Epidemiological Analysis of Cystic Echinococcosis and Alveolar Echinococcosis in an Extremely High Prevalence Region: Population-Based Survey and Host Animal Monitoring in Shiqu County, China

AbstractAlveolar and cystic echinococcosis are highly endemic in the Kyrgyz Republic. This report documents the numbers of recorded cases of these two diseases that have been reported in the past 14 years. The number of cases of echinococcosis has increased from approximately 550 to 1044 cases in 2013. This is an increase in incidence from 11.3 to 18.3 cases per 100,000 annually. In 2000 no cases of alveolar echinococcosis (AE) were reported in the Kyrgyz Republic. During this period the disease has emerged, with 148 cases reported in 2013 (2.6 cases per 100,000). Osh Oblast is a highly endemic focus for AE, with 60 cases reported in 2013 (6.0 per 100,000). The Alay Valley in the south of Osh Oblast reported the majority of AE cases for this region. In this valley, in 2013, 42 cases of AE were reported, which is a local incidence of 58 per 100,000.

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Belize population-based survey confirms the high prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and its risk factors in Central America

The Lancet Regional Health - Americas ◽

10.1016/j.lana.2021.100035 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100035

Author(s):

Pedro Ordunez ◽

Ramon Martinez

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Central America ◽

Population Based ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Population Based Survey

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Prevalence of multimorbidity in Thailand: a multilevel analysis of a population-based survey

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212760 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nirun Intarut ◽

Parinya Srihatrai ◽

Narongsak Chantawang

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Population Based ◽

School Level ◽

P Value ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression ◽

Multilevel Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Independent Risk Factors ◽

Population Based Survey ◽

Primary School Level

Background: The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity and to analyze the factors related to multimorbidity using multilevel analysis.Methods: The data from the 2017 National Health and Welfare Survey was used. In total, 27,960 families and 65,781 participants were analyzed. Multilevel logistic regression analysis with 2-levels was performed to assess independent risk factors for the multimorbidity.Results: Of 14,353 participants analyzed, 20.4% (95% confidence interval (CI): 20.1, 20.7) of those showed multimorbidity. 59% were females; 74.4% were 56-66 years, 68.7% had primary school level education, and 63.8% were reported being married. Multilevel multiple logistic regression results showed that the prevalence of multimorbidity was higher in females (adjusted OR (AOR): 1.2, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.3), older participants had higher risk of multimorbidity than younger people (p value for trend <0.01), married (AOR: 1.2; 95% CI: 1.0, 1.4), widowed or divorced (AOR: 1.3; 95% CI: 1.1, 1.5).Conclusions: A high prevalence of multimorbidity in older patients was found. Tailored disease prevention programs and health care provider are needed to design and service for multimorbidity patients.

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Back pain in adults living in quilombola territories of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0034-8910.2014048005317 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 48 (5) ◽

pp. 750-757 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Luis Rogério Cosme Silva Santos ◽

Ada Ávila Assunção ◽

Eduardo de Paula Lima

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Public Service ◽

Employment Status ◽

Population Based ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Dichotomous Variable ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Employment Characteristics ◽

Population Based Survey

OBJECTIVE To analyze the factors associated with back pain in adults who live in quilombola territories. METHODS A population-based survey was performed on quilombola communities of Vitória da Conquista, state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil. The sample (n = 750) was established via a raffle of residences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate sociodemographics and employment characteristics, lifestyle, and health conditions. The outcome was analyzed as a dichotomous variable (Poisson regression). RESULTS The prevalence of back pain was of 39.3%. Age ≥ 30 years and being a smoker were associated with the outcome. The employment status was not related to back pain. CONCLUSIONS The survey identified a high prevalence of back pain in adults. It is suggested to support the restructuring of the local public service in order to outline programs and access to healthy practices, assistance, diagnosis, and treatment of spine problems.

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Minerals Intake Distributions in a Large Sample of Iranian at-Risk Population Using the National Cancer Institute Method: Do They Meet Their Requirements?

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research ◽

10.1024/0300-9831/a000232 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 85 (3-4) ◽

pp. 129-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Zahra Heidari ◽

Awat Feizi ◽

Leila Azadbakht ◽

Nizal Sarrafzadegan

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

National Cancer Institute ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normal Function ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nutritional Interventions ◽

High Prevalence

Abstract. Background: Minerals are required for the body’s normal function. Aim: The current study assessed the intake distribution of minerals and estimated the prevalence of inadequacy and excess among a representative sample of healthy middle aged and elderly Iranian people. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the second follow up to the Isfahan Cohort Study (ICS), 1922 generally healthy people aged 40 and older were investigated. Dietary intakes were collected using 24 hour recalls and two or more consecutive food records. Distribution of minerals intake was estimated using traditional (averaging dietary intake days) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) methods, and the results obtained from the two methods, were compared. The prevalence of minerals intake inadequacy or excess was estimated using the estimated average requirement (EAR) cut-point method, the probability approach and the tolerable upper intake levels (UL). Results: There were remarkable differences between values obtained using traditional and NCI methods, particularly in the lower and upper percentiles of the estimated intake distributions. A high prevalence of inadequacy of magnesium (50 - 100 %), calcium (21 - 93 %) and zinc (30 - 55 % for males > 50 years) was observed. Significant gender differences were found regarding inadequate intakes of calcium (21 - 76 % for males vs. 45 - 93 % for females), magnesium (92 % vs. 100 %), iron (0 vs. 15 % for age group 40 - 50 years) and zinc (29 - 55 % vs. 0 %) (all; p < 0.05). Conclusion: Severely imbalanced intakes of magnesium, calcium and zinc were observed among the middle-aged and elderly Iranian population. Nutritional interventions and population-based education to improve healthy diets among the studied population at risk are needed.

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