[Setting up a risk prediction model on metabolic syndrome among 35-74 year-olds based on the Taiwan MJ Health-checkup Database].

Objective: This study aimed to provide an epidemiological modeling method to evaluate the risk of metabolic syndrome (MS) development in the coming 5 years among 35-74 year-olds from Taiwan.

Methods: A cohort of 13 973 subjects aged 35-74 years who did not have metabolic syndrome but took the initial testing during 1997-2006 was formed to derive a risk score which tended to predict the incidence of MS. Multivariate logistic regression was used to derive the risk functions and using the 'check-up center' (Taipei training cohort)as the overall cohort.

Eye care use among rural adults in China: the Handan Eye Study.

Purpose: To assess the use of eye care services in a rural population in North China and to analyze the factors associated with underuse of these services.

Methods: In a cross-sectional population-based study, demographic, health and vision-related information including use of eye care services were determined during a face-to-face interview. A single visit to an eye care provider qualified as "use" of eye care services.

[Association analysis of serum γ-glutamyltransferase with risk of metabolic syndrome in Beijing healthy population].

Objective: To study the association of γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) with the development of the metabolic syndrome (MS).

Methods: Subjects without MS at baseline in Beijing health-checkup database during 2003 and 2010, from MJ Health Management Centers, with complete key variables and at least two records were selected to derive a cohort, after comparison of the median trend, and analysis with Cox regression models and spline regression models, and to study the association of GGT with the development of MS and the dose-response relationship trend.

Results: Out of 10 076 (46.

[Estimation on the risk of 5-years obesity development among adults aged 30 - 59, based on the Taiwan MJ Health-checkup Database].

Objective: This study aimed to provide an epidemiological modeling in evaluating the risk of developing obesity within 5 years in Taiwan population aged 30 - 59 years.

Methods: After excluding 918 individuals who were observed at baseline, a cohort of 14 167 non-obesity subjects aged 30 - 59 years in the initial year during 1998 - 2006, was formed to derive a Risk Score which could predict the incident obesity (IO). Multivariate logistic regression was used to derive the risk functions, using the check-up center (Taipei training cohort, n = 8104) of the overall cohort.

Prevalence and associations of cataract in a rural Chinese adult population: the Handan Eye Study.

Background: Cataract remains the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the world and in China. However, data on the prevalence of cataract based on standardized lens grading protocols from mainland China are limited. This paper estimated the age- and gender-specific prevalence and risk factor for cataract

Methods: In a population-based Chinese sample, participants underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination, including assessment of cortical, nuclear, posterior subcapsular (PSC) and mixed lens opacities from slit-lamp grading using the Lens Opacities Classification System III.

Prevalence of primary open angle glaucoma in a rural adult Chinese population: the Handan eye study.

Purpose: To estimate the prevalence and associations of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) in a rural population of northern China.

Methods: In a rural county in Handan, China, 6716 adults residing in 13 villages were randomly selected and participated in the study. All participants completed a comprehensive eye examination, including intraocular pressure (IOP), slit-lamp examination, and fundus evaluation.

[Study of an adherence rating score system for tuberculosis patients in China].

Objective: To develop an adherence rating score (ARS) system specific for tuberculosis (TB) patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 124 TB patients was conducted to figure out risk factors for adherence to treatment. The step-wise logistic regression models were used for selecting adherence-related variables.

Normal macular thickness measurements using optical coherence tomography in healthy eyes of adult Chinese persons: the Handan Eye Study.

Purpose: To describe macular thickness measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in healthy eyes of adult Chinese persons.

Design: Population-based cross-sectional study.

Participants: Chinese adults aged 30+ years who were residents of Handan, North China.

[Comparison of two diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome applied in health check-up population aged 12-19 years in Taiwan].

Objective: To compare the differences of two recommended diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome (MS) in a health check-up population aged 12-19 years in Taiwan province.

Method: The study data were supplied by the MJ Health Screening Center, which is a private membership chain clinic with 4 health screening centers around the Taiwan Island and provides periodic health examination to its members. The database included a self-administered questionnaire for health history, asking about demographic, socioeconomic, medical, and lifestyle information, and clinical and laboratory measures for every member.

Refractive errors in a rural Chinese adult population the Handan eye study.

Purpose: To describe the prevalence of and risk factors for myopia and other refractive errors in a rural, adult, Chinese population.

Design: Population-based, cross-sectional study.

Participants: A clustered, random sampling procedure was used to select 7557 Chinese people aged >or=30 years from Handan, China.

[Comparison of five different diagnostic criteria on metabolic syndrome applied during physical check-up programs among population aged 35-74, in Taiwan].

Objective: To compare the differences of five diagnostic criteria used for metabolic syndrome (MS), issued by International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the National Cholesterol Education Program (ATP III), America-Heart-Association (AHA), Chinese Medical Association Diabetes Branch (CDS) and The Taiwan Health Bureau (TAIWAN), during a physical check-up program among population aged 35-74 years, in Taiwan.

Methods: A total number of 28 408 people who had received physical checkup program first time at the MJ centers, were recruited from 2005 to 2007. The prevalence of MS and the degree of agreement were both calculated according to the five definitions and the results of MS components.

Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in rural China: the Handan Eye Study.

Purpose: To describe the age- and gender-specific prevalence, characteristics, and severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in a rural population in northern China.

Design: A population-based cross-sectional study.

Participants: A total of 6830 Han Chinese aged 30 years and older from 13 villages of Yongnian County, Handan City, Hebei Province, China.

Prevalence and associations of epiretinal membranes in a rural Chinese adult population: the Handan Eye Study.

Purpose: To determine the prevalence and association of epiretinal membranes (ERMs), as assessed by retinal photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT), in a Chinese population.

Methods: The Handan Eye Study is a population-based study of eye disease in rural Chinese aged 30+ years. Eligible residents underwent a detailed ophthalmic examination including retinal photography and Stratus OCT.

[Cost-effectiveness analysis on compound anti-hypertensive tablets for primary hypertension].

Objective: To compare the cost-effectiveness of two anti-hypertensive therapy regimens, Compound anti-hypertensive tablets and other common anti-hypertensive agents, in the treatment program of Primary Hypertension.

Methods: We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis based on a community trial. Two communities' primary hypertensive patients were enrolled to receive different therapy drugs: Compound anti-hypertensive tablets (Group A) or other common anti-hypertensive agents (Group B).

[Study on the long-term efficacy and safety of medicine named 'Beijing Hypertensive No. 0' in patients with primary hypertension].

Objective: To assess the antihypertensive effect and safety on medicine named 'Beijing Hypertensive No. 0' in a three-year treatment of primary hypertension.

Methods: A community-based intervention study was conducted.