The interaction effect of grip strength and lung function (especially FVC) on cardiovascular diseases: a prospective cohort study in Jiangsu Province, China.

Objective: Lung function and grip strength (GS) are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but whether these risk factors interact to affect CVD is unknown. This study aimed to explore the interactions between lung function and GS with major CVD (defined as fatal/non-fatal myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure) incidence.

Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study on the Chinese population in Jiangsu Province.

Effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy for sleep disturbance and glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A community-based randomized controlled trial in China.

Background: Poor sleep quality is a common clinical feature in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and often negatively related with glycemic control. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may improve sleep quality and reduce blood sugar levels in patients with T2DM. However, it is not entirely clear whether CBT delivered by general practitioners is effective for poor sleep quality in T2DM patients in community settings.

The protocol for the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology China Action on Spine and Hip status study.

The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) China Action on Spine and Hip status (CASH) study focused on the prevalence of osteoporosis and spinal fracture in China. The aim of the PURE CASH study is to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis and spinal fracture, and explore the potential relationship between spinal fracture and bone mineral density (BMD). This study is a prospective large-scale population study with a community-based sampling and recruitment strategy.

Active transport and health outcomes: findings from a population study in Jiangsu, China.

To investigate the prevalence of active transport (AT, defined as walking or bicycling for transport) and to explore the association between AT and health outcomes, we conducted a population-based cross-sectional study in Jiangsu, China, where walking and bicycling are still the main modes of transport. In this study, 8400 community residents aged 18 or above were interviewed following a multistage random sampling method (100% response rate). Face-to-face questionnaire survey data, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical data from blood tests were collected.

[Study on the situation of seat belt wearing among drivers and front-seat passengers of vehicles in Nanjing in 2005-2007].

Objective: To find out the situation of seat belt wearing among drivers and passengers in Nanjing after the National Road Traffic Safety Law and its Ordinance had been issued for 3 years, in Jiangsu province.

Methods: Situation on seat belt wearing among drivers and front passengers on four types of vehicles including taxi, cars (below 8 seats), vans and pickups was studied during different time blocks at 4 sites in the city.

Results: A total number of 35 256 vehicles, their drivers and another 15 772 passengers sitting in the front, were observed.

[Study on the application of benchmark dose and biological monitoring indexes of fluorides in drinking water].

Objective: By using Benchmark Dose (BMD) approach to explore the relations among drinking water fluoride, urine fluoride, serum fluoride and dental fluorosis; and to evaluate the significance of urine fluoride and serum fluoride in control and prevention of endemic fluorosis.

Methods: 512 children (290 in Xinhuai Village, 222 in Wamiao Village) aged 8-13 years were recruited in the study. Epidemiological methods were used to investigate the prevalence of dental fluorosis, and the levels of urine fluoride, serum fluoride, and drinking water fluoride in superficial well.