Routine Pertussis Immunization

1985 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 729-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bev Lorraine True ◽  
Elizabeth A. Burns
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Reaction ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Whooping Cough ◽  
Smallpox Vaccine ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Vaccination Program ◽  
Health Consequence ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity

The benefits and risks of both the vaccine for pertussis and the disease itself are reviewed in this article. Unlike with the smallpox vaccine, it seems unlikely that a vaccine will be developed to eradicate pertussis completely, since most confer only a short-term immunity. A longitudinal study was undertaken to compare the mortality and morbidity rates of pertussis with the adverse reaction rate of the vaccination program. Risks of the vaccination, such as erythema, drowsiness, and vomiting are well known. However, the issue of neurologic difficulties has surfaced and disagreement exists. Some association does seem to exist between the vaccine and neurologic problems; however, the morbidity and mortality of whooping cough is of a greater health consequence than these rare neurologic reactions.

scholarly journals A study of the etiology and short term outcome of status epilepticus in children

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 878
Author(s):  
Tamil Selvan ◽  
Nagaraj M. V. ◽  
Saravanan P. ◽  
Mrigender Nath Tudu
Keyword(s):  
Status Epilepticus ◽  
Febrile Seizures ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Short Term Outcome

Background: Convulsive status epilepticus is the most common childhood medical neurological emergency, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Most data for this disorder are from mainly adult populations and might not be relevant to childhood. This study was done to obtain a uniquely paediatric perspective. The objective of the study was to the etiology and short term outcome of patients admitted with status epilepticus between the age group 1 month to 12 years at a medical college hospital.Methods: Study design: Prospective descriptive study. Study Place: Department of Paediatrics, SIMS and RC, Bangalore, India. Study population: All children in the age group of 1 month to 12 years admitted with status epilepticus. Sample size:66. Study period: From January 2016 to December 2016.Results: Prevalence of status epilepticus among children admitted in this study was 8.7%. Most common age was found to be 1-3 years (54.5%). Preponderance of male (51.5%) over female (48.5%) was observed. The two most common etiology observed was Atypical febrile seizures (33.3%) and meningitis (22.7%). 57.5% children presented as first episode of seizure and duration of seizure was less than 2 hours in 65.1%.In our study, short term mortality rate was found to be 3% and morbidity was found to be 9% and meningitis was responsible for all the deaths. The mortality and morbidity in the form of neurodeficits were observed between the age group of 1 month to 3 years. Based on the duration of seizure lasting more than 8 hours, two third had mortality and one third had morbidity.Conclusions: Status epilepticus is a severe life threatening emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality. Major causes were due to atypical febrile seizure and meningitis. Patients with younger age, male sex and seizures lasting longer duration had higher mortality and morbidity, predicting the poor outcome. 

Prognostic indicators of short-term survival of ineffective airway clearance in children with acute respiratory infection: a longitudinal study

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-387
Author(s):  
Lívia Maia Pascoal ◽  
Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ◽  
Viviane Martins da Silva ◽  
Daniel Bruno Resende Chaves ◽  
Beatriz Amorim Beltrão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Respiratory Infection ◽  
Acute Respiratory Infection ◽  
Prognostic Indicators ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Airway Clearance ◽  
Short Term Survival

scholarly journals Bidirectional relations of religious orientation and depressive symptoms in adolescents: A short-term longitudinal study.

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Pössel ◽  
Nina C. Martin ◽  
Judy Garber ◽  
Aaron W. Banister ◽  
Natalie K. Pickering ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Religious Orientation ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Bidirectional Relations

scholarly journals Influence of lifestyle risk factors on work ability and sick leave in a general working population in Norway: a 5-year longitudinal study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e045678
Author(s):  
Marit Müller De Bortoli ◽  
Inger M. Oellingrath ◽  
Anne Kristin Moeller Fell ◽  
Alex Burdorf ◽  
Suzan J. W. Robroek
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to assess (1) whether lifestyle risk factors are related to work ability and sick leave in a general working population over time, and (2) these associations within specific disease groups (ie, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and mental illness).SettingTelemark county, in the south-eastern part of Norway.DesignLongitudinal study with 5 years follow-up.ParticipantsThe Telemark study is a longitudinal study of the general working population in Telemark county, Norway, aged 16 to 50 years at baseline in 2013 (n=7952) and after 5-year follow-up.Outcome measureSelf-reported information on work ability (moderate and poor) and sick leave (short-term and long-term) was assessed at baseline, and during a 5-year follow-up.ResultsObesity (OR=1.64, 95% CI: 1.32 to 2.05) and smoking (OR=1.62, 95% CI: 1.35 to 1.96) were associated with long-term sick leave and, less strongly, with short-term sick leave. An unhealthy diet (OR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.01 to 2.43), and smoking (OR=1.67, 95% CI: 1.24 to 2.25) were associated with poor work ability and, to a smaller extent, with moderate work ability. A higher lifestyle risk score was associated with both sick leave and reduced work ability. Only few associations were found between unhealthy lifestyle factors and sick leave or reduced work ability within disease groups.ConclusionLifestyle risk factors were associated with sick leave and reduced work ability. To evaluate these associations further, studies assessing the effect of lifestyle interventions on sick leave and work ability are needed.

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