Publications by authors named "Candal-Pedreira C"
Objective: To evaluate radon mitigation frequency and possible determinants for mitigation among employers in Spain, before the new regulation came into force. We also aimed to assess the reasons for not mitigating radon.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, participants were systematically identified from all employers in Spain who had previously measured occupational radon through the Galician Radon Laboratory from 2015 until 2022.
Objective: To analyze the evolution of hypnosedative use in the Spanish population aged 15 to 64 (2005-2022), identifying regional variations and changes in users profile.
Method: We used data from the Survey on the Use of Alcohol and other Drugs in Spain. Past 30-day use was analyzed by sex, age and autonomous community between 2005 and 2022.
Introduction And Objectives: Timely regional-specific estimates of smoking-attributable mortality (SAM) are crucial for healthcare planning and tobacco control advocacy. Currently, this information is lacking in Portugal. The aim of this study was to estimate SAM by region in 2019 among the Portuguese population aged ≥35 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The health plan is a guiding tool for territorial health planning where the proposed objectives and measures should prioritize vulnerable groups. The aim of this study was to identify if the Regional Government health plans in Spain included measures related to frailty, dependence and unwanted loneliness aimed at elderly.
Methods: Institutional websites were scanned to identify the most recent health plan of each Regional Government.
Introduction: There is no consensus on the questions that should be included in questionnaires to properly ascertain exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS). The objective of this study is to analyze the questions included in studies which have assessed SHS exposure in Spain.
Methods: A scoping review was performed, using PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases, selecting original articles published in English and Spanish, across the period 2012-2021.
Introduction: Estimating the prevalence of second-hand tobacco smoke exposure is a public health priority while evaluating the population-attributable disease burden and impact of smoking bans. We conducted a systematic review to analyze how secondhand tobacco smoke exposure has been assessed, and how its prevalence has been estimated among the Portuguese population since the implementation of the partial smoking ban in 2008.
Methods: A literature search was conducted in the Web of Science, MEDLINE and Embase databases until November 2022, applying a pre-designed search strategy and following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Background: Early detection is crucial to improve lung cancer survival rates. Delays in diagnosis might negatively impact the prognosis of the disease. This study aims to analyze the diagnostic delay in lung cancer patients and describe if there is an association between delay and survival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the questions used to assess exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) in Spanish health surveys.
Method: Extraction and analysis of the literals of the questions on SHS in the health surveys in Spain identified on the website of the Ministry of Health, the National Plan on Drugs and Health Departments of the autonomous communities.
Results: Three nationwide surveys assessed SHS exposure, with variability in questions, responses, and recall periods.
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- The study aimed to evaluate lifestyle changes related to diet and substance use during pregnancy and after childbirth among Galician women, focusing on how these changes relate to the mother's educational level.
- Data was collected from 6,436 women who gave birth between September 2015 and August 2016, showing that women generally adopted healthier lifestyles during pregnancy, which deteriorated in the months after childbirth.
- The findings indicated that lower education levels were associated with a higher prevalence of risk behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy, highlighting a significant connection between education and lifestyle choices related to maternal health.
Background: Occupation is an important risk factor for lung cancer. This knowledge is mainly based on studies conducted on men, with the results being generalized to women.
Aims: We aimed to identify the relationship between different occupations and lung cancer in women.
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- The study aimed to understand adolescents' perceptions and beliefs about cannabis consumption, focusing on factors that encourage or discourage its use.
- A systematic literature review identified 22 relevant qualitative studies published from 2000 to 2024, which assessed the views of adolescents aged 10 to 19.
- Findings revealed that adolescents commonly associated cannabis use with social and emotional well-being, perceived fewer adverse effects than with other drugs, and highlighted peer influence as a significant factor in consumption decisions.
The objective of this study is to assess the impact of applying prevalences derived from a small-area model at a regional level on smoking-attributable mortality (SAM). A prevalence-dependent method was used to estimate SAM. Prevalences of tobacco use were derived from a small-area model.
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- - The study investigates the link between smoking prevalence and lung cancer mortality in Spain, focusing on the time relationship between the two factors from 1991 to 2020.
- - A distributed lag non-linear model was used to analyze the data, revealing that the strongest impact of smoking on lung cancer deaths occurs with a 15-year lag, showing a relative risk of 2.9 at 71% prevalence.
- - The findings highlight that understanding smoking trends and their time effects is crucial for predicting lung cancer mortality rates in the future.
Objectives: The aims of this study are (1) to analyze the references cited by retracted papers originated from paper mills; (2) to analyze the citations received by retracted papers originated from paper mills; and (3) to analyze the potential relationships existing between paper mill papers and their references and their citations.
Study Design And Setting: This study was a cross-sectional study. All original papers retracted in 2022 identified as having originated from paper mills and had been published at least 12 months before their retraction (hereinafter "source-retracted papers") were included.
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- Airborne toxins from volcanic eruptions can negatively impact respiratory health, which is highlighted in the ASHES study focused on the 2021 eruption in La Palma, Spain.
- The study categorized 474 healthy adults into three exposure groups and analyzed respiratory symptoms and lung function through various tests during and after the eruption.
- Results showed higher exposure correlated with increased respiratory symptoms and a tendency toward lung function impairment, marking a significant link between volcanic exposure and health outcomes.
Introduction And Objectives: Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) causes cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer. The aim of this study was to estimate the mortality attributed to SHS in people aged ≥ 35 years in Spain and its autonomous communities (AC) by sex from 2016 to 2021.
Methods: Estimates of SHS-attributable mortality were calculated by applying the prevalence-dependent method where SHS exposure was derived from the adjustment of small-area models and based on the calculation of population-attributed fractions.
Background: Despite multiple recommendations and strategies implemented at a national and international level, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and cannabis use during pregnancy remains high in most countries. The objective of this study was to examine key stakeholders' perception of the treatment interventions adopted in Spain, to identify political, organizational and personal factors associated with successful implementation, and to propose strategies for improvement.
Methods: A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted in 2022.
Background: Several studies have estimated the impact of second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure on mortality in the population of different countries. This study aimed to identify and describe studies that have estimated the attributable mortality (AM) associated with SHS exposure in the adult population.
Methods: A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and CINAHL databases up to January 2023.
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- This study analyzes the trend of obesity prevalence in Spain from 1987 to 2020, focusing on individuals aged 15 and older across the country's 17 autonomous communities.
- It found that obesity prevalence rose from 7.3% in 1987 to 15.7% in 2020, with distinct trends observed across gender and regions, including periods of stabilization for both men and women.
- Despite a general stabilization in overall obesity rates in the last decade, the study noted a continuous increase in obesity prevalence among younger individuals aged 15 to 24.