A population-based study of age and gender differences in patterns of health-related behaviors

Liang, Wenchi; Shediac-Rizkallah, Mona C.; Celentano, David D.; Rohde, Charles A.

doi:10.1016/s0749-3797(99)00040-9

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“…Among children, the highest incidence was between 5-9 years. This is consistent with demographic trends seen in the United States (3,6) and may be useful when targeting awareness messaging (12,13 …”

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confidence: 81%

Surveillance for Lyme disease in Canada: 2009–2015

Gasmi

Ogden

Lindsay

et al. 2017

Canada Communicable Disease Report

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Objective: To summarize seven years of surveillance data for Lyme disease cases reported in Canada from 2009 to 2015.Methods: We describe the incidence over time, seasonal and geographic distribution, demographic and clinical characteristics of reported Lyme disease cases. Logistic regression was used to explore differences between age groups, sex and year to better understand potential demographic risk factors for the occurrence of Lyme disease.

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confidence: 81%

Surveillance for Lyme disease in Canada: 2009–2015

Gasmi

Ogden

Lindsay

et al. 2017

Canada Communicable Disease Report

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“…Several studies reported that non-seatbelt user were male (Beltramino and Carrera, 2007;Boontob et al, 2008;Qin et al, 2009), younger age (Beltramino andCarrera, 2007). Several studies reported that males report lower seat belt use (Shinar, 1993;Liang et al, 1999;Shinar et al, 2001). …”

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confidence: 99%

Lifestyle Practice among Malaysian University Students

Al-Naggar

Bobryshev

Noor

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: It is well established that a healthy lifestyle is of benefit in the prevention of diseases such as cancer and promotion of well-being. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine lifestyle practice and associated factors among university students in Malaysia. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted over six months from November 2011 until May 2012 among the students from the Management and Science University. This study was approved by its ethical committee , the students being explained the objective and invited to participate. A consent form was signed by all study participants. Questionnaire was distributed randomly to the students of the five faculties through their lecturers in different faculty. For univariate analysis t-test and ANOVA test were performed. Multiple linear regression used for multivariate analysis using SPSS 13.0. Results: A total number of 1100 students participated with a mean age of 22.1±2.21 (SD) years. The majority were 22 years or younger (56.3%), female (54%), Malay (61.5%), single (92.3%), with family monthly income ≥5000 Ringgit Malaysia (41.2%). Regarding lifestyle, about were 31.6% smokers, 75.6% never drank alcohol and 53.7% never exercised. Multivariate analysis showed that age, sex, race, parent marital status, participant marital status, type of faculty, living status, smoking status, exercise, residency, brushing teeth, fiber intake and avoid fatty food significantly influenced the practice of drinking alcohol among university students (p=0.006, p=0.042, p<0.001, p=0.003, p=0.002, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.003, p<0.001; respectively). It similarly showed that sex, race, parent marital status, participant marital status, monthly family income, exercise, residency, brushing teeth and fiber intake significantly influenced the practice of sun protection (p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.017, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001; respectively) and that age, sex, parent marital status, participant marital status, type of faculty, living status, exercise, taking nonprescribed medication, brushing the teeth, coffee consumption and fiber intake were significantly influenced the practice of fruits consumption (p=0.008, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.002, p<0.001, P<0.001; respectively). Conclusions: This study showed a poor practice of healthy lifestyle among university students. Therefore universities should emphasize a healthy lifestyle in all faculties as a required subject. Socio-demographic characteristics significantly influenced practice and thus should be considered when planning preventive measures among university students. Frequent campaigns and educational seminars are to be encouraged. Unhealthy practices, such as poor diet and smoking, are major causes of both cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Healthy practices, such as weight management, physical recreational activity and sleeping habits, have an impact on health status (Bellow and Breslow, 19...

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“…One explanation to the gender difference might be that women in general seem to be more observant of their health status. Several studies have found women to be more likely than men to carry out what they believe is health management (23)(24)(25).…”

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Tick prevention in a population living in a highly endemic area

Stjernberg

Berglund

2005

Scand J Public Health

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Key pointsHerbal medicine products and food supplements are increasingly used throughout the industrialized world.* In this elderly population almost 30% were current users and women had a higher probability of being users than men.* The probability of use decreased with increasing age, 28% were users in the age group 80-89 years compared to 14% in the age group ≥90 years. * General practitioners need to consider the extensive use of herbal medicine products and food supplements among the elderly when making decisions about treatment. AbstractObjective. To describe the users of herbal medicine products and food supplements with rregard to age and gender specifically among persons aged ≥60 years. Design. A descriptive study with baseline data from a longitudinal study of the elderly, stratified into different age cohorts (60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and ≥90 years).Setting. Blekinge county, situated in the southeastern Sweden. Subjects. In total 1380 persons aged 60-96 years (median age 78 years). Main outcome measures. Current use of herbal medicine products and the use of food supplements. Results. Of the participants, 264/1380 (19.1%) used at least one herbal medicine product, 184/1380 (13.3%) used at least one food supplement and 382/1380 (27.7%) used herbal medicine products and/or food supplements. In all regression models, women had a higher probability to use herbal medicine and/or food supplements in comparison with men. Focusing on the use of herbal medicine products alone and in the combination of using herbal medicine and/or food supplement, decreased use was seen with increasing age. However, 27.9% were still users of herbal medicine products and/or food supplements in the age group 80-89 years.In comparison, 14% were users in the age group ≥90 years. Age did not have an impact on the probability of taking food supplements. Conclusion.General practitioners need to consider the high use of herbal medicine product and food supplements among elderly when making decisions about treatment.Word count: 227

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A population-based study of age and gender differences in patterns of health-related behaviors

Cited by 132 publications

References 40 publications

Surveillance for Lyme disease in Canada: 2009–2015

Surveillance for Lyme disease in Canada: 2009–2015

Lifestyle Practice among Malaysian University Students

Tick prevention in a population living in a highly endemic area

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