Results 31 to 40 of about 350,136 (84)

Comparison of Lives Saved Tool model child mortality estimates against measured data from vector control studies in sub-Saharan Africa

BMC Public Health, 2011
Background Insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and indoor-residual spraying have been scaled-up across sub-Saharan Africa as part of international efforts to control malaria.
Eisele Thomas P, Friberg Ingrid K, Larsen David A   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sugar-sweetened carbonated beverage consumption correlates with BMI, waist circumference, and poor dietary choices in school children

BMC Public Health, 2010
Background The prevalence of obesity and overweight is increasing globally. Frequently coexisting with under-nutrition in developing countries, obesity is a major contributor to chronic disease, and will become a serious healthcare burden especially in ...
Shoukri Mohammed, Al-Rubeaan Khalid, Subhani Shazia N, Zaidi Marya Z, Collison Kate S, Al-Mohanna Futwan A   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of major depression on participation in preventive health care activities

BMC Public Health, 2009
Background The objective of this study was to determine whether major depressive episodes (MDE) contribute to a lower rate of participation in three prevention activities: blood pressure checks, mammograms and Pap tests.
Lavorato Dina H, Williams Jeanne VA, Patten Scott B, Eliasziw Michael   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Induced abortion and effecting factors of ever married women in the Southeast Anatolian Project Region, Turkey: a cross sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2004
Background Nearly 10% of the population of Turkey lives in the Southeast Anatolian Project (SEAP) region. The population growth rate and the rate of unintended pregnancies are high and family planning services are insufficient in this region.
Acemoglu Hamit, Ilcin Ersen, Ceylan Ali, Saka Gunay, Sahinoz Turgut, Sahinoz Saime, Ozgur Servet, Özcirpici Birgul, Bozkurt Ali, Palanci Yilmaz, Akkafa Feridun, Ak Mucide   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification of two new QTLs of maize (Zea mays L.) underlying kernel row number using the HNAU-NAM1 population. [PDF]

BMC Genomics, 2022
Fei X, Wang Y, Zheng Y, Shen X, E L, Ding J, Lai J, Song W, Zhao H.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Are computer and cell phone use associated with body mass index and overweight? A population study among twin adolescents

BMC Public Health, 2007
Background Overweight in children and adolescents has reached dimensions of a global epidemic during recent years. Simultaneously, information and communication technology use has rapidly increased. Methods A population-based sample of Finnish twins born
Pulkkinen Lea, Keski-Rahkonen Anna, Lajunen Hanna-Reetta, Rose Richard J, Rissanen Aila, Kaprio Jaakko   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Compliance with children’s television food advertising regulations in Australia

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian co-regulatory system in limiting children’s exposure to unhealthy television food advertising by measuring compliance with mandatory and voluntary regulations.
Roberts Michele, Pettigrew Simone, Chapman Kathy, Miller Caroline, Quester Pascale   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

AIDS knowledge and sexual activity among Flemish secondary school students: a multilevel analysis of the effects of type of education

BMC Public Health, 2010
Background The behavior of adolescents puts them at an increased risk for HIV and other STIs, and their knowledge about HIV/AIDS is often inadequate.
Berten Hans, Van Rossem Ronan, Van Tuyckom Charlotte   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Generation of an Artificial ATP Deficit Triggers Antibiotic Production in Streptomyces lividans. [PDF]

Antibiotics (Basel), 2022
Seghezzi N, Darbon E, Martel C, David M, Lejeune C, Esnault C, Virolle MJ.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Waist circumference a good indicator of future risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background Abdominal obesity is a more important risk factor than overall obesity in predicting the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Siren Reijo, Eriksson Johan G, Vanhanen Hannu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source