Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2025
Association of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution with osteoporosis among cancer survivors: Results from the Korea National Health and nutrition examination survey.
Recent studies suggest that ambient air pollution may contribute to osteoporosis; however, research focusing on populations with greater susceptibility is lacking. This study seeks to explore the association between air pollution and osteoporosis focusing on cancer survivors. ⋯ The association between air pollution and osteoporosis was observed in cancer survivors, especially among female cancer survivors. Our findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions for at-risk populations such as cancer survivors.
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2025
Is there a difference in preventive health checks and healthy lifestyle practices based on preconception status? Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health.
While preventive healthcare guidelines recommend that pregnant women or those planning pregnancy engage in preventive care and maintain healthy lifestyles, it is unknown whether women engage in these activities before conception. We examined the association between maternal status and participation in preventive health checks and healthy lifestyle practices. ⋯ There were no differences in most behaviours between women in preconception period and in other women who were not pregnant. More awareness of preconception health is required to encourage women to engage in preventive activities.
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2025
Joint association of diet quality and physical activity with obstructive sleep apnea: A cross-sectional study.
This study aimed to assess the relationship between the independent effects of dietary quality (DQ) (Healthy Eating Index [HEI]-2015) and physical activity (PA) and their joint effects and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ⋯ The results of this study demonstrated that the combination of qualified DQ and high-level PA was significantly associated with a reduced risk of OSA. This finding emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle in the prevention of OSA.
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2025
Gender identity and activity limitations: A national study on transgender and non-binary Canadians.
Activity limitations among transgender and non-binary individuals remain largely unexplored using population-based samples. This study examines the risk of activity limitations across different gender identities in Canada. ⋯ Non-binary and transgender individuals are most at risk for activity limitations. These findings underscore the need for targeted policies to address challenges faced by gender-diverse populations. Future research should investigate the mechanisms behind these disparities. Healthcare policies must prioritize culturally competent, transgender-inclusive care to reduce disparities in activity limitations.
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2025
Firearm possession among emergency department youth and young adults: A latent class analysis.
Firearm injuries are a leading cause of death for youth/young-adults. We utilized latent class analysis to identify distinct motivational/behavioral patterns of firearm possession in a youth/young-adult emergency department sample to inform prevention strategies. ⋯ Among an emergency department sample, four distinct firearm possession classes emerged with different risk levels. Understanding firearm behaviors and risk/protective factors is critical to tailoring healthcare-focused interventions to address individual needs and reduce injury risk.