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Smoking habits, attitudes and smoking cessation among sixth-year medical students of Kaunas University of Medicine	2005	Institute for Biomedical Research, Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania. aurel@centras.lt	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) Periodical, Abbrev. Medicina (Kaunas) Pub Date Free Form Volume 41 Issue 7 Start Page 607 Other Pages 613 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9425208; ppublish Place of Publication Lithuania ISSN/ISBN 1648-9144; 1010-660X Accession Number PMID: 16062029 Language lit SubFile Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI 0507-09 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 16062029 Abstract The aim of the study was to assess trends of smoking and the relation between smoking behavior of undergraduate medical students and their attitudes towards smoking and treatment of tobacco dependence. METHODS: Data were collected from sixth-year medical students of Kaunas University of Medicine during ten consecutive years. A total of 1518 students completed the anonymous questionnaire; response rate was 83.5%. RESULTS: The daily smoking rate was 19.4% in males and 4.2% in females; 15.9% and 10.4% respectively were irregular smokers, never smoked 41.6% of males and 64% of females. 70% of smokers and 83% of nonsmokers agreed that tobacco smoking is one of the greatest health hazards of modern times; 97.1% of all students considered passive smoking as harmful. More nonsmokers (70%) than smokers (5l%) were aware of addictive nature of tobacco, but there was a little difference in their opinion about support to smokers for quitting: 83.2% of smokers and 87.1% of nonsmokers stated that medical doctors should help smokers to give up smoking and 68% of them thought that doctors had not enough knowledge how to help. Less smokers (55%) than nonsmokers (87%) believed that smoking should be banned in hospitals. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of smoking was significantly lower among medical students than in general population. There were no significant changes in smoking prevalence among male medical students during the period of 1995-2004. At the same time smoking prevalence among female medical students increased more than twice. Attitudes of smokers and nonsmokers were significantly different on most items of tobacco, but knowledge of tobacco problem in the undergraduate students was not sufficient. Teaching about tobacco and related issues remains essential in the undergraduate medical course. Descriptors Attitude to Health, Chi-Square Distribution, Female, Health Education, Humans, Lithuania/epidemiology, Male, Prevalence, Sex Factors, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation, Students, Medical, Surveys and Questionnaires Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Veryga,A., Stanikas,T. Original/Translated Title Kauno medicinos universiteto Medicinos fakulteto studentu rukymo iprociai ir poziuris i rukymo kontrole URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Clinical and demographic predictors of Barrett's esophagus among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: a multivariable analysis in veterans	2001	Institute for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. eloubeidi@gihep.uab.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of clinical gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Clin.Gastroenterol. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 33 Issue 4 Start Page 306 Other Pages 309 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7910017; CIN: J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Oct;33(4):260-1. PMID: 11588537; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0192-0790; 0192-0790 Accession Number PMID: 11588545 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11588545 Abstract BACKGROUND: The subgroup of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that should undergo endoscopy to rule out Barrett's esophagus (BE) has not been well defined. GOALS: To examine demographic and clinical variables predictive of BE before endoscopy. STUDY: A validated GERD questionnaire was administered to 107 patients with biopsy-proven BE and to 104 patients with GERD but no BE shown by endoscopy. Frequent symptoms were defined as symptoms that occurred at least once or more each week. Severity of symptoms was rated on a scale from 1 to 4 (mild to very severe). Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were performed to determine whether demographic characteristics and the duration, severity, and frequency of GERD symptoms were associated with the identification of BE. RESULTS: Eighty-five percent of the GERD patients and 82% of the BE patients completed the questionnaire. There was no difference between the groups in terms of race, gender, or proton pump inhibitor use. The BE patients were older (median age, 64 vs. 57 years, p = 0.04). In multivariable logistic regression, an age of more than 40 years ( p = 0.008), the presence of heartburn or acid regurgitation ( p = 0.03), and heartburn more than once a week ( p = 0.007) were all independent predictors of the presence of BE. Interestingly, patients with BE were less likely to report severe GERD symptoms ( p = 0.0008) and nocturnal symptoms ( p = 0.03). Duration of symptoms, race, alcohol, and smoking history were not associated with BE. CONCLUSIONS: Upper endoscopy should be performed in GERD patients more than 40 years of age who report heartburn once or more per week. The severity of symptoms and the presence of nocturnal symptoms are not reliable indicators of the presence of BE. Descriptors Aged, Analysis of Variance, Barrett Esophagus/diagnosis/epidemiology, Chronic Disease, Cohort Studies, Data Collection, Esophagoscopy, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/diagnosis/epidemiology, Gastroscopy, Humans, Incidence, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Multivariate Analysis, Predictive Value of Tests, Probability, Risk Factors, Severity of Illness Index, Surveys and Questionnaires, Veterans Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Eloubeidi,M. A., Provenzale,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Trace analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in suspended particulate matter by accelerated solvent extraction followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry	2005	Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES), Inland and Marine Waters Unit, Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, 21020 Ispra (VA), Italy. angels.olivella@terra.es	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Periodical, Abbrev. Anal.Bioanal Chem. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 383 Issue 1 Start Page 107 Other Pages 114 Notes LR: 20160512; JID: 101134327; 0 (Anthracenes); 0 (Hexanes); 0 (Naphthalenes); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Solvents); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 1364PS73AF (Acetone); 2166IN72UN (naphthalene); EH46A1TLD7 (anthracene); 2005/03/14 [receive Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1618-2642; 1618-2642 Accession Number PMID: 16041602 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s00216-005-3383-1 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 16041602 Abstract An analytical procedure based on extraction by accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis has been developed for the determination of particulate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from large-volume water samples (20 L). The effect of temperature and number of cycles on the efficiency of ASE was investigated: the best results were obtained by using a temperature of 100 degrees C and one static cycle. A mixture of hexane/acetone 1:1 (v/v) was used as extraction solvent. Mean total method recovery under optimized conditions was 85%. The developed methodology was applied to the analysis of suspended particulate matter from Lake Maggiore waters (north of Italy). Mean PAH concentrations in suspended particulate matter from Lake Maggiore ranged from 0.2 ng L(-1) for anthracene to 18.7 ng L(-1) for naphthalene. Descriptors Acetone/chemistry, Anthracenes/analysis, Fresh Water/analysis, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/methods, Hexanes/chemistry, Naphthalenes/analysis, Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic/analysis, Solvents/chemistry, Temperature, Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Olivella,M. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20051019 PMCID Editors
Study on method for benzene and its homologues in indoor air monitored by portable gas chromatography	2008	Institute for Environmental Health and Related Products Safety, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Wei sheng yan jiu = Journal of hygiene research Periodical, Abbrev. Wei Sheng Yan Jiu Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 37 Issue 2 Start Page 164 Other Pages 167 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 9426367; 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); ppublish Place of Publication China ISSN/ISBN 1000-8020; 1000-8020 Accession Number PMID: 18589598 Language chi SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 18589598 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To set up a method for the low concentration of benzene and its homologues (toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, BTEX) in indoor air monitored simultaneously by portable gas chromatography (GC). METHODS: The target gas of individual benzene and its homologues was prepared in Tedlar bag by liquid standard solution. The air samples were collected with the on- board sampling pump and preconcentrated on a sorbent tube, then thermally desorbed into capillary column and detected by MAID detector to determine the retention time. Retention time was used to confirm the target compound. The mix calibration gas of benzene and its homologues was prepared by liquid external standard method. Peak area was used to determine the amount of mixture. RESULTS: The benzene and its homologues were separated very well in the selected analysis parameter. The analytical period was less than 15 min. The concentration ranges that could be determined were 0.018-0.879 mg/m3 of benzene, and 0.035-1.299 mg/m3 of toluene, and 0.035-1.300 mg/m3 of ethylbenzene, and 0.035-1.320 mg/m3 of m, p-xylene, and 0.035-1.296 mg/m3 of o-xylene, respectively. The minimum detectable concentration of benzene, toluene, m, p-xylene and o-xylene were 7.5, 11.5, 28.8, 30.3 and 30.6 microg/m3 respectively. The relative deviations between this method and standard method were less than 13.9% and 20.0% in laboratory and in filed study, respectively. In the precision experiment, the relative standard deviations of BTEX were less than 8.4% in different concentrations within one day and one week. CONCLUSION: This method which has high sensitivity and precision, and strong anti-interference ability could be used to detect the low concentration of benzene and its homologues in indoor air. Descriptors Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis, Benzene/analysis, Benzene Derivatives/analysis, Chromatography, Gas/methods, Environmental Monitoring/methods, Humans, Sensitivity and Specificity, Toluene/analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Xu,C., Xu,D., Dong,X. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The relationship between maximal expiratory flow and increases of maximal exercise capacity with exercise training	1997	Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, TX 75231, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Respir.Crit.Care Med. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 156 Issue 1 Start Page 116 Other Pages 121 Notes LR: 20071114; GR: AG-11805/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9421642; ppublish Place of Publication UNITED STATES ISSN/ISBN 1073-449X; 1073-449X Accession Number PMID: 9230734 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; AIM; IM DOI 10.1164/ajrccm.156.1.9511021 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 9230734 Abstract We previously reported that patients with mild to moderate airflow limitation have a lower exercise capacity than age-matched controls with normal lung function, but the mechanism of this reduction remains unclear (1). Although the reduced exercise capacity appeared consistent with deconditioning, the patients had altered breathing mechanics during exercise, which raised the possibility that the reduced exercise capacity and the altered breathing mechanics may have been causally related. Reversal of reduced exercise capacity by an adequate exercise training program is generally accepted as evidence of deconditioning as the cause of the reduced exercise capacity. We studied 11 asymptomatic volunteer subjects (58 +/- 8 yr of age [mean +/- SD]) selected to have a range of lung function (FEV1 from 61 to 114% predicted, with a mean of 90 +/- 18% predicted). Only one subject had an FEV1 of less than 70% predicted. Gas exchange and lung mechanics were measured during both steady-state and maximal exercise before and after training for 30 min/d on 3 d/wk for 10 wk, beginning at the steady-state workload previously determined to be the maximum steady-state exercise level that subjects could sustain for 30 min without exceeding 90% of their observed maximal heart rate (HR). The training workload was increased if the subject's HR decreased during the training period. After 10 wk, subjects performed another steady-state exercise test at the initial pretraining level, and another maximal exercise test. HR decreased significantly between the first and second steady-state exercise tests (p < 0.05), and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and ventilation increased significantly (p < 0.05) during the incremental test, indicating a training effect. However, the training effect did not occur in all subjects. Relationships between exercise parameters and lung function were examined by regression against FEV1 expressed as percent predicted. There was a significant positive correlation between VO2max percent predicted and FEV1 percent predicted (p < 0.02), and a negative correlation between FEV1 and end-expiratory lung volume (EELV) at maximal exercise (p < 0.03). There was no significant correlation between FEV1 and maximal HR achieved during exercise; moreover, all subjects achieved a maximal HR in excess of 80% predicted, suggesting a cardiovascular limitation to exercise. These data do not support the hypothesis that the lower initial VO2max in the subjects with a reduced FEV1 was due to deconditioning. Although increased EELV at maximal exercise, reduced VO2max and a reduced VO2max response with training are all statistically associated with a reduced FEV1, there is no direct evidence of causality. Descriptors Case-Control Studies, Exercise Tolerance, Forced Expiratory Volume, Functional Residual Capacity, Humans, Lung Diseases, Obstructive/physiopathology, Middle Aged, Oxygen Consumption, Pulmonary Ventilation, Vital Capacity Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Babb,T. G., Long,K. A., Rodarte,J. R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Occurrence and characteristics of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae in food producing animals, minced meat and raw milk	2012	Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC veterinary research Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Vet.Res. Pub Date Free Form 7-Mar Volume 8 Issue Start Page 21 Other Pages 8/21/6148 Notes LR: 20150225; JID: 101249759; EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); OID: NLM: PMC3319423; 2011/09/21 [received]; 2012/03/07 [accepted]; 2012/03/07 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1746-6148; 1746-6148 Accession Number PMID: 22397509 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1746-6148-8-21 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22397509 Abstract BACKGROUND: The impact of food animals as a possible reservoir for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae, and the dissemination of such strains into the food production chain need to be assessed. In this study 334 fecal samples from pigs, cattle, chicken and sheep were investigated at slaughter. Additionally, 100 raw milk samples, representing bulk tank milk of 100 different dairy farms, 104 minced meat (pork and beef) samples and 67 E. coli isolates from cattle E. coli mastitis were analyzed. RESULTS: As many as 15.3% of the porcine, 13.7% of the bovine, 8.6% of the sheep and 63.4% of the chicken fecal samples yielded ESBL producers after an enrichment step. In contrast, none of the minced meat, none of the bulk tank milk samples and only one of the mastitis milk samples contained ESBL producing strains. Of the total of 91 isolates, 89 were E. coli, one was Citrobacter youngae and one was Enterobacter cloacae. PCR analysis revealed that 78 isolates (85.7%) produced CTX-M group 1 ESBLs while six isolates (6.6%) produced CTX-M group 9 enzymes. Five detected ESBLs (5.5%) belonged to the SHV group and 2 isolates (2.2%) contained a TEM-type enzyme. A total of 27 CTX-M producers were additionally PCR-positive for TEM-beta-lactamase. The ESBL-encoding genes of 53 isolates were sequenced of which 34 produced CTX-M-1, 6 produced CTX-M-14, 5 produced CTX-M-15 and also 5 produced SHV-12. Two isolates produced TEM-52 and one isolate expressed a novel CTX-M group 1 ESBL, CTX-M-117. One isolate--aside from a CTX-M ESBL-- contained an additional novel TEM-type broad-spectrum beta-lactamase, TEM-186. CONCLUSIONS: The relatively high rates of ESBL producers in food animals and the high genetic diversity among these isolates are worrisome and indicate an established reservoir in farm animals. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Geser,N., Stephan,R., Hachler,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120307 PMCID PMC3319423 Editors
Air nicotine levels in public places in ahmedabad, India: before and after implementation of the smoking ban	2015	Institute for Gobal Tobacco Control, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.; Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society Medical College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India ; De	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Indian.J.Community Med. Pub Date Free Form Jan-Mar Volume 40 Issue 1 Start Page 27 Other Pages 32 Notes LR: 20150209; JID: 9315574; OID: NLM: PMC4317977; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/09/11 [received]; 2014/02/24 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 0970-0218; 0970-0218 Accession Number PMID: 25657509 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.4103/0970-0218.149266 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25657509 Abstract AIM: To compare air nicotine levels in public places in Ahmedabad, India, before (June 2008) and after (January, 2010) the implementation of a comprehensive smoking ban which was introduced in October 2008. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Air nicotine concentrations were measured by sampling of vapor-phase nicotine using passive monitors. In 2008 (baseline), monitors were placed for 5-7 working days in 5 hospitals, 10 restaurants, 5 schools, 5 government buildings, and 10 entertainment venues, of which 6 were hookah bars. In 2010 (follow-up), monitors were placed in 35 similar venues for the same duration. RESULTS: Comparison of the overall median nicotine concentration at baseline (2008) (0.06 mug/m(3) Interquartile range (IQR): 0.02-0.22) to that of follow-up (2010) (0.03 mug/m(3) IQR: 0.00-0.13), reflects a significant decline (% decline = 39.7, P = 0.012) in exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS). The percent change in exposure varied by venue-type. The most significant decrease occurred in hospitals, from 0.04 mug/m(3) at baseline to concentrations under the limit of detection at follow-up (%decline = 100, P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Yang,J., Modi,B.V., Tamplin,S.A., Aghi,M.B., Dave,P.V., Cohen,J.E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4317977 Editors
Polytobacco Use of Cigarettes, Cigars, Chewing Tobacco, and Snuff Among US Adults	2016	Institute for Health & Aging, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA; hai-yen.sung@ucsf.edu.; Institute for Health & Aging, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA;; Institute for Health & Aging, School of Nu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form May Volume 18 Issue 5 Start Page 817 Other Pages 826 Notes LR: 20160410; CI: (c) The Author 2015; GR: 1P50CA180890/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P50 CA180890/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 2015/03/03 [received]; 2015/06/26 [accepted]; 2015/06/30 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 26136525 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntv147 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26136525 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use prevalence has been commonly estimated on a product by product basis and the extent of polytobacco use among current users of each tobacco product is not well understood. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, trends, and correlates of polytobacco use among current users of cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff in US adults aged >/=18. METHODS: We used pooled data from the 1998, 2000, 2005, and 2010 Cancer Control Supplements of the National Health Interview Survey (N = 123 399 adults). Multivariate logistic regression models were estimated to determine significant factors associated with polytobacco use. RESULTS: In 2010, the prevalence of polytobacco use was 8.6% among current cigarette smokers, 50.3% among current cigar users, 54.8% among current chewing tobacco users, and 42.5% among current snuff users. After controlling for other covariates, gender and race/ethnicity did not show consistent associations with poly-use across these four groups of current tobacco users; however, a positive association of young adulthood, less than high school education, and binge drinking with poly-use was consistently found among all these groups. CONCLUSIONS: Polytobacco use is extremely popular among current users of non-cigarette tobacco products. Polytobacco use patterns differ across sociodemographic subpopulations, and the gender and racial/ethnic profiles in poly-users vary across different groups of current tobacco users. Tobacco control strategies need to consider the interrelationships in the use of different tobacco products and the diverse profiles of poly-users in order to develop tailored tobacco prevention and intervention policies to further reduce the burden of tobacco use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Data Source Authors Sung,H.Y., Wang,Y., Yao,T., Lightwood,J., Max,W. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150630 PMCID Editors
Self-Rated Health Among Saudi Adults: Findings from a National Survey, 2013	2015	Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98121, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of community health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Community Health Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 40 Issue 5 Start Page 920 Other Pages 926 Notes JID: 7600747; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1573-3610; 0094-5145 Accession Number PMID: 25795222 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s10900-015-0014-4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25795222 Abstract Self-rated health reflects a person's integrated perception of health, including its biological, psychological, and social dimensions. It is a predictor of morbidity and mortality. To assess the current status of self-rated health and associated factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we analyzed data from the Saudi Health Interview Survey. We conducted a large national survey of adults aged 15 years or older. A total of 10,735 participants completed a standardized health questionnaire. Respondents rated their health with a five-point scale. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, chronic diseases, health-related habits and behaviors, and anthropometric measurements were collected. Associated factors of self-rated health were analyzed using a backward elimination multivariate logistic regression model. More than 77% of respondents rated their health as excellent/very good. Female sex [odds ratio (OR) 1.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.24-1.88], decades of age (OR 1.35, 95% CI 1.25-1.46), diagnosed diabetes mellitus (OR 1.54, 95 CI 1.22-1.93), diagnosed hypercholesterolemia (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.06-1.79), diagnosed hypertension (OR 1.55, 95% CI 1.22-1.96), number of other diagnosed chronic diseases (OR 1.69, 95% CI 1.41-2.03), limited vigorous activity (OR 3.59, 95% CI 2.84-4.53), need for special equipment (OR 2.62, 95% CI 1.96-3.51), and more than 3 h of daily television/computer screen time (OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.11-2.29) were positively associated with poor/fair health. Smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity were not associated with self-reported health. We found that preventable risk factors are not associated with Saudis' self-rated health. This optimistic perception of health poses a challenge for preventive interventions in the Kingdom and calls for campaigns to educate the public about the harm of unhealthy behaviors. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Moradi-Lakeh,M., El Bcheraoui,C., Tuffaha,M., Daoud,F., Al Saeedi,M., Basulaiman,M., Memish,Z.A., AlMazroa,M.A., Al Rabeeah,A.A., Mokdad,A.H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The health of Saudi youths: current challenges and future opportunities	2016	Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Ave, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98121, USA. mmoradi@uw.edu.; Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Ave, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 9812	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC family practice Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Fam.Pract. Pub Date Free Form 5-Mar Volume 17 Issue Start Page 26 Other Pages 016-0425-z Notes LR: 20160309; JID: 100967792; OID: NLM: PMC4779578; 2015/07/29 [received]; 2016/02/29 [accepted]; 2016/03/05 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2296; 1471-2296 Accession Number PMID: 26946327 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1186/s12875-016-0425-z [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26946327 Abstract BACKGROUND: The health status of the young people is an important indicator for future health and health care needs of the next generation. In order to understand the health risk factors of Saudi youth, we analyzed data from a large national survey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: The Saudi Health Information Survey sample included 2382 youths aged 15 to 24 years old. The questionnaire included information on socio-demographic characteristics, risk factors, risky behaviors, chronic conditions, functional status, health care utilization, and anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. RESULTS: Only 45.9% of men and 48.4% of women had normal body mass index (BMI). Men were more likely than women to smoke cigarettes or shisha. The prevalence of daily consumption of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables was 6.6%. The prevalence of no or insufficient physical activity was 41.8% in men and 75.6% in women (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Moradi-Lakeh,M., El Bcheraoui,C., Tuffaha,M., Daoud,F., Al Saeedi,M., Basulaiman,M., Memish,Z.A., Al Mazroa,M.A., Al Rabeeah,A.A., Mokdad,A.H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160305 PMCID PMC4779578 Editors

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