Global Health's Grand Challenge: A Healthy Planet and Healthy People
Publication date: May–June 2016 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 82, Issue 3 Author(s): Keith Martin, Philip J. Landrigan (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - August 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Diabetes Care in Republic of Macedonia: Challenges and Opportunities
Conclusions A new National eHealth System allows for better identification and monitoring of citizens with diabetes. However, the rapidly growing expense of insulin in the past has been unsustainable. The potential exists for a stronger role for lifestyle interventions in prevention and treatment of T2D. Significant changes in dietary patterns parallel the rise in diabetes prevalence and are likely a leading cause of diabetes and its complications. Research in RoM is needed to determine the impact and acceptability of dietary interventions for prevention and treatment of T2D, as a first step toward reduction of diabetes pr...
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Long-term Neurotoxic Effects of Early-life Exposure to Tetrachloroethylene-contaminated Drinking Water
Conclusions The Cape Cod Health Study demonstrates how scientists can take advantage of unique “natural experiments” to learn about the health effects of environmental pollution. This body of work has improved our understanding of the long-term health effects of early-life exposure to this common environmental contaminant and will help risk assessors and policymakers ensure that drinking water supplies in the United States are safe for vulnerable populations. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Mercury Mining in Mexico: I. Community Engagement to Improve Health Outcomes from Artisanal Mining
Conclusion Considering these results and taking into account that the risk perception toward mercury toxicity is very low in the community (mining is the only economic activity), an integral intervention program has started. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Trends in Coronary Heart Disease Epidemiology in India
Publication date: March–April 2016 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 82, Issue 2 Author(s): Rajeev Gupta, Indu Mohan, Jagat Narula Cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary heart disease (CHD), are epidemic in India. The Registrar General of India reported that CHD led to 17% of total deaths and 26% of adult deaths in 2001-2003, which increased to 23% of total and 32% of adult deaths in 2010-2013. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Burden of Disease Study also have highlighted increasing trends in years of life lost (YLLs) and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from CHD in India. In Indi...
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Heart Disease in Syrian Refugee Children: Experience at Jordan University Hospital
Conclusion Heart disease in Syrian refugee children constitutes a major problem for both patients and health systems of host countries. Late presentation and diagnosis, high rate of complications, suboptimal living conditions, lack of funding, shortage of specialized centers and personnel, and high mortality rates are among the major challenges facing this patient population. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Hypertension in Canada: Past, Present, and Future
Publication date: March–April 2016 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 82, Issue 2 Author(s): Ernesto L. Schiffrin, Norman R.C. Campbell, Ross D. Feldman, Janusz Kaczorowski, Richard Lewanczuk, Raj Padwal, Sheldon W. Tobe Canada has an extremely successful hypertension detection and treatment program. The aim of this review was to highlight the historic and current infrastructure and initiatives that have led to this success, and the outlook moving forward into the future. We discuss the evolution of hypertension awareness and control in Canada; contributions made by organizations such as the Canadia...
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Modern Management and Diagnosis of Hypertension in the United Kingdom: Home Care and Self-care
Conclusions The evidence supporting the use of out-of-office monitoring in all aspects of routine clinical care has increased substantially in recent years and is reflected in increased utilization by patients and clinicians alike. Several areas require further research but it is clear that out-of-office monitoring is here to stay and is fast becoming an important part of hypertension management in the United Kingdom. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Research and Development of Information and Communication Technology-based Home Blood Pressure Monitoring from Morning to Nocturnal Hypertension
Publication date: March–April 2016 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 82, Issue 2 Author(s): Kazuomi Kario, Naoko Tomitani, Yuri Matsumoto, Haruna Hamasaki, Yukie Okawara, Maiko Kondo, Ryoko Nozue, Hiromi Yamagata, Ayako Okura, Satoshi Hoshide Asians have specific characteristics of hypertension (HTN) and its relationship with cardiovascular disease. The morning surge in blood pressure (BP) in Asians is more extended, and the association slope between higher BP and the risk for cardiovascular events is steeper in this population than in whites. Thus, 24-hour BP control including at night and i...
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Expanding the Role of Nurses to Improve Hypertension Care and Control Globally
Publication date: March–April 2016 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 82, Issue 2 Author(s): Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, Martha N. Hill The role of the nurse in improving hypertension control has expanded over the past 50 years, complementing and supplementing that of the physician. Nurses' involvement began with measuring and monitoring blood pressure (BP) and patient education and has expanded to become one of the most effective strategies to improve BP control. Today the roles of nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs) in hypertension management involve all aspects of care, inclu...
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Sodium Intake, Blood Pressure, and Dietary Sources of Sodium in an Adult South Indian Population
Conclusion In a South Indian population, the dietary intake of sodium was higher than recommendations by major dietary guidelines and was an independent predictor of SBP. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Hypertension and Related Cardiovascular Disease Burden in China
Conclusions The prevalence of HTN is high and increasing, while the control rate is low in Chinese adults. Combatting HTN and BP-related morbidity and mortality will require a comprehensive approach at national and local levels. The major challenge moving forward is to develop and implement effective, practical, and sustainable prevention and treatment strategies in China. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Worldwide Hypertension: The Growing Threat and the Potential Opportunities
Publication date: March–April 2016 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 82, Issue 2 Author(s): Lawrence R. Krakoff (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - July 1, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Potential Exposure to Arsenic from Infant Rice Cereal
Conclusions Our findings suggest that rice cereal can markedly increase arsenic exposure among US infants relative to breast milk and formula. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - June 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Comments on the 2014 Helsinki Consensus Report on Asbestos
Conclusion Accurate diagnosis of the diseases caused by asbestos must be based on a carefully obtained history of occupational exposure. An accurate exposure history is a far more sensitive and specific indicator of asbestos exposure than asbestos body counting or lung fiber burden analysis. Ethical note The sections of the 2014 Helsinki Consensus Report on asbestos, asbestosis, and cancer dealing with pathologic diagnosis of the diseases caused by asbestos appear to have been influenced by members of the Expert Committee with undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - June 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
