scholarly journals Országos Táplálkozás- és Tápláltsági Állapot Vizsgálat – OTÁP2014. V. A magyar lakosság vitaminbevitele

2017 ◽  
Vol 158 (33) ◽  
pp. 1302-1313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erzsébet Schreiberné Molnár ◽  
Zsuzsanna Nagy-Lőrincz ◽  
Barbara Nagy ◽  
Márta Bakacs ◽  
Orsolya Kis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Vitamin Intake ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
The Difference ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Introduction and aim: The Hungarian Diet and Nutritional Status Survey was implemented on a sub-sample of the European Health Interview Survey. In this paper, the authors present the data on the vitamin intake of the Hungarian population. Method: The survey represents the vitamin intake of the Hungarian non-institutionalised adult population of 18 years and older. There are significant differences between men’s and women’s vitamin intake. Results: The intake of all water-soluble vitamins except for vitamin C is higher in men than in women, and the difference between the genders regarding the intake of vitamin E and D is significant. The intake of vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin and vitamin C is in line with the recommendations, however, there is an unfavourable decrease in the intake of vitamin A and β-carotene in the case of men compared to the previous survey. Vitamin D and folic acid intakes are critically low, particularly in the elderly, and mainly in case of vitamin D. The population’s intake of panthotenic acid and biotin did not reach the recommendations. Conclusion: In order to reach the dietary reference intakes and to prevent deficiencies, it is necessary to inform the population and to make healthy food choices available. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(33): 1302–1313.

Hungarian Diet and Nutritional Status Survey – The OTAP2009 study. III. Vitamin intake of the Hungarian population

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (28) ◽  
pp. 1106-1117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Lugasi ◽  
Márta Bakacs ◽  
Andrea Zentai ◽  
Viktória Anna Kovács ◽  
Éva Martos
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Vitamin Intake ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Hungarian Population ◽  
European Health Interview Survey ◽  
Status Survey

For the healthy status the adequate intake of vitamins is essential. Aim and method: The Hungarian Diet and Nutritional Status Survey – joining to the European Health Interview Survey – studied the dietary habits of the Hungarian population. This work presents the vitamins intake. Results: The intake of all water soluble vitamins, vitamin E and D were significantly higher in men than in women. Favourable phenomena were the increased β-carotene and vitamin C intakes in men and women compared to the earlier data. Intakes of vitamin C, B1-, B2-, B6- and B12, and niacin meet the recommendations. Crucially low intakes of vitamin D and folate were calculated in both genders, particularly in the elders, mainly in case of vitamin D. Imperfect intakes of panthotenic acid and biotin were also observed. Conclusions: For maintaining the adequate vitamin supply and for prevention of vitamin deficiency, diversified nutrition, information of the population on the basic principles of healthy nutrition and availability of healthy food are essential. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 1106–1117.

scholarly journals Comparison of different anthropometric measures in the adult population in Serbia as indicators of obesity: data from the National Health Survey 2013

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 2246-2255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miloš Ž Maksimović ◽  
Jelena M Gudelj Rakić ◽  
Hristina D Vlajinac ◽  
Nadja D Vasiljević ◽  
Marina I Nikić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Health Interview Survey ◽  
Health Interview ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to compare different indicators of obesity in the Serbian adult population.DesignCross-sectional study. A stratified, two-stage, national-representative random sampling approach was used for the selection of the survey sample. Data sources were questionnaires created according to the European Health Interview Survey questionnaire. Measurements of weight, height and waist circumference (WC) were performed using standard procedures. Anthropometric measures included BMI, WC and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR).SettingData for the study were obtained from the 2013 National Health Survey, performed in line with the EUROSTAT recommendations for performance of the European Health Interview Survey.SubjectsAdults aged ≥20 years.ResultsAccording to BMI, out of the whole studied population (12 460 adults of both sexes) 2·4 % were underweight, 36·4 % overweight and 22·4 % obese. Using WC and WHtR as measures of adiposity showed that 22·5 % and 42·8 % of participants were overweight and 39·8 % and 25·3 % were obese, respectively. Men and women differed significantly in all variables observed. Overweight was more frequent in men and obesity in women regardless of adiposity measure used.ConclusionsIn spite of strong correlations between BMI, WC and WHtR, substantial discrepancies between these three measures in the assessment of overweight and obesity were found, especially in some age groups. Which of these anthropometric measures should be used, or whether two or all three of them should be applied, depends on their associations with cardiovascular or some other disease of interest.

scholarly journals Time trends in antibiotic consumption in the elderly: Ten-year follow-up of the Spanish National Health Survey and the European Health Interview Survey for Spain (2003–2014)

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. e0185869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domingo Palacios-Ceña ◽  
Valentín Hernández-Barrera ◽  
Isabel Jiménez-Trujillo ◽  
Ramón Serrano-Urrea ◽  
César Fernández-de-las-Peñas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Time Trends ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Antibiotic Consumption ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

Hungarian diet and nutritional status survey – The OTAP2009 study I. Nutritional status of the Hungarian population

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (26) ◽  
pp. 1023-1030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Éva Martos ◽  
Viktória Anna Kovács ◽  
Márta Bakacs ◽  
Csilla Kaposvári ◽  
Andrea Lugasi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
European Health Interview Survey ◽  
And Gender

Obesity is a leading public health problem, but representative data on measured prevalence among Hungarian adults has been missing since the late eighties. Aim and method: Joining in European Health Interview Survey the aim of the OTAP2009 study was to provide data representative by age and gender on the prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity among Hungarian adults based on their measured anthropometric data. Results: Participation rate was 35% (n = 1165). Data shows that nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. 26.2% of men and 30.4% of women are obese. Prevalence of morbid obesity is 3.1% and 2.6% in men and women, respectively. Abdominal obesity is more prevalent among women than men (51.0% vs. 33.2%), and rate is increasing parallel with age in both gender. In elderly, 55% of men and almost 80% of women are abdominally obese. Conclusions: Besides interventions of population level for tackling obesity, individual preventive measures are indispensable. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 1023–1030.

A cost-effective preventative approach to potentially save lives in the coronavirus pandemic, jointly using Vitamin D, Curcumin, and Vitamin C. Authors Bakare T A and Soar J S

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagjit S Soar
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Pharmaceutical Drugs ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Pharmaceutical Agents ◽  
And Control

he current COVID-19 pandemic now believed to be based on the mutation of the SARS-CoV virus (first reported in 2002) to SARS-CoV-2 emerging in 2019, is naturally causing extreme worry and concern around the world with sometimes mixed and incoherent messages on how to deal with it. There is a plethora of information from previous epidemics caused by other coronaviruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS (2002) and Middle East respiratory syndrome MERS (2012) from which we can extrapolate guidance on how to deal with the current pandemic. In the current absence of specific pharmaceutical agents, we propose assessing the extended tools that we already possess in our biological armoury to combat, prevent and control the spread of this virus. Using a set of precise criteria to locate such possible contenders, we conducted literature searches to find compounds that met these criteria. We have now reduced this to a shortlist of three agents that may be the best candidates. We propose vitamin C, vitamin D and Curcumin fit our criteria well. These compounds are widely available to the general public. They are available online and over-the-counter as supplements. Otherwise healthy individuals are safely able to self-administer these agents as a prophylactic to protect themselves and to enhance their immune response. This would be especially desirable for the elderly and at risk groups. These agents can also be used as adjunct therapy, particularly for those who may have early symptoms. This preventative therapy could be implemented whilst awaiting specific pharmaceutical drugs to emerge as a treatment for COVID-19. Our suggested compounds are a highly cost-effective way to potentially reduce the mortality that is regretfully mounting as a result of COVID-19 infection. The biological mode of action and the dosing of these compounds are summarised.

scholarly journals Investigating unmet need for healthcare using the European Health Interview Survey: a cross-sectional survey study of Luxembourg

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e048860
Author(s):  
Valerie Moran ◽  
Marc Suhrcke ◽  
Maria Ruiz-Castell ◽  
Jessica Barré ◽  
Laetitia Huiart
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Wait Times ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
Prescribed Medicines ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

ObjectivesWe investigate the prevalence of unmet need arising from wait times, distance/transportation and financial affordability using the European Health Interview Survey. We explore associations between individual characteristics and the probability of reporting unmet need.DesignCross-sectional survey conducted between February and December 2014.Setting and participants4004 members of the resident population in private households registered with the health insurance fund in Luxembourg aged 15 years and over.Outcome measuresSix binary variables that measured unmet need arising from wait time, distance/transportation and affordability of medical, dental and mental healthcare and prescribed medicines among those who reported a need for care.ResultsThe most common barrier to access arose from wait times (32%) and the least common from distance/transportation (4%). Dental care (12%) was most often reported as unaffordable, followed by prescribed medicines (6%), medical (5%) and mental health (5%) care. Respondents who reported bad/very bad health were associated with a higher risk of unmet need compared with those with good/very good health (wait: OR 2.41, 95% CI 1.53 to 3.80, distance/transportation: OR 7.12, 95% CI 2.91 to 17.44, afford medical care: OR 5.35, 95% CI 2.39 to 11.95, afford dental care: OR 3.26, 95% CI 1.86 to 5.71, afford prescribed medicines: OR 2.22, 95% CI 1.04 to 4.71, afford mental healthcare: OR 3.58, 95% CI 1.25 to 10.30). Income between the fourth and fifth quintiles was associated with a lower risk of unmet need for dental care (OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.53), prescribed medicines (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.82) and mental healthcare (OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.61) compared with income between the first and second quintiles.ConclusionsRecent and planned reforms to address waiting times and financial barriers to accessing healthcare may help to address unmet need. In addition, policy-makers should consider additional policies targeted at high-risk groups with poor health and low incomes.

scholarly journals Validation of a food-frequency questionnaire for assessing vitamin intake of Japanese women in early and late pregnancy with and without nausea and vomiting

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Chik Jwa ◽  
Kohei Ogawa ◽  
Minatsu Kobayashi ◽  
Naho Morisaki ◽  
Haruhiko Sago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Dietary Vitamin ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Blood Concentrations ◽  
Vitamin Intake ◽  
Japanese Pregnant Women

AbstractMaternal vitamin intake during pregnancy is crucial for pregnancy outcomes and the child's subsequent health. However, there are few valid instruments for assessing vitamin intake that address the effects of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP). This study aimed to investigate the validity of a FFQ concerning vitamin intake during early and late pregnancy with and without NVP. The participants comprised 200 Japanese pregnant women who completed the FFQ and from whom blood samples were taken in early and late pregnancy. Energy-adjusted dietary vitamin intakes (vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin D) from FFQ were compared with their blood concentrations. A subgroup of women with NVP was investigated. In early pregnancy, significant correlations between FFQ and biomarkers were observed for vitamin C (r0·27), folate (r0·18) and vitamin D (r0·26) in women with NVP and for vitamin A (r0·18), vitamin B12(r0·24) and vitamin D (r0·23) in women without NVP. No significant correlations were observed in either group for vitamins B6or E. In late pregnancy, similar significant associations were observed for vitamin C (r0·27), folate (r0·22), vitamin B6(r0·18), vitamin B12(r0·27) and vitamin A (r0·15); coefficients were higher among women without NVP. Our study demonstrates that the FFQ is a useful tool for assessing intake of several important vitamins in early and late pregnancy regardless of NVP status.

Cross-national data on informal caregivers of older people with long-term care needs in the European population: time for a more coordinated and comparable approach

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Aviad Tur-Sinai ◽  
Andrea Teti ◽  
Alexander Rommel ◽  
Valentina Hlebec ◽  
Stecy Yghemonos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
European Population ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

Abstract To promote long-term care policies for older adults, accurate mapping of the often invisible and insufficiently recognized role of their informal caregivers is needed. This paper measures the prevalence of informal caregivers in the European population, illustrates current difficulties in gathering unequivocal information on this topic and deals with the scientific and policy implications of the problem. Using the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS), the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) and the Study on Health and Ageing in Europe (SHARE), the current difficulties in gathering unequivocal information on this topic are illustrated. In most countries, the share of informal caregivers varies, sometimes markedly, among the three surveys. As for the sex of caregivers, while confirming the well-known higher prevalence of caregivers among women than among men, large variations emerge across the three surveys in most countries in respect of the two sexes. The takeaway message of the paper is that it is urgent to promote international concerted action in gathering comprehensive informal caregiving information and/or exploring in greater depth the different intercultural understandings of informal care itself.

scholarly journals Effect of Resistance Exercise and Vitamin C Intake on Expression of Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase and Telomere Repeat Binding Factor-2 Genes and the Diameter and Number of Myofibrils in Old Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-409
Author(s):  
Yousef Shirkhani ◽  
◽  
Maghsoud Peeri ◽  
Mohammad Ali Azarbayjani ◽  
Hassan Matinhomaee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Resistance Exercise ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Telomere Repeat ◽  
Vitamin Intake ◽  
Binding Factor ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Old Rats ◽  
The Difference

Objective: Cell aging is one of the most important and fundamental step in cellular behavior and reduces muscle mass and myofibrils. This study aims to investigate the effect of resistance exercise along with vitamin C consumption on the expression of Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (TERT) and Telomere Repeat Binding Factor-2 (TRF2) genes and the diameter and number of skeletal muscle myofibrils in old male Wistar rats. Methods: This is an experimental study using control groups. Twenty-five male Wistar rats (280-320 g and aged 24 weeks) were randomly divided into five groups of young control, old+resistance exercise, old+vitamin intake, old+resistance exercise+vitamin intake, and old control. In the supplementation groups, rats received liposomal vitamin C daily by gavage per body weight. Weight attached to the tail gradually increased during 8 weeks of exercise (weeks 1 and 2 by 50%; weeks 3 and 4 by 50%; weeks 5 and 6 by 75%; weeks 7 and 8 by 100% of total body weight). Exercises were performed at 3-5 sets of 8-12 repetitions, 3 or 4 days a week. The Quantitative polymerase chain reaction method was used to evaluate the expression of TERT and TRF2 genes in muscle tissue. One-way ANOVA was used to examine the difference between the groups and Tukey’s post hoc test was used to determine between which groups the difference was significant. Results: Aging significantly reduced the expression of TERT, TRF2 genes and the diameter and number of myofibrils in skeletal muscle of rats (P=0.001). Resistance exercise along with vitamin C intake had no significant effect on TERT and TRF2 expression (P≥0.05), but caused a significant increase in the diameter and number of myofibrils (P= 0.001). Conclusion: Eight weeks of resistance exercise along with vitamin C supplementation can significantly increase the number and diameter of skeletal muscle myofibrils in old rats.

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