Journal of public health
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Journal of public health · Dec 2013
Observational StudySocio-economic deprivation and risk of emergency readmission and inpatient mortality in people with sickle cell disease in England: observational study.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a cause of frequent emergency readmissions. We examined trends in SCD emergency readmissions and inpatient mortality in England in relation to socio-economic status. ⋯ SCD patients from the most socio-economically deprived areas and with comorbidities are at highest risk of both SCD readmissions and in-hospital mortality, suggesting that there are inequalities in healthcare access and health outcomes amongst people with SCD.
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Journal of public health · Sep 2013
ReviewA systematic review of the epidemiology of unintentional burn injuries in South Asia.
Burns are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. We examined the epidemiology of unintentional burns in South Asia to identify trends and gaps in information. ⋯ Preventing burns in the household in South Asia, particularly around kitchen activities, is essential. Children in South Asia are susceptible to burns and are an important target population. Future research should focus on filling the gaps in burn epidemiology found in this review.
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Journal of public health · Sep 2013
Trends in the prevalence of multiple substance use in adolescents in England, 1998-2009.
This study examines demographic risk factors and trends from 1998 to 2009 for concurrent multiple substance use in adolescence in England. ⋯ These findings affirm the importance of continued prevention efforts targeting individual substance uses while highlighting the policy relevance of multiple substance use and interventions which target it. These interventions should be tailored for at-risk groups including deprived adolescents and young women.