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
Per-pack price reductions available from different cigarette purchasing strategies: United States, 2009-2010.
Following cigarette excise tax increases, smokers may use cigarette price minimization strategies to continue their usual cigarette consumption rather than reducing consumption or quitting. This reduces the public health benefits of the tax increase. This paper estimates the price reductions for a wide-range of strategies, compensating for overlapping strategies. ⋯ Smokers can realize large price reductions from price minimization strategies, and there are many strategies available. Policymakers and public health officials should be aware of the extent that these strategies can reduce cigarette prices.
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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
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.
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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.