scholarly journals Follow-up care of rare diseases in odontology: a public health issue

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Toupenay ◽  
M de la Dure ◽  
N Razanamihaja ◽  
A Berdal ◽  
M-L Boy-Lefèvre
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Follow Up Care

scholarly journals Lung Cancer Incidence in Never Smokers

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 472-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather A. Wakelee ◽  
Ellen T. Chang ◽  
Scarlett L. Gomez ◽  
Theresa H. Keegan ◽  
Diane Feskanich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Lung Cancer Incidence ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Never Smokers

Purpose Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Although smoking remains the predominant cause of lung cancer, lung cancer in never smokers is an increasingly prominent public health issue. However, data on this topic, particularly lung cancer incidence rates in never smokers, are limited. Methods We reviewed the existing literature on lung cancer incidence and mortality rates among never smokers and present new data regarding rates in never smokers from the following large, prospective cohorts: Nurses’ Health Study; Health Professionals Follow-Up Study; California Teachers Study; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Swedish Lung Cancer Register in the Uppsala/Örebro region; and First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Epidemiologic Follow-Up Study. Results Truncated age-adjusted incidence rates of lung cancer among never smokers age 40 to 79 years in these six cohorts ranged from 14.4 to 20.8 per 100,000 person-years in women and 4.8 to 13.7 per 100,000 person-years in men, supporting earlier observations that women are more likely than men to have non–smoking-associated lung cancer. The distinct biology of lung cancer in never smokers is apparent in differential responses to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and an increased prevalence of adenocarcinoma histology in never smokers. Conclusion Lung cancer in never smokers is an important public health issue, and further exploration of its incidence patterns, etiology, and biology is needed.

scholarly journals LEVANTAMENTO DAS PRINCIPAIS DOENÇAS INFECCIOSAS EM CÃES E GATOS ATENDIDOS PELA GESTÃO MUNICIPAL DE SANTA FÉ DO SUL

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Adrielli Gonçalves GUERRA ◽  
Shaysa da Costa BEZERRA ◽  
Andreia Estela Moreira SOUZA
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
City Management ◽  
Santa Fe ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Control Center

Dentre as diversas doenças apresentadas por cães e gatos, destacam-se as de natureza infecciosas, muitas das quais são zoonoses podendo ser transmitidas ao homem, constituindo uma questão de saúde pública. O presente trabalho objetivou avaliar a ocorrência das principais doenças infecciosas em cães e gatos atendidos pelo município de Santa Fé do Sul-SP, no período de agosto de 2018 a julho de 2019. Para isso, foi realizada pesquisa documental por censo pela análise de prontuários e dados fornecidos por centros de controle de zoonoses do município e pesquisa de campo por observação e acompanhamento. Foram avaliadas também as formas de tratamento e destinação dos animais. O número de casos positivos de erlichiose, cinomose, leishmaniose em cães e esporotricose em gatos foram um total de 257. Em cães, observaram-se 132 (81,5%) casos de leishmaniose, 20 (12,3%) com erlichiose e 10 (6,2%) com cinomose. Em gatos, foram encontrados 93 casos de esporotricose, no período. Os dados obtidos nesse estudo mostram números significativos da prevalência de zoonoses de cães e gatos, com alto potencial de transmissão, evidenciando a necessidade de implementação de políticas públicas municipais para controle da população de animais e manejo adequado dos doentes, além de projetos educativos junto à rede de ensino e com a comunidade em geral, para identificação rápida das doenças e redução do vetor da Leishmaniose. A partir dos dados apresentados, medidas de prevenção devem ser instauradas para diminuir o número de casos observados uma vez que se trata de um problema de saúde pública.   INVENTORY OF THE MAJOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CATS AND DOGS TREATED BY SANTA FÉ DO SUL CITY MANAGEMENT  ABSTRACT Among several diseases present in cats and dogs the infectious ones are prominent; most of them are zoonosis and may be transmitted to humans thus representing a public health issue. The present paper aims to evaluate the occurrence of the major infectious diseases in cats and dogs treated by Santa Fé do Sul-SP municipality from August 2018 to July 2019. In this regard, a document research guided by census was conducted in order to analyze records and data provided by zoonosis control center from that municipality as well as observation field research and follow-up. In addition, other ways of treatment and animal’s allocation were evaluated. The number of positive cases for ehrlichiosis, canine distemper, leishmaniasis in dogs and sporotrichosis in cats totaled 257. In dogs, it was reported 132 (81,5%) leishmaniasis cases, 20 (12,3%) for ehrlichiosis and 10 (6,2%) for canine temper. In cats, 93 sporotrichosis cases were found in the same period. Data collected in this study report a significant number of zoonosis prevalence in cats and dogs, with high potential of transmission, revealing that it is necessary to implement municipal public policies to control animal population as well as proper handling for sick animals, besides educational programs together to schools and community in general for immediate identification of the disease and reduction of Leishmaniasis vector. From the data submitted, prevention measures might be introduced to reduce the number of cases observed since it is a public health issue. Descriptors: Infectious diseases. Zoonosis. Dogs. Cats.

Identifying changes in trends in the age standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 250-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M Hille
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Piecewise Linear ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Piecewise Linear Regression ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Males And Females

ObjectiveTo identify changes in the linear trend of the age-standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia for all persons, males, and females. MethodsA two-piece piecewise linear regression was fitted to the data. The piecewise breakpoint varied through an iterative process to determine the model that best fits the data.ResultsStatistically significant changes in the trendof the age-standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia were found for all persons, males, and females. The optimal breakpoint for all persons and males was at 1998. For females, the optimal breakpoint was at 2005. The trend after these breakpoints was flatter than prior to the breakpoints, but still positive.ConclusionMelanoma is a significant public health issue in Australia. Overall incidence continues to increase. However, the rate at which the incidence is increasing appears to be decreasing.

The Other View of Disposable Diapers

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 350-351
Author(s):  
ROBERT L. CAMPBELL
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
The Other ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Hazards ◽  
Disposable Diapers

To The Editor.— I'm writing to you to express my extreme disappointment at the publication of the commentary titled "Baby Bottoms and Environmental Conundrums: Disposable Diapers and the Pediatrician" that appeared in the August 1991 issue of Pediatrics.1 Public Health Issue About Diaper Disposal. The authors have treated briefly the issue of public health and diaper disposal.1,p387 The reader is left with a perception that discarded diapers pose public health hazards. While the issue of public health and the disposal of diapers and other solid wastes is important, it is treated neither adequately nor fairly in this commentary.

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