Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of alcohol warning labels for at-risk groups and the general public: A policy-informing randomized experiment in Chile.
The World Health Organization recommends using health-risk warnings on alcoholic beverages. This study examines the impact of separate or combined warning labels for at-risk groups and the general population on alcohol purchase decisions. ⋯ General cancer risk warnings are more effective at reducing alcohol purchase decisions compared to warning labels for specific groups or labels using multiple warnings. In addition to warning labels, other policies should be considered for addressing well-known alcohol-related risks (e.g., drinking and driving).
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
The association between precarious employment and stress among working aged individuals in the United States.
Precarious employment is a plausible stressor, which may adversely affect health. We investigated the association between multidimensional precarious employment and perceived and biological stress in the U.S. ⋯ Given the deleterious effects of stress on health, policies to reduce precarious employment warrant consideration.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Latent transition of social participation and its effects on depression among older adults in China: A National Longitudinal Study.
As populations age, the issue of social participation among older adults has gained prominence. Studies indicate variability in social participation trajectories among this demographic, yet the transition patterns and their effects on depression remain unclear. This longitudinal study aims to explore the latent classes and transition patterns in social participation among older adults and to evaluate their effects on depression. ⋯ This research prompts a deep understanding of social participation dynamics in older adults and their effects on depression. Identifying social participation classes and transition patterns could inform interventions to enhance social participation and reduce depression among older adults.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Relationship between participation in projects of incentives to promote walking and healthy aging among the older population: A four-year longitudinal study.
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the Yokohama Walking Point Program, which promotes walking through feedback on step counts and incentives, and the extension of healthy life expectancy. ⋯ The use of pedometers and health point programs based on walking activity is associated with enhancing the health of older individuals participating in the program, representing a population-centric strategy targeting all citizens.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Unraveling the role of BMI and blood markers in the relationship between plant-based diets and osteoporosis: A prospective cohort study.
The potential adverse effects of plant-based diets on bone health have raised significant concern, while the prospective evidence is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the association between plant-based diet indexes and incident osteoporosis while exploring the underlying mechanisms involved in this relationship. ⋯ Adherence to a plant-based diet is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, with BMI and blood markers potentially contributing to this relationship. Notably, even a healthy plant-based diet necessitates attention to weight management to mitigate its impact on bone loss. These findings emphasize the importance of personalized dietary recommendations and lifestyle interventions to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.