Risk factors in lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): a case-control study

Lateral epicondylitis is a common condition, but relatively little is known about its aetiology and associated risk factors. We have undertaken a large case-control study using The Health Improvement Network database to assess and quantify the relative contributions of some constitutional and environmental risk factors for lateral epicondylitis in the community. Our dataset included 4998 patients with lateral epicondylitis who were individually matched with a single control by age, sex, and general practice. The median age at diagnosis was 49 (interquartile range 42–56) years . Multivariate analysis showed that the risk factors associated with lateral epicondylitis were rotator cuff pathology (OR 4.95), De Quervain’s disease (OR 2.48), carpal tunnel syndrome (OR 1.50), oral corticosteroid therapy (OR 1.68), and previous smoking history (OR 1.20). Diabetes mellitus, current smoking, trigger finger, rheumatoid arthritis, alcohol intake, and obesity were not found to be associated with lateral epicondylitis.

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Case-control study to determine the associated risk factors of the presence of bubonic plague in Tunad, Hualabamba and El Gigante villages in San Bernardino district-San Pablocajamarca, Peru

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology ◽

10.1016/s0895-4356(97)87251-4 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 50 ◽

pp. S27

Author(s):

Oswaldo Cabanillas Angulo ◽

Elena Vargas ◽

Jorge Benites

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Case Control ◽

Bubonic Plague ◽

San Bernardino ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Control Study

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FRI0438 Hospitalisation mortality and associated risk factors in patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis: a retrospective case-control study

10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.4447 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

C. Wu ◽

Q. Wang ◽

L. HE ◽

E. Yang ◽

X. ZENG

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Case Control ◽

Retrospective Case ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Control Study

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A Case-Control Study on Risk Factors affected Peripherals Neuropathic complication in Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ◽

10.52711/0974-360x.2021.00700 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 4040-4046

Author(s):

Made Krisna Adi Jaya ◽

Dewa Ayu Swastini ◽

Baiq Leny Nopitasari ◽

Putu Rika Veryanti

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Case Control Study ◽

The Elderly ◽

Case Control ◽

Smoking History ◽

Control Study

Background: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a microvascular complication that commonly occurs in people with diabetes mellitus. Geriatrics with type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the populations most vulnerable to this complication. An epidemiological study states that geriatrics has a 32% greater risk of developing this complication compared to other age groups. There have not been many studies conducted to evaluate the risk factors that influence this DPN complication, so it needs to be done an individual evaluation for the elderly population. Objective: This study aims to explore the risk factors that influence the incidence of DPN in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: A case-control study design was carried out on 70 geriatrics with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The outcome determined was the incidence of DPN to track the cause of DPN exposure retrospectively. Influential risk factors are determined by the Odds Ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). All statistical analyzes were two-tailed, and p-values <0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results: Seven factors influence the incidence of DPN in the elderly consisting of smoking history (OR=13.1), uncontrolled lipid profile (OR=5.1), non-neuroprotector users (OR=5.6), uncontrolled blood glucose (OR=42.7), history of heart disease (OR=9.0), uncontrolled blood pressure (OR=4.3), and BMI above normal (OR=5.1). Conclusion: Strong recommendation for medical personnel to focus attention on seven significant risk factors affected complications of DPN to reduce its progression or prevent upcoming complications.

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Malnutrition Concerning Geriatric Depression and Associated Risk Factors: A Community-based Case-control Study in Rural Elderly of Bangladesh

10.21203/rs.3.rs-127639/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Md Ziaul Islam ◽

Tasnim Disu ◽

Shatmin Farjana ◽

Mohammad Rahman

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Case Control Study ◽

The Elderly ◽

Case Control ◽

Rural Elderly ◽

Geriatric Depression ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Control Study

Abstract Background: Malnutrition and depression are highly prevalent in the elderly and can lead to disparaging outcomes. Analytical studies on malnutrition concerning geriatric depression (GD) are very scarce in Bangladesh, although the size of the elderly population is increasing fast in the country. The current study aimed to assess the association between malnutrition and depression and associated risk factors in the rural elderly.Methods: A case-control study was conducted in 600 elderly residents (aged ≥60 years) of three rural communities of Bangladesh from January to October 2019. Three hundred depressed elderly people were enrolled as cases and 300 non-depressed elderly individuals were included as community controls by matching the age and living area of the cases. We used a semi-structured questionnaire based on the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 and the Bangla version of Mini-Nutritional Assessment-Short Form to collect data through face-to-face interviews. Measures included baseline and personal characteristics, malnutrition, GD, and associated risk factors. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify variables associated with the risk of GD.Results: The study found no significant difference in gender (male Vs. female) between cases (44.0% Vs. 56.0%) and controls (46.0% Vs. 54.0%). The study revealed that malnutrition was significantly (p<0.01) higher in cases (56.0%) than in controls (18.0%). The malnourished elderly had around three times AOR=3.155; 95% CI: 1.53-6.49, p=0.002) more (risk of having depression than the controls. The unemployed elderly (AOR=4.964; 95% CI: 2.361-10.440; p=0.0001) and the elderly of the lower and middle class (AOR=3.654; 95% CI: 2.266-7.767; p=0.001) were more likely to experience depression. The elderly having a poor diet were more likely to experience depression (AOR=3.384; 95% CI: 1.764-6.703; p=0.0001). The single elderly (AOR=2.368; 95% CI: 1.762-6.524; p=0.001) and the elderly tobacco users (AOR=2.332; 95% CI: 1.663-5.623; p=0.003) were more likely to experience depression.Conclusions: A significant association between malnutrition and depression is evident in the rural elderly individuals of Bangladesh. It will be a prolific initiative if policymakers merge malnutrition and the risk factors associated with geriatric depression in the provision of universal health care for better health and well-being of the rural elderly populations.

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