An Epidemiological Study of Kidney Calculi in Western Guangdong

2022 ◽  
Vol 02 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jialong Li ◽  
Kun Li ◽  
Chang Gao ◽  
Zunnan Huang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Family History ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Renal Calculi ◽  
Kidney Calculi ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

Objective: To investigate the risk factors of kidney calculi in its high prevalence areas of western Guangdong, and provide the proper prevention measures. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among individuals in Maoming, western Guangdong. Univariate and Poisson regression analyses were applied to investigate the influence of the epidemiology, lifestyle, and environmental factors on renal calculi. Risk ratios with 95% confidence interval were used to estimate the association between the investigated factors and the prevalence of renal calculi. Results: 500 questionnaires were sent out and 481 valid questionnaires were recycled. Among 481 respondents, 84 had renal calculi with a prevalence rate of 17.46%. Univariate regression analysis showed statistically significant differences in the prevalence of renal calculi among different groups of sex, ages, family history of kidney calculi, diet and drinking habit. Poisson regression analysis showed that daily water intake and drinking boiled water were protective factors, while male, family history of kidney calculi, diet high in protein, sugar, vitamin C and calcium were risk factors. Additionally, high sugar diet was not statistically significantly associated with the occurrence of renal calculi. Conclusion: The occurrence of kidney calculi in western Guangdong is closely related to demographic characteristics of individuals, living and dietary habits of the resident populations.

scholarly journals Prevalence of stroke and stroke related risk factors: a population based cross sectional survey in southwestern China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingyang Yi ◽  
Hua Luo ◽  
Ju Zhou ◽  
Ming Yu ◽  
Xiaorong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Population ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lack Of Exercise

Abstract Background: Stroke and its risk factors epidemiological survey can help identify individuals at higher risk and therefore promote stroke prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to estimate the current prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population, and evaluate stroke associated risk factors in southwestern China. Methods: This was a multi-center, cross sectional survey in southwestern China from May 2015 to September 2015. The 8 communities were selected at random, and 17413 residents aged ≥ 40 years volunteered to participate in this survey. Data were collected through face-to-face survey using a structured questionnaire. 521 participants with incomplete questionnaires on stroke history or risk factors records were excluded. Results: A total of 16892 people included in analysis. The overall prevalence of stroke was 3.1% (95% CI 2.6% - 3.9%), 17.1% of participants were the high risk stroke population. After full adjustments, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, overweight, lack of exercise and family history of stroke were significantly associated with overall stroke and ischemic stroke. The largest contributor was hypertension (population-attributable risk 23.6%), followed by dyslipidemia, physical inactivity, family history of stroke, diabetes, and overweight. However, only hypertension (OR = 3.66, 95% CI 1.82-8.23) was significantly associated with hemorrhagic stroke. Conclusions: The prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population was high among adults aged ≥ 40 years in southwestern China. Hypertension, dyslipidemia and lack of exercise were stronger contributors for stroke, these findings suggest that individual-level and population-level interventions for these leading risk factors are necessary to prevent stroke.

scholarly journals Prevalence of stroke and stroke related risk factors: a population based cross sectional survey in southwestern China

BMC Neurology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingyang Yi ◽  
Hua Luo ◽  
Ju Zhou ◽  
Ming Yu ◽  
Xiaorong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Population ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lack Of Exercise

Abstract Background Stroke and its risk factors epidemiological survey can help identify individuals at higher risk and therefore promote stroke prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to estimate the current prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population, and evaluate stroke associated risk factors in southwestern China. Methods This was a multi-center, cross sectional survey in southwestern China from May 2015 to September 2015. The eight communities were selected at random, and 17,413 residents aged ≥40 years volunteered to participate in this survey. Data were collected through face-to-face survey using a structured questionnaire. Five hundred twenty-one participants with incomplete questionnaires on stroke history or risk factors records were excluded. Results A total of 16,892 people included in analysis. The overall prevalence of stroke was 3.1% (95% CI 2.6–3.9%), 17.1% of participants were the high risk stroke population. After full adjustments, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, overweight, lack of exercise and family history of stroke were significantly associated with overall stroke and ischemic stroke. The largest contributor was hypertension (population-attributable risk 23.6%), followed by dyslipidemia, physical inactivity, family history of stroke, diabetes, and overweight. However, only hypertension (OR = 3.66, 95% CI 1.82–8.23) was significantly associated with hemorrhagic stroke. Conclusions The prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population was high among adults aged ≥40 years in southwestern China. Hypertension, dyslipidemia and lack of exercise were stronger contributors for stroke, these findings suggest that individual-level and population-level interventions for these leading risk factors are necessary to prevent stroke.

scholarly journals Prevalence of stroke and stroke related risk factors: a population based cross sectional survey in southwestern China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingyang Yi ◽  
Hua Luo ◽  
Ju Zhou ◽  
Ming Yu ◽  
Xiaorong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Population ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lack Of Exercise

Abstract Background: Stroke and its risk factors epidemiological survey can help identify individuals at higher risk and therefore promote stroke prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to estimate the current prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population, and evaluate stroke associated risk factors in southwestern China. Methods: This was a multi-center, cross sectional survey in southwestern China from May 2015 to September 2015. The 8 communities were selected at random, and 17413 residents aged ≥ 40 years volunteered to participate in this survey. Data were collected through face-to-face survey using a structured questionnaire. 521 participants with incomplete questionnaires on stroke history or risk factors records were excluded. Results: A total of 16892 people included in analysis. The overall prevalence of stroke was 3.1% (95% CI 2.6% - 3.9%), 17.1% of participants were the high risk stroke population. After full adjustments, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, overweight, lack of exercise and family history of stroke were significantly associated with overall stroke and ischemic stroke. The largest contributor was hypertension (population-attributable risk 23.6%), followed by dyslipidemia, physical inactivity, family history of stroke, diabetes, and overweight. However, only hypertension (OR = 3.66, 95% CI 1.82-8.23) was significantly associated with hemorrhagic stroke. Conclusions: The prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population was high among adults aged ≥ 40 years in southwestern China. Hypertension, dyslipidemia and lack of exercise were stronger contributors for stroke, these findings suggest that individual-level and population-level interventions for these leading risk factors are necessary to prevent stroke.

scholarly journals Prevalence of stroke and stroke related risk factors: a population based cross sectional survey in southwestern China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingyang Yi ◽  
Hua Luo ◽  
Ju Zhou ◽  
Ming Yu ◽  
Xiaorong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Population ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lack Of Exercise

Abstract Background: Stroke and its risk factors epidemiological survey can help identify individuals at higher risk and therefore promote stroke prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to estimate the current prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population, and evaluate stroke associated risk factors in southwestern China. Methods: This was a multi-center, cross sectional survey in southwestern China from May 2015 to September 2015. The 8 communities were selected at random, and 17213 residents aged ≥ 40 years volunteered to participate in this survey. Data were collected through face-to-face survey using a structured questionnaire. 521 participants with incomplete questionnaires on stroke history or risk factors records were excluded. Results: A total of 16892 people included in analysis. The overall prevalence of stroke was 3.1% (95% CI 2.6% - 3.9%), 17.1% of participants were the high risk stroke population. After full adjustments, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, overweight, lack of exercise and family history of stroke were significantly associated with overall stroke and ischemic stroke. The largest contributor was hypertension (population-attributable risk 23.6%), followed by dyslipidemia, physical inactivity, family history of stroke, diabetes, and overweight. However, only hypertension only hypertension (OR = 3.66, 95% CI 1.82-8.23) was significantly associated with hemorrhagic stroke. Conclusions: The prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population was high among adults aged ≥ 40 years in southwestern China. Hypertension, dyslipidemia and lack of exercise were stronger contributors for stroke, these findings suggest that individual-level and population-level interventions for these leading risk factors are necessary to prevent stroke.

scholarly journals Prevalence of stroke and stroke related risk factors: a population based cross sectional survey in southwestern China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingyang Yi ◽  
Hua Luo ◽  
Ju Zhou ◽  
Ming Yu ◽  
Xiaorong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Population ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lack Of Exercise

Abstract Background: Stroke and its risk factors epidemiological survey can help identify individuals at higher risk and therefore promote stroke prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to estimate the current prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population, and evaluate stroke associated risk factors in southwestern China. Methods: This was a multi-center, cross sectional survey in southwestern China from May 2015 to September 2015. The 8 communities were selected at random, and 17413 residents aged ≥ 40 years volunteered to participate in this survey. Data were collected through face-to-face survey using a structured questionnaire. 521 participants with incomplete questionnaires on stroke history or risk factors records were excluded. Results: A total of 16892 people included in analysis. The overall prevalence of stroke was 3.1% (95% CI 2.6% - 3.9%), 17.1% of participants were the high risk stroke population. After full adjustments, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, overweight, lack of exercise and family history of stroke were significantly associated with overall stroke and ischemic stroke. The largest contributor was hypertension (population-attributable risk 23.6%), followed by dyslipidemia, physical inactivity, family history of stroke, diabetes, and overweight. However, only hypertension (OR = 3.66, 95% CI 1.82-8.23) was significantly associated with hemorrhagic stroke. Conclusions: The prevalence of stroke and high risk stroke population was high among adults aged ≥ 40 years in southwestern China. Hypertension, dyslipidemia and lack of exercise were stronger contributors for stroke, these findings suggest that individual-level and population-level interventions for these leading risk factors are necessary to prevent stroke.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Renal Colic in the Emergency Departments: A Multi-center Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-126
Author(s):  
Mehdi Torabi ◽  
Fahimeh Shojaee ◽  
Moghaddameh Mirzaee
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Renal Colic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kidney Calculi ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
East Of Iran ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multi Center Study

Background: Kidney calculi are the most common cause of kidney failure. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of renal colic and its risk factors in the patients referred to two emergency departments during a year. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in two hospitals in Kerman city, south-east of Iran, for one year from March 2019 to March 2020. All the archives of the two emergency departments were reviewed, and the required information was recorded in a checklist. The data was analyzed in SPSS 20 software. Results: A total of 504 patients were included in the study. The prevalence of renal colic was 0.5%. Most of the patients (58.5%) had an age between 19 and 39 years, and the majority (60.1%) were males and had a body mass index (BMI) above 25. A family history of renal colic was reported in 68.7% of the patients, and 63.9% had either hypertension or diabetes. Most of the patients consumed less than 3 liters of water per day. The highest referrals were seen in autumn (31.5%) and summer (27.4%). Conclusion: Considering the relationship between renal colic and age, sex, BMI, occupation, a family history of the disease, the presence of underlying diseases, the amount and type of drinking water, and the season of referral, it is recommended to control these risk factors to reduce the incidence of the disease.

scholarly journals THE PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS FOR HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA IN NEONATES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 628-631
Author(s):  
Grace Maria Joy ◽  
◽  
Sr. Mony K. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Neonatal Jaundice ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transcutaneous Bilirubin ◽  
Second Stage Of Labour ◽  
History Of

Background: Jaundice is very common in the neonatal period of life especially hyperbilirubinemia>12 mg/dl. Although it is not a major cause of mortality, it is an important cause of morbidity. So, assessment of the prevalence and risk factors of neonatal jaundice is very important. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence,to identify the risk factors and to findout the association between hyperbilirubinemia with selected neonatal,maternal,environmental and socio demographic variablesand to identify the risk factors. Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional survey study was conducted among 200 neonates of 37 completed weeks of gestation. Subjects were selected by using total enumerative sampling.Transcutaneous bilirubin was measured by bilirubinometer,clinical and demographic variables collected by using semi structured questionnaire and the risk factors were assessed by interview schedule. Results:Research showed that most of neonates (81.5%) had Transcutaneous bilirubin level more than 12mg/dl, out of that (15% )subjects had elevated level of bilirubin 15- 20mg/dl. It is concluded that there is high prevalence of hyperbilirubinemia among neonates . It is evident that neonates developed hyperbilirubinemia by 48 to 72 hours. It is inferred that prevalence of hyperbilirubinemia was high at 72 hours (56.5%) after birth compared to 48 hours of birth (38%). There was a significant association between level of hyperbilirubinemia and family history of genetic diseases (P=0.003),parity (p=0.03, χ2=4.37),mode of conception(p=0.012, χ2=6.37), and gestational age(P=0.04),gender of the neonate (p=0.004, χ2=8.1)and duration of second stage of labour (p=0.026, χ2=7.27). The study revealed that the family history of genetic diseases (p=0.004),(OR=0.09) at level of significance 0.05,is a risk factor leads to hyperbilirubinemia. Conclusion: Neonatal jaundice is a leading cause of hospitalisation in the first few weeks of life throughout the world.Though major complications may arise like kernicterus,encephalopathy and neural sequlae.Hence there is an exigent need for assessing the bilirubin value in the routine neonatal assessment.

The Cross-Sectional Determinants of Secessionism in Advanced Democracies

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Sorens
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Ethnic Conflict ◽  
Political System ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regional Language ◽  
History Of ◽  
Advanced Democracies

This article analyzes the “risk factors” of secessionism at the substate, regional level. It seeks to answer the question, What regions are more likely to support more successful secessionist parties? Using new data in cross-sectional regression analysis, the author finds that secessionism involves unique factors not common to other kinds of ethnic conflict. Specifically, in addition to “identity” variables such as regional language and history of independence, the following variables explain secessionist strength: lack of irredentist potential, relative affluence, geographical noncontiguity, population, and multiparty political system. These factors generally serve as activators of ethnic identity rather than a substitute for the same, although there are important cases of nonethnic secessionism.

scholarly journals Study on Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension at Sipaghat of Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Naresh Manandhar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Percent Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Hypertension is a progressive cardiovascular syndrome arising from complex and interrelated etiologies. Males have slightly higher prevalence than female in most of countries of Southeast-Asian region.Objective: The objective of study is to find out prevalence and the risk factors of hypertension at Sipaghat, Sindhulchowk, Nepal.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sipaghat of Sindhupalchowk district in May 2016 and 260 persons were selected randomly. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was higher in male (25.4%) than female (17.4%). Mean age of study population was 42.08 years with standard deviation, 15.95 years. Variables namely age group, smoking, alcohol consumption and family history of hypertension were found to be significant at 5 percent level of significance. Alcohol consumption and smokers have more than two times higher chance of getting hypertension compared to alcohol non-consumer and nonsmoker with 95% confidence intervals were 1.08-4.80 and 1.21-6.10, respectively. Persons with family history of hypertension have 3.8 times more chance of getting hypertension compared to no family history of hypertension with 1.89-7.61 of 95% confidence interval.Conclusion: Lifestyle modification reduces blood pressure which prevents or delays the incidence of hypertension. Hypertension can be controlled and prevented by modifying the lifestyle. People should be advised to avoid modifiable risk factors of hypertension like smoking, consumption of alcohol and physical inactivity through health education programs.Nepalese Journal of Statistics, 2017, Vol. 1, 73-82

scholarly journals Prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors among a group of sub-Saharan African young adults: a population-based cross-sectional study in Yaoundé, Cameroon

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e029858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jobert Richie Nansseu ◽  
Bibiane Siaheu Kameni ◽  
Felix Kembe Assah ◽  
Jean Joel Bigna ◽  
Saint-Just Petnga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol Consumption

ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence estimates of some major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a young adult-aged population living in Yaoundé, Cameroon.DesignA cross-sectional study held from May to July 2017.SettingParticipantsStudents aged 18–35 years, with no known history of CVD, found at the campus during recruitment and who voluntarily agreed to be included in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresData were collected on personal and family history as well as lifestyle and nutritional habits; anthropometric parameters and blood pressure were also measured. Prevalence rates were calculated with their respective 95% CI.ResultsOverall, 931 participants (53.8% males) were included, with a median age of 23 years (IQR 21–25). The prevalence estimates for some major CVD risk factors were: 3.1% (95% CI 2.0 to 4.2) for family history of heart attack, 6.3% (95% CI 4.7 to 7.9) for family history of stroke, 26.7% (95% CI 23.9 to 29.5) for hazardous alcohol consumption, 0.9% (95% 0.3 to 1.5) for current tobacco smoking, 27.6% (95% CI 24.7 to 30.5) for secondhand smoking, 88.9% (95% CI 86.9 to 90.9) for physical inactivity, 99.0% (95% CI 98.4 to 99.6) for inadequate fruits and/or vegetables consumption, 39.8% (95% CI 36.7 to 42.9) for self-reported anxiety, 49.2% (95% CI 46.0 to 52.4) for self-reported depression, 22.1% (95% CI 19.4 to 24.8) for overweight, 3.9% (95% CI 2.7 to 5.1) for obesity, 14.4% (95% CI 12.1 to 16.7) for abdominal obesity, 14.5% (95% CI 12.2 to 16.8) for excess body fat mass, 30.0% (95% CI 27.1 to 32.9) for suspected prehypertension and 2.8% (95% CI 1.7 to 3.9) for suspected hypertension.ConclusionThe prevalence of some major CVD risk factors is high among young adults living in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Therefore, specific actions should be undertaken in this population to mitigate the upcoming burden of CVD. Accordingly, younger-aged adult populations should be encouraged and accompanied to practice physical activity, eat healthily, and stop or avoid smoking and/or hazardous alcohol consumption.

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