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Spatial and temporal distribution of the malaria mosquito Anopheles arabiensis in northern Sudan: influence of environmental factors and implications for vector control	2009	Epidemiology Department, Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Khartoum, Sudan. tellalageep@yahoo.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Malaria journal Periodical, Abbrev. Malar J. Pub Date Free Form 7-Jun Volume 8 Issue Start Page 123 Other Pages 2875-8-123 Notes LR: 20141209; JID: 101139802; OID: NLM: PMC2698915; 2009/04/03 [received]; 2009/06/07 [accepted]; 2009/06/07 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1475-2875; 1475-2875 Accession Number PMID: 19500425 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1475-2875-8-123 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19500425 Abstract BACKGROUND: Malaria is an important public health problem in northern Sudan, but little is known about the dynamics of its transmission. Given the characteristic low densities of Anopheles arabiensis and the difficult terrain in this area, future vector control strategies are likely to be based on area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM) that may include the sterile insect technique (SIT). To support the planning and implementation of future AW-IPM activities, larval surveys were carried out to provide key data on spatial and seasonal dynamics of local vector populations. METHODS: Monthly cross-sectional larval surveys were carried out between March 2005 and May 2007 in two localities (Dongola and Merowe) adjacent to the river Nile. A stratified random sampling strategy based on the use of Remote Sensing (RS), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) was used to select survey locations. Breeding sites were mapped using GPS and data on larval density and breeding site characteristics were recorded using handheld computers. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify breeding site characteristics associated with increased risk of presence of larvae. Seasonal patterns in the proportion of breeding sites positive for larvae were compared visually to contemporaneous data on climate and river height. RESULTS: Of a total of 3,349 aquatic habitats sampled, 321 (9.6%) contained An. arabiensis larvae. The frequency with which larvae were found varied markedly by habitat type. Although most positive sites were associated with temporary standing water around the margins of the main Nile channel, larvae were also found at brickworks and in areas of leaking pipes and canals - often far from the river. Close to the Nile channel, a distinct seasonal pattern in larval populations was evident and appeared to be linked to the rise and fall of the river level. These patterns were not evident in vector populations breeding in artificial water sources away from the river. CONCLUSION: The GIS-based survey strategy developed in this study provides key data on the population dynamics of An. arabiensis in Northern State. Quantitative estimates of the contributions of various habitat types and their proximity to settlements provide a basis for planning a strategy for reducing malaria risk by elimination of the vector population. Descriptors Animals, Anopheles, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Humans, Insect Vectors, Larva, Malaria/prevention & control, Mosquito Control, Population Dynamics, Seasons, Sudan Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ageep,T. B., Cox,J., Hassan,M. M., Knols,B. G., Benedict,M. Q., Malcolm,C. A., Babiker,A., El Sayed,B. B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090607 PMCID PMC2698915 Editors
Phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity of lactic acid bacteria isolated from "Alheira", a traditional fermented sausage produced in Portugal	2009	CBQF, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa; Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Meat Science Periodical, Abbrev. Meat Sci. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 82 Issue 3 Start Page 389 Other Pages 398 Notes JID: 101160862; 2008/11/10 [received]; 2009/02/09 [revised]; 2009/02/10 [accepted]; 2009/02/20 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 0309-1740; 0309-1740 Accession Number PMID: 20416703 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1016/j.meatsci.2009.02.009 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20416703 Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from "Alheira", a fermented sausage produced in Portugal. LAB were identified to genus and species level by phenotypic characteristics, using genus or species-specific primers and sequencing of the gene encoding 16S rRNA. Two-hundred and eighty-three isolates were grouped into 14 species. Lactobacillus plantarum was isolated from all sausages and Enterococcusfaecalis from most of the samples. Low numbers of Lactobacillus paraplantarum, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus sakei, Lactobacillus zeae, Lactobacillus paracasei, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Pediococcus acidilactici, Weissella cibaria, Weissella viridescens and Enterococcus faecium were recorded. The genetic heterogeneity of L. plantarum and E. faecalis strains were determined by numerical analysis of DNA banding patterns obtained by RAPD-PCR. Strains of L. plantarum and E. faecalis were different from different producers. This study forms the basis from which starter cultures could be selected for production of "Alheira". Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Albano,H., van Reenen,C. A., Todorov,S. D., Cruz,D., Fraga,L., Hogg,T., Dicks,L. M., Teixeira,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090220 PMCID Editors
Smoking and caries experience in subjects with various form of periodontal diseases from a teaching hospital clinic	2009	Department of Preventive, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan. rolaperio@yahoo.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of dental hygiene Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Dent.Hyg. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 7 Issue 1 Start Page 55 Other Pages 61 Notes LR: 20100429; JID: 101168070; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1601-5037; 1601-5029 Accession Number PMID: 19215312 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; D; IM DOI 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2008.00349.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19215312 Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between aggressive periodontitis (AgP), caries and smoking. METHOD AND MATERIALS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients who were specifically referred to the Dental Teaching Clinic in Irbid, Jordan for periodontal treatment. Self-administered questionnaire related to socio-demographic data and smoking habits was completed. The oral hygiene, gingival status, periodontal health and dental status of the participants was determined by using the plaque index of Silness and Loe [Acta Odontol Scand, 22 (1964), 121], the gingival index of Loe and Silness [Acta Odontol Scand, 21 (1963), 233], clinical attachment level (CAL) and decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index respectively. RESULT: The prevalence of smoking was greater in chronic periodontitis (CP) group (44.2%) than in either chronic gingivitis (CG) (27.4%) or AgP (29.9%) group. Self-reported perio-diseases in the close family was more prevalent (77%) among subjects diagnosed with AgP. The mean plaque scores were significantly higher for smoker than non-smoker in AgP group only (P = 0.04), with significantly greater plaque and gingival scores in CG and CP groups than AgP group (P = 0.012, 0.004). A significantly greater mean gingival scores were noted among CG and CP groups than AgP group (P = 0.004). The mean CAL was higher in smokers than in non-smokers in the three groups, with statistically significant differences in CP and AgP groups (P = 0.04, 0.01 respectively).The mean number of DMFT was significantly higher in smoker than in non-smoker of all age groups (P = 0.016, 0.043 and 0.01). However, mean DMFT was significantly greater in CP and CG than AgP groups. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that (i) higher plaque and gingival index among smokers in all groups; (ii) significant difference in the CAL between smoker and non-smoke in CP and AgP groups; (iii) significant increase in caries risk among smokers in all groups; (iv) smokers and non-smokers of AgP group had significantly lower mean DMFT scores than those of CG or CP groups. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Aggressive Periodontitis/epidemiology, Alveolar Bone Loss/epidemiology, Chronic Disease, Chronic Periodontitis/epidemiology, Cross-Sectional Studies, DMF Index, Dental Plaque Index, Female, Gingivitis/epidemiology, Humans, Jordan/epidemiology, Male, Oral Hygiene Index, Periodontal Attachment Loss/epidemiology, Periodontal Diseases/epidemiology, Periodontal Index, Periodontal Pocket/epidemiology, Smoking/epidemiology, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Al-Habashneh,R., Al-Omari,M. A., Taani,D. Q. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Perceptions of hookah smoking harmfulness: predictors and characteristics among current hookah users	2009		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tob Induc Dis Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 5 Issue 1 Start Page 16 Other Pages 16 Notes ID: 20021672 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract INTRODUCTION: Tobacco cigarette smoking a well-known cause of cancer and other diseases. Hookah smoking is another form of tobacco use that has rapidly spread in the United State and Europe. This study assessed beliefs about the harmfulness of smoking hookah. METHODS: We surveyed hookah users in all cafes that provided hookah to its customers in downtown San Diego, California and nearby areas. A total of 235 hookah users participated in this study. RESULTS: Average age of study participants was 22 years, 57% were males, and 72% were not cigarette smokers. Whites were more likely to use hookah than the other ethnic groups (33%), older hookah users (26-35 years) were mostly males, and mint flavor of hookah tobacco was the most popular among a wide variety of flavors (23%). There was no significant difference in gender in relation to the wrong perception that hookah is less harmful than cigarettes, but those of Asian ethnicity were much less likely than other ethnic groups to believe that hookah is less harmful than cigarettes. More frequent users of hookah were more likely to believe that hookah is less harmful than cigarettes. The majority of hookah users (58.3%) believe hookah is less harmful than cigarette smoking. DISCUSSION: Compared to cigarettes, there appears to be a lack of knowledge about the harmfulness of smoking hookah among users regardless of their demographic background. Education about the harmfulness of smoking hookah and policies to limit its use should be implemented to prevent the spread of this new form of tobacco use. Descriptors Links http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2806861/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1617-9625-5-16 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Aljarrah,Khaled, Ababneh,Zaid Q., Al-Delaimy,Wael Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Prevalence and risk factors of ecstasy use among college students in Astara, Islamic Republic of Iran	2009	Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Islamic Republic of Iran. mohtashamaz@yahoo.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit Periodical, Abbrev. East.Mediterr.Health J. Pub Date Free Form Sep-Oct Volume 15 Issue 5 Start Page 1192 Other Pages 1200 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9608387; KE1SEN21RM (N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine); ppublish Place of Publication Egypt ISSN/ISBN 1020-3397; 1020-3397 Accession Number PMID: 20214133 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20214133 Abstract We determined the prevalence and risk factors for 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") use among college students in Astara, a northern border city of Iran. In a cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 1226 students, the lifetime prevalence of ecstasy use was 5.6%. The lifetime prevalence of use of other drugs, mostly cannabis and opium, was 4.6%. A fifth of students (21.8%) were current cigarette smokers and 24.8% had ever used alcohol. After logistic regression, the factors influencing ever use of ecstasy were ever use of other drugs, ever use of alcohol, current cigarette smoking and living alone or with friends. Targeted prevention programmes should be conducted in all colleges. Descriptors Adult, Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Friends, Health Surveys, Humans, Iran/epidemiology, Logistic Models, Male, N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine, Parents/education, Prevalence, Residence Characteristics, Risk Factors, Smoking/epidemiology, Students/psychology/statistics & numerical data, Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology/etiology/psychology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Universities, Urban Health/statistics & numerical data Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Amiri,Z. M., Shakib,A. J., Moosavi,A. K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Periodontal conditions of individuals with Sjogren's syndrome	2009	Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Brazilian Lutheran University, Canoas, RS, Brazil. raquelantoniazzi@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of periodontology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Periodontol. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 80 Issue 3 Start Page 429 Other Pages 435 Notes JID: 8000345; 0 (Interleukin-1beta); EC 3.4.21.36 (Pancreatic Elastase); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0022-3492; 0022-3492 Accession Number PMID: 19254127 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; D; IM DOI 10.1902/jop.2009.080350 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19254127 Abstract BACKGROUND: Sjogren's syndrome (SjS) is a systemic autoimmune disease that might lead to hyposalivation and negatively affect the oral environment. The evidence with regard to the periodontal conditions in this group of subjects is still controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the periodontal clinical conditions and inflammatory markers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) from patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome (SjS [P]) or secondary Sjogren's syndrome (SjS [S]) compared to a control group. METHODS: Nineteen individuals with SjS (11 SjS [P] and eight SjS [S]) and 19 controls, matched for gender, age, and tobacco exposure, were selected from two private clinics and a hospital. The groups were compared for stimulated whole saliva (SWS) flow rate, plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP), clinical attachment level (CAL), and total amount of interleukin (IL)-1beta and total elastase activity in the GCF. Generalized estimating equations were used for data analysis. RESULTS: Individuals with SjS had a significantly lower SWS flow rate and higher mean PI, GI, PD, CAL, and BOP than controls. After adjustment for plaque, GI remained significantly higher in patients with SjS. Patients with SjS (S) had significantly higher mean CAL and PD than patients with SjS (P), and CAL and BOP remained significantly higher in this subgroup after adjustment. No differences were observed with regard to the GCF inflammatory markers. After adjusting for PD, subjects with SjS (P) showed lower levels of IL-1beta compared to controls. CONCLUSION: SjS seemed to negatively affect the periodontal condition because gingival inflammation was more evident in the individuals with SjS, particularly those with SjS (S). Descriptors Autoimmune Diseases/immunology, Case-Control Studies, Dental Plaque Index, Female, Gingival Crevicular Fluid/chemistry, Gingival Hemorrhage/etiology/immunology, Gingivitis/etiology/immunology, Humans, Interleukin-1beta/analysis, Male, Middle Aged, Pancreatic Elastase/analysis, Periodontal Attachment Loss/etiology/immunology, Periodontal Diseases/etiology/immunology, Periodontal Index, Periodontal Pocket/etiology/immunology, Saliva/immunology/secretion, Secretory Rate/physiology, Sjogren's Syndrome/complications/drug therapy/immunology, Smoking Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Antoniazzi,R. P., Miranda,L. A., Zanatta,F. B., Islabao,A. G., Gustafsson,A., Chiapinotto,G. A., Oppermann,R. V. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Ethyl 1-(2-bromo-propano-yl)-4-hydr-oxy-2,6-diphenyl-1,2,5,6-tetra-hydro-pyridine-3-car boxylate	2009		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Acta crystallographica.Section E, Structure reports online Periodical, Abbrev. Acta Crystallogr.Sect.E.Struct.Rep.Online Pub Date Free Form 27-Jun Volume 65 Issue Pt 7 Start Page o1708 Other Pages 9 Notes LR: 20130329; JID: 101089178; OID: NLM: PMC2969390; 2009/06/16 [received]; 2009/06/22 [accepted]; 2009/06/27 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1600-5368; 1600-5368 Accession Number PMID: 21582960 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1107/S1600536809023836 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21582960 Abstract The title compound, C(23)H(24)BrNO(4), crystallizes with two independent mol-ecules per asymmetric unit. The methyl group of the ethoxy-carbonyl unit is disordered over two positions, with occupancies of 0.715 (12) and 0.285 (12) in one of the independent mol-ecules, and 0.529 (11) and 0.471 (11) in the other mol-ecule. In one of the independent mol-ecules, the tetra-hydro-pyridine ring adopts a half-chair conformation, while in the other it is in a distorted envelope conformation. In each independent mol-ecule, an intra-molecular O-Hcdots, three dots, centeredO hydrogen bond generates an S(6) ring motif. The two independent mol-ecules are linked via C-Hcdots, three dots, centeredO hydrogen bonds, forming a chain along the c axis. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Aridoss,G., Gayathri,D., Velmurugan,D., Kim,M. S., Jeong,Y. T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090627 PMCID PMC2969390 Editors
Evaluation of the relationship between type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease	2009	Dpt of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Odonto-stomatologie tropicale = Tropical dental journal Periodical, Abbrev. Odontostomatol.Trop. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 32 Issue 128 Start Page 33 Other Pages 39 Notes JID: 8103679; 0 (Blood Glucose); 0 (Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated); ppublish Place of Publication Senegal ISSN/ISBN 0251-172X; 0251-172X Accession Number PMID: 20614697 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; D DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20614697 Abstract The association between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus has been explored by many researchers over the years. Periodontal signs and symptoms are now recognized as the 'sixth complication of diabetes'. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association between glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM) and severity of periodontal disease. A total of 126 Saudi female patients diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes were examined. Group I (better control with Hb A1 c less than 9%) included 74 patients, and Group II (poor control with Hb A1c more than 9%) included 52 subjects. The periodontal parameters recorded were plaque index, bleeding index, presence of calculus, pocket depth measurement and clinical attachment level. These parameters were evaluated in a randomized half mouth examination on four sites of each tooth (mesial, distal, buccal and lingual). The results of this study showed that the age, duration of diabetes, percentage of plaque index and bleeding index showed no significant difference between the two groups. In contrast, there was a significantly higher percentage of calculus, PD > or = 4 mm and loss of attachment level (3-4 mm) in the poorly controlled diabetic patients, as compared to the better-controlled group. The result obtained showed a significant association of the loss of attachment level (3-4 mm) with periodontal disease in poorly controlled diabetic patients, as compared to better-controlled patients. Poor-control diabetics (group II) exhibited an increased percentage of calculus and greater risk for periodontitis. Descriptors Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Blood Glucose/analysis, Dental Calculus/classification, Dental Plaque Index, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/blood/complications/prevention & control, Female, Gingival Hemorrhage/classification, Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated/analysis, Humans, Middle Aged, Oral Hygiene Index, Periodontal Attachment Loss/classification, Periodontal Diseases/classification/complications, Periodontal Index, Periodontal Pocket/classification, Risk Factors, Time Factors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Awartani,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Comparison of ultrasonic and pressurized liquid extraction for the analysis of polycyclic aromatic compounds in soil samples by gas chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry	2009	Department of Analytical Chemistry, Almeria University, 04071 Almeria, Spain.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Talanta Periodical, Abbrev. Talanta Pub Date Free Form 15-Apr Volume 78 Issue 1 Start Page 156 Other Pages 164 Notes JID: 2984816R; 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Soil); 0 (Solvents); 2008/06/27 [received]; 2008/10/20 [revised]; 2008/10/31 [accepted]; 2008/11/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-3573; 0039-9140 Accession Number PMID: 19174219 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.talanta.2008.10.048 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19174219 Abstract A pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) method has been optimized for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil samples and it was compared with ultrasonic extraction. The extraction step was followed by gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC-QqQ-MS/MS) analysis. Parameters such as type of solvent, extraction time, extraction temperature and number of extractions were optimized. There were no significant differences among the two extraction methods although better extraction efficiencies were obtained when PLE was used, minimizing extraction time and solvent consumption. PLE procedure was validated, obtaining limits of detection (LODs) ranging from 0.02 to 0.75 microg kg(-1) and limits of quantification (LOQs) ranging from 0.07 to 2.50 microg kg(-1) for the selected PAHs. Recoveries were in the range of 59-110%, except for naphthalene, which was the most volatile PAH. Finally, the method was applied to real soil samples from Southeast of Spain. PAHs concentrations were low, and phenanthrene, pyrene, fluorene, benzo[a]pyrene and chrysene were the most frequently detected analytes in the samples. Descriptors Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/methods, Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic/analysis/isolation & purification, Pressure, Soil/analysis, Solvents, Spain, Ultrasonics Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Barco-Bonilla,N., Vidal,J. L., Garrido Frenich,A., Romero-Gonzalez,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20081107 PMCID Editors
Can subjective and objective socioeconomic status explain minority health disparities in Israel?	2009	School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Israel. omaepel@research.haifa.ac.il	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Social science & medicine (1982) Periodical, Abbrev. Soc.Sci.Med. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 69 Issue 10 Start Page 1460 Other Pages 1467 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 8303205; 2008/07/23 [received]; 2009/09/16 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-5347; 0277-9536 Accession Number PMID: 19765878 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.08.028 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19765878 Abstract Disparities in health exist between the three main population groups in Israel, non-immigrant Jews, immigrants from the former Soviet Union (arriving in Israel since 1990) and Arabs. This study examines the relationship between health and socioeconomic status in this multicultural population and assesses to what extent subjective and objective socioeconomic measures may explain the disparities in health. A random cross sectional telephone survey of 1004 Israelis aged 35-65 was performed. The questionnaire measured physical and mental health-related quality of life using the Short Form 12. Information regarding subjective socioeconomic status (SSS) and objective socioeconomic status (SES) was collected. Arabs and immigrant women from the former Soviet Union had worse physical health compared to non-immigrant Jews. Immigrant and Arab men and women had worse mental health compared to non-immigrant Jews. Multivariable log-linear regression analysis adjusting for age, SSS or SES explained the disparities in physical health between Arab and non-immigrant Jewish men. However, SSS and SES did not explain the disparities in physical health between the three groups of women. The disparities in mental health between immigrants and non-immigrant Jews can be explained by SSS for both men and women, whereas the disparities between Arabs and Jews can be explained by objective SES only among women. Employed men reported better physical and mental health. Part of the disparities in mental health in Israel can be attributed to differences in SSS and SES in the different groups. However, there is a need to identify additional factors that may add to the disparities in both physical and mental health. The disparities due to socioeconomic status vary by health measure and population group. Descriptors Adult, Aged, Arabs/statistics & numerical data, Chi-Square Distribution, Cross-Sectional Studies, Emigrants and Immigrants/statistics & numerical data, Female, Health Status Disparities, Humans, Israel, Jews/statistics & numerical data, Male, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Minority Groups, Multivariate Analysis, Regression Analysis, Social Class, Socioeconomic Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, USSR/ethnology Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Baron-Epel,O., Kaplan,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090916 PMCID Editors

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