scholarly journals Food Adulteration: a serious public health concern in Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Arifur Rahman ◽  
Md Zakir Sultan ◽  
Mohammad Sharifur Rahman ◽  
Mohammad A Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Pharmaceutical Journal ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Food Adulteration ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
The Impact

Adulteration of foods has become a national issue. The problem is not only ignoring the human rights for safer food but also endangering public health seriously with numerous acute and chronic diseases. Our future generation will be seriously affected with vulnerable physical and mental growth inflicted by food adulteration. This paper describes the impact of consumption of adulterated foods on human health and the roles of the concerned authorities to eradicate it. The key objective of this paper is not to blame or undermine anyone. We intend to inform the current scenario of food adulteration and wish to bring a positive change through proper measures by the concerned regulatory authorities.Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 18(1): 1-7, 2015

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 Are normoglycaemic individuals at risk of depression? The depression-dysglycaemic phenotype from a European population-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Cuschieri ◽  
Julian Mamo
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Prevalence ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Depression is a chronic non communicable disease. It is a growing public health concern with established links with a number of co-morbidities, including diabetes mellitus. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression at a population level, establish the depression sub-population phenotypic characteristics while exploring for links between depression and a spectrum of glycemic abnormalities. Methods A nationally representative cross-sectional study was conducted in Malta between 2014 and 2016. Participants were categorized into different sub-populations according to their glycaemic status. Depression prevalence rates and phenotypic characteristics for each sub-population were established. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify links with depression. Results Depression was prevalent in 17.15% (CI 95%: 16.01 – 18.36) with a female predominance. Those with known (as opposed to newly diagnosed) diabetes had the highest depression prevalence when compared to other glycemic sub-groups. These also exhibited a significant link with self-reported depression. However, at a population level, depression was mostly prevalent within the normoglycaemic sub-population. Conclusions The study confirms the strong link between diabetes and depression, especially, in a high risk dysglycaemic population. Of public health concern is the high depression occurrence within the normoglycaemic sub-population, which attributed for the majority of the Maltese population. In order to reduce the impact of mental health on the population, physicians may consider implementing depression screening clinical tools as part of their routine health check-ups at primary care level, irrespective of the glycaemic status of their patients.

scholarly journals Estimation of Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in sheep in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Abdelkrim Aroussi ◽  
Ahmed Megharbi ◽  
Meghit Boumediene Khaled ◽  
Hadj Labdouni ◽  
Kadi Diafi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Elisa Kit ◽  
Sheep Meat ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Sheep are considered as an important reservoir of human Toxoplasma gondii infections, although more recent data on the prevalence of T. gondii in sheep in Algeria are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of T. gondii in sheep to obtain a better insight into the importance of sheep as reservoirs of human infection. A commercial ELISA kit, which detects antibodies against T. gondii, was utilized to test 269 sera collected from yearling sheep in the municipal slaughterhouse of Sidi-Bel-Abbes city between October 2020 and February 2021. Simultaneously, we assessed the cut-off as recommended by the manufacturer (S/P>50%) and the bootstrap statistical model to estimate the optimal cut-off value (OD = 0.12). The overall seroprevalence was estimated at 34.2% (92/269) using the ELISA kit cut-off and 50.5% (136/269) using the bootstrapped cut-off, being significantly higher compared to sheep from other regions in Algeria. In conclusion, the seroprevalence of T. gondii in sheep was elevated, constituting, therefore, a major public health concern, as sheep meat could be a significant source of T. gondii infection for human consumers. Further studies are required to estimate the impact of abortion among livestock animals caused by T. gondii infection such as sheep, where it could lead to considerable economic losses.

scholarly journals Are normoglycaemic individuals at risk of depression? The depression-dysglycaemic phenotype from a European population-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Cuschieri ◽  
Julian Mamo
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Prevalence ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Depression is a chronic non communicable disease. It is a growing public health concern with established links with a number of co-morbidities, including diabetes mellitus. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression at a population level, establish the depression sub-population phenotypic characteristics while exploring for links between depression and a spectrum of glycemic abnormalities. Methods A nationally representative cross-sectional study was conducted in Malta between 2014 and 2016. Participants were categorized into different sub-populations according to their glycaemic status. Depression prevalence rates and phenotypic characteristics for each sub-population were established. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify links with depression. Results Depression was prevalent in 17.15% (CI 95%: 16.01–18.36) with a female predominance. Those with known (as opposed to newly diagnosed) diabetes had the highest depression prevalence when compared to other glycemic sub-groups. These also exhibited a significant link with self-reported depression. However, at a population level, depression was mostly prevalent within the normoglycaemic sub-population. Conclusions The study confirms the strong link between diabetes and depression, especially, in a high risk dysglycaemic population. Of public health concern is the high depression occurrence within the normoglycaemic sub-population, which attributed for the majority of the Maltese population. In order to reduce the impact of mental health on the population, physicians may consider implementing depression screening clinical tools as part of their routine health check-ups at primary care level, irrespective of the glycaemic status of their patients.

Edible Mushrooms from Niger Delta, Nigeria with Heavy Metal Levels of Public Health Concern: A Human Health Risk Assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sorbari Igbiri ◽  
Nnaemeka A. Udowelle ◽  
Osazuwa C. Ekhator ◽  
Rose N. Asomugha ◽  
Zelinjo N. Igweze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Metal Levels

The Impact of Maternal Cocaine Use on Neonates in Socioeconomic Disadvantaged Population

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Yue Sun ◽  
William Chen
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Drug Education ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Cocaine Use ◽  
Disadvantaged Population ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Maternal cocaine use has emerged as a major public health concern because the number of users has markedly increased in 1990s and the impact on neonates is severe. The problem of maternal cocaine use is especially important in socioeconomic disadvantaged population since they are more likely to be victims of this drug use. Social support programs including drug education are utmost important and should be offered to all socioeconomic disadvantage pregnant women to prevent and control maternal cocaine use.

scholarly journals Labour market trajectories and health in Catalan youth

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Gutiérrez-Zamora Navarro ◽  
F X Belvis Costes ◽  
M Bolíbar Planas ◽  
J Benach de Rovira
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Material Deprivation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Causal Pathways ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Qualitative Phase

Abstract Background Difficulties with integration and job insecurity are currently a characteristic of youth labour market trajectories (YLMT), which have been associated with negative health impacts. This study sheds light on the relationship between YLMT and current health outcomes. Methods The study has a mixed methods sequential exploratory design, focusing on young people aged 25-34 in Catalonia, Spain. In the quantitative phase, longitudinal retrospective data from the Survey to the Catalan Youth 2017 SYC-2017 (n = 1247) was used to obtain a typology of YLMT by clustering techniques. Then, the association between such career paths and health outcomes was tested. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured individual interviews were conducted to a sample (n = 12) of SCY-2017 participants, structured according to the typology, sex and rural/urban criteria. Transcriptions were analyzed by mixed generation of categories. Results Three types of YLMT were obtained: permanent (PT), temporary (TT) and discontinuous (DT). Compared to PT, TT(p < 0.01) and DT (p < 0.001) were found to be a significant risk factor for self-perceived poor health. Similarly, DT were found to be a risk factor for life dissatisfaction (p < 0.05). Trajectory type is not associated with smoking, however, alcohol (p < 0.05), cannabis(p < 0.05), cocaine (p < 0.05) and overall consumption (p < 0.05) are associated with DT. In the qualitative phase, material deprivation, hazardous working conditions, future unpredictability and the prolonged experience of unemployment, powerlessness and insecurity were identified as key explanatory mechanisms of the YLMT health relation. Conclusions YLMT has an impact on different health outcomes and quality of life through numerous causal paths and mechanisms related to the objective and subjective experience of insecurity. The precarisation of the labour market and the lack of decent employment opportunities for the young should be addressed as a primary public health concern. Key messages This study highlights the impact of labor market precariousness on the mental and physical health of Catalan youth as a public health concern. Three broad causal pathways have been identified: material deprivation, the ability to act as an organization in the construction of horizons and exposure to physical and psychosocial risks at work.

scholarly journals Epidemic Alphaviruses: Ecology, Emergence and Outbreaks

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasha R. Azar ◽  
Rafael K. Campos ◽  
Nicholas A. Bergren ◽  
Vidyleison N. Camargos ◽  
Shannan L. Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
The Past ◽  
Human Use

Over the past century, the emergence/reemergence of arthropod-borne zoonotic agents has been a growing public health concern. In particular, agents from the genus Alphavirus pose a significant risk to both animal and human health. Human alphaviral disease presents with either arthritogenic or encephalitic manifestations and is associated with significant morbidity and/or mortality. Unfortunately, there are presently no vaccines or antiviral measures approved for human use. The present review examines the ecology, epidemiology, disease, past outbreaks, and potential to cause contemporary outbreaks for several alphavirus pathogens.

scholarly journals Performance evaluation of Iodine Deficiency Disorder control Program in Mandya District

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 288-293
Author(s):  
Bekkalale Rudresh Harish ◽  
Hugara Siddalingappa ◽  
Shambhulinga Kambale ◽  
Bhoompuram Nagaraja Goud ◽  
Divya Arulprakasam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Urinary Iodine ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Iodine Content ◽  
Iodine Deficiency Disorder ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Iodine Excretion ◽  
The Impact

Background: Considering the burden of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in our country, Government of India has an exclusive national health program to prevent it from becoming a major public health concern. To attain its objectives, National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program (NIDDCP) undertakes routine evaluation of the Program all over the country. Aim & Objective: To determine the prevalence of Goitre, to estimate Iodine content in salt samples and Iodine excretion in urine samples of schoolchildren aged between 6 to 12 years in Mandya district. Settings and Design: A cross sectional institutions based survey was conducted among schoolchildren from the villages in selected clusters of Mandya district. Materials and Methods: Probability Proportional to Size sampling method was used to select 30 clusters. 90 children aged between 6 to 12 years from each cluster were screened. Salt Iodine content was ascertained by Iodometric titration method and urinary Iodine excretion was estimated by Sandell-Kolthoff method. Statistical analysis used: Frequency, proportions and mean were calculated and inferential statistics were used. Results: Prevalence of Goitre was 4.4%, with higher prevalence among girls. 49.8% salt specimens lack adequate iodine (<15ppm) at household level. Median UIE was 164 Micrograms /litre. Conclusions: As per the impact indicators, IDD is not a public health concern in Mandya district as of now.

scholarly journals The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic on World Indices: The Entropy Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ayşe Metin Karakaş ◽  
Mine Doğan ◽  
Sinan Çalik
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Approximate Entropy ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Complications And Mortality

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak started in December 2019 in Wuhan. The virus has spread around the whole world, and it has caused a strong and serious pandemic. Symptoms such as cough, respiratory distress, diarrhea, and fatigue associated with COVID-19 are typical clinical findings. Coronavirus infection has become an important public health concern because of its increasing prevalence, serious complications, and mortality. In light of this information, we examine different entropy methods for world indices (ISE 30, FTSE 100, NIKKEI 225, SP 500, and DAX 30) in the pre-COVID-19 period (02.01.2019–17.11.2019) and the post-COVID-19 period (18.11.2019–23.11.2020) in this article. Besides, we discuss the performances of entropies such as Shannon, Renyi, Tsallis, and approximate entropy (ApEn) in detail and perform the notion of entropy for volatility measure. As a result, we present the numerical results for the data set.

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