Publications by authors named "Julia Rey Brandariz"
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.
Objective: 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.
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- The tobacco-free generation initiative seeks to ban tobacco sales to anyone born after 2006, aiming to reduce lung-cancer mortality rates.
- A simulation study estimated that by eliminating tobacco smoking for those born from 2006 to 2010, up to 2.95 million lung-cancer deaths could be prevented by 2095 across 185 countries.
- The analysis grouped the population by World Bank income levels to assess the impact of tobacco elimination on lung-cancer deaths, highlighting significant health benefits, especially for lower-income countries.
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.
Objective: 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.
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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.
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.
Perception of pregnant individuals, health providers and decision makers on interventions to cease substance consumption during pregnancy: a qualitative study.
BMC Public Health
April 2024
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.
The relationship of occupational exposure to endotoxins with different histologic subtypes of lung cancer has not been established. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to assess the effect of exposure to endotoxins on the development of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). A bibliographic search was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases until December 2022, including all cohort and/or case-control studies that examined occupational exposure to endotoxins and SCLC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The factors and patterns associated with antibiotic consumption in infants are unclear. Our aim was to assess the cumulative incidence of antibiotic consumption from birth to 16 months and identify factors associated with antibiotic consumption among infants aged 4-16 months.
Material And Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 2016 in a sample of 18 882 women from Galicia, Spain, who had given birth to a live child between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016.
Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke pose a significant risk to the health of populations. Although this evidence is not new, the commitment of countries to implement laws aimed at controlling consumption and eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke is uneven. Thus, in North America or in Europe, locations like California or Ireland, are pioneers in establishing policies aimed at protecting the population against smoking and secondhand smoke.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Continuous monitoring of smoking prevalence is essential to understand the evolution of the tobacco epidemic in a population. The objective of this study was to analyze the evolution of smoking prevalence in Spain and its 17 Autonomous Regions (ARs) in population ≥15 years during the period 1987-2020.
Methods: Tobacco consumption data were derived from the National Health Survey of Spain and the European Health Survey in Spain.
Objective: To characterize the prevalence of physical activity in the population aged ≥16 years integrating sedentarism and physical inactivity.
Method: A cross-sectional study using data from the Galician Risk Behavior Data System (n=12,928) was conducted. The population was classified into four categories: physically active (active and non-sedentary), active but sedentary (active and sedentary), lightly active (inactive and non-sedentary), and extremely sedentary (inactive and sedentary).
Background: Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is associated with the development of lung cancer. However, there is uncertainty around the exposure threshold at which exposure to RCS may pose a clear risk for the development of lung cancer. The objective of this study was to review the cut-off points at which the risk of mortality or incidence of lung cancer due to occupational exposure to RCS becomes evident through a systematic review.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Sedentary behavior is a predictive factor for numerous diseases. The objective of this study was to assess the evolution of the prevalence of sedentary behavior in the Spanish adult population between 1987 and 2020.
Methods: The data sources were the National and European Health Surveys.