Concurrent Lead and Cadmium Exposure Among Diabetics: A Case-Control Study of Socio-Demographic and Consumption Behaviors.

: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) continues to pose a substantial global public health challenge. Current evidence has linked an increase in the risk of T2D to chronic exposure to the heavy metals cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb). The present study aimed to examine whether the reported links existed in an area of southern Thailand with known Pb contamination.

Cancer stages and mortality risk of breast cancer between women with and without disabilities: A national population-based cohort study in Taiwan.

Background: The second-most common cause of cancer-related death for women worldwide is breast cancer. However, there is little information about breast cancer among women with disabilities in Taiwan.

Objectives: This study investigated differences between women with and without disabilities regarding breast cancer stages and evaluated the probability of developing an advanced stage and the mortality risk of breast cancer.

Inequality in the Utilization of Breast Cancer Screening between Women with and without Disabilities in Taiwan: A Propensity-Score-Matched Nationwide Cohort Study.

Because of the difficulties in accessing medical care, the likelihood of receiving breast cancer screening may be low for women with disabilities. We aimed to investigate differences in the utilization of breast cancer screening among women with and without disabilities. Participants included women with and without disabilities from 2004 to 2010, and it was observed whether the participants had received a breast cancer screening during 2011 and 2012.

Incidence, risk, and associated risk factors of stroke among people with different disability types and severities: A national population-based cohort study in Taiwan.

Background: The number of people with disabilities is increasing. People with disabilities are more likely to be physically inactive, which can lead to chronic diseases, including stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide, but little is known regarding stroke among people with disabilities.

Burden of disease attributed to ambient air pollution in Thailand: A GIS-based approach.

Background: Growing urbanisation and population requiring enhanced electricity generation as well as the increasing numbers of fossil fuel in Thailand pose important challenges to air quality management which impacts on the health of the population. Mortality attributed to ambient air pollution is one of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). We estimated the spatial pattern of mortality burden attributable to selected ambient air pollution in 2009 based on the empirical evidence in Thailand.