PS031 Goliath Versus Goliath: Leveraging Private Mining Industry Resources for Public Health Gains in Tobacco Control
The Grasberg Mine in the highlands of West Papua, Indonesia is the world ’s largest copper-gold mine, employing some 30,000 employees. It is owned and operated by the mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI), a subsidiary of FreePort-McMoRan Copper & Gold, whose sales in 2014 totaled US$21.4 billion. PTFI operates in Indonesia, the third largest tobacco market in the world and a country that has yet to ratify the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Against this backdrop, a variety of innovative measures have been initiated at the Grasberg Mine site toward ameliorating the harmful impacts of widespread tobacco pro...
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: R. Rodriguez-Fernandez, C. Farrand, L. Cridland Raspail, F. Viliani, R.M. Amiya Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS032 Attitude Toward Secondhand Smoke and Related Behaviors of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Among Urban Community Female Non-Smokers in Chongqing, China
In recent years, a plethora of rules and laws have been introduced to protect Chinese people from exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS). However, few studies probe the female non-smokers ’ attitudes to SHS and related behavior when facing SHS in southwest China. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: X. Xu, R. Zhu, W. Xie, W. Xiong, M. Ran, Y. Rao, M. Sharma, X. Shen, Y. Zhao Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS033 Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Smoking-Related Knowledge Among Urban Community Female Non-Smokers in Chongqing, China
More than 70.0% of female adults were exposed to second-hand smoke in rural area of southwest China in 2010. However, few studies had been conducted about the secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and SHS knowledge among female in China. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: X. Xu, R. Zhu, W. Xie, W. Xiong, M. Ran, Y. Rao, M. Sharma, X. Shen, Y. Zhao Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS039 Are High Altitude Populations at High Risk of Heart Disease? A Comparison of Two High Altitude Areas of Nepal
The cardiovascular health of populations ’ resident at high altitude depends on lifestyle factors and genetic predisposition but may also be related to adaptation to living at high altitude. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: N. Aryal, M. Weatherall, Y.K.D. Bhatta, S. Mann Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS040 Association Between Inflammation Markers, Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiovascular and all Cause Mortality Among Russians Aged 55 Years and Older (SAHR Study)
Some studies have shown that people with elevated levels of inflammatory markers of adverse cardiovascular events occur statistically more frequently than those with a level of these markers below. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: S. Shalnova, Y. Balanova, S. Evstifeeva, A. Deev, A. Kontsevaya, G. Muromtseva, V. Konstantinov, E. Tuaeva, M. Shkolnikova Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS041 Clinical and Echocardiographic Folluw Up in Pregnant Women with Mitral Stenosis
The management of pregnancy in patients with mitral valve stenosis continues to pose a challenge to the clinician. Clinical recommendation concerning valvular heart disease and pregnancy are based on limited data from case reports and observational studies.Pregnancy associated cardiovascular changes may result in a sighificatif burden and can lead to morbidity in women with mitral stenosis. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: N.-F. Benatta, A. Bouzid, L. Hammou, T. Merzouk, D.-D. Batouche Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS042 Risk Factors Associated with Hyperhomocysteinemia Besides Folate in a Chinese Community-Based Population
Homocysteine (Hcy) has been demonstrated as a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease especially stroke. Folic acid supplementation is the most effective method to lower Hcy levels, however, not always useful for all patients with hyperhomocysteinemia. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: F. Fan, J. JIa, X. Xu, X. Qin, Y. Yang, J. Li, Y. Zhang, Y. Huo Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS044 Psychosocial Risk Factors in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Congestive Heart Failure
Psychosocial risk factors have significant influence on prognosis and severity of disease in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and congestive heart failure (CHF), including patients who underwent coronary revascularization. However, the data about psychosocial status in patients with CAD and CHF after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are insufficient. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: V. Kuznetsov, G. Pushkarev, E. Yaroslavskaya Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS045 Smoking and Mortality in 130 000 Cubans: A Prospective Study
In Cuba, a quarter of men and a sixth of women die between ages 35 to 69, mainly from vascular, cancer and respiratory causes. Studies of the main causes of these chronic diseases in middle age (obesity, blood pressure, alcohol and, particularly, tobacco) are needed. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: S. Lewington, N. Armas, J. Burrett, B. Lacey, R. Peto, A. Duenas Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS046 High Lymphocytes and Low Mean Corpuscular Volume are Associated with Diabetes, Triglyceride-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio and Metabolic Syndrome, in Patients at High Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and other CBC parameters are easily attainable markers of inflammation which have been suggested for risk stratification in ACS and CAD. However, little is known of the association of these parameters with diabetes (DM), the TG/HDL-C ratio, lipids and the metabolic syndrome (MetS). (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: B.V. Li, I. Trakarnwijitr, H. Adams, J. Layland, J. Garlick, A. Wilson Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS047 Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Primary Medical Office in Mexico. Tacos 3
Cardiovascular diseases are the major cause of death in Mexico. The number of patients attending primary care office has been increasing during the last years. The best of our knowledge this is the first study that describe the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in this level of attention. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: F.E. Limon, A. Perez-Cuadra, J. Marques, M. Rozycka, J. Delgado, E. Meaney, M. Guerra-Gea Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS048 Cardiovascular Risk Factors in M éxico : Rural vs Executive Population . Tacos II
In Mexico, cardiovascular diseases represent the second cause of death. Although multiple studies evaluating the presence of risk factors (RF) have been performed, this is the first study conducted in Mexico, in our best knowledge, comparing rural population (living in town < 2.500 people) versus executives (employees working for Mexican private companies). (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: A. Perez-Cuadra, F.E. Limon, J. Marques, J. Delgado, E. Meaney, M. Rozycka, M. Guerra-Gea Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS052 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring and High Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Hispanic Adolescents
Obstructive sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) have been associated with elevated blood pressure (BP) in adults, and it is an independent predictor of high BP. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: M.V. Sayago, J.J. Villasmil, G. Bermudez, M. Urdaneta, F. Madue ño, M. Muñoz, E. Paredes, E. Silva Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS053 The First Steps Towards a Heart Healthy India
India has earned the dubious distinction of being called the ‘Heart Disease Capital of the World’; a genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease being one of the main contributing factors. While there are genetic disadvantages to being Indian, lifestyle factors seem to be at the heart of the issue. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: R. Singh, Billion Hearts Beating Foundation Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS054 Prevalence and Patterns of Cardiac Diseases Among HIV Infected People Following Antiretroviral Clinic at Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia
Cardiac diseases are among the most common complications of HIV infection; they are present in up to half of people living with HIV. The most common forms of heart disease in these people are dilated cardiomyopathy, coronary heart diseases, and pericardial effusion. Although this has been reported from other countries, there is no study that evaluated the prevalence of the problem and its patterns in Ethiopia in general and in the study area, in particular. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: E. Tegene, T. Belachew Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
