Le registre des maladies coronaires en Tunisie : organisation et premiers résultats

Romdhane, H. Ben; Bougatef, Souha; Skhiri, H.; Gharbi, Dalila; Kafsi, Mohamed; Belhani, A; Mechmèche, Rachid; Haoula, Habib; Boujnah, Rachid; Kachboura, Salem; Hamdoun, Moncef; Achour, Noureddine

doi:10.1016/s0398-7620(04)99094-3

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“…Recently, an increase in the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) has been recorded in Tunisian cardiovascular disease register. Among diabetes, hypertension, abdominal obesity and smoking, a family lipoprotein disorder such as a high level of serum apolipoprotein B (Apo B) or/and a lower level of serum apolipoprotein A-1 accounted for almost all the population attributable risk of AMI [1,2]. Similarly, hyperhomocysteinaemia related to nutritional or genetic factors, such as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, endothelial nitric oxide synthase genes or with low paraoxonase activity led to increased risk of CHD severity.…”

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Low erythrocyte catalase enzyme activity is correlated with high serum total homocysteine levels in tunisian patients with acute myocardial infarction

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BackgroundAn imbalance between pro-oxidants and antioxidant systems has been suggested to be implicated in the physiopathology of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We aimed to evaluate the antioxidant capacity in Tunisian patients and to assess the possible relationship between erythrocyte catalase enzyme activity and hyperhomocysteinaemia.Methods108 patients with AMI and 81 healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. Catalase erythrocyte enzyme activity was determined spectrophotometrically whereas “total antioxidant status” (TAS) concentration was measured by a commercially available method. Serum total homocysteine (tHcy) level was determined by a fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA). Lipid peroxidation was measured with a fluorimetric method as “thiobarbituric acid reactive substances” (TBARS).ResultsCompared with healthy subjects, patients with AMI had significantly lower catalase activity (P<0.001), TAS concentrations (P<0.001), and significantly higher serum tHcy (P<0.001) and TBARS levels (P<0.001). Erythrocyte catalase enzyme activity was negatively correlated with serum tHcy and TBARS while serum tHcy and TBARS were in positive correlation. Furthermore, the unbalance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants seems to be more aggravated in patients with Q wave AMI compared to patients with non-Q wave AMI.ConclusionOur results suggest the involvement of hyperhomocysteinaemia in the drop of erythrocyte catalase activity related to myocardial ischemia reperfusion. Hyperhomocysteinaemia may increase the myocardial wall dysfunction under ischemia reperfusion by excessive production of reactive oxygen species which is made evident by increased lipid peroxidation.Virtual slidesThe virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/1623509866881834

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Low erythrocyte catalase enzyme activity is correlated with high serum total homocysteine levels in tunisian patients with acute myocardial infarction

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“…The INS survey also includes data on households' socio-economic and demographic characteristics such as region, family size, income, etc. As we noted previously, according to the literature such characteristics influence diets within households [27][28][29]. The characteristics of the households in the sample are presented in Table 1.…”

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“…By considering the water footprint of food consumption across the country, we aim to shed light on the relevant variables related to consumption habits and their impacts on food and water security. Indeed, several authors underlined the effect of demographic, socio-economic and geographic variables such as the degree of urbanization, income and poverty on the diet [27,28]. The consumption of dairy products is higher in urban areas (Tunis and central East), where households generally have better standards of living and better access to animal products and processed products [29].…”

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Determinants of Food Consumption Water Footprint in the MENA Region: The Case of Tunisia

Souissi

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McCann

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Tunisia, like most countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has limited renewable water resources and is classified as a water stress country. The effects of climate change are exacerbating the situation. The agricultural sector is the main consumer (80%) of blue water reserves. In this study, to better understand the factors that influence the food water footprint of Tunisian consumers, we used a multiple linear regression model (MLR) to analyze data from 4853 households. The innovation in this paper consists of integrating effects of socio-economic, demographic, and geographic trends on the food consumption water footprint into the assessment of water and food security. The model results showed that regional variations in food choices meant large differences in water footprints, as hypothesized. Residents of big cities are more likely to have a large water footprint. Significant variability in water footprints, due to different food consumption patterns and socio-demographic characteristics, was also noted. Food waste is also one of the determining factors of households with a high water footprint. This study provides a new perspective on the water footprint of food consumption using “household” level data. These dietary water footprint estimates can be used to assess potential water demand scenarios as food consumption patterns change. Analysis at the geographic and socio-demographic levels helps to inform policy makers by identifying realistic dietary changes.

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“…However, the risk of cardiovascular disease is increasing too. This will drive a sharp increase in the future burden of cardiovascular diseases and their combined risk factors as dyslipidemia and hypertension [55,56].…”

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Overview on main nutrition-related diseases in three countries from North Africa

Diaf

Khaled

2017

Nor. Afr. J. Food Nutr. Res.

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The aim of this review article is to give a holistic overview on the magnitude of nutrition-related diseases in the North African region and to outline major factors associated with the prevalence of these complications. A literature analysis was performed on PubMed and Google Scholar for data relating to nutrition-related diseases published between January 2007 and March 2017. The employed keywords were; “Algeria AND Morocco AND Tunisia AND Nutrition-Related diseases”. We focused firstly on the nutrition-related diseases associated to inadequate intake of nutrients and unhealthy dietary habits such as low birth weight, anemia and micronutrient deficiencies, thereafter, diseases associated with changes in lifestyle such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are highlighted. Factors, contributing to nutritional issues, vary from one country to another. Low socioeconomic status, low educational levels, unhealthy eating habits, poverty, and ignorance are mainly responsible for both under and over nutrition problems. Despite their alarming rates, national strategies to combat these nutritional diseases do not exist or are ineffective in North African countries. Efforts are focused on therapeutic actions, however, the scarcity or the complete lack of preventive health care services, epidemiological surveys, nutritional surveillance and lack of nutritional assessment need to be considered. Continuous and accurate analyses of the evolving situation will allow setting up good tools, strategies and health intervention programs in North African countries. Keywords: North African countries, nutrition-related diseases, overview, undernutrition, over-nutrition.

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Le registre des maladies coronaires en Tunisie : organisation et premiers résultats

Cited by 16 publications

References 8 publications

Low erythrocyte catalase enzyme activity is correlated with high serum total homocysteine levels in tunisian patients with acute myocardial infarction

Low erythrocyte catalase enzyme activity is correlated with high serum total homocysteine levels in tunisian patients with acute myocardial infarction

Determinants of Food Consumption Water Footprint in the MENA Region: The Case of Tunisia

Overview on main nutrition-related diseases in three countries from North Africa

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