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Immigration and improvements in American life expectancy
SSM: Population Health, 2021 Despite the immigrant mortality advantage and the increasing share of the population born abroad, relatively little is known about how immigration has impacted trends in US life expectancy.
Arun S. Hendi, Jessica Y. Ho
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Longevity and life expectancy [PDF]
Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 1997 "In this article the evolution of life expectancy is examined historically for various European nations at various ages, and according to sex. Appropriate logistic equations describe the facts and extrapolate into the future giving the doctor an indication of what is still to be accomplished and the demographer the tools with which to evaluate the ...
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Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge +6 more
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Study of the Role of Youth Mortality in Life Expectancy Differences in Provinces of Iran, 2016 [PDF]
تحقیقات نظام سلامت, 2023 Background: Considering the significant impact of youth deaths on life expectancy at birth and also the significant differences in such deaths at the provincial level, in this study, after estimating life expectancy at the national and provincial levels,
Mohammad Sasanipour, Saeedeh Shahbazin
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Early Impact of Childhood Opportunity on Neurocognitive Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Neurocognitive impairment is a well‐recognized complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) that begins early in childhood and persists across development. While cerebrovascular injury contributes substantially to risk, neurocognitive deficits are also observed in children without overt or silent cerebral infarctions, suggesting ...
Julia E. LaMotte +5 more
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American Journal of Public Health, 2015 A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Why Is Life Expectancy Declining Among Low-Educated Women in the United States?" by J. K. Montez and A. Zajacova, which appeared in a previous issue of the journal.
Jennifer Beam, Dowd, Amar, Hamoudi
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors may experience psychosocial challenges related to childhood cancer after their intensive, body‐altering treatment. This cross‐sectional study aimed to evaluate generic and survivor‐specific psychosocial outcomes in a national cohort of pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors, and ...
Hinke van der Hoek +14 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Adolescents with haematological malignancies face significant emotional and relational challenges, often accompanied by difficulties in communicating their needs within the healthcare context. To address these issues, a narrative‐based psycho‐educational intervention based on the creation and prescription of Ironic Medications was ...
Marta Stoppa +7 more
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Life Expectancy with Cerebral Palsy
Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 1994 The life expectancy of children with idiopathic cerebral palsy born during 1966-84 to mothers resident in Mersey region has been analysed at the Department of Public Health, University of Liverpool, UK.
J Gordon Millichap
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Healthcare Analytics, 2022 Understanding the determinants of health is essential for designing effective strategies to advance economic growth, reduce disease and disability, and enhance quality of life.
Rohan Aanegola +2 more
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