scholarly journals Preventing chronic disease in people with mental health problems: the HEALTH Passport approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 208-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Anderson ◽  
Sanjana Sridharan ◽  
Matthew Megson ◽  
Amy Evans ◽  
James Vallance ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Risk Exposure ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Future Burden

Aims and methodThe HEALTH Passport is a tool to help patients make lifestyle changes to reduce the future burden of chronic disease. This study assesses the potential of this behaviour change strategy in psychiatric patients. We introduced 50 psychiatric in-patients to the HEALTH Passport and asked them to complete a semi-qualitative questionnaire. Results were compared with those of 100 controls.ResultsPsychiatric in-patients are exposed to almost twice as many modifiable risk factors of chronic disease compared with controls. Although psychiatric in-patients are less motivated to address their risk factors, the HEALTH Passport could almost halve the proportion of psychiatric patients at high risk of chronic disease.Clinical implicationsThe low level of health literacy among psychiatric patients must be addressed to reduce their risk exposure. Potentially, the HEALTH Passport provides a cost-effective tool for this purpose.

Prevention of atrial fibrillation – non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for AF

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (55) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Wojdyła-Hordyńska ◽  
Grzegorz Hordyński
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common arrhythmias, with a significant increase in incidence in recent years. AF is a major cause of stroke, heart failure, sudden cardiac death, and cardiovascular disease. Timely intervention and modification of risk factors increase chance to stop the disease. Aggressive, multilevel prevention tactics are a component of combined treatment, including – in addition to lifestyle changes, anticoagulant therapy, pharmacotherapy and invasive anti-arrhythmic treatment – prevention of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, ischemia, valvular disease and heart failure.

scholarly journals The north–south and east–west gradient in colorectal cancer risk: a look at the distribution of modifiable risk factors and incidence across Canada

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 231 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Tung ◽  
C.E. Politis ◽  
J. Chadder ◽  
J. Han ◽  
J. Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
East West

Colorectal cancer (crc) is the 2nd most common cancer in Canada and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death. That heavy burden can be mitigated given the preventability of crc through lifestyle changes and screening. Here, we describe the extent of the variation in crc incidence rates across Canada and the disparities, by jurisdiction, in the prevalence of modifiable risk factors known to contribute to the crc burden.Findings suggest that there is a north–south and east–west gradient in crc modifiable risk factors, including excess weight, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, and low fruit and vegetable consumption, with the highest prevalence of risk factors typically found in the territories and Atlantic provinces. In general, that pattern reflects the crc incidence rates seen across Canada. Given the substantial interjurisdictional variation, more work is needed to increase prevention efforts, including promoting a healthier diet and lifestyle, especially in jurisdictions facing disproportionately higher burdens of crc.Based on current knowledge, the most effective approaches to reduce the burden of crc include adopting public policies that create healthier environments in which people live, work, learn, and play; making healthy choices easier; and continuing to emphasize screening and early detection. Strategic approaches to modifiable risk factors and mechanisms for early cancer detection have the potential to translate into positive effects for population health and fewer Canadians developing and dying from cancer.

scholarly journals The Risk Factors for Immune System Impairment and the Need for Lifestyle Changes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 025-028
Author(s):  
Gunjan Y. Trivedi ◽  
Banshi Saboo
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
System Risk ◽  
Healthy Immune System

AbstractHealthy immune system helps in enhancing the quality of life and reduces the risk of infectious disease. Chronic disease increases the risk of immune system impairment. The article reviews the evidence on risk factors causing immune system imbalance and articulates the complex nature of the relationships between immune system risk factors, chronic disease, and infectious disease to highlight the importance of lifestyle choices. Finally, some evidence is presented on mind–body interventions and lifestyle choices for enhancing the immune system function.

Hard routes of mental health in Portugal: what can we offer to an adolescent with serious mental illness and multiple social risk factors?

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. e229120
Author(s):  
Rita Goncalves ◽  
Mafalda Marques ◽  
Teresa Cartaxo ◽  
Vera Santos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Social Risk Factors

Worldwide, millions of children and adolescents are suffering due to a lack of efficient mental healthcare. Although some progress has been made to address the mental health problems in this age group, currently, even developed countries fail in providing psychiatric patients with the best practice care. We present a case of a Portuguese adolescent with a first episode of psychosis in whom multiple social and environmental risk factors were identified as triggers to his clinical presentation, as well as fundamental determinants of prognosis in the short and long term. In this case, we demonstrate how social determinants, including poverty, family dysfunction and difficulties in accessing appropriate mental healthcare, strongly influence the development, maintenance and prognosis in early psychosis during adolescence. Furthermore, we consider the implications of an absence of community-based mental healthcare and rehabilitation services and reasons for why this may complicate the management and limit opportunities to this patient population.

Modifiable risk factors and erectile dysfunction: can lifestyle changes modify risk?

Urology ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol A Derby ◽  
Beth A Mohr ◽  
Irwin Goldstein ◽  
Henry A Feldman ◽  
Catherine B Johannes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors

Prison environment and non-communicable chronic disease modifiable risk factors: length of incarceration trend analysis in Mexico City

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Silverman-Retana ◽  
Edson Servan-Mori ◽  
Stefano Michele Bertozzi ◽  
Emanuel Orozco-Nuñez ◽  
Sergio Bautista-Arredondo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Cocaine Use ◽  
Prison Environment

BackgroundThere is a lack of evidence regarding chronic disease modifiable risk factors among prisoner populations in Latin America. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases and to assess their relationship with length of incarceration.MethodsWe analysed data from a cross sectional study in which 4241 prisoners were randomly selected to answer a questionnaire with socio-demographic and health behaviour content using an audio computer-assisted self-interview format. Physical activity (PA), low-quality diet, current smoking and alcohol or cocaine use during the last month in prison were our main outcomes. Quantile regression models and logistic regression models were performed.ResultsOur final analytical sample consisted of 3774 prisoners from four Mexico City prisons. PA was estimated as 579 median metabolic equivalents-min/week, prevalence of alcohol use was 23.4%, cocaine use was 24.2% and current smoking was 53.2%. Our results suggest that, as length of incarceration increased, PA as well as alcohol and cocaine use increased, whereas the quality of diet decreased.ConclusionThis study supports the hypothesis that exposure to prison environment (measured by length of incarceration) fosters modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases, particularly diet quality and cocaine use.

scholarly journals Psychological Autopsy and Forensic Considerations in Completed Suicide of the SARS-CoV-2 Infected Patients. A Case Series and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11547
Author(s):  
Roxana-Mihaela Crisan ◽  
Ciprian Ionut Bacila ◽  
Bogdan Neamtu ◽  
Adrian Nicolae Cristian ◽  
Elena Topîrcean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Psychological Autopsy ◽  
Medical Histories ◽  
As Stress

Our paper aims to present three cases of committed suicide in SARS-CoV-2 infection during the quarantine period. We investigated if there is a role for the infection itself in triggering the suicidal act or if it is augmented by other risk factors such as fear, psychosocial stress, lifestyle changes, and social isolation. To this goal, we analyzed the clinical, paraclinical, histopathological, toxicological records, mental health conditions, psychological, social, cultural, and economic aspects in detail. One patient committed suicide at home, by hanging, while the other two during hospitalization in the red zone, within the Sibiu County Emergency Clinical Hospital, hanging and falling from a height, respectively. The autopsy was carried out within the restricted area for COVID-19 in Sibiu County Forensic Medicine Service. Patients’ medical histories were analyzed based on the available medical reports. Additionally, we interviewed a family member, applying the so-called psychological autopsy method, based on open-ended questions and standardized instruments (questionnaire) to point out the motives and behavioral changes that might explain the committed suicide. With this data, we could fulfill a design to elucidate and outline the reasons for the suicidal act. Our findings showed that the mental state deteriorated progressively, both in preexisting depressive and non-depressive backgrounds. Furthermore, we highlight the COVID-19 psychological impact in the suicidal acts. Further on, we reviewed the risk factors presented in the literature that are associated with mental health problems and behavioral changes such as stress, anxiety, depressions, sleep disorders, impulsivity, loneliness.

Elucidating The Genetic Factors Contributing Towards Susceptibility And Severity Of Covid 19

2021 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syeda Marriam Bakhtiar ◽  
Syeda Eeman Zahra Bokhari ◽  
Iqra Riasat ◽  
Erum Dilshad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Viral Transmission ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Animal Host ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Human Source

: COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 or 2019-nCov is a pandemic disease that occurred in December 2019 from Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. It was first transmitted from the animal host to a human source, after which it followed human-human transmission and spread exponentially worldwide. Various countries have fallen prey to this virus, but there are certain countries or populations, which have been more affected by this than others. Moreover, the demographics of transmission and affected individuals are also variable from country-country. The purpose of this article is to highlight the non-modifiable risk factors for COVID-19 and their analysis in various populations affecting their susceptibility. Besides age, gender, and blood group, two major genetic factors associated with this disease are discussed here including the potential of IL-6, in causing chronic disease conditions and the rs1800795 G/C-174 IL-6 polymorphism in the IL-6 gene and with the potential role of ACE-2 receptor in viral transmission and pathogenicity with its protective and disease-causing variants.

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