Delayed diagnosis of congenital hypopituitarism associated with low socio-economic status and/or migration

Smoking cessation strategies targeting people with low socio-economic status

Smoking cessation strategies targeting people with low socioeconomic status A first exploration of the effectiveness of available interventions Telephone counseling and free cessation support are found to be most effective in helping smokers with a low socioeconomic status (SES) stop smoking. Cessation support can, for example, be reimbursed through the healthcare insurance. Some evidence of ef...

Evaluation of an Infant with Cholestasis and Congenital Hypopituitarism

We are reporting an infant with persistent abnormal liver function, neonatal jaundice, and intermittent hypoglycemia. Evaluation confirmed congenital hypopituitarism, in the absence of congenital anomalies and midline defect. His jaundice and abnormal liver function improved after treatment with Levothyroxine and hydrocortisone.

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Health maintenance and low socio-economic status: A family perspective.

The socio-economic status of people has a profound influence on health, as higher rates of morbidity and mortality are reported for individuals with lower socio-economic status. Due to the increased burden of disease, research exploring how families maintain their health in a low socio-economic situation is an urgent priority. The objective of the study was to gain an understanding of the reali...

Association of Socio-economic Status with Injuries in Children Andadolescents:the CASPIAN-IV Study

Background:Childhood and adolescence injuries are still frequently occuring in developing countries. This study aims to assess the association  of socio-economic status (SES) with injuriesin Iranian children and adolescents. Materials and Methods: This multicentricsurvey was part of a national surveillance program, which was conducted in 2011-2012 amongst 14,880 students aged6-18 years. Partici...