Publications by authors named "M Davidsen"

Objective: Social inequality in life expectancy (LE) and various indicators of health expectancy have received much attention. Mental health expectancy (MHE) has received less attention, although research has shown an increasing prevalence of poor mental health. We aimed to investigate educational differentials in LE in relation to good, moderate, and poor mental health.

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  • * A total of 25,000 residents aged 16 and older were invited through a mixed-mode approach, with a notable 40.8% response rate; participants answered a self-administered questionnaire with 83 health-related questions.
  • * Higher response rates were observed in the web-invited group (42.0%) compared to the paper-invited group (22.6%), with paper respondents generally being older, more often female, and frequently widowed.
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Objectives: To examine changes and socioeconomic patterns in indicators of a poor indoor environment in 2000 and 2021.

Study Design: Cross-sectional data from the Danish Health and Morbidity Survey in 2000 and 2021.

Methods: The study included 27,068 participants.

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Background: More knowledge is needed on the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with housing conditions and indoor environment based on cohort studies with a long follow-up time.

Objective: To examine the association between housing conditions and indoor environment and the risk of developing COPD.

Methods: In this cohort study, we followed 11,590 individuals aged ≥ 30 years free of COPD at baseline.

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Noninvasive techniques are gold standard to redress Severe Neuromuscular Foot Deformity (SNFD). However, simple talectomy may be considered to obtain a stable, plantigrade, pain-free foot. We present a 10-year follow-up accessing radiological correction rates, functional outcomes, complications, and patient satisfaction.

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