Journal of epidemiology and community health
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Jun 1993
Evidence for longevity differences between left handed and right handed men: an archival study of cricketers.
The aim was to examine the relationship between handedness and longevity. ⋯ The study found clear evidence that left handedness was associated with a decrease in longevity among a cohort of adult, athletic men. A major factor responsible for this result seemed to be a differential likelihood of accidental death or death during warfare.
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The aims were (1) to review inpatient burn records of Attat Hospital (Ethiopia) for the years 1983-1989, and (2) to determine the prevalence of burns and knowledge of first aid for burns in 16 communities served by Attat Hospital in rural Ethiopia. ⋯ Since most burns are related to household fires, generally in the domain of women in rural Ethiopia, women's groups may be the most appropriate setting for education on burn prevention and first aid. Burn prevention and first aid education should also be recognised as a priority in schools and in the training of community health workers.
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Feb 1993
Factors associated with constipation in a community based sample of people aged 70 years and over.
The aim was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with constipation in elderly people. ⋯ About one third of people aged 70 years and over have some bowel problem such as infrequency, straining at stool, or frequent laxative use. Most modify their diet accordingly but laxative use remains high.
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Oct 1992
Prediction of general practice workload from census based social deprivation scores.
The aim was to compare the ability of census based social deprivation scores devised by Jarman, Carstairs, and Townsend to predict workload in general practice. ⋯ For identifying social pressures on general practice workload the Jarman index is less valid than other census based scores because it fails to include car ownership and housing tenure. A more rational scheme for compensating general practitioners would directly weight the capitation fee for children aged under five years and allocate current deprivation payments according to the Townsend index or a similar score. This would redistribute resources from London to deprived areas in northern England.
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Aug 1992
Adding years to life: effect of avoidable mortality on life expectancy at birth.
The aim was to determine the number of years that could be gained by preventing avoidable deaths. ⋯ According to these results the greatest improvement in LEB would be gained by primary prevention.