scholarly journals EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA ON LARYNGEAL PAPILLOMATOSIS IN THE MOSCOW REGION

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-21
Author(s):  
D M Mustafaev ◽  
V I Egorov
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Laryngeal Papillomatosis ◽  
Epidemiological Analysis ◽  
Adults And Children

Im - to evaluate the prevalence of laryngeal papillomatosis in adults and children, to analyze the structure of the disease and to generalize the dynamics of the disease in the Moscow region. Materials and methods. The authors have carried out an epidemiological analysis of laryngeal papillomatosis in the Moscow region in the period from 2008 to 2014. Results. According to the received data, the prevalence of laryngeal papillomatosis in the Moscow region is 2.3 per 100000 children and 1.95 per 100000 adults. Discussion. Based on the epidemiological data, the significance of laryngeal papillomatosis in adults and children has been proved, and increased morbidity has been revealed. Laryngeal papillomatosis is one of the most important social and health problems. Taking into account the significant increase in the incidence of laryngeal papillomatosis in adults and children, it is necessary to focus on the organization of preventive measures aimed not only at preventing relapses, but also against the spread of HPV infection among healthy population in the Moscow region. To conclude, it is necessary to carry out annual analysis of the structure and course of the disease in the Moscow region.

scholarly journals Epidemiology and prevention strategies of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pediatric hematology and oncology centers in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-257
Author(s):  
Jan Styczyński ◽  
Walentyna Balwierz ◽  
Jacek Wachowiak ◽  
Krzysztof Kałwak ◽  
Bernarda Kazanowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Western Europe ◽  
Surveys And Questionnaires ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Cell Transplant ◽  
Epidemiological Analysis ◽  
Pediatric Hematology ◽  
Regular Time

AbstractIntroductionEpidemiological analysis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in pediatric hematology and oncology (PHO) and hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) centers in a Polish nationwide study, as well as analysis of the preventive strategies in these centers.MethodsAll of the 18 PHO/HCT centers participated in eight surveys and questionnaires conducted over the first 5 months of the SARS-CoV-2/coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Poland. Epidemiological data were collected at eight regular time points, and the strategy of preventive management was done once after 4 months of the pandemic.ResultsDuring this analyzed period, eight patients were positive for SARS-CoV-2. The estimated incidence of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in Polish PHO/HCT centers was 0.5%. After exclusion of HCT patients (with one patient being infected), the estimated incidence of SARSCoV-2 positivity was between 0.5 and 0.6%. In all but one case, the course of COVID-19 was asymptomatic or mild, and it was moderate in one case. None of them developed SARS or respiratory insufficiency, none of them required treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU), and no patient died due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. As of July 1, parents staying in the hospital together with their children were regularly tested for the virus in 13 centers. Asymptomatic healthcare personnel were regularly tested for the virus in seven centers.ConclusionsThe estimated incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among PHO/HCT patients is lower than in Western Europe; however, these patients cannot be regarded as a low-risk group. The low COVID-19 incidence should be interpreted as a result of strictly and continuously implemented detailed preventive measures in the PHO/HCT wards and in hospitals.

Age- and sex-related reference values for serum insulin concentration and its biological determinants in a French healthy population. The STANISLAS cohort

2004 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélie Francois ◽  
Sandy Maumus ◽  
Monique Vincent-Viry ◽  
René Guéguen ◽  
Gérard Siest ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Serum Insulin ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Insulin Concentration ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Serum Insulin Concentration ◽  
Reference Limits ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Broad Variety

AbstractInsulin is involved in coronary heart disease through diabetes and metabolic syndrome. A great deal is known about insulin and its correlates, as well as factors related to changes in insulin. However, few studies consider the broad variety of correlates simultaneously. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to characterize the main factors of biological variation affecting serum insulin concentration and to establish reference limits of insulinemia in a presumably healthy French population. Insulin was measured using a microparticular enzymatic immunoassay. A total of 646 subjects aged 11–58 years from the STANISLAS cohort and divided into four groups of 162 males, 157 females, 163 boys and 164 girls, were included in the statistical analyses. In the whole population, serum insulin concentration varied from 0.80 to 54.60 µU/ml. Significant factors affecting insulin were age, gender, body mass index and glucose, in addition to alanine aminotransferase and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in men, triglycerides and oral contraceptive use in women, and alkaline phosphatase in girls.In summary, we presented biological correlates of insulin in both healthy French male and female adults and children/adolescents and determined reference limits for insulin for each group. These results will contribute to a better interpretation of insulin data in further studies and laboratory investigations.

scholarly journals FEATURES OF SEASONAL MANIFESTATION OF BRUCELLOSIS INFECTION AMONG THE POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
K. M. Kurbonov ◽  
E. G. Simonova ◽  
N. N. Filatov
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Annual Incidence ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Annual Incidence Rate ◽  
Epidemiological Analysis ◽  
Economic Transformations ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this work was to study modern manifestations of seasonal brucellosis among the population of the Republic of Tajikistan. The materials and methods: of the study were the official statistics, as well as the results of previously performed studies on the risk assessment of the incidence in population. A retrospective epidemiological analysis of annual incidence rate for the period from 1997 to 2016 was conducted, depending on the most significant social and environmental risk factors. Results. The article shows the impact on the annual incidence rate of socio-economic transformations, including the privatization of collective livestock farms, accompanied by the massive movement of farm animals to private ownership, the loss of practice in animal breeding, and changes in environmental and climatic conditions. Against the background of the intensification of sheep breeding, there is a tendency in seasonality smoothing and shifting the maximum levels of population incidence of brucellosis to the spring season. Conclusion. The modern features of seasonal manifestation of brucellosis infection in the Republic of Tajikistan make it necessary to apply a differentiated approach to planning and conducting preventive measures in various areas of the country.

Are Muslim women less susceptible to oncogenic human papillomavirus infection? A study from rural eastern India

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Duttagupta ◽  
S. Sengupta ◽  
M. Roy ◽  
D. Sengupta ◽  
P. Bhattacharya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Abnormal Cytology ◽  
Papillomavirus Infection ◽  
Atypical Cells ◽  
Hindu Women ◽  
Undetermined Significance

Muslim women are known to have lower incidences of cervical cancer and/or human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Here we aim to determine any association that may be present between the oncogenic HPV16/18 infections and abnormal cytological lesions along with demographic and other attributes among Indian Muslim women (n = 478) and compare with the neighboring Hindus (n = 534) from a prospective cohort study. Agewise distribution of both subject-groups is similar. HPV16/18 infection is present in 9.6% Muslims and 7.5% Hindu women. Jointly atypical cells of undetermined significance (a typical cells of undetermined significance) and HPV16/18 are present in seven Muslim and two Hindu women. No high squamous intraepithelial lesions or cervical cancer is detected at the baseline. HPV16/18 infections show trends that varied with age, a nonlinear trend among Muslim women. In Hindu women the prevalence is highest at age ≤24 years, which linearly drops with increasing age. Abnormal cytology increases significantly in both religion-groups with increasing age. The data show that these Indian Muslim women are equally susceptible to HPV16/18 infection and for the development of abnormal cytology. There is a paucity in epidemiological data, which justifies the need to screen women of all religions for cervical cancer (that includes oncogenic HPV testing).

scholarly journals Reply to Accelerated Silicosis—An Emerging Epidemic Associated with Engineered Stone. Comment on Leso, V. et al. Artificial Stone-Associated Silicosis: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(4), 568, doi:10.3390/ijerph16040568

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1201
Author(s):  
Veruscka Leso ◽  
Luca Fontana ◽  
Rosaria Romano ◽  
Paola Gervetti ◽  
Ivo Iavicoli
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Disease Manifestation ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Surveillance Programs ◽  
Artificial Stone

Our systematic review on artificial stone (AS)-associated silicosis and the related comment by Edwards underline the urgency to define effective strategies to assess and manage the risk of exposure to silica in workers involved in AS job tasks. Case screening programs may be important to fully understand the extent of the silicosis epidemic associated with AS and point out critical issues in workplace settings/practices that, by contributing to higher respirable crystalline exposure, favor the disease manifestation. This information may guide the identification of the most appropriate preventive measures in workplaces, especially regarding the administration of updated training and information courses, the definition of good working practices, and the application of targeted health surveillance programs. However, considering the recent epidemiological data and the severity of AS-associated silicosis, it would be appropriate (according to the hierarchy of control strategy) to also consider the application of more stringent prevention measures, such as a safety-by-design approach to the chemical formulation of the AS. Overall, the implementation of the aforementioned preventive measures should ensure an effective control of the current silicosis epidemic and, at the same time, prevent the development of new disease cases in the near future.

scholarly journals Lockdown Contained the Spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease in Huangshi City, China: Early Epidemiological Findings

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 1454-1460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuo Ji ◽  
Hai-Lian Chen ◽  
Jing Xu ◽  
Ling-Ning Wu ◽  
Jie-Jia Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Epidemic Curve ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Asymptomatic Infections ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Nonpharmaceutical Interventions ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Abstract Background To control the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), China sealed Wuhan on 23 January 2020 and soon expanded lockdown to 12 other cities in Hubei province. We aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics in one of the cities and highlight the effect of current implemented lockdown and nonpharmaceutical interventions. Methods We retrieved data of reported cases in Huangshi and Wuhan from publicly available disease databases. Local epidemiological data on suspected or confirmed cases in Huangshi were collected through field investigation. Epidemic curves were constructed with data on reported and observed cases. Results The accumulated confirmed COVID-19 cases and fatality in Huangshi were reported to be 1015 and 3.74%, respectively, compared with 50006 and 5.08% in Wuhan until 27 March 2020. Right after 24 January, the epidemic curve based on observed cases in Huangshi became flattened. And 1 February 2020 was identified as the “turning point” as the epidemic in Huangshi faded soon afterward. COVID-19 epidemic was characterized by mild cases in Huangshi, accounting for 82.66% of total cases. Moreover, 50 asymptomatic infections were identified in adults and children. In addition, we found confirmed cases in 19 familial clusters and 21 healthcare workers, supporting interhuman transmission. Conclusions Our study reported the temporal dynamics and characteristics of the COVID-19 epidemic in Huangshi city, China, across the unprecedented intervention. Such new epidemiological inference might provide further guidance on current lockdown measures in high-risk cities and, subsequently, help improve public health intervention strategies against the pandemic on the country and global levels.

scholarly journals Vitamin D status in adults and children in Transcarpathia, Ukrainein 2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khrystyna Shchubelka
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem, it is assessed by measuring serum 25-hydroxivitamin D (25(OH) D), nevertheless epidemiological data for many countries remains underreported.Objectives:To study the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency throughout the calendar year in a large cohort recruited ina multiethnic Transcarpathian region of Ukraine.Methods: In this retrospective study 25(OH)D serum concentration was measured during all 12 months of the year 2019 by electrochemoluminescent assay on the automatic analyzer Cobas e411 in 1,823 subjects, including both children and adults (1551 females (85.03%) and 273 males (14.97%)). ResultsThe mean 25(OH) D concentration in adults demonstrates significantly lower levels compared to children (22.67±8.63 ng/ml vs. 26.00±10.72 ng/ml respectively, p<0.001). Adult women expressed significantly lower mean annual serum 25 (OH) D concentrations in comparison to men (22.29±8.46 ng/ml vs. 25.75±9.38 ng/ml respectively, p< 0.001). In contrast, children did not show a significant difference between sexes (girls 24.98±10.38 ng/ml vs. boys 27.01±11.01 ng/ml, p=0.2003). In the winter months, 25(OH)D levels fell below 20 ng/ml in 51,74 % of adult population of Thranscarpathia, and in 12.91%, - below 12 ng/ml.ConclusionsThe results of this study contradict the previously reported evaluations of the vitamin D levels in Ukraine which were assessed by measuring serum 25(OH) D. Specifically, only approximately half of the studied population is vitamin D deficient during winter season. This study features the most representative sample size in Ukraine to date.

scholarly journals New Information Technologies in Retrospective Epidemiological Analysis Carried out at the Level of the Russian Federation Constituent Entity: the Astrakhan Region as an Example

2010 ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. A. Safronov ◽  
N. V. Piskunova ◽  
A. I. Kovtunov ◽  
V. V. Kabin ◽  
A. A. Ilyukhin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Social Relation ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Epidemiological Analysis ◽  
New Methods ◽  
New Information ◽  
Enteric Infections ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Enteric Group

Retrospective epidemiological analysis as regards infectious and parasitic diseases in the Astrakhan Region was carried out using the methods of complex multi-dimensional data analysis - OLAP. It was elucidated that application of the OLAP cube technologies enabled to facilitate complex retrospective analysis of epidemiological data in the context of different groups of infectious and parasitic diseases. It became possible by means of automation of calculations and use of qualitatively new methods in formation of database profiles. Enterobiasis and acute enteric infections of unidentified etiology were shown to be the most significant in epidemiological and social relation among the enteric group diseases.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward COVID-19 among Healthy Population in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Cyruz P. Tuppal ◽  
Marina Magnolia G. Ninobla ◽  
Mara Gerbabe D. Ruiz ◽  
Richard D. Loresco ◽  
Shanine Mae P. Tuppal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Onset ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Profile Characteristics ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has become a severe health threat to the Philippines and around the world. At the early onset of the pandemic, it is imperative to measure the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among healthy individuals to better understand the causes, transmission, and preventive measures. Purpose: This study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 in a healthy Filipino population during the early onset of the pandemic outbreak.Methods: This cross-sectional rapid online and web-based survey was conducted among healthy Filipino population. A total of 1634 subjects participated via the Google survey link. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the respondents' profile characteristics and KAP scores. The One-Way ANOVA or independent sample t-test was used to measure KAP scores' differences when grouped according to respondents' profile characteristics. Pearson correlation was used to measure the relationship among the KAP scores. The data were all analyzed using the SPSS version 26.0. Results: The overall knowledge scores revealed 67.7%. Filipinos believed COVID-19 would finally be successfully controlled and confident that the Philippines can win the battle against the virus through preventive practices. KAP scores showed significant differences with age, sex (p<0.000), and place of residence (p<0.000), occupation (p<0.000), and marital status (p<0.000). A significant positive low correlation between knowledge and practice (r=0.076, p<0.01), attitude and practice (r=0.100, p<0.01).Conclusion: Albeit a low knowledge of COVID-19, healthy Filipino populations had a positive attitude and compliant with the preventive measures. This study hopes to contribute to the growing corpus of literature on COVID-19 to provide evidence-based information towards health promotion, illness prevention, and control of possible virus' spread.

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