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The impact of unemployment on heart disease and stroke mortality in European Union Countries
(2016-05-01)
This paper examines the relation between unemployment and CVD mortality in European Union countries during the first decade of the 21st century. Two separate studies are summarized, focusing on increased heart disease and ...
Maternal Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: Steps Towards Millennium Developmental Goals
(2014-05-01)
Background: With one year to the millennium developmental goals (MDGs) target deadline of 2015, goal 5 "Improve maternal health" is still falling short compared to many of the other goals. Its first target: "the reduction ...
Individual child and parental factors that influence influenza vaccination in children 6 months to 59 months of age
(2011-12-01)
Influenza illness is a vaccine-preventable disease, yet seasonal outbreaks occur yearly and vaccination coverage rates remain suboptimal. Given that childhood vaccination is dependent on parental decision-making processes, ...
Using Generalized Estimating Equations to Analyze Alcohol Consumption and Job Displacement among Older Workers
(2010-05-01)
The objectives of this dissertation were to compare differences in alcohol consumption among the older workers (aged 51 to 61 years) who have experienced job displacement compared to those who remain continuously employed. ...
Transmission and Establishment of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Childhood
(2013-08-01)
Transmission of Helicobacter pylori infection is thought to occur predominately during childhood in both developed and developing countries. Various bacterial, host and environmental factors influence H. pylori transmission ...
Adult Women and Coronary Heart Disease: Studies on Surgical Procedures and Perception
(2010-12-01)
Schlorke, Patricia J., Adult Women and Coronary Heart Disease: Studies on Surgical Procedures and Perception. Doctor of Public Health (Biostatistics), December 2010, 124 pp., 12 tables, 3 figures, bibliography, ...
Parental Intent to Vaccinate Young Children Against the Flu
(2013-12-01)
Background: Influenza is a preventable respiratory condition that affects over 3 million people every year. Young children are especially susceptible to complications from influenza. Daycare settings are highly vulnerable ...
Appropriate Delivery Of Care In American Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review
(2013-05-01)
Objective: To assess and provide in-depth analysis of appropriate delivery of care in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) based on time of diagnosis within Americans in the United States. Design: Meta-analysis of ...
Hematologic malignancies following external beam radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer
(2010-10-01)
Ojha, Rohit P. Hematologic malignancies following external beam radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer. Doctor of Public Health (Epidemiology), December 2010, 88 pp., 6 tables, 2 illustrations, references, ...
Impact of Shared Decision Making Practices on Healthcare Utilization, Healthcare Expenditures, and Satisfaction with Care among Patients with Angina, Cancer, and Osteoarthritis/Joint Pain, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2007-2010
(2014-05-01)
Shared decision-making (SDM) within the healthcare environment is grounded in open communication between patients and their care providers. In SDM, clinical and comparative effectiveness information are synthesized with ...