virus B and HIV among the registered cases were 46.9%, 5.1% and 3.7%, respectively. Conclusion: The findings are in favour of rapidly escalating the introduction of a substance use preventive programme at all school levels as well as making opioid substitution therapy and other harm reduction programmes available in Oman. Keywords: Substance Use Disorders; Intravenous Drug Abuse; Opioid-Related Disorders; Comorbidity; Oman.

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