Annals of epidemiology
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Annals of epidemiology · Jan 2016
Observational StudyExternalities and article citations: experience of a national public health journal (Gaceta Sanitaria).
The purpose of the study was to analyze the determinants of citations such as publication year, article type, article topic, article selected for a press release, number of articles previously published by the corresponding author, and publication language in a Spanish journal of public health. ⋯ Certain externalities such as number of articles published by the corresponding author and being selected for a press release seem to influence the number of citations in national journals.
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Annals of epidemiology · Dec 2015
Predictors of functional limitation trajectories after injury in a nationally representative U.S. older adult population.
Studies examining postinjury functional status have demonstrated that individuals with severe injuries often do not return to baseline levels of physical functioning. We sought to investigate the impact injuries have on changes in physical functioning across the life course of older adults. The study's objectives were to (1) identify trajectories of long-term functional limitations after injury in the older adult population to better characterize the recovery process and (2) predict which individuals are most at risk for poor functional trajectories after injury. ⋯ Functional limitations after injury follow distinct trajectories that can be predicted by baseline individual characteristics.
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Little research has looked beyond individual factors to consider the influence of the neighborhood environment on cognitive function. A greater density of physical resources (e.g., recreational centers and parks) and institutional resources (e.g., community centers) may buffer cognitive decline by offering opportunities for physical activity and social interaction. ⋯ These results highlight the role of neighborhood environments in buffering cognitive decline among older adults aging in place.
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Annals of epidemiology · Nov 2015
Working with cancer: health and employment among cancer survivors.
Cancer affects a growing proportion of US workers. Factors contributing to whether they continue or return to work after cancer diagnosis include: age, physical and mental health, health insurance, education, and cancer site. The purpose of this study was to assess the complex relationships between health indicators and employment status for adult cancer survivors. ⋯ A proportion of cancer survivors may continue to work because of employment-based health insurance despite reporting poor health and significant physical and mental health limitations. Acute and long-term health and social support are essential for the continued productive employment and quality of life of all cancer survivors.