Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Jul 2013
Meta AnalysisGamma-glutamyltransferase is associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is an independent predictor for future cardiovascular (CV) and all-cause mortality with prospective observational studies by meta-analysis. ⋯ GGT is an independent predictor for future CV mortality and all-cause mortality, and might be independent of alcohol intake.
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Preventive medicine · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of an intervention through teachers to prevent consumption of low nutrition, energy-dense foods and beverages: a randomized trial.
To examine the effects of an intervention program held by teachers previously trained in nutrition, on the consumption of low nutrient, energy-dense (LNED) foods, of children attending elementary schools. ⋯ Our study provides further support for the success of intervention programs aimed at limiting the consumption of solid LNED foods in children.
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Preventive medicine · Jul 2013
Perceptions of health risk among parents of overweight children: a cross-sectional study within a cohort.
To identify the socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics associated with perceptions of weight-related health risk among the parents of overweight children. ⋯ Parents that recognise their child's overweight status, and the parents of obese and older children, are more likely to perceive a risk. However, many parents that acknowledge their child is overweight do not perceive a related health risk.
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Preventive medicine · Jul 2013
Improvement in iodine status of pregnant Australian women 3 years after introduction of a mandatory iodine fortification programme.
In order to address population-level mild iodine deficiency in Australia, a mandatory iodine fortification programme of salt used in bread was introduced in late 2009. ⋯ Iodine status of women has improved since the introduction of mandatory iodine fortification; however supplementation is indicated during pregnancy.