Pharmacogenetic Profile of a South Portuguese Population: Results from the Pilot Study of the European Health Examination Survey in Portugal

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vânia Gaio ◽  
Isabel Picanço ◽  
Baltazar Nunes ◽  
Aida Fernandes ◽  
Francisco Mendonça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Portuguese Population ◽  
Health Examination Survey ◽  
European Health

scholarly journals Sleep duration and multimorbidity in Luxembourg: results from the European Health Examination Survey in Luxembourg, 2013–2015

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e026942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ruiz-Castell ◽  
Tatjana T Makovski ◽  
Valéry Bocquet ◽  
Saverio Stranges
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Short Sleep Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Health Examination Survey ◽  
Behavioural Characteristics ◽  
European Health

ObjectivesWe estimated the prevalence of short sleep duration and multimorbidity in Luxembourg, and assessed whether sleep duration was associated with multimorbidity after adjusting for sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics.DesignCross-sectional study.ParticipantsData from 1508 Luxembourg residents (48% men and 52% women) aged 25 to 64 years came from the European Health Examination Survey 2013–2015.Outcome measuresShort sleep duration and multimorbidity.ResultsParticipants reported sleeping 6.95 hours/night during work days, nearly 1 hour less than during non-work days (7.86 hours/night). Nearly half of participants reported having been diagnosed with ≥2 chronic conditions/diseases. Short sleep duration was associated with the number of chronic conditions (OR 4.65, 95% CI 1.48 to 14.51; OR 7.30, 95% CI 2.35 to 22.58; OR 6.79, 95% CI 2.15 to 21.41 for 1, 2 and ≥3 chronic conditions/diseases, respectively), independently of socioeconomic and behavioural characteristics.ConclusionsHealth promotion programmes should aim at improving and promoting healthy lifestyles among the general population to improve sleep habits as well as decrease multimorbidity in middle-aged adults.

scholarly journals Study design and characteristics of the Luxembourg European Health Examination Survey (EHES-LUX)

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valéry Bocquet ◽  
Jessica Barré ◽  
Sophie Couffignal ◽  
Marylène d’Incau ◽  
Charles Delagardelle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Health Examination Survey ◽  
European Health

scholarly journals An overview of the European Health Examination Survey Pilot Joint Action

2012 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari Kuulasmaa ◽  
Hanna Tolonen ◽  
Päivikki Koponen ◽  
Katri Kilpeläinen ◽  
Mária Avdicová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Joint Action ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Health Examination Survey ◽  
European Health

scholarly journals Geographical variation of overweight, obesity and related risk factors: Findings from the European Health Examination Survey in Luxembourg, 2013-2015

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. e0197021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanen Samouda ◽  
Maria Ruiz-Castell ◽  
Valery Bocquet ◽  
Andrea Kuemmerle ◽  
Anna Chioti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Geographical Variation ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Health Examination Survey ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
European Health

Abstract P175: Hypertension Burden in Luxembourg: Geographic Variations and Individual Risk Factors From the 2013-15 European Health Examination Survey

Circulation ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 133 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ruiz-Castell ◽  
Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala ◽  
Andrea Kuemmerle ◽  
Jessica Barré ◽  
Anna Schritz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Geographic Variations ◽  
Hypertension Prevalence ◽  
Health Examination Survey ◽  
European Health

Introduction: Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the latter still representing the main cause of death in Luxembourg. The aim of this study was to estimate the current prevalence of hypertension, associated risk factors, and its geographic variations in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Methods: Cross-sectional, population-based data on 1,508 randomly selected residents of Luxembourg, aged 25 to 64, were collected as part of the European Health Examination Survey (EHES-LUX) between 2013 and 2015. Hypertension was defined as systolic/diastolic blood pressure of ≥140/90 mmHg, self-report of a physician diagnosis or on anti-hypertensive medication. Standard and Bayesian regressions were used to examine associations between hypertension and covariates. We mapped hypertension‘s geographic distribution by using a Bayesian geo-additive mixed model adjusted by health-related behaviours, socioeconomic characteristics, body mass index, depressive symptoms and general health status. Results: 31% (471 of 1508) of Luxembourg residents were hypertensive, and half of them were unaware of their condition. Among those who were aware of their condition, nearly 50% (121 of 261) were not adequately controlled. In men, the likelihood of being hypertensive was: lower in those being more physically active (>3h/week) (odds ratio [OR] and 95% credible region [CR]: 0.60[0.37, 0.92]) and consuming alcohol daily (0.33 [0.10, 0.83]), and higher in those with a low health perception (1.63 [1.01, 2.69]). In women, the likelihood of being hypertensive was higher in those experiencing depressive symptoms (1.83[1.27, 2.68]). There was a clear variation in hypertension prevalence across cantons and municipalities, with a North to South gradient: the highest odds ratio was observed in the South-West region of the country (1.21 [0.94, 1.57]), one of the most industrialized regions in Luxembourg. We observed a significant positive spatial effect in this region at 90% nominal level. Conclusions: In Luxembourg, the vast majority of people with hypertension are either unaware of their condition or not adequately controlled, which constitutes a major public health issue. There are geographic differences in hypertension prevalence in Luxembourg, which is remarkable given the size of the country. It is therefore necessary to consider the role of individual and regional (canton and commune level) risk factors in hypertension prevalence, as well as public health initiatives to control and promote awareness about this condition in order to reduce its burden in Luxembourg.

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