Public health
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Paediatric asthma hospital utilization varies by demographic factors and area socio-economic status.
Associations of emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for asthma in children with demographics and area socio-economic status (SES) were examined to evaluate long-term trends and identify vulnerable populations. ⋯ Paediatric asthma hospitalizations and ED visit rates are declining in Orange County. However, certain groups are disproportionately affected, including those living in areas with low SES. This information will help in targeting intervention strategies to children at highest risk for severe asthma episodes.
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Climate change is a significant global health threat requiring concerted action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This study provides the first systematic attempt to quantify the carbon emissions of a national dental service. ⋯ The lack of comprehensive data reduces the ability to effectively manage emissions. Consideration needs to be given to the impact of patient travel, staff travel and new clinic construction on the carbon footprint. Medical suppliers are encouraged to provide life cycle analysis (LCA) for dental products.
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To establish whether there is an association between academic output and mortality rates for National Health Service (NHS) trusts. ⋯ The results of this preliminary study demonstrate a significant correlation between academic output and mortality rates. The correlation coefficients are small, but the findings of this study encourage further debate.
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Multicenter Study
Quality of life among healthcare workers: a multicentre cross-sectional study in Italy.
To evaluate the quality of life among doctors, nurses, and occupational safety and health technologists (OSHT). ⋯ Healthcare workers have different levels of HRQOL related to their professional role. In particular, nurses have lower quality of life. These results may help to identify the main roles and attitudes that could cause frustration, dissatisfaction and emotional stress in healthcare workers.