Publications by authors named "A Ayuso-Alvarez"
Objectives: This study aims to estimate the impact of the co-occurrence of behavioural risk factors on mortality in the Spanish adult population.
Design: Population-based cohort study based on data from the 2011-2012 Spanish National Health Survey and the 2014 European Health Survey (n=35 053 participants ≥15 years of age) both linked to mortality data as of December 2022. Risk factors included tobacco use, high-risk alcohol consumption, low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, leisure time sedentary lifestyle and body mass index outside the 18.
Objectives: The Global Activity Limitation Indicator (GALI) is an instrument that measures long-term overall disability. The objective of this study was to evaluate GALI's predictive value on mortality while examining variations according to sex, age, and educational level.
Study Design: Longitudinal study.
Background: Mental health problems account for 14% of mortality worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between psychological distress and mortality in the Spanish adult population.
Methods: Data came from a longitudinal study in population ≥15 years of age (n=21,005) who participated in the 2011-12 Spanish National Health Survey, which was linked to mortality records as of December 2020.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between light smoking (consuming a few cigarettes daily) and overall mortality in Spain, using data from over 42,000 individuals.
- Findings indicate that light smokers (1-2 or 3-5 cigarettes a day) have a significantly higher risk of mortality compared to never smokers, with hazard ratios reflecting increased risk as cigarette consumption rises.
- The researchers emphasize the need for public awareness initiatives to inform people about the serious health risks associated with even minimal tobacco use, challenging the perception that light smoking is safe.
•The literature reporting on rural-urban health status disparities remains inconclusive.•We analyzed data from a longitudinal population-based study using individual observations.•Our results show that the risks of all-cause and cancer mortality are greater in large cities than in other municipalities, with no clear urban-rural gradient.
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