BACKGROUND Several studies considered the relation between long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) and total mortality, as well as mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Our aim was to provide a comprehensive review of European epidemiological studies on the issue. METHODS We searched the Medline database for epidemiological studies on air pollution and health outcomes ...

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epidemiological evidence shows that cancer and diabetes are major causes of death in the world. type2 diabetes increases the risk of cancer-specific mortality. this review relates diabetic therapies, diabetes and cancer.all published papers in this field were searched, looking into such databases as science direct, isi web of knowledge, pubmed and scopus.in cancer patients, metformin improves p...

OBJECTIVE To describe the incidence, mortality, time trends and prognostic factors for cervical cancer in Cali, Colombia, and to review the molecular epidemiological evidence showing that HPV is the major and necessary cause of cervical cancer and the implications of this discovery for primary and secondary prevention. MATERIALS AND METHODS Incidence rates of cervical cancer during a 45-year ...

BACKGROUND The total number, rates, and causes of mortality in Kosovo during the last war remain unclear despite intense international attention. Understanding mortality that results from modern warfare, in which 90% of casualties are civilian, and identifying vulnerable civilian groups, are of critical public-health importance. METHODS In September 1999 we conducted a two-stage cluster surve...

734 www.thelancet.com Vol 388 August 20, 2016 Concurrent with the global increase in obesity, numerous studies and reviews have been published concerning associations of overweight and obesity with mortality. Their fi ndings have prompted considerable public health debate. There is ongoing discussion as to whether cutoff points for body-mass index (BMI) categories should diff er across regions ...

An analysis of mortality data for the years 1982-5 was carried out for the Micronesian population (aged 15 years and over) of the central Pacific Island, Nauru. Among males, the most common causes of death were circulatory system disorders (33.3%), accidents (25.2%), and diabetes mellitus (12.1%). The majority of accidents occurred in the 15-34 year age group and involved motor vehicles. Among ...

An epidemiological study was conducted of geographic differences in stroke mortality between the following areas within the United States: Savannah, Georgia (high stroke rates), Hagerstown, Maryland (intermediate stroke rates) and Pueblo, Colorado (low stroke rates). Population samples 35-54 years of age of the three cities were drawn for interview and examination to determine medical condition...

Burn is a global public health problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. Southeast-Asian countries share a big burden of burn injuries, and Nepal is not an exception. We performed a systemic review to examine the epidemiological characteristics of burn injures in Nepal. Relevant epidemiological studies were identified through system...