Publications by authors named "S D Stellman"
Objectives: To assess combat and combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as risk factors for heart disease and non-cardiac chronic disease comorbidity in deployed Vietnam veterans 50 years post-War.
Methods: A random sample of 735 Vietnam-deployed American Legionnaires was surveyed in 1984, 1998, and 2000 for combat exposure, probable PTSD, and history of diagnosed chronic illnesses.
Results: Twenty-eight percent reported a diagnosed heart condition; combat exposure in Vietnam was a significant predictor (OR = 1.
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- - The review investigates the impact of prenatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and their metabolites on child neurodevelopment, focusing on cognitive, motor skills, behavior, attention, ADHD, and ASD risks, given ongoing concerns despite reduced PCB exposure since the 1970s.
- - Through a systematic search of various databases, 87 peer-reviewed studies were included that met strict criteria, examining direct measurement of PCBs in biological samples during the perinatal period and assessing neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.
- - The findings indicated a connection between prenatal PCB exposure and adverse cognitive development and attention issues, particularly in boys, but showed little correlation with motor development or ADHD/ASD risk; significant variability among study
Tobacco taxes have reduced smoking and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality, yet few studies have examined heterogeneity of these associations by race and gender. We constructed a yearly panel (2005-2016) that included age-adjusted cigarette smoking prevalence and CHD mortality rates across all 50 U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: An estimated 5.5 million people in England have high-impact chronic pain, which is severe pain associated with significant disability. Current models of healthcare often fail to address their broad range of symptoms and address their complex non-medical needs.
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