A potential pathway for identifying hypertension among urban residents aged 60+ years in China: the role of health insurance.

Background: Identification is the first step for treatment of hypertension. However, the awareness rate of hypertension was not high globally. This study aimed to examine the potential role of health insurance for early-identifying hypertension among urban older residents in China.

Characterization of the key aroma compounds in aged Chinese Xiaoqu Baijiu by means of the sensomics approach.

The aromatic characteristics of Xiaoqu Baijiu differ noticeably and were investigated using the sensomics approach. Aroma extract dilution analysis revealed more aroma-active compounds in aged Xiaoqu Baijiu than fresh Xiaoqu Baijiu, with 55 compounds identified with flavor dilution (FD) factors of ≥8. Using sensomics, 51 odorants were identified as important aroma compounds in aged Xiaoqu Baijiu.

Association Between Serum Calcium and the Prevalence of Hypertension Among US Adults.

Hypertension is a significant risk factor of cardiovascular diseases, posing a serious threat to global health. Calcium plays an important role in regulating body homeostasis. The association of calcium with hypertension remains uncertain in the general population.

The relationship between socioeconomic position and health literacy among urban and rural adults in regional China.

Background: To examine associations of socioeconomic position (SEP), separately indicated by education, monthly family average income (FAI) and occupation, with health literacy (HL) among adults in regional China.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among urban and rural adults (aged 25-69 years) who were randomly selected, using the probability proportionate to size sampling approach, from Nanjing municipality of China during October and December of 2016. HL, the outcome variable, was assessed using the Chinese Resident Health Literacy Scale.

Characterization of the key aroma compounds in Chinese JingJiu by quantitative measurements, aroma recombination, and omission experiment.

The unique flavor of and rich physiological activities exhibited by the Chinese JingJiu has made it become an essential part of the blended alcoholic beverage. In this study, the aromatic characteristics of Chinese JingJiu have been identified using sensory analysis, aroma extraction dilution analysis (AEDA), and quantitative analysis techniques. The odor activity values (OAVs) were also used to characterize the compound.

Association between regular aerobic exercise and hyperhomocysteine in hypertensive patients.

Objective: The relationship between total plasma homocysteine (tHcy) and exercise remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate the association between regular aerobic exercise and hyperhomocysteine (hHcy) in patients with hypertension.

Methods: A total of 497 hypertensive patients from 7 communities of Nanjing were enrolled in this cross-sectional study.

Effectiveness of a clinic-based randomized controlled intervention for type 2 diabetes management: an innovative model of intensified diabetes management in Mainland China (C-IDM study).

Objectives: Highly efficient diabetes management programs are needed for tackling diabetes in China. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a clinic-based intensified diabetes management model (C-IDM) in Mainland China.

Research Design And Methods: A 2-year clinic-based randomized controlled trial was conducted among patients with type 2 diabetes in Nanjing, China.

Access to public transport and childhood obesity: A systematic review.

The lack of access to public transport is generally considered to be a risk factor for childhood obesity by discouraging active transport and thus physical activity. To explore the association between access to public transport and childhood obesity, we have conducted a systematic literature search in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science for studies published before January 1, 2019. A total of 25 cross-sectional and two longitudinal studies conducted in 10 countries were identified.

The association between residential density and physical activity among urban adults in regional China.

Background: Studies from Western countries reported a positive relationship between residential density (RD) and physical activity (PA) among adults. There was no such study from China, a rapidly-urbanizing country in the world. This study aimed to investigate the RD-PA association among urban adults in China.

Residential density was negatively associated with excess body weight among adults in an urban region of China.

Background: Residential density was found to be associated with excess body weight among adults in Western societies but it remains unclear in China. We aimed to explore the relationship between residential density and excess body weight among adults in China.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 in urban areas of Nanjing, China.

The Association Between Tea Consumption and Hyperhomocysteine in Chinese Hypertensive Patients.

Background: There is no consistent evidence for the relationship between tea-drinking and hyperhomocysteine (hHcy). Because tea-drinking habit and hHcy have prevailed in Chinese hypertensive patients, this study aimed to investigate the association between hHcy and tea consumption in patients with hypertension.

Methods: A total of 335 hypertensive participants were recruited from 7 communities.

Re-look at socioeconomic inequalities in stroke prevalence among urban Chinese: is the inflexion approaching?

Background: The present association between socioeconomic status (SES) and stroke is positive in developing communities, but it is negative in developed countries where a positive SES-stroke relationship was recorded several decades ago. We hypothesized that the SES-stroke relationship in developing societies mirrors the trajectory of the Western countries at some stage of economic development. This study aimed to examine whether this inflexion is approaching in China.

Prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia and its associated factors in patients with primary hypertension in Chinese urban communities: A cross-sectional study from Nanjing.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (Hhcy) and its major determinants in Chinese urban population with new-onset hypertension.

Methods: A total of 574 adults (404 men and 170 women) with newly diagnosed primary hypertension were recruited from seven communities in Nanjing, China. Data on lifestyle factors, such as physical activities, current smoking and drinking status, dietary habits, and familial factors were collected in interviews, and laboratory examinations were performed by well-trained personnel.