Is musculoskeletal pain more common now than 40 years ago?: two population-based cross-sectional studies

Background: A balanced diet is an important lifestyle component and has been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Objectives: To assess dietary intake of adult residents in Luxembourg taking part in two population-based cross-sectional studies (ORISCAV-LUX, 2007–2008 and ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017). Methods: Dietary intake of the study participants (1242 in 2007/08 and 1326 in 2016/17), 25–69 years old, were evaluated using food-frequency questionnaires (134 items in 2007/2008 and 174 items in 2016/2017) according to the French ANSES-CIQUAL food composition database. Both food-group- and nutrient-based analyses were conducted. Results: Dietary patterns in ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017, were characterized by an increase in the estimated marginal means (EMM) of the intake of energy, total fat, saturated fatty acids, alcohol, and decreased EMM of total carbohydrates, magnesium, and calcium compared to 2007/08. We also observed an increased EMM of the intake of protein-rich food items and ready-to-eat foods/fast foods, together with a decreased intake of grains, dairy products, and vegetables (all p-values <0.05, linear mixed models). The intake of most micronutrients was stable or slightly increased in ORISCAV-LUX 2 vs. ORISCAV-LUX, except for the drop in magnesium and calcium, and generally met recommendations, in particular, EFSA population reference intakes (PRI), except for vitamin D. Conclusions: Though most micronutrient recommendations were met, nutrient consumption in terms of high energy, total fat, and sodium, as well as low carbohydrates, were not aligned with recommendations for balanced eating.

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Neck, Shoulder and Low Back Musculoskeletal Pain in Greek Physical Education University Students: A Series of Three Cross-Sectional Studies

Journal of Preventive Medicine And Care ◽

10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-18-2178 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 32-42

Author(s):

Analina A. Emmanouil ◽

Elissavet N. Rousanoglou ◽

Konstantinos D. Boudolos

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

University Students ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Medical Attention ◽

Low Back ◽

Recurrent Pain ◽

Accident Rate ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Tabulation ◽

Cross Sectional Studies

Several studies examine the musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in university students sustaining physical load as part of their compulsory learning. However, only two somewhat outdated cross-sectional studies examine the physical education teacher (PET) students. This study aimed to explore the neck, shoulder and low back MSP prevalence in Greek PET students in a series of academic years. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to record the past 12-month neck, shoulder and, low back pain, across three academic years (n = 479). The year association to MSP prevalence was examined with the cross-tabulation analysis (using the column proportion test for the year comparison) and, the gender association to MSP prevalence with the χ2 test (SPSS 22.0, p ≤ 0.05). The year association to MSP prevalence was not significant (p > 0.05). The overall prevalence was 67.6%, with multiple pain at 25.7% and, the low back presenting the highest prevalence (40.9%). Women reported a higher prevalence of neck (36%) and low back (47%) pain (p ≤ 0.05). The majority of pain and time loss duration was 1-7 days. The low back required higher medical attention (19.0%) than the neck (9.2%) and the shoulder (12.9%). The recurrent pain was at 30%, with the previous injury/accident rate at 5.8%, 14.4% and 14.6% for the neck, shoulder and low back. Our PET students present an alarming MSP prevalence. Due to their distinct work demands as PE teachers, entering working life with the healthiest possible musculoskeletal system is of critical importance. Thus, university authorities should consider strategies for the prevention of MSP risk.

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Trends in excess weight and thinness among Spanish schoolchildren in the period 1992–2004: the Cuenca study

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980008003571 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 1015-1018 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno ◽

Mairena Sánchez López ◽

Pablo Moya Martínez ◽

Montserrat Solera Martinez ◽

Blanca Notario Pacheco ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Childhood Obesity ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Old Spanish ◽

Trained Personnel ◽

Dual Burden ◽

Cross Sectional Studies ◽

Frequent Problem

AbstractBackgroundIn developed countries, there is abundant information on the epidemic of childhood obesity, but only a few studies on trends in the dual burden of body weight (overweight and thinness).ObjectiveTo examine trends in overweight and thinness among 9–10-year-old Spanish children in the last decade.MethodsData were taken from cross-sectional studies on schoolchildren in Cuenca (Spain), conducted in 1992, 1996, 1998 and 2004 with similar methods. Weight and height were measured by trained personnel with standardized procedures. Overweight (including obesity) and thinness were defined according with the International Obesity Taskforce BMI cut-offs.ResultsThe overall prevalence of overweight increased from 24·4 % in 1992 to 30·9 % in 2004 (P = 0·07), rising from 21·2 % in 1992 to 32·0 % in 2004 (P = 0·03) among boys and from 27·7 % to 29·8 % (P = 0·67) among girls. The overall prevalence of thinness was 2·7 % in 1992 and 9·2 % in 2004 (P < 0·001); in the same period, thinness prevalence rose from 1·9 % to 9·0 % (P = 0·10) among boys and from 3·7 % to 9·5 % (P < 0·01) among girls.ConclusionsThe dual burden of body weight has increased among children in Cuenca in the last decade. Population-based policies addressing childhood obesity, which is the most frequent problem, should not increase the risk of thinness.

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Type D personality is a risk factor for psychosomatic symptoms and musculoskeletal pain among adolescents: a cross-sectional study of a large population-based cohort of Swedish adolescents

BMC Pediatrics ◽

10.1186/1471-2431-13-11 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Emelie Condén ◽

Jerzy Leppert ◽

Lisa Ekselius ◽

Cecilia Åslund

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Large Population ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Type D Personality ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychosomatic Symptoms ◽

Type D

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The Migraine-Anxiety Comorbidity Among Migraineurs: A Systematic Review

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2020.613372 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Karimi ◽

Tissa Wijeratne ◽

Sheila Gillard Crewther ◽

Andrew E. Evans ◽

Deena Ebaid ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Psychiatric Symptoms ◽

Medical Practitioner ◽

Population Based ◽

Small Sample ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Practitioners ◽

Co Morbidity ◽

Cross Sectional Studies

Background: Migraine is recognized as a neurological condition that is often associated with comorbid psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and/or panic disorder. Though some studies have demonstrated the link between migraine and anxiety disorders, there are no systematic reviews that have been published in this area to summarize the evidence. The aim of the present study is to systematically review the literature associated with comorbidity of migraine and anxiety disorders among migraineurs compared to non-migraineurs.Methods: The present systematic review included population-based, cohort and cross-sectional studies if they were reporting the frequency of migraine with either anxiety or depression as diagnosed by a medical practitioner according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-2/3).Results: Eight eligible studies from 2060 relevant citations were included in the review. All participants were migraine patients from both primary care and outpatient settings, as well as tertiary headache and anxiety centers, and were compared to non-migraineurs. The results of the systematic review showed that there is a strong and consistent relationship between migraine and anxiety. The co-morbidity of co-occurrence for migraine and anxiety has an average OR of 2.33 (2.20–2.47) among the prevalence and cross sectional studies and an average RR of 1.63 (1.37–1.93) for two cohort studies; The major limitations of included studies were small sample sizes and a lack of adjusting of confounding factors.Conclusion: The results highlight the need for inclusion of an anxiety screening tool during initial assessments of migraine patients by medical practitioners and/or physicians and may explain why some anxiolytic medications work better than others for migraine mitigation.

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Erratum re: prevalence of overweight and obesity in East and West German children in the decade after reunification: population-based series of cross-sectional studies

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health ◽

10.1136/jech.2009.107557 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 65 (1) ◽

pp. 86-86

Author(s):

C. J. Apfelbacher ◽

U. Kramer

Keyword(s):

Population Based ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Studies ◽

East And West ◽

German Children

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Pubertal Progression and Reproductive Hormones in Healthy Girls With Transient Thelarche

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ◽

10.1210/jc.2016-2871 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 102 (3) ◽

pp. 1001-1008 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Marie Lindhardt Johansen ◽

Casper P. Hagen ◽

Mikkel G. Mieritz ◽

Ole D. Wolthers ◽

Carsten Heuck ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Outcome Measure ◽

Population Based ◽

Pubic Hair ◽

Reproductive Hormones ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Main Outcome Measure ◽

Detailed Evaluation ◽

Cross Sectional Studies ◽

Prospective Longitudinal

Abstract Context: Detailed evaluation of pubertal progression in girls from longitudinal studies is sparse, and the phenomenon of transient thelarche (TT), defined as the appearance, regression, and subsequent reappearance of breast buds, in healthy girls remains undescribed. Objective: To describe TT in terms of pubertal progression, growth, genotypes, and reproductive hormones and to apply new puberty nomograms for breast stages, pubic hair, and menarche. Design: A prospective, longitudinal population-based study. Patients or Other Participants: Ninety-eight healthy Danish schoolchildren (Caucasian girls) followed longitudinally as part of the COPENHAGEN Puberty Study were included in the evaluation of TT. A total of 1466 girls from 2 cross-sectional studies were included in the creation of the puberty nomograms. Intervention(s): None. Main Outcome Measure(s): Pubertal progression, specifically thelarche, reproductive hormones, genotype, and growth. Results: Twelve of 98 (12%) girls experienced TT. A larger proportion of girls with TT entered puberty by the pubarche pathway (50%) compared with girls with normal progression (15.4%), P = 0.014. Girls with TT progressed through puberty normally when evaluated using puberty nomograms. Reproductive hormones and growth velocity were lower at the first (transient) thelarche than the second (permanent) thelarche. Conclusion: TT is a frequent phenomenon that appears to be a peripheral occurrence independent of central puberty. It does not appear to affect subsequent pubertal progression as evaluated by our new puberty nomograms.

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