scholarly journals Aetiological clues from the descriptive epidemiology of childhood acute lymphatic leukaemia and other malignancies

2007 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Terracini ◽  
M. M. Maule
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Epidemiology ◽  
Acute Lymphatic Leukaemia

Descriptive epidemiology of adult cocaine use in four U.S. communities.

1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
James C. Anthony ◽  
Christian J. Ritter ◽  
Michael R. von Korff ◽  
Elsbeth M. Chee
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Epidemiology ◽  
Cocaine Use

Descriptive Epidemiology of Infant Botulism in California: The First 40 Years

2020 ◽  
Vol 227 ◽  
pp. 247-257.e3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayuri V. Panditrao ◽  
Haydee A. Dabritz ◽  
N. Neely Kazerouni ◽  
Karla H. Damus ◽  
Joyce K. Meissinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Epidemiology ◽  
Infant Botulism

Descriptive epidemiology of breast cancer in China: incidence, mortality, survival and prevalence

2016 ◽  
Vol 159 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Li ◽  
Claudia Mello-Thoms ◽  
Patrick C. Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Descriptive Epidemiology

scholarly journals Descriptive Epidemiology and Prior Healthcare Utilization of Patients in the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial’s (SPORT) Three Observational Cohorts

Spine ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 806-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Cummins ◽  
Jon D. Lurie ◽  
Tor D. Tosteson ◽  
Brett Hanscom ◽  
William A. Abdu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Utilization ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Outcomes Research ◽  
Descriptive Epidemiology

Descriptive epidemiology of scrapie in Great Britain: results of a postal survey

2000 ◽  
Vol 146 (16) ◽  
pp. 455-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. J. Hoinville ◽  
A. Hoek ◽  
M. B. Gravenor ◽  
A. R. McLean
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Descriptive Epidemiology

scholarly journals High Incidence of Hand Injuries From Blocking in Elite Taekwondo Despite the Use of Protective Gear: A 5-Year Descriptive Epidemiology Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 232596712097399
Author(s):  
Markus Geßlein ◽  
Johannes Rüther ◽  
Michael Millrose ◽  
Hermann Josef Bail ◽  
Robin Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Injury Risk ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Wrist Injuries ◽  
Descriptive Epidemiology ◽  
Epidemiology Study ◽  
Time Loss ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Injury Site ◽  
Protective Gear

Background: Hand and wrist injuries are a common but underestimated issue in taekwondo. Detailed data on injury risk, patterns, and mechanism are missing. Purpose: To evaluate (1) the fight time exposure-adjusted injury incidence rate (IIR) and clinical incidence and (2) injury site, type, sport-specific mechanism, and time loss in taekwondo. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: Athletes from a single national Olympic taekwondo training center were investigated prospectively for hand and wrist injuries during training and competition over 5 years. The Orchard Sports Injury Classification System Version 10 was used to classify injury type, and analysis of the anatomic injury site was performed. The mechanism of injury was classified as due to either striking or blocking techniques. Results: From a total of 107 athletes, 79 athletes (73.8%) with a total exposure time of 8495 hours were included in the final data set. During the study period, 75 injuries of the hand and wrist region were recorded despite the athletes using protective hand gear. The IIR was 13.9 (95% CI, 10.5-17.5) and was significantly higher during competition. The clinical incidence as an indicator for risk of injury was 60.7% (95% CI, 50.9-70.5). Finger rays were the most affected location (68%), and fractures (43%) and joint ligament injuries (35%) were the most common type of injury. Significantly more injuries were found on the dominant hand side ( P < .001). Comparison of injury mechanisms demonstrated significantly more injuries at the finger rays deriving from blocking techniques ( P = .0104). The mean time loss for all hand and wrist injuries was 15.7 ± 13.5 days (range, 3-45 days) and was highest for distal radial fractures, with a mean of 39.7 ± 4.8 days (range, 32-45 days). Conclusion: There was a significantly higher IIR for acute hand and wrist injuries in elite taekwondo athletes during competition, which resulted in considerable time loss, especially when fractures or dislocations occurred. Significantly more injuries to the finger rays were found during blocking despite the use of protective hand gear. Improvement of tactical skills and blocking techniques during training and improved protective gear appear to be essential for injury prevention.

scholarly journals Descriptive Epidemiology of Rescue-Related Fatal Drowning in Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6613
Author(s):  
Ali Işın ◽  
Adnan Turgut ◽  
Amy E. Peden
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Relative Risk ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Descriptive Epidemiology ◽  
Death Registry ◽  
Public Health Threat ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Risk Reduction Strategies

Drowning is a public-health threat and a leading cause of injury-related death. In Turkey, drowning results in 900 fatalities annually, and the rate is rising. As data on rescue-related drowning are scarce, this retrospective study explores the epidemiology of fatal drowning among rescuers in Turkey. As there are no routinely collected death registry data on drowning in Turkey, data were sourced from media reports of incidents between 2015 and 2019. Rescuer fatalities were analysed by age, sex, activity prior to rescue, location, incident day of week and season, and place of death. Statistical analyses comprised X2 tests of significance (p < 0.05) and calculation of relative risk (95% confidence interval) using fatality rates. In total, 237 bystander rescuers drowned (90% male; 35% 15–24 years). In 33% of cases, the primary drowning victim (PDV) was successfully rescued, while in 46% of cases the rescue resulted in multiple drowning fatalities (mean = 2.29; range 1–5 rescuers). Rescues were more likely to be successful in saving the PDV if undertaken at the beach/sea (X2 = 29.147; p < 0.001), while swimming (X2 = 12.504; p = 0.001), or during summer (X2 = 8.223; p = 0.029). Risk of bystander rescue-related fatal drowning was twice as high on weekdays compared to on weekends (RR = 2.04; 95%CI: 1.56–2.67). While bystanders play an important role in reducing drowning, undertaking a rescue is not without risk and can lead to multiple drowning incidents. Training in rescue and resuscitation skills (especially the prioritization of non-contact rescues) coupled with increasing awareness of drowning risk, are risk-reduction strategies which should be explored in Turkey.

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