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Atresia esofÃ¡gica y fÃstula traqueoesofÃ¡gica en altura	2001		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full SITUA Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 9 Issue 17 Start Page 27 Other Pages 35 Notes ID: 295134 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language es SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract La organogÃ©nesis de la atresia con la fÃstula traqueosofÃ¡gica es desconocida, se sabe que tiene relaciÃ³n con el origen embriolÃ³gico comÃºn del esÃ³fago y de la trÃ¡quea que se dividen en tubos separados a los 34-36 dÃas de la gestaciÃ³n Baiyun. Baiyun y colaboradores llegaron a la conclusiÃ³n que a menor proporciÃ³n de cÃ©lulas en apoptosis hay mayor nÃºmero de deformaciones traqueoesofÃ¡gicas. En altura se carecen estadÃsticas sobre fÃstulas traqueoesofÃ¡gicas, asÃ como de informaciÃ³n sobre caracterÃsticas clÃnico quirÃºrgicas y su mortalidad. Se recolectaron 9 casos admitidos en el Hospital Nacional Sur Este EsSALUD del cusco, a 3340 m.s.n.m. entre los aÃ±os 1994 al 2000, siendo la prevalencia de 1,153 casos por 1000 nacidos; 5 fueron mujeres y 4 varones. El promedio de peso al nacer fue de 2793.33 gr. Ninguno presentÃ³ muy bajo peso al nacer. La edad gestacional promedio fue de 38.27 semanas: hubo 2 partos prematuros y 2 cesÃ¡reas por embarazo prolongado. El promedio de edad de la madre es de 30 aÃ±os con un rango de 26 a 39 aÃ±os; el 55.5 por ciento de ellas tuvo como antecedente polihidramnios. El primer signo evidenciable fue de sialorrea, en todos se evidenciÃ³ stop al paso de la sonda nasogÃ¡strica; neumonÃa en 77.7 por ciento de casos. El diagnÃ³stico se realizÃ³ en el primer dÃa de vida en el 66.6 por ciento de casos. El tipo de fÃstula mÃ¡s frecuente fue el del tipo C de Gross (atresia esofÃ¡gica mÃ¡s fÃstula traqueoesofÃ¡gica distal) en el 88.89 por ciento. Las malformaciones asociadas mÃ¡s frecuentes fueron las gÃ©nito-urinarias y muculoesquelÃ©ticas. La operaciÃ³n se realizÃ³ en un promedio de 4.27 dÃas despuÃ©s del nacimiento; el abordaje fue transpleural, anastomosis esofÃ¡gica tÃ©rmino terminal, cierre de fÃstula traqueoesofÃ¡gica distal y/o proximal. RespiraciÃ³n asistida hasta que tenga una saturaciÃ³n de oxÃgeno aceptable (7 a 8 dÃas). La causa mÃ¡s frecuente de muerte fue de sepsis. Entre las complicaciones tempranas se presentÃ³ la dehiscencia de sutura en un paciente y otro caso de neumotorax y atelectasia. Entre las complicaciones tardÃas, la estenosis esofÃ¡gica, traqueomalacia y reflujo gastroesofÃ¡gico. La tasa global de supervivencia fue 33.3 por ciento, que fue redistribuida en relaciÃ³n a la escala de Waterson (peso, condiciÃ³n de los pulmones y anomalÃas asociadas): Grupo A, 100 por ciento de sobrevida,; grupo B, 22,2 por ciento de sobrevida, Grupo C, 0 por ciento de sobrevida. El promedio de estancia hospitalaria fue de 23 dÃas. (AU) Descriptors Humans, Male, Female, Esophageal Atresia/surgery, Tracheoesophageal Fistula/surgery, Altitude Sickness Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/lil-295134 Book Title Database LILACS; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Morales Alfaro,AmÃ©rico, Guisse Alvis,Carmen, AragÃ³n Carrasco,Violeta Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Effect of heat processing and storage time on migration of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A-diglycidyl ether (BADGE) to aqueous food simulant from Mexican can coatings	2001	Centro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, A.C. Apartado Postal 1735, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000, Mexico.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Periodical, Abbrev. J.Agric.Food Chem. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 49 Issue 8 Start Page 3666 Other Pages 3671 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 0374755; 0 (Benzhydryl Compounds); 0 (Carcinogens); 0 (Epoxy Compounds); 0 (Phenols); F3XRM1NX4H (2,2-bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane); MLT3645I99 (bisphenol A); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0021-8561; 0021-8561 Accession Number PMID: 11513645 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI jf0009044 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11513645 Abstract Effects of heat processing and storage time (up to 70 days) on migration of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A-diglycidyl ether (BADGE) from can coatings into an aqueous food simulant were determined. Distilled water was canned in two types of Mexican cans: for tuna and for jalapeno peppers. Results showed that there is an effect of heat treatment on migration of both compounds. Storage time did not show any effect in BPA migration from tuna cans. There was an effect of storage time on BPA migration from jalapeno pepper cans. Results for BADGE migration were affected by its susceptibility to hydrolyze in aqueous simulants. BADGE concentration decreased, or was not detected, during storage in both types of cans. Migration levels for BPA and BADGE were within 0.6-83.4 and <0.25-4.3 microg/kg, respectively. Both were below European and Mercosur legislation limits. Other migrating compounds were detected, although no identification was performed. Descriptors Benzhydryl Compounds, Carcinogens/analysis, Epoxy Compounds/analysis, Food Contamination, Food Handling/methods, Food Packaging, Food Preservation, Hot Temperature/adverse effects, Humans, Phenols/analysis, Time Factors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Munguia-Lopez,E. M., Soto-Valdez,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Inner ear decompression sickness in sport compressed-air diving	2001	Israel Naval Medical Institute, IDF Medical Corps, PO Box 8040, 31 080 Haifa, Israel.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Laryngoscope Periodical, Abbrev. Laryngoscope Pub Date Free Form May Volume 111 Issue 5 Start Page 851 Other Pages 856 Notes LR: 20071115; JID: 8607378; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0023-852X; 0023-852X Accession Number PMID: 11359165 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1097/00005537-200105000-00018 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11359165 Abstract OBJECTIVE: We report our experience over the past 12 years with recreational diving-related inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS). STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective, consecutive case series. METHODS: Twenty-four divers, representing 29 cases of IEDCS, are presented with regard to evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. RESULTS: These 29 cases represent 26% of the severe decompression sickness (DCS) cases treated in that period. The patient group includes 22 divers who had a single event of IEDCS, one diver who had two events, and one with five repeated episodes. The cause of injury in 23 cases (79%) was violation of the decompression schedule. The mean time from surfacing to appearance of symptoms was 47 +/- 65 minutes. In 83%, symptoms appeared within 1 hour of ascent, in 97% within 2 hours, and in only one diver after 5.5 hours. Ten divers (34%) had pure vestibular involvement, 4 (14%) had cochlear insult alone, and 15 (52%) had combined vestibulo-cochlear injury. Except for one patient who had central as well as peripheral vestibulo-cochlear DCS, all the remaining patients had end organ involvement only, as demonstrated by physical examination and laboratory test results. Fifteen (52%) had isolated IEDCS, whereas 14 had additional symptoms of DCS. Twenty-six cases were treated by hyperbaric oxygenation with supplementary daily hyperbaric sessions. Of the 25 cases with vestibular injury and the 19 with cochlear damage, only 7 (28%) and 6 (32%), respectively, made a full recovery, whereas the others remained with residual damage. Of the 17 treated within 6 hours of symptom appearance, 9 (53%) were cured, compared with one of the 9 treated later (P <.05). CONCLUSIONS: IEDCS related to compressed-air recreational diving is more common than previously thought, and might occur even when no decompression schedule violation took place. Prompt diagnosis leading to the early commencement of hyperbaric oxygen recompression therapy is the key to complete recovery of cochlear and vestibular function. Descriptors Adult, Aged, Athletic Injuries/therapy, Cochlea/injuries, Decompression Sickness/etiology/therapy, Diving/adverse effects, Humans, Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Labyrinth Diseases/etiology/therapy, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Vestibule, Labyrinth/injuries Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Nachum,Z., Shupak,A., Spitzer,O., Sharoni,Z., Doweck,I., Gordon,C. R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Alcohol drinking patterns among Jewish and Arab men and women in Israel	2001	Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel. yneumark@md2.huji.ac.il	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of studies on alcohol Periodical, Abbrev. J.Stud.Alcohol Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 62 Issue 4 Start Page 443 Other Pages 447 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7503813; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0096-882X; 0096-882X Accession Number PMID: 11513222 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11513222 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Jews and Muslim Arabs comprise the bulk of modern Israeli society. Jewish tradition permits controlled alcohol drinking, whereas Muslim tradition prohibits the use of any alcohol. Increasing exposure of the traditionally conservative Arab sector to the Western culture of modern Israel might impact on and be reflected in the drinking patterns of these two populations. The influence of religiosity and other factors on drinking patterns of Jewish and Arab adults are examined using data from a 1995 national household survey. METHOD: Past month drinking is assessed in this nationally representative sample of nearly 5,000 Jews and 1,000 Arabs (N = 5,954, 60% women). Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) are presented to describe associations between any and heavy drinking and nationality group, religiosity, education and marital status among men and women. Modification of the nationality-drinking relationship by religiosity is also examined. RESULTS: Any past-month drinking was reported more often by Jewish respondents than Arab respondents (OR = 2.9, 95% Cl: 2.5-3.4), and this difference remained statistically significant after accounting for the effects of the other covariables. This cross-nationality difference was more pronounced among women (OR = 6.4, 95% Cl: 4.6-8.8) than men (OR = 2.3, 95% CI: 1.8-2.9). The proportion of drinkers who reported heavy drinking in the past month, however, was lower among Jews (OR = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.2-0.4). Significantly higher rates of drinking were noted for secular men and women than for religious respondents in both nationality groups. Rates of drinking were more similar among secular Arabs and Jews than among religious respondents of these nationality groups. CONCLUSIONS: These results add support to the theory that adherence to religious traditions continues to serve as a barrier against drinking among both Arabs and Jews. Further work is required to determine if these patterns are stable over time and whether genetic factors are contributing to the sociocultural influences. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology/ethnology, Arabs/statistics & numerical data, Catchment Area (Health), Cross-Cultural Comparison, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Israel/epidemiology, Jews/statistics & numerical data, Male, Religion, Sex Distribution, Surveys and Questionnaires Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Neumark,Y. D., Rahav,G., Teichman,M., Hasin,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Cancer urinary bladder--5 year experience at Cenar, Quetta	2001		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 13 Issue 2 Start Page 14 Other Pages 6 Notes ID: 11732213 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Purpose of this study was to see the incidence, age, sex, geographical distribution, symptoms, personal habits, signs, histo-pathology, early diagnosis and management of cases of Cancer Urinary Bladder (Ca UB) in the patients coming to CENAR, Quetta, Pakistan. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted at CENAR for a period of 5 years from 1st Jan. 1993 to 31st Dec. 97, in which about 100 cases of cancer of urinary bladder were included, out of which 82 patients were male and 12 were females. RESULTS: During our 5-year period of study, 3571 new cases of cancer were registered at CENAR, out of which 100 (2.8% of total No. of cases) were of Ca UB. Hence 20 new cases of Ca UB per year were registered at CENAR. The maximum number of cases was registered in 1996. CONCLUSION: Our study concluded that Ca UB occurs more in male with a male female ratio of 4.5:1 and a high incidence after 40 years of age. No patient below 20 was reported. Histopathologically, Transitional Cell Carcinoma was dominating (75%). Other histological types seen were squamous cell carcinoma (4%), Adenocarcinoma (3%), UD (5%) and HPNA (10%). A considerable number of patients were using different preparations of tobacco (cigarette smoking (6%), Hubble-Bubble (5%) and Niswar (Snuff) (12%). The patients were mainly treated with Radiotherapy, because at the time of reporting they were already in stage II or beyond (97%). Some patients were also treated by surgery such as TUR, partial or radical cystectomy. A few patients (6%) also received chemotherapy. Descriptors Carcinoma, Transitional Cell/epidemiology, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/epidemiology, Adult, Afghanistan/epidemiology, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pakistan/epidemiology, Retrospective Studies, Sex Ratio Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-11732213 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Nusrat,J., Hamdani,S. R., Burdy,G. M., Khurshid,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Poverty and malaria: a study in a Thai-Myanmar border area.	2001	Panvisavas, S., Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Southeast Asian J.Trop.Med.Public Health Pub Date Free Form / Volume 32 Issue 3 Start Page 608 Other Pages 614 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0125-1562 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract An eight-month qualitative study was conducted in 1999 in four villages of Bong Tee subdistrict, Kanchanaburi Province located along the Thai-Myanmar border area using in-depth interviews of key informants and malaria survey as research methodologies. Malaria was a serious problem in 39.6% of the families surveyed in June 1999. The four villages located in a valley covered with forests and small streams which were ideal for malaria epidemic. The structure of the villages has been changed from stable communities to disrupted ones divided along ethnic and class lines. There were 5 ethnic groups dominated by ethnic Karen. Villagers were poor and thus deprived of anti-malaria resources which allow them to remain exposed to malaria. Descriptors article, economics, ethnology, health care organization, human, malaria, Myanmar, poverty, Thailand Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Panvisavas,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Standardized method for in vitro antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida albicans biofilms	2001	Department of Microbiology, Division of Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas 78245, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Periodical, Abbrev. Antimicrob.Agents Chemother. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 45 Issue 9 Start Page 2475 Other Pages 2479 Notes LR: 20140613; JID: 0315061; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); OID: NLM: PMC90680; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0066-4804; 0066-4804 Accession Number PMID: 11502517 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11502517 Abstract Candida albicans is implicated in many biomaterial-related infections. Typically, these infections are associated with biofilm formation. Cells in biofilms display phenotypic traits that are dramatically different from those of their free-floating planktonic counterparts and are notoriously resistant to antimicrobial agents. Consequently, biofilm-related infections are inherently difficult to treat and to fully eradicate with normal treatment regimens. Here, we report a rapid and highly reproducible microtiter-based colorimetric assay for the susceptibility testing of fungal biofilms, based on the measurement of metabolic activities of the sessile cells by using a formazan salt reduction assay. The assay was used for in vitro antifungal susceptibility testing of several C. albicans strains grown as biofilms against amphotericin B and fluconazole and the increased resistance of C. albicans biofilms against these antifungal agents was demonstrated. Because of its simplicity, compatibility with a widely available 96-well microplate platform, high throughput, and automation potential, we believe this assay represents a promising tool for the standardization of in vitro antifungal susceptibility testing of fungal biofilms. Descriptors Amphotericin B/pharmacology, Antifungal Agents/pharmacology, Biofilms/drug effects, Candida albicans/drug effects, Cell Count, Colorimetry, Fluconazole/pharmacology, Humans, Microbial Sensitivity Tests/standards, Reproducibility of Results Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ramage,G., Vande Walle,K., Wickes,B. L., Lopez-Ribot,J. L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC90680 Editors
Periodontal disease among indigenous people in the Amazon rain forest	2001	Oral Health Clinical Research Center, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA. mrondero@uop.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of clinical periodontology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Clin.Periodontol. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 28 Issue 11 Start Page 995 Other Pages 1003 Notes LR: 20061115; JID: 0425123; ppublish Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 0303-6979; 0303-6979 Accession Number PMID: 11686819 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; D; IM DOI 281102 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11686819 Abstract BACKGROUND: People are not all equally susceptible to periodontitis. To understand the epidemiology and natural history of this disease, it is important to study populations with varying genetic backgrounds and environmental exposures. AIM: Characterize the periodontal condition of a sample of indigenous adults in a remote region of the Amazon rain forest and determine the association of periodontal disease with various demographic, behavioral and environmental factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional evaluation of 244 subjects aged 20-70 years was conducted. Pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), plaque and calculus were assessed for the Ramfjord index teeth. RESULTS: These people had high levels of plaque, calculus and BOP. The mean PD was rather shallow (2.45 mm in 20-29 year-olds to 2.73 mm in 50+ year-olds) and did not increase significantly with age. Mean CAL (0.57 mm in 20-29 year-olds and 2.26 mm in 50+ year-olds) and mean location of the free gingival margin in relation to the cemento-enamel junction changed significantly with age (p<0.0001). Multivariate analysis revealed that increasing age, bleeding on probing and calculus scores were positively associated with mean CAL (p<0.01). Sex, ethnicity, level of modern acculturation, use of coca or tobacco paste, frequency of dental visits and plaque were not associated with mean CAL. CONCLUSIONS: Periodontal disease in these people was mainly associated with gingival recession rather than deep pockets. Most people had clinical attachment loss but despite poor oral hygiene and extensive gingival inflammation, they did not have very severe periodontal destruction. Descriptors Acculturation, Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Colombia/epidemiology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Dental Calculus/epidemiology, Dental Care/statistics & numerical data, Dental Plaque/epidemiology, Disease Susceptibility, Environmental Exposure, Ethnic Groups/statistics & numerical data, Female, Gingival Hemorrhage/epidemiology, Gingival Recession/epidemiology, Gingivitis/epidemiology, Humans, Indians, South American/statistics & numerical data, Linear Models, Male, Middle Aged, Multivariate Analysis, Oral Hygiene, Periodontal Attachment Loss/epidemiology, Periodontal Diseases/epidemiology/genetics, Periodontal Pocket/epidemiology, Regression Analysis, Sex Factors, Smoking/epidemiology, Tobacco Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ronderos,M., Pihlstrom,B. L., Hodges,J. S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Cancer urinary bladder--5 year experience at Cenar, Quetta.	2001	Roohullah, Centre for Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy (CENAR), Quetta.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC Periodical, Abbrev. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad Pub Date Free Form / Volume 13 Issue 2 Start Page 14 Other Pages 16 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1025-9589 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Purpose of this study was to see the incidence, age, sex, geographical distribution, symptoms, personal habits, signs, histo-pathology, early diagnosis and management of cases of Cancer Urinary Bladder (Ca UB) in the patients coming to CENAR, Quetta, Pakistan. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted at CENAR for a period of 5 years from 1st Jan. 1993 to 31st Dec. 97, in which about 100 cases of cancer of urinary bladder were included, out of which 82 patients were male and 12 were females. RESULTS: During our 5-year period of study, 3571 new cases of cancer were registered at CENAR, out of which 100 (2.8% of total No. of cases) were of Ca UB. Hence 20 new cases of Ca UB per year were registered at CENAR. The maximum number of cases was registered in 1996. CONCLUSION: Our study concluded that Ca UB occurs more in male with a male female ratio of 4.5:1 and a high incidence after 40 years of age. No patient below 20 was reported. Histopathologically, Transitional Cell Carcinoma was dominating (75%). Other histological types seen were squamous cell carcinoma (4%), Adenocarcinoma (3%), UD (5%) and HPNA (10%). A considerable number of patients were using different preparations of tobacco (cigarette smoking (6%), Hubble-Bubble (5%) and Niswar (Snuff) (12%). The patients were mainly treated with Radiotherapy, because at the time of reporting they were already in stage II or beyond (97%). Some patients were also treated by surgery such as TUR, partial or radical cystectomy. A few patients (6%) also received chemotherapy. Descriptors adult, Afghanistan, aged, article, bladder tumor, female, human, male, middle aged, Pakistan, retrospective study, sex ratio, transitional cell carcinoma Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Roohullah,, Nusrat,J., Hamdani,S. R., Burdy,G. M., Khurshid,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoking in Colombian medical schools: the hidden curriculum	2001	Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Universidad Javeriana Medical School, Carrera 7 No. 40-62, Bogota, Colombia. diego_rosselli@post.harvard.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventive medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 33 Issue 3 Start Page 170 Other Pages 174 Notes LR: 20061115; CI: Copyright 2001; JID: 0322116; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0091-7435; 0091-7435 Accession Number PMID: 11522157 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1006/pmed.2001.0864 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11522157 Abstract BACKGROUND: Tobacco companies are focusing their interest in less developed countries. In the absence of governmental opposition, physicians are expected to lead tobacco control efforts. We studied Colombian medical students' smoking prevalence and tobacco attitudes. METHODS: First- and fifth-year students from 11 medical schools in seven Colombian cities answered anonymous, self-administered, 38-item questionnaires. Additionally, smokers answered the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). RESULTS: Two thousand twenty-one students (males 50.6%; age 15-44, median 19) completed the survey; average response rate was 89.9%. Globally 25.9% of students were current smokers (males 27.9%, females 24.0%). Living at higher altitude and attending private universities were associated with higher prevalence (P < 0.001). Males had a higher chance of having given up smoking (P < 0.05); 91.3% of current smokers would like to quit; 67.3% of all smokers and 44.8% of daily smokers scored 0 in the FTND. Prevalence was similar among first- and fifth-years, but fifth-year students were more complacent with smoking in health centers and showed a lesser desire to quit. CONCLUSIONS: Medical students' smoking prevalence is similar to that of the general population. Tobacco control strategies need to be included in the curriculum. Nicotine addiction does not seem to be the main perpetuating factor. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Colombia/epidemiology, Education, Medical, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Prevalence, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control, Students, Medical/statistics & numerical data, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/prevention & control Links Book Title Database Publisher American Health Foundation and Academic Press Data Source Authors Rosselli,D., Rey,O., Calderon,C., Rodriguez,M. N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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