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J Family Med Prim Care
December 2024
Department of Family Medicine, Head Quarters Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Background: India is witnessing a significant increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and addressing this requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach. The burden of NCDs puts a strain on the healthcare system, requiring an increased focus on preventive measures, early detection, and management of chronic conditions. Adopting a risk-based approach to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in resource-poor settings offers several economic and social advantages.
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December 2024
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has significantly impacted the global healthcare system, with particularly harmful effects on the human respiratory system. Beyond the acute symptoms, there is growing concern about persistent symptoms that last for weeks or months after the initial infection, known as long COVID syndrome. This study focuses on investigating the relationship between smoking, obesity, and the presence of post-COVID-19 sequelae, as well as their influence on the risk of hospitalization.
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December 2024
Department of Pediatrics, Tsugaruhoken Medical COOP Kensei Hospital, Hirosaki, Japan.
Cureus
October 2024
Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Background The relationship between overweight obesity status and hypertension is well-known throughout the world, especially in low socioeconomic communities and developing countries. Both high blood pressure and obesity are preventable risk factors for noncommunicable disease, death, and disability. The prevalence of obesity-overweight status in India is increasing faster than the global average, and diabetes in Southeast Asia has surged over the past few decades.
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December 2024
Université Paris-Saclay, UVSQ, Inserm, Gustave Roussy, CESP, 94805 Villejuif, France. Electronic address:
Background: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and dioxins are persistent organic pollutants found in food and known for their ability to bioaccumulate. Various animal studies have highlighted obesogenic effects related to the exposure to PCB and dioxins, nevertheless human studies have led to inconsistent results. The present study aims to investigate the associations between dietary intakes of PCB and dioxins and the risk of weight gain, overweight and obesity in the French E3N cohort (Étude Épidémiologique auprès de femmes de la mutuelle générale de l'Éducation Nationale).
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