Review of Adverse Health Consequences of Cocaine Abuse.

1988 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 729-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
No authorship indicated
Keyword(s):  
Cocaine Abuse ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Adverse Health

scholarly journals Narghile smoking and its adverse health consequences: a literature review

BDJ ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 206 (11) ◽  
pp. 571-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. S. Dar-Odeh ◽  
O. A. Abu-Hammad
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Adverse Health

scholarly journals 1360Health impacts of a 4 month community-wide lockdown: a prospective longitudinal study in Victoria, Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Griffiths ◽  
Luke Sheehan ◽  
Caryn van Vreden ◽  
Dennis Petrie ◽  
Malcolm Sim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Abstract Background In response to the second wave of COVID-19 in Australia a 4 month community-wide lockdown resulted in Victoria, Australia. We explored the health impacts during lockdown and following its conclusion. Methods A cohort of 898 working-age Australians enrolled in a national longitudinal cohort study, completing surveys prior to, during, and following a Victorian lockdown during the southern hemisphere winter and early spring 2020. Mixed linear regression models examined health outcomes during and following the lockdown. Generalised estimating equations assessed changes in several determinants of health such as social interactions, engagement in work and finances. Results The Victorian lockdown had negative consequences for mental health and increased levels of psychological distress. These health impacts coincided with greater social isolation and cessation of work. Following the conclusion of lockdown, outcomes assessing mental health, work and social interactions had recovered to an extent whereby no significant long-lasting effects were identified compared to pre-lockdown conditions. Conclusions Extended community lockdowns have adverse health consequences. Governments should weigh the potential health impacts of lockdown with the benefits of reducing COVID-19 transmission. Services and programs to reduce the negative impacts of lockdown may include increases in mental health care, encouraging safe social interactions and financial support to maintain employment relationships. Longer-term follow-up is required to identify any persistent health effects of community lockdowns. Key messages Lockdowns result in adverse health consequences, and some quickly recover. Timely services and programs are encouraged to reduce negative impacts of lockdowns such as mental health supports and promoting safe interactions.

scholarly journals Health warning labels and alcohol selection: an experiment in a naturalistic shopping laboratory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Clarke ◽  
Anna Katherine Mary Blackwell ◽  
Katie De-loyde ◽  
Emily Pechey ◽  
Alice Hobson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bayes Factor ◽  
Emotional Arousal ◽  
Warning Labels ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Health Warning ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Alcoholic Drinks ◽  
Excessive Alcohol ◽  
The Impact

Background and aims Health warning labels (HWLs) on tobacco products reduce smoking. There is an absence of evidence concerning the impact of alcohol HWLs on selection or purchasing in naturalistic settings. Using a commercial-standard naturalistic shopping laboratory, this study aimed to estimate the impact on selection of alcoholic drinks of HWLs describing adverse health consequences of excessive alcohol consumption.DesignA between-subjects randomised experiment with three groups: Group 1: image-and-text HWL; Group 2: text-only HWL; Group 3: no HWL.SettingA commercial-standard naturalistic shopping laboratory. Participants Adults (n=399) over the age of 18, who purchased beer or wine weekly to drink at home. InterventionsParticipants were randomised to one of three groups varying in the HWL displayed on the packaging of the alcoholic drinks: i. image-and-text HWL; ii. text-only HWL; iii. no HWL. Participants completed a shopping task, selecting items from a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks. MeasurementThe primary outcome was the proportion of alcoholic drinks selected. Secondary outcomes included HWL ratings on negative emotional arousal and label acceptability.FindingsThere was no clear evidence of a difference in the HWL groups for the percentage of drinks selected that were alcoholic compared to no HWL (44%): image-and-text HWL: 46% (OR=1.08, 95%CI=0.82,1.42); text-only HWL: 41% (OR=0.87, 95%CI=0.67,1.14). Concordant with there being no difference between groups, there was extreme evidence in favour of the null hypothesis (Bayes factor [BF] < 0.01). Negative emotional arousal was higher (p< 0.001) and acceptability lower (p< 0.001) in the image-and-text HWL group, compared to the text-only HWL group. ConclusionsIn a naturalistic shopping laboratory, health warning labels describing the adverse health consequences of excessive alcohol consumption did not change selection behaviour.

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