Daily use of antiinflammatory medication for children with persistent or severe asthma in East Harlem was underused. Differences in access to care may explain some findings; however, reasons for ethnic differences in use remain unclear. Both community interventions and additional provider education are needed.
The prevalence of current asthma was significantly higher among Puerto Ricans, who had higher symptomatic frequency and greater diagnosis rates. Although all children with asthma in the East Harlem study appear to be sensitive to selected indoor environmental risk factors, only Puerto Rican children with asthma appear to be sensitive to the presence of rodents in their buildings. However, their higher school absence rate suggests problems with routine asthma management that could be addressed by improved medical management, programs to help parents manage their children's asthma, or school staff assistance with medications.
Ageing, genetic, medical and lifestyle factors contribute to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Around a third of dementia cases are attributable to modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking and hypertension. With the rising prevalence and lack of neuroprotective drugs, there is renewed focus on dementia prevention strategies across the lifespan. Neurologists encounter many people with risk factors for dementia and are frequently asked whether lifestyle changes may help. Exercise has emerged as a key intervention for influencing cognition positively, including reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline and dementia. This article focuses on the current evidence for physical inactivity as a modifiable dementia risk factor and aims to support neurologists when discussing risk reduction.
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