Health Across Generations: Findings From the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

Interpretation of changes in health and health care utilization patterns across the life span depends on an understanding of the effects of age, period, and cohort. The purpose of this article is to illustrate differences among three generations of women in demographic factors, health risk factors, and health status indicators from 1996 to 2008. The article examines data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, a broad-ranging project funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) and involving three age groups of women (born in the periods 1973—1978, 1946—1951, and 1921—1926) who were first surveyed in 1996 and will be surveyed every 3 years until at least 2015. Patterns in selected demographic factors (marital status and level of educational qualification), health risk factors (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and body mass index [BMI]), and health status indicators (asthma, hypertension, diabetes and depression; physical functioning and mental health scores from the SF-36) were examined to illustrate examples of biological age, generational differences, or period effects that affect all age groups and generations simultaneously. The results can be used to inform the development of responsive and effective models for both prevention and management of chronic disease, including health and aged-care systems that will meet the needs of different generations of women across their life span.

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Consumption of carbonated soft drinks among Ghanaian adolescents: associations with socio-demographic factors, health risk factors and psychological distress

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106021996933 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 026010602199693

Author(s):

Prince Atorkey ◽

Mariam Akwei ◽

Winifred Asare-Doku

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Health Risk ◽

Soft Drink ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Soft Drinks ◽

Health Risk Factors ◽

Soft Drink Consumption ◽

Carbonated Soft Drinks ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Carbonated soft drinks consumption is associated with weight gain and other chronic diseases. Aim: To examine whether socio-demographic factors, health risk factors and psychological distress are associated with carbonated soft drink consumption among adolescents in selected senior high schools in Ghana. Methods: Data were obtained from the 2012 Ghana Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS). Participants consisted of 1756 school-going adolescents sampled using a two-stage cluster sampling method. Binomial logistic regression was used to determine whether socio-demographic factors, health risk factors and psychological distress were associated with consumption of soft drinks. Results: The prevalence of carbonated soft drinks consumption was 34.9%. Males (odds ratio (OR) = 0.73 (95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.59–0.92); p = 0.007), and participants with high socio-economic status (OR = 0.76 (95% CI 0.48–0.97); p = 0.033) had smaller odds for consumption of soft drinks. Also, adolescents in Senior High School (SHS) 3 (OR = 0.72 (95% CI 0.53–0.97); p = 0.034) and SHS 4 (OR = 0.63 (95% CI 0.43–0.91); p = 0.014) had smaller odds for soft drinks intake compared to those in SHS 1. Health risk factors associated with greater odds of high soft drink consumption were tobacco use (OR = 1.68, (95% CI 1.07–2.65); p = 0.025), fast food consumption (OR = 1.88, (95% CI 1.47–2.41); p = 0.011) and alcohol consumption (OR = 1.43, (95% CI 1.02–1.99); p = 0.039). Consuming adequate fruit (OR = 0.19 (95% CI 0.15–0.24); p = 0.000) and adequate vegetable (OR = 0.55 (95% CI 0.34–0.87); p = 0.011) were associated with lower odds for soft drink consumption. Adolescents who reported feeling anxious had smaller odds for soft drink intake (OR = 0.65, (95% CI 0.47–0.91); p = 0.011). Conclusions: The findings from this study show that socio-demographic characteristics, health risk factors and psychological distress are associated with the soft drink consumption among adolescents in Ghana. Interventions aimed at reducing soft drink consumption and other health risk factors are needed.

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Prevalence of Diabetes and Associated Health Risk Factors among Adults in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Results from Dubai Household Survey 2019

Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal ◽

10.1159/000512428 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Fatheya Al Awadi ◽

Mohamed Hassanein ◽

Hamid Y. Hussain ◽

Heba Mohammed ◽

Gamal Ibrahim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Risk ◽

Marital Status ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Health Survey ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Age Groups ◽

World Health ◽

Health Risk Factors ◽

The Impact

Background: The health and social burdens of diabetes mellitus (DM) are steadily increasing worldwide, reflecting the impact of urbanization, industrial transitions, and shifting to nonhealthy, sedentary life patterns’, as well as the high sugar, low-fiber food consumptions. All these factors have contributed to the global increase in the prevalence of DM and metabolic disorders. Objectives: The objective is to study the prevalence of DM among adult cohorts in Dubai and the extent of behavioral health risk factors associations. Methodology: A cross-sectional household health survey with multistage, stratified cluster random sample of 9,630 participants including 2,496 households was carried out in Dubai 2019. About 5,371 non-United Arab Emirates (UAE) national, 2,245 UAE-nationals, of different age-groups, gender, education, nationality, smoking, and marital status were included in the survey. The survey questionnaire was adapted from the one used in the World Bank’s Living Standards Measurement Surveys (LSMSs) and the WHO’s World Health Surveys (WHSs). Self-reported diabetes was considered as well as newly diagnosed diabetes based on HbA1C results. About 75 well-trained surveyors, 25 well-trained nurses, and other laboratory technicians conducted the survey. SPSS 21 and Stata 12 software was used for data management. Results: The data indicate that the prevalence of diabetes among Dubai Emiratis is much higher than Dubai expats (19.3 vs. 12.4% p = 0.000). The association between diabetes and age was evident regardless of nationality. Rates of diabetes were higher in males (15.4%) compared to females (11.8%) (p < 0.001). About 11.2% of those considered overweight have DM, while the prevalence is 21.5% in obese people (p = 0.000). Physical inactivity, smoking, and hypertension (HTN) were strongly associated with higher rates of DM. Regardless of nationality, lower levels of education were statistically significantly associated with the prevalence of DM (p = 0.000), while single marital status was associated with the lowest rate of DM. Conclusions: Dubai household health survey 2019 indicated that the prevalence of DM among Dubai adults was still high as an overall estimation. Higher rates of diabetes were significantly associated with Emirati nationality, older age-groups, male gender, physical inactivity, high BMI, HTN, smoking, marital status of divorced, separated or divorced as well as low educational level groups.

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Dementia Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Lifestyle Among Jatinangor Elders

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2021.643480 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Paulus Anam Ong ◽

Febby Rosa Annisafitrie ◽

Novita Purnamasari ◽

Chandra Calista ◽

Noveline Sagita ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Risk ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Age Groups ◽

Health Risk Factors ◽

Dementia Prevalence ◽

Dementia Risk ◽

Lower Education Level ◽

Related Risk ◽

Prevalence Of Dementia

Introduction: Research on dementia prevalence and the potentially related risk factors from Indonesia is scarce. We sought to identify the prevalence of dementia, health risk factors, and lifestyle in Jatinangor elders.Methods: A total of 686 participants completed questionnaires on lifestyle, health risk factors, and cognitive and functional tests from September 2013 to December 2013. We determined the prevalence of dementia; and the associations between health, leisure activities, dietary pattern, and dementia were analyzed using logistic regression.Results: The prevalence of dementia was 29.15%. The risk factors differed between age groups. Those aged 60–74 years and who have a lower education level, lower occupational attainment, and less active intellectual and recreational activities were associated with higher dementia risk. Those aged > 75 years living in a rural area and who take less fruit were associated with a higher risk of dementia.Conclusions: The prevalence of dementia in Jatinangor is high. The identified modifiable risk factors are a potential target for intervention and valuable for designing public health policies.

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Oral health status and self- assessment of oral health risk factors among South Indian diabetic patients

Indian Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_508_18 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

Mukkavilli Madhuri ◽

Suhas Kulkarni ◽

Dolar Doshi ◽

Srikanth Reddy ◽

Srilatha Adepu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Risk ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Health Risk Factors ◽

South Indian

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Trends in Women's Risk Factors and Chronic Conditions: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

Women s Health ◽

10.2217/17455057.3.4.423 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 423-432 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Jayne Lucke ◽

Bree Waters ◽

Richard Hockey ◽

Melanie Spallek ◽

Richard Gibson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Women’S Health ◽

Women's Health ◽

Chronic Conditions ◽

Age Groups ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Australian Longitudinal Study ◽

Index Level

Chronic diseases present a growing challenge to women's health. This paper presents data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health to show prevalence and incidence among three cohorts of women of six chronic conditions: hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis and arthritis. It also examines the role of five important risk factors (body mass index, level of physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption and level of education) on these chronic conditions. The most striking finding is that being overweight or obese is the most important risk factor for chronic disease for women in all three age groups.

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Influence of alternative lifestyles on health status and health risk factors in pregnancy and maternity

European Journal of Integrative Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.eujim.2012.07.903 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 182-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Simões-Wüst Ana Paula ◽

Kummeling Ischa ◽

Mommers Monique ◽

Huber Machteld ◽

Rist Lukas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Status ◽

Health Risk ◽

Health Risk Factors ◽

In Pregnancy

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Age and Sex-Specific Associations in Health Risk Factors for Chronic Disease: Evidence from the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (PATH) Cohort

Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement ◽

10.1017/s0714980821000179 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Vanessa DeClercq ◽

Ellen Sweeney

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Disease ◽

Health Risk ◽

Age Groups ◽

Current Smoker ◽

Health Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Risk Factor Data ◽

Age And Sex

Abstract The objective of this study was to discern health risk factors for chronic disease by age and sex in a Canadian cohort. Participants of the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (PATH) cohort with health risk factor data (physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, body mass index [BMI]) were included (n = 16,165). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate the relationship among health risk factors, age, and sex. Regression analysis revealed that the odds of engaging in high levels of physical activity and having a BMI ≥ 25 was lower for females than males across all age groups, whereas the odds of abdominal obesity was substantially higher for females of all ages than for males. The odds of habitually consuming alcohol was lower for females of all ages than for males, and the odds of being a former/current smoker was lower for older (57–74 years of age) females than for males. The odds of consuming five or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day was higher for females of all ages than for males. There are evident differences in health risk factors for males and for females, as well as across age groups, and public health efforts need to account for the role played by sex and age in addressing chronic disease burden in Canadian adults.

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