Impacts of Imperial Interests on Health and Economy in the Byzantine Near East

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan A. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
New World ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Dental Enamel ◽  
Population Movement ◽  
Byzantine Empire ◽  
Porotic Hyperostosis ◽  
Archaeological Data ◽  
Greco Roman

Perry’s research in Jordan spans the divide between investigations of the imperialism and colonialism in the Old World versus the New World, and between prehistory versus history. She probes the effects of the early Byzantine empire on health and quality of life at the sites of Faynan and Aila in Jordan. With textual, material, and archaeological data, she notes that life under imperial rule in these regions was not as drastically different as life under imperial rule by the Europeans, since the Nabataeans had established social and political structures that were influenced by Greco-Roman ones. However, she is able to establish that as influence of Byzantine imperial rule waxed and waned, lives and health of the imperial subjects at Faynan and Aila similarly wavered. She explores quality of life and health through the exploration of dental enamel hypoplasias, periostitis, porotic hyperostosis/cribra orbitalia, as well as strontium ratios, which may act as proxies for either population movement or for dietary diversity.

scholarly journals Association of Dietary Diversity with Health-related Quality of Life and Osteosarcopenic Obesity in Korean Female Adults (P18-059-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Jung Bae
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Dietary Diversity Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Osteosarcopenic Obesity

Abstract Objectives This study was conducted to evaluate the association of dietary diversity score with health-related quality of life and osteosarcopenic obesity in female aged 50 or older using data from the 2008∼2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 4276 subjects (50∼64y: n = 2279, ≥65y: n = 1997) were classified according to dietary diversity score (DDS) (≥3 DDS, <3 DDS) using 24 h dietary recalls method. Body composition was evaluated using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and health-related quality of life was assessed using EQ-5D (EuroQol five-dimension) index. Analysis was conducted by age-stratified groups: 50∼64 (≥3 DDS = 2070, <3 DDS = 209) and 65 (≥3 DDS = 1534, <3 DDS = 463) yrs or older. Results The ≥3 DDS group had a larger proportion of subjects who were highly educated compared to <3 DDS group (P < 0.001). In the 65 yrs or older age group, age-adjusted means of EQ-5D index of ≥3 DDS group and <3 DDS group were 0.84 and 0.74, respectively and there was significant difference (P < 0.0001). However, in the 50∼64 yrs age group, no difference was observed in EQ-5D index according to the dietary diversity. The ≥3 DDS group had a larger proportion of subjects who had no osteosarcopenic obesity compared to <3 DDS group (P < 0.05). Conclusions These results suggest that the dietary diversity may be associated with a lower health-related quality of life and osteosarcopenic obesity in Korean female aged 50 years or older. Funding Sources This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIP; Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning) (No. 2017R1C1B5017636).

scholarly journals Body location of “New World” cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and its impact on the quality of life of patients in Suriname

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. e0008759
Author(s):  
Ricardo V. P. F. Hu ◽  
Sahienshadebie Ramdas ◽  
Pythia Nieuwkerk ◽  
Ria Reis ◽  
Rudy F. M. Lai A Fat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
New World ◽  
Body Location

Quality of Life and Prosperity in Ancient Households and Communities

2015 ◽  
pp. 485-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Political Economy ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
External Shocks ◽  
Archaeological Data ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Political Economy Approach

This chapter proposes conceptual and methodological approaches to measure ancient quality of life and prosperity using archaeological data. For households, the author draws on Amartya Sen’s writings to measure the quality of life from two elements. First, the standard of living can be reconstructed from quantities of valuable goods. Second, the choices or capabilities of households can be measured from the diversity of goods available to households, and from their participation in external social networks. For communities, the author proposes archaeological measures of prosperity based on network concepts from the work of Samuel Bowles, Herbert Gintis, and Elinor Ostrom. These include joint participation in collective projects, stability of residence, population growth, longevity of settlement, and resilience of external shocks. The chapter’s political-economy approach brings the archaeological study of households and communities into the broader domain of contemporary research on quality of life and prosperity.

scholarly journals Impact of dental fluorosis on the quality of life of children and adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 326-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laynna Marina Santos LIMA ◽  
Neusa Barros DANTAS-NETA ◽  
Werttey da Silva MOURA ◽  
Marcoeli Silva de MOURA ◽  
Andrea MANTESSO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Dental Enamel ◽  
Functional Domain ◽  
Fluoride Ions ◽  
Enamel Defects ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION: Dental fluorosis is a disturbance of high prevalence caused by the ingestion of fluoride ions present mainly in toothpaste. Preventive measures to avoid it are still controversial. Thus, knowing the impact that fluorosis can cause on the population's quality of life it is important for planning public health policies.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of dental fluorosis on the quality of life of children and adolescents.MATERIAL AND METHOD: We studied 300 subjects aged 8 to 12 years divided into 4 groups: children (8-10 years) and adolescents (10 to 12 years) with and without fluorosis. The diagnosis of fluorosis was performed according to the index Thylstrup and Fejerskov and quality of life was evaluated using Child Perceptions Questionnaire 8-10 and 11-14. The socio-demographic characteristics of the patients were also evaluated. For inclusion in the sample, selected patients should present eight permanent incisors with crowns fully erupted. Patients who had extensive restorations, fractured teeth, other dental enamel defects and who wore braces were excluded.RESULT: Fluorosis was present in 64.7% of the patients analyzed and in most cases (80.3%) was mild or very mild. In children, the average overall score of the questionnaire was 15.9 for the group without fluorosis and 18.3 for the group with fluorosis (p = 0.255). The teenagers' score in the group without fluorosis was 26.1, while the group with fluorosis was 22.7 (p = 0.104).CONCLUSION: Dental fluorosis caused impact on the quality of life of the population analyzed only in the functional domain.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss
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