Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2014
Comparative StudyRace, regionality and pre-diabetes in the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study.
To determine the association between race, region and pre-diabetes. ⋯ The prevalence of pre-diabetes was higher for both blacks and whites living in the Stroke Belt relative to living outside the Stroke Belt, and the prevalence of pre-diabetes was higher for blacks independent of region.
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2014
Comparative StudyThe association between demographic and behavioral characteristics and sunburn among U.S. adults - National Health Interview Survey, 2010.
To examine the association between demographic and behavioral characteristics and sunburn among U.S. adults. ⋯ Sunburn is common, particularly among younger adults, those with a more sun-sensitive skin type, whites, those with a family history of melanoma, the highly physically active, and indoor tanners. Efforts are needed to facilitate sun-safety during outdoor recreation, improve the consistency of sun protection practices, and prevent sunburn, particularly among these subgroups.
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2014
Comparative StudyStemming the tide: rising diabetes prevalence and ethnic subgroup variation among Asians in Los Angeles County.
The primary objective of this analysis was to examine the burden of diabetes among Asians and Asian subgroups in Los Angeles County, which has the largest county population of Asians in the U.S. ⋯ Diabetes prevalence is increasing more rapidly among Asians compared to whites despite overall lower BMI. The significant heterogeneity among Asian subgroups highlights the need for disaggregated data and additional research to develop culturally appropriate interventions for diabetes prevention and control.
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2014
Ethnic disparities in objectively measured physical activity may be due to occupational activity.
We examined whether Mexican American adults report occupations that involve higher levels of objectively assessed physical activity compared with Non-Hispanic White and Black adults, and if the differences were independent of income. ⋯ Mexican American adults may have higher total physical activity levels in NHANES because of occupational activity, particularly among lower income households. To the extent that light-intensity activity may provide health benefits, occupational activity may partly explain the Hispanic paradox.
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2014
Americans' opinions about policies to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Strategies to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages are a key component of public health promotion and obesity prevention, yet the introduction of many of these policies has been met with political controversy. The objective of this study is to assess the levels of and determinants of U.S. public support for policies to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. ⋯ The results provide policymakers and advocates with insights about the political feasibility of policy approaches to address the prevalent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, as well as the role of attitudes toward soda companies as an independent predictor of the public's opinions.