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How Nutrition In The Elderly Differs From Nutrition In Adults
Population-based nutritional surveys show a gradual decline in energy intake in the elderly, accompanied by an increase in energy from carbohydrates and a decrease in energy from fat (van S...
Trends In Overweight/Obesity
In the United States, as in most other countries, the prevalence of adult overweight/obesity has risen steadily in recent decades, chiefly due to marked increases in obesity. Based on the N...
Selected Epidemiologic Concepts In Observational Studies Confounding
The possibility of confounding, which is especially likely to occur in observational studies, usually needs to be considered when trying to interpret associations between exposures and dise...
Some Uses Of Observational Epidemiology
Some Uses Of Observational Epidemiology
One use of observational studies is to determine the magnitude and impact of diseases or other conditions in populations or in selected subgroups of t...Morbidity And Mortality Related To OSAS
It has long been suggested that OSAS is associated with a significant morbidity and mortality and that it presents a major public health burden. Excessive daytime sleepiness is the most com...
Approaches To Studying And Obtaining Information On Work-Related Injury And/Or Disease
Most of the studies of work-related fatal injury are essentially cohort studies of the population of interest, with the population being all working persons or subgroups of the population i...
Common Characteristics Of Work-Related Fatal Injuries And Diseases
Work-Related Injury And Disease Deaths In Various Countries
Injury
Work-related fatal injury is a high-profile issue in many countries, both developed and developing. Overall estim...Extent Of Problem – Why Workplace Violence Is A Public Health Issue
WPV is a significant public health issue due to the large number of workplace physical assaults, homicides, and lost work time. Millions of workers are injured each year during workplace ass...