Perceived risks and benefits of cigarette smoking among Nepalese adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study

Objective: Although antidepressants and antipsychotics are valuable medications in the treatment of select psychiatric disorders, there is increasing focus on the balance of risks and benefits of these drugs as prescribed, particularly in the pediatric population. We examined recent national trends and interprovincial variation in dispensing of antipsychotic and antidepressant prescriptions to the Canadian pediatric population. Method: We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study of antidepressant and antipsychotic prescriptions dispensed by Canadian pharmacies to the pediatric population (≤18 years) between 2010 and 2013. Prescription volumes were obtained from IMS Health. Analysis was stratified by drug, year, quarter, and province and population-standardized using age-adjusted population estimates. Results: From the first quarter of 2010 to the fourth quarter of 2013, dispensing of antipsychotics to the pediatric population increased 33% (from 34 to 45 prescriptions per 1000) and dispensing of antidepressants increased 63% (from 34 to 55 per 1000). We observed a 1.5-fold interprovincial difference in dispensing rates for antidepressants (range: 189 per 1000 to 275 per 1000) and a 3.0-fold difference for antipsychotics (range: 85 per 1000 to 253 per 1000) in 2013. Among antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors were the most dispensed (76%), with fluoxetine being the leading agent. Among antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics were the most dispensed (97%), with risperidone being the leading agent. Conclusions: Antipsychotic and antidepressant dispensing to the Canadian pediatric population increased from 2010 to 2013, with considerable interprovincial variation. Future research is required to explore reasons for observed patterns to optimize care for the Canadian pediatric population.

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A Population Based Study on the Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking and Smokers' Characteristics at Osogbo, Nigeria

Tobacco Use Insights ◽

10.4137/tui.s10763 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. TUI.S10763 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ebenezer G Adepoju ◽

Samuel A Olowookere ◽

Najemdeen A Adeleke ◽

Olusegun T Afolabi ◽

Folakemi O Olajide ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cigarette Smoking ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cumulative Effects ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cigarette Smokers ◽

Population Based Study ◽

The City

Background Cigarette smoking has been linked to several cancers worldwide. The characteristics of smokers have not been well documented among Nigerians. Objective This study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of cigarette smokers among the residents of Osogbo, in southwestern Nigeria. Method The study, a population based cross-sectional study of randomly selected consenting adult residents of Osogbo, was conducted in September of 2011. Data was collected using a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire on cigarette smoking. Results A total of 759 respondents were interviewed. Mean age was 42.1 ± 12.5 years. There were 364 (48%) males and 395 (52%) females. About 22% had ever smoked while 8.7% were current smokers, smoking an average of 22.9 ± 10.1 cigarettes per day. Males constituted the majority of current smokers. Most smokers (71%) were introduced to smoking by friends and ill health was the most often reported reason for quitting. Conclusion Cigarette smoking is commonly practiced among males in the studied population and awareness creation and advocacy should be conducted throughout the city in order to inform current smokers about the hazards and cumulative effects inherent in smoking.

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Is the Relationship Between Cigarette Smoking and Male Erectile Dysfunction Independent of Cardiovascular Disease? Findings from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Sexual Medicine ◽

10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.00971.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 222-231 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

Kew-Kim Chew ◽

Alexandra Bremner ◽

Bronwyn Stuckey ◽

Carolyn Earle ◽

Konrad Jamrozik

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Erectile Dysfunction ◽

Cigarette Smoking ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Relationship ◽

Male Erectile Dysfunction

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Body composition and basal metabolic rate in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: a Danish population-based and hospital-based cross-sectional study.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.726010578.793534526 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Iltefat Hamzavi

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Metabolic Rate ◽

Basal Metabolic Rate ◽

Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Danish Population ◽

Cross Sectional

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Prevalence of disabilities and non-communicable diseases in an elderly population in the Telangana state, India: a population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041755 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. e041755

Author(s):

Srinivas Marmamula ◽

Satya Brahmanandam Modepalli ◽

Thirupathi Reddy Kumbham ◽

Rajesh Challa ◽

Jill E Keeffe

Keyword(s):

Elderly Population ◽

Self Care ◽

The Elderly ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Self Report ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Communicable Diseases

ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence of disabilities (vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care and communication) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the elderly population in two districts in Telangana, India.DesignPopulation-based cross-sectional study using a cluster random sampling method to select the study clusters.SettingElderly population in Khammam and Warangal districts were recruited. Detailed interviews were conducted by trained community health workers. Personal and demographic information such as age, gender, level of education and a self-report of NCDs was collected. The Washington Disability Questionnaire was administered to assess the presence of disabilities.Participants1821 participants aged ≥60 years, 54.5% were women, and 73.3% had no education.Primary outcome measurePrevalence of disabilities and NCDs.ResultsOverall, the prevalence of at least disability was 20.3% (95% CI 16.3 to 24.9). The prevalence of self- reported disabilities were: seeing (5.9%; 95% CI 4.4 to 7.8), mobility (12.8%; 95% CI 9.7 to 16.8), hearing (3.6%; 95% CI 2.7 to 4.8), cognition (4.8%; 95% CI 3.5 to 6.7), self-care (3.3%; 95% CI 2.3 to 4.7) and communication (1.8%; 95% CI 1.2 to 2.6). Overall, the prevalence of at least one NCD was 34.2% (95% CI 30.9 to 37.7). Hypertension was the most common systemic condition (25.4%; 95% CI 22.4 to 28.7), followed by diabetes (9.0%; 95% CI 7.3 to 11.0), and body pains (muscle-skeletal) (9.9%; 95% CI 8.1 to 12.2).ConclusionEvery fifth elderly person in the districts of Khammam and Warangal in Telangana had at least one self-reported disability. Besides, a third of the elderly had at least one NCD. There is a definite need to develop comprehensive public health strategies to address disabilities and NCDs in Telangana.

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Association between pyrethroid exposure and cardiovascular disease: A national population-based cross-sectional study in the US

Environment International ◽

10.1016/j.envint.2021.106545 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 153 ◽

pp. 106545

Author(s):

Qingping Xue ◽

An Pan ◽

Ying Wen ◽

Yichao Huang ◽

Da Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

National Population ◽

The Us

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Prevalence and risk factors of Helicobacter pylori infection in Wuwei, a high‐risk area for gastric cancer in northwest China: An all‐ages population‐based cross‐sectional study

Helicobacter ◽

10.1111/hel.12810 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xiaofeng Wang ◽

Xiaochuang Shu ◽

Qiang Li ◽

Youpeng Li ◽

Zhaofeng Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Gastric Cancer ◽

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Northwest China ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Risk Area ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Risk Area

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Myopia, corneal endothelial cell density and morphology in a Japanese population-based cross-sectional study: the JPHC-NEXT Eye Study

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-85617-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Naohiko Aketa ◽

Miki Uchino ◽

Motoko Kawashima ◽

Yuichi Uchino ◽

Kenya Yuki ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Endothelial Cell ◽

Cell Density ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Corneal Endothelial Cell ◽

Endothelial Cell Density ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Corneal Endothelial Cell Density

AbstractThis population-based cross-sectional study was performed to determine the mean corneal endothelial cell density (ECD), coefficient of variation (CV), and hexagonality (HEX), and their associations with myopia in Japanese adults living in Chikusei city. Of 7109 participants with available data, 5713 (2331 male and 3382 female) participants were eligible for analysis. After assessing the relationship between participant characteristics and spherical equivalent refraction (SER), the association of SER with the abnormal value of ECD (< 2000 cells/mm), CV (≥ 0.40), and HEX (≤ 50%) were determined using the logistic regression models adjusting for potential confounders (age, intraocular pressure, keratometric power, height, and antihypertensive drug use). In male participants, there was no statistically significant relationships between SER and endothelial parameters. In female participants, compared to emmetropia, SER ≤ − 6 D had significantly higher odds ratio (OR) of having the abnormal value of CV (OR = 2.07, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.39–3.10) and HEX (OR = 2.04, 95% CI 1.29–3.23), adjusted for potential confounders, indicating that the high myopia was associated with the abnormal values of CV and HEX. Further adjustment for contact lenses wear partly attenuated these associations. Association between the SER and ECD was not detected.

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