scholarly journals AVALIAÇÃO DAS CONDIÇÕES BUCAIS DE PACIENTES OBESOS

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Farias Santos ◽  
Rosane Borges Dias ◽  
Roberta Catapano Naves ◽  
Andrea Nóbrega Cavalcanti ◽  
Érica Del Peloso Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dental Professional ◽  
Oral Conditions ◽  
The Relationship

The prevalence of obesity has increased in recent decades, becoming a public health concern because this condition is a risk factor for the development of several systemic diseases. It can also be related to oral conditions such as dental caries and periodontal disease. Since obesity may influence the oral health of individuals, seeking to clarify the relationship between them is of great interest to health professionals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the oral conditions of obese individuals. The sample consisted of 30 obese non-smokers, systemically healthy, who had not received periodontal treatment within the last 6 months or used antibiotics and / or inflammatory in the last 3 months. The complete periodontal clinical examination, DMFT Index and Body Mass Index (BMI) were performed. The morning breath of the subjects was also made using the Halimeter®. Periodontitis was found in 80%, of the population,the mean DMFT was 14.73, the average visible plaque index, gingival index were 43.69% and 51, 87%, respectively. Given these results, it is clear the importance of dental professional should work as a promoter of health for the population studied.

scholarly journals Relationship between Body Mass Index and Tooth Decay in a Population of 3–6-Year-Old Children in Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Shafie Bafti ◽  
Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour ◽  
Hamidreza Poureslami ◽  
Zeinab Hoseinian
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Iranian Children ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between BMI and tooth decay in a population of Iranian children. In this cross-sectional descriptive/analytical study, 1482 children were selected from kindergartens and preschool centers in Kerman, Iran. The children underwent examination of deciduous teeth (using the dmft index) after determination of height and weight for calculation of BMI. The relationship between BMI (after adjustment for age) and dmft was determined using Poisson’s regression model. The mean of dmft in children with normal BMI was 1.5-fold that in subjects with extra body weight. Age had a significant effect on dmft. In addition, dmft was higher in boys compared to girls. The results of the present study showed that caries rate in the deciduous teeth of 3–6-year-old children decreases with an increase in body weight.

scholarly journals Some Elemental Content of Soil Within Catchment of River Jakara in Kano, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Dike N. I. ◽  
S. J. Oniye
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Catchment Area ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Elemental Content ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

The use of untreated urban wastes and domestic sewage contaminated water for the irrigation of agricultural soils is on the rise particularly in the developing countries and is a public health concern with regards to the consumption of vegetables and fruits produced in them which may indirectly accumulate heavy metals in their edible portions. Using the atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS), concentrations of Ca, Mg, Na, K (essential bulk elements), Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Co and Fe (trace elements) were determined in 3 designated areas within the catchment area of River Jakara in Kano Nigeria. Samples were collected from two depths 0-15cm and 15-30cm to cover both dry and wet seasons. The mean concentrations of elements obtained ranged from 0.026 mg/g Cd to 46.83 mg/g Fe and occurred in the magnitude of Fe > Ca > K > Na > Pb >Zn > Co > Cu >Cr > Ni > Cd. The concentrations of the trace elements in the soils in the two depths exceeded the international recommended permissible limits establishing the pollution of the irrigation soils with the trace elements investigated. Based on the findings, it is recommended among others that the relevant organ of government should find an alternative farmland for the farmers within the catchment area of River Jakara where unpolluted waste sources can be utilized for the irrigation of vegetables.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Tramadol-Associated Seizure

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 26674.1-26674.5
Author(s):  
Maryam Zaare Nahandi ◽  
◽  
Sayna Abbaszadeh ◽  
Mostafa Mansouri ◽  
Haniyeh Elahifard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Previous History ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Study Results ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Higher Doses

Background: Tramadol is a widely prescribed analgesic and due to its opioid-like effects, the potential for abuse of tramadol is noticeable. Besides, the complications of tramadol abuse have become a public health concern. This study aimed to investigate the affecting factors on the seizure, as one of the most common complications of tramadol consumption. Methods: A total number of 64 patients from 315 patients who were referred to Sina Hospital, Tabriz, Iran because of tramadol toxicity were included in this 9 months cross-sectional retrospective study. Results: There were 52 males and 12 females in the study. The seizure happened in 53.1% of the subjects and the Mean±SD time between tramadol consumption and seizure was 5.9±7.36 hours. There was no significant association between seizure and sex, age, the dose of tramadol, and previous tramadol consumption history. A significant association was seen between the dose of tramadol and the time of seizure. Conclusion: Seizure that happens due to tramadol overdose is not dependent on sex, age, and previous history of tramadol consumption. As the dose of tramadol is higher, the seizure happens later. More research is needed to understand why the seizure occurs later in higher doses.

Using Human Rights Law to Progress Alcohol Control

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare SLATTERY
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Human Rights Law ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Alcohol Control ◽  
Relative Success ◽  
The Relationship

Alcohol control has long been recognised as a public health concern. Recent years have also seen increased recognition of the relationship between alcohol control and the human rights agenda. However, fragmentation exists in key global governance instruments over the role alcohol control plays as a human rights priority. The relative success of tobacco control illustrates how utilisation of agendas beyond public health can mobilise action.

scholarly journals Effects of the Use of Good Agricultural Practices on Aflatoxin Levels in Maize Grown in Nandi County, Kenya

Sci ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Grace Nkirote Marete ◽  
Laetitia Wakonyu Kanja ◽  
James Mucunu Mbaria ◽  
Mitchel Otieno Okumu ◽  
Penina Afwande Ateku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Aflatoxin Contamination ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Agricultural Practice ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Good Agricultural Practices ◽  
Good Agricultural Practice ◽  
Practice Gap ◽  
The Mean

Aflatoxin contaminated maize is of public health concern in Kenya. Training farmers on good agricultural practice (GAP) has been touted as a mitigative measure. Little is known of the effect of such training on aflatoxin levels in maize grown in Kenya. This study evaluated what effect training farmers on GAP has on aflatoxin levels in maize grown in in maize grown in Kaptumo, Kilibwoni, and Kipkaren divisions in Nandi County. Ninety farmers were recruited for the study and interviewed on GAP. Maize samples were additionally collected from the participating farmers and analyzed for aflatoxins using competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (c-ELISA). All farmers prepared the land before planting, did correct spacing between the planted crops, carried out weeding, cleaned their stores before use, checked the condition of the maize after harvesting, sorted maize after shelling, and knew aflatoxins. A majority of the farmers (90%) used fertilizers, dried maize after harvesting, knew that aflatoxins were harmful to humans, and used clean transport in transporting the harvested maize. About 98% of farmers did stooking after harvesting and 97% used wooden pallets in the maize stores. The percentage of farmers who practiced early planting, top dressing, crop rotation, raising stores above the ground, applying insecticide after shelling and feeding damaged/rotten seeds to their animals was 84–96%, 62–80%, 67–85%, 86–98%, 63–81%, and 7–21% respectively. About 18/90 (20%) of all farmers reported that they had a relative who had died from liver cancer and the mean aflatoxin levels in season 1 were significantly different from season 2 (1.92 ± 1.07 ppb; 1.30 ± 1.50 ppb). Our findings suggest that although training farmers to adopt good agricultural practices was observed to be efficient in mitigating the problem of aflatoxins, the receptiveness of farmers to different aspects of the training may have differed. Therefore, in designing an optimized regional aflatoxin contamination strategy, local applicability should be considered.

Obesity

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mark Beattie ◽  
Anil Dhawan ◽  
John W.L. Puntis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Genetically Determined

Definitions 150Epidemiology 150Evaluation 151Treatment 152Complications 153Weight gain in an individual is the result of an energy intake from food in excess of energy expenditure. Unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity are considered to be the leading causes of avoidable illness and premature death in Europe, and the rising prevalence of obesity is a major public health concern. There is a strong tendency for excess weight to continue to accumulate from childhood through to middle age. While 40–70% of the variation in fat mass between individuals may be genetically determined, environmental factors remain crucial. Important lifestyle choices predetermining health risks in adulthood are made during childhood and adolescence. Schools must come to play a key role in promoting healthy diets and enjoyment of physical activity....

Psychological Maltreatment and Loneliness in Adolescents: Social Ostracism and Affective Experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110404
Author(s):  
Gökmen Arslan ◽  
Murat Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Maltreatment ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Adjustment Problems ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Psychosocial Consequences ◽  
Social Ostracism ◽  
Affective Experiences ◽  
The Relationship

Psychological maltreatment is an important public health concern that has been linked with a variety of negative psychosocial consequences and adjustment problems in childhood to adulthood. The purpose of the current study sought to explore the direct and indirect associations between psychological maltreatment, social ostracism, affective experiences, and loneliness among high school Turkish adolescents. Participants were comprised of 791 adolescents attending three public high schools in Turkey. Students were mostly male with a mean age of 16.35 ( SD = 1.09) years. Findings from the analyses indicated that social ostracism mediated the relationship between psychological maltreatment and both positive and negative affective experiences. Social ostracism and affective experiences mediated the effect of psychological maltreatment on adolescent feelings of loneliness. Results of the present study suggest that social ostracism and affective experiences are important mechanisms that may help to understand the impacts of psychological maltreatment on adolescent feelings of loneliness.

Relationship Between Gingivitis and Anterior Teeth Irregularities Among 18 to 26 Years Age Group: A Hospital Based Study in Belgaum, Karnataka

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Anil Ankola ◽  
V. Chandrasekhara Reddy ◽  
B R Ashok Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Anterior Segments ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Aim To study the relationship between gingivitis and irregular teeth in the anterior segments of dental arches. Materials & Methods The sample size of 120 subjects who satisfied the inclusion criteria was randomly selected for the study. These subjects were selected between the age group of 18 to 26 years and divided into two groups. The study group (cases) consists of 60 subjects with irregular teeth in the anterior segments of dental arch. The control group (controls) consists of 60 subjects with well-aligned teeth in the anterior segments of dental arches. Results The mean gingival index of cases & controls were 0.9513 and 0.5959 with standard deviations of 0.7014 and 0.4909 respectively. The t-value was 3.1093 with p<0.001 which was highly significant. Conclusion The mean gingival index of study group was higher than the gingival score of the control group (P<0.001).

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