Prevalence and Risk Factors for Abdominal Bloating and Visible Distention: A Population-Based Cross Sectional Survey

INTRODUCTION: Hypertension complications are responsible for 9.4 million deaths worldwide and among these deaths, 51 % are due to stroke and 45% are due to heart disease like heart failure. This study aims to investigate the hypertension risk factors among adult in Oshikoto region, Namibia. METHODS: A community population-based, cross- sectional survey was conducted using WHO STEPwise approach among 375 adults in Oshikoto region. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was done to determine the association between risk factors and Hypertension, based on p-value <0.05. RESULTS: Overall prevalence for risk factors was: physical inactivity (25.3%), unhealthy diet (75.7%), tobacco use (9.1%), harmful use of alcohol (40.8%). 20.5% overweight with majority (85.7%) of them were females. Obesity was 9.1% in which 91.2% were females. Hypertension prevalence was 24.3%. Four percent of individuals were having two multiple risk factors for hypertension, 2.4% with four risk factors and 1.1% with more than four risk factors. Age group (OR=2.48, 95%CI=1.44-4.26, P=0.001), Obesity (OR=3.48, 95%CI=1.55-7.79, P=0.003), and overweight (OR=2.34, 95%CI=1.31-4.19, P =0.004) were significant risk factors for hypertension. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a high prevalence and burden of hypertension risk factors such as obesity and overweight among adults in Oshikoto region, thus, these results highlight the need for interventions to reduce and prevent those risk factors of hypertension in Oshikoto region, Namibia.

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Anemia prevalence and etiology among women, men, and children in Ethiopia: a study protocol for a national population-based survey

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-019-7647-7 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Amare Worku Tadesse ◽

Elena C. Hemler ◽

Christopher Andersen ◽

Simone Passarelli ◽

Alemayehu Worku ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Comprehensive Evaluation ◽

Potential Effect ◽

Population Based ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Control Programs ◽

Detailed Assessment

Abstract Background Anemia remains a public health challenge in Ethiopia, affecting an estimated 56% of children under age 5 years, 23% of women of reproductive age and 18% of adult men. However, anemia etiology and the relative contribution of underlying risk factors for anemia remains unclear and has hindered implementation of anemia control programs. Methods/design Anemia Etiology in Ethiopia (AnemEE) is a population-based cross-sectional survey of six regions of Ethiopia that includes children, women of reproductive age, and men from regionally representative households. The survey will include detailed assessment of anemia, iron, inflammatory and nutritional biomarkers, diet, comorbidities, and other factors. The objectives of AnemEE are 1) to generate evidence for decision-making on the etiology of anemia in Ethiopia among men, women and children and 2) to simulate the potential effect of iron fortification and other interventions on the prevalence of anemia and risk of iron overload. Discussion AnemEE will provide the most comprehensive evaluation of anemia etiology in Ethiopia to date due to its detailed assessment of diet, biomarkers, infections and other risk factors in a population-based sample. By generating evidence and simulating potential interventions, AnemEE will inform the development of high-impact anemia control programs and policies. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04002466. Registered on 28 June 2019. Retrospectively registered.

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Risk factors for mild behavioral impairment in non-demented geriatrics: a population-based survey in Taiwan

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610221000491 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Yee-Lam E. Chan ◽

Chih-Ming Cheng ◽

Mao-Hsuan Huang ◽

Huey-Jane Lee ◽

Li-Yu Tang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Sex Education ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Population Based ◽

Cognitive Status ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Behavioral Impairment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Comorbidities ◽

Good Sleep

Abstract Objectives: To investigate potential risk factors for mild behavioral impairment (MBI) among non-demented geriatrics. Design: Population-based, cross-sectional survey. Setting: Taiwan Alzheimer Disease Association (TADA) Database. Participants: Participants were selected by multistage random sampling of all Taiwan counties. They received in-person interviews between December 2011 and March 2013. Measurements: Demographic data, lifestyle and habits, medical comorbidities, cognitive status measured by the Taiwanese Mini-Mental Status Examination (TMSE) and presence of MCI of the participants were collected. Subjects were distributed to the MBI and non-MBI groups. These factors had been evaluated for their effects on MBI in the univariate and multivariable logistic regression models. Results: In total, 6,196 non-demented participants aged 65 years or older, including 409 MBI and 5,787 non-MBI participants, were recruited. After adjustment for age, sex, education, body mass index, lifestyle and habits, medical comorbidities, and MCI, good sleep was associated with lower risk of MBI (OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.07 – 0.12). Low body weight (OR 2.01, 95% CI 1.21–3.33), low-to-medium education (OR 1.40, 95%CI 1.06–1.85; OR 2.32, 95% CI 1.67–3.21), medical comorbidities of hypertension (OR 1.56, 95% CI 1.25–1.95), hyperlipidemia (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.00–1.67), cancer (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.37–3.06) were significantly associated with increased MBI risk. MCI neither increased nor decreased risk of MBI (OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.76–1.32). Conclusions: Good sleep was associated with lower MBI risk. Underweight, lower education, medical comorbidities of cancer, hypertension, hyperlipidemia were predictive of MBI.

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Prevalence of Parkinson’s disease in China: a multicenter population-based survey

Neuroepidemiology ◽

10.1159/000520726 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zhengyu Song ◽

Shuai Liu ◽

xiyu li ◽

Meilin Zhang ◽

Xiaodan Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Population Based ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sleep Behavior

ABSTRACT Objective: Few data are available on the current prevalence of Parkinson's disease in China. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Parkinson's disease in Chinese individuals aged 65 years and older and to analyze associated risk factors. Methods: We performed a population-based cross-sectional survey with a multistage cluster sampling design. Residents aged 65 and over were drawn from 11 urban districts and 10 rural counties across China. Data were entered into spreadsheets, and imported and analyzed using Statistical Package SPSS 24. Results: We identified 151 patients with Parkinson's disease among 8124 residents aged 65 and over, including 75 men (49.67%) and 76 women (50.33%). The overall prevalence of PD in the study population was 1.86% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.6%–2.2%), and the standardized prevalence of PD was 1.60%. The crude prevalence in men (2.12%) was higher than in women (1.66%), and standardized prevalence in urban areas (1.98%) was higher than in rural areas (1.48%). Logistic regression analysis showed that independent risk factors for PD were older age, heavy metal or pesticide exposure (odds ratio [OR]=3.83; 95% CI: 2.021–7.256), urban residence (OR=1.307; 95% CI: 1.041–1.642), rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (OR=1.450; 95% CI: 1.021–2.059), and heart disease (OR=2.431; 95% CI: 1.481–4.990). Conclusion：The prevalence of Parkinson's disease in individuals aged 65 and older in China has not increased significantly in recent years. The prevalence of Parkinson's disease is higher in men than in women and higher in urban areas than in rural areas.

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Nontraumatic foot complaints in older people. A population-based survey of risk factors, mobility, and well-being

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association ◽

10.7547/87507315-90-8-397 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 90 (8) ◽

pp. 397-402 ◽

Cited By ~ 73

Author(s):

KJ Gorter ◽

MM Kuyvenhoven ◽

RA de Melker

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Older People ◽

Response Rate ◽

Well Being ◽

Population Based ◽

Joint Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Limited Mobility ◽

Population Based Survey

In a population-based cross-sectional survey conducted in the Netherlands of 7,200 people aged 65 years and older (with a response rate of 79%), 20% of the respondents were found to have nontraumatic foot complaints of more than 4 weeks' duration, often involving the forefoot. Female sex, joint disease, and multimorbidity were found to be risk factors for the presence of foot complaints; older age and obesity were not. Respondents with these complaints had limited mobility and poor perceived well-being.

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