BACKGROUND Several studies have illustrated that multisite pain is more frequent than single pain site, and it is associated with an array of negative consequences. However, there is limited knowledge available about the potential factors associated with multisite pain in the elderly general population. OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study examines whether the number of anatomical pain sites ...

The assessment of the relationship between food intake and sociodemographic factors is crucial for developing effective public health policies. The present study aimed to examine dietary patterns in pregnant women and the association between these patterns and sociodemographic characteristics. Pregnant women attending general practices in southern Brazil (n = 712) answered a questionnaire and a...

We used a combination of logistic and multilinear regression models to analyze how the built environment people's sociodemographic characteristics are related energy consumption for personal mobility in Netherlands. This was accurately comprehensively quantified based on distances travelled with large number modes, different types cars, occupancy probability staying home. Local density found be...

Several small scaled studies in Myanmar investigated determinants of betel quid chewing status but to better understand more complete profiles habits, this study the associations consumption levels with tobacco and sociodemographic factors using a nationally representative sample Myanmar. A cross-sectional, secondary data analysis was conducted by demographic health survey (MDHS) (2015-2016). C...

BACKGROUND Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported identifiable disease in the United States (U.S.). Importantly, more than 25% of gonorrheal infections demonstrate antibiotic resistance, leading the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to classify gonorrhea as an "urgent threat". METHODS We examined the association of gonorrhea infection rates with the incidence of HIV and...

OBJECTIVES To unravel the concept of nutrition awareness, as it relates to risky personal nutrition-related behaviours, and to assess the sociodemographic and psychosocial correlates of nutrition awareness. DESIGN Data were collected in a cross-sectional study with the aid of a face-to-face interview-assisted questionnaire that was based on the Precaution Adoption Process Model and Stages of ...

background: although the issue of hyperuricemia as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (cvd) has been disputed, sev­eral studies have shown an association between hyperuricemia and   several cvd risk factors. the aim of this study was to assess distribution of uric acid level in yazd city, center of iran, and its association with cvd risk factors. methods: from autumn 2004 to summer 2005,...