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The Association of Socioeconomic Status and Dental Caries Experience in Children in Dili, Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is one of the poorest countries in the world. The aim of this article was to investigate the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and dental caries experience in children living in Dili. Four out of 6 Dili subdistricts and 40 schools were randomly selected. Equal numbers of school children from 4 age groups (6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17 years) were invited to participate. Data were gathered via a questionnaire and an oral examination by dental practitioners. In bivariate analysis, decayed, missing, and filled teeth index for deciduous + permanent teeth (dmft) was higher in children from mid- to high-SES th...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Babo Soares, L. F., Allen, P., Bettiol, S., Crocombe, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Anemia Status in Relation to Body Mass Index Among Women of Childbearing Age in Bangladesh
Undernutrition and micronutrient deficiency disorders together constitute a major public health concern in Bangladesh. Among many vitamin and mineral deficiency diseases, iron-deficiency anemia remains the most persistent and has been shown to contribute to high maternal and child morbidity and mortality in the country. In parallel with micronutrient malnutrition, the country is also experiencing a rising epidemic of overweight and obesity due to changing pattern in dietary behavior and body mass index status. Previous empirical studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between body weight and anemia status. However, ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ghose, B., Yaya, S., Tang, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Use of Smartphone for Verbal Autopsy: Results From a Pilot Study in Rural China
Traditionally, verbal autopsies (VA) are collected on paper-based questionnaires and reviewed by physicians for cause of death assignment, it is resource intensive and time consuming. The Population Health Metrics Research Consortium VA questionnaires was made available on an Android-based application and cause of death was derived using the Tariff method. Over one year, all adult deaths occurring in 48 villages in 4 counties were identified and a VA interview was conducted using the smartphone VA application. A total of 507 adult deaths were recorded and VA interviews were conducted. Cardiovascular disease was the leading...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Zhao, Y., Joshi, R., Rampatige, R., Sun, J., Huang, L., Chen, S., Wu, R., Neal, B., Lopez, A. D., Stewart, A. L., Serina, P. T., Li, C., Zhang, J., Zhang, J., Zhang, Y., Yan, L. L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Mental Health and Its Associated Factors Among North Korean Defectors Living in South Korea: A Case-Control Study
This study aimed to compare current mental health status between North Korean defectors and South Korean natives. The proportions of depression/anxiety and the experience of suicidal ideation from 593 North Korean defectors were compared with South Koreans (n = 2372). Logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine the associated variables. As a result, the rates of depression/anxiety and suicidal ideation were significantly higher among North Korean defectors. North Koreans also had more than twice the number of escape attempts associated with high rates of depression/anxiety, and being female and single, longer ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Shin, H.-Y., Lee, H., Park, S. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Prevalence and Correlates of Leprosy in a High-Risk Community Setting in Sri Lanka
Leprosy is caused by the Mycobacterium leprae bacillus. Pockets of high endemicity remain in a number of countries including Sri Lanka, in spite of the fact that elimination has been achieved at the national level. In 2012, in a village in the Puttlam district, dermatologists reported an increase in individuals with leprosy. This village had been established in the 1990s for people displaced from Northern Sri Lanka during a civil war. A comprehensive household survey was conducted by district health officials from June to July 2012, and all household members present during the survey period were examined for leprosy lesion...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Dabrera, T. M. E., Tillekeratne, L. G., Fernando, M. S. N., Kasturiaratchi, S. T. K., Ostbye, T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Diarrheal Diseases and Climate Change in Cambodia: Environmental Epidemiology and Opportunities for Adaptation
This article follows a review of climate change and water-related diseases in Cambodia and presents the results of a time series analysis of monthly weather and diarrheal disease data for 11 provinces. In addition, correlations of diarrheal disease incidence with selected demographic, socioeconomic, and water and sanitation indicators are described, with results suggesting education and literacy may be most protective against disease. The potential impact of climate change on the burden of diarrheal disease in Cambodia is considered, along with the implications of these findings for health systems adaptation. (Source: Asia...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: McIver, L. J., Imai, C., Buettner, P. G., Gager, P., Chan, V. S., Hashizume, M., Iddings, S. N., Kol, H., Raingsey, P. P., Lyne, K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Whole and Refined Grain Consumption and Stroke Risk Based on Prospective Cohort Studies
The association between whole and refined grain consumption and stroke risk remains unclear. A search using MEDLINE and EMBASE databases was performed through February 29, 2016. Seven prospective studies with a total of 446 451 subjects and 5892 stroke events were included. The summary relative risk (SRR) of stroke for the high versus low consumption was 0.95 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.83-1.14) for total grains, 0.92 (95% CI = 0.72-1.17) for whole grains, and 0.99 (95% CI = 0.84-1.16) for refined grains. Diets rich in whole grains were inversely associated with ischemic stroke risk (SRR = 0.75, 95% CI = 0.60-0.95). ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chen, J., Huang, Q., Shi, W., Yang, L., Chen, J., Lan, Q. Tags: Review Source Type: research

Obituary Vale Donald Henderson
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Binns, C., Low, W. Y. Tags: Obituary Source Type: research

Leprosy: Feared and Forgotten, but Still with Us.
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Binns, C., Low, W. Y. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Book Review: Food and Nutrition Economics: Fundamentals for Health Sciences by Davis GC and Serrano EL
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lee, M. K. Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

A Comparison of Spatial Pattern Detection Methods for Major Cancer Mortality in Korea
This study compared the results from several special analysis methods to examine the geographical variations in Korean major cancer mortality during 2010 to 2013. The spatial scan statistic and Tango’s method were used to detect spatial clusters with unusually high or low rates. The local indicator of spatial association was used for cluster detection with accounting for spatial autocorrelation among adjacent areas. A nonparametric approach was used to identify local districts with significantly higher or lower rates, compared to the average national rate. The different methods revealed similar results in the overall...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kim, J., Lee, M., Jung, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Determinants of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women in Turkey
The aim of the study was to assess the influence of sociodemographic characteristics on breast and cervical cancer screening among women 30 years and older in Turkey. We used data from the National Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors Survey conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2011. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle variables, and cancer screening. Overall, 22.0% of women ever had a Pap smear test for cervical cancer screening and 19.0% ever had a mammography for breast cancer screening(n = 6846). Individuals with a university degree, social ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sözmen, K., Unal, B., Sakarya, S., Dinc, G., Yardim, N., Keskinkilic, B., Ergör, G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Hazard Ratio and Repeat Injury for Dementia in Patients With and Without a History of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Population-Based Secondary Data Analysis in Taiwan
The impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the pathogenic hazard ratio (HR) for dementia patients is still controversial. Some studies have supported the association between TBI and dementia, especially for Alzheimer’s disease, and our study determined that the HR of dementia patients with and without a history of TBI or repeated TBI (RTBI). We determined the HR for dementia patients with a diagnosis of TBI (n = 12931) and a comparative cohort with age- and gender-matched controls (n = 51724) during 2004-2005, using Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database. The adjusted HR (HR = 3.21) for dementi...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chu, S.-F., Chiu, W.-T., Lin, H.-W., Chiang, Y.-H., Liou, T.-H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Husband/Partner Intoxication and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in the Philippines
This study examined husband/partner intoxication and experience with physical, sexual, and emotional intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) using data derived from a nationally representative survey conducted in the Philippines in 2013. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to examine the association between intoxication and 3 different types of intimate partner violence against women. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine intoxication and severity of violence. In this sample, 28.8% of women reported experiencing any form of intimate partner violence and 92.9% of women reported their pa...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kerridge, B. T., Tran, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Prevalence of Physical Activity and Sitting Time Among South Korean Adolescents: Results From the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013
This study aimed to describe physical activity (PA) and sitting time, and to examine associations between sociodemographic factors, weight status, PA, and sitting time among South Korean adolescents (12-18 years). Findings are based on self-report data from 638 participants in the 2013 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Only 4.9% of adolescents accumulated 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous PA daily. Adolescents spent 532.4 ± 9.3 mins/d sitting. After controlling for age and sex, individuals in higher income groups compared with the lowest income group, living in nonmetro Seoul compared with met...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lee, E.-Y., Carson, V., Jeon, J. Y., Spence, J. C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research