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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"health recommendations"”.
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Environmental health recommendations for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
… countries (LMICs). The impact of environmental health factors on the optimization of health of MDR-TB infected individuals, as well as on the prevention of transmission to household contacts, is not well documented. Current Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to achieve inclusivity, …
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Barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and physical activity of office-based workers in New Zealand
… obesity and other non-communicable diseases. Unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are major contributors to morbidity and premature death. The working population spends the majority of their waking hours in the workplace and the workplace setting has been identified as an ideal environment …
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Textural Influence of Fruit Paste Type on Sensory Perception
… bar products that meet both consumer trends and health recommendations. Food texture is known to be an important factor in consumer liking and manufacturing processability. This project work focused on exploring reliable methods for measuring fruit paste and bar texture, and establishing …
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The association between oral health, related bacteria and gastrointestinal cancer risk and progression
Cancer is a worldwide public health burden, with an overall annual incidence of 18.1 million new cancer cases and 9.6 million deaths each year reported in 2018. Approximately one-third of these cases were attributable to cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Cancer incidence and mortality …
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Population strategies to decrease sodium intake : a global cost-effectiveness analysis
… countries with mean intakes exceeding the World Health Organization's recommendation, and that more than a million deaths every year may be attributable to excess sodium. This study uses a simulation model to estimate, for the first time, the cost-effectiveness of government interventions to …
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Age differences in negative affective reactivity: do stressor types matter?
… and Objectives: Stress may predict poorer health through increased negative affect (NA), which is formally termed as NA reactivity. Age is an important factor associated with different emotional advantages. However, findings about age differences in NA reactivity are mixed in the …
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Dentist-patient communication: How do patients make sense of oral health information and translate it into action?
… patients often do not accurately follow oral health recommendations. Thus, there is the need for additional study on how patients make sense of the oral health information they receive and how they translate that information into action. This study aimed to obtain insight into how dental care …
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Nonlinear models with measurement error: Application to vitamin D
… vitamin D status is essential to maintain healthy bones and to reduce risk of fracture. It is difficult, however, to determine recommended intake levels due to the complexity of the metabolism of the vitamin D we consume. Vitamin D status depends on factors other than consumption of vitamin …
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Priority Topics for Panel Engagement in Health Guideline Development
Health care guidelines provide a means of assessing the best available research evidence on a given health care topic and offering recommendations about use of specific interventions and management of patient care. Guidelines allow clinicians, patients, health administrators and policy-makers to be …
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Health and well-being of workers at wastewater treatment plant in Muledane Thohoyandou Block J, Limpopo Province
Background: Occupational hazards and health risks faced by wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) workers have been recognised globally as a significant public health concern. Purpose: This study aimed to assess the health and well-being experienced by workers at the wastewater treatment plant in …
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Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions in Reducing Depressive Symptoms Among Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review
… is required to inform clinical and public health recommendations.
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A survey on end of life care practices in intensive care units of three government teaching hospitals in Namibia
… of emotional and psychological stress both for health care providers as well as the family members. Significance of the study: The study aimed to evaluate the current practices of EOL care in a lifesaving department like the intensive care unit. It also intended to evaluate the knowledge of EOL …
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An exploratory qualitative study of menstrual hygiene management among adult women of reproductive ages from an under-resourced community in Cape Town, South Africa
… Poor menstrual hygiene management can result in health concerns for women, particularly in low-and-middle-income countries. The evidence for the lived menstruation experiences of adult women of reproductive ages is limited. This study sought to understand the menstrual hygiene management …
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Point-of-use soil diagnostics : an actionable information system for resource constrained farmers
… policies and schemes such as the National Soil Health Card Scheme to increase knowledge of soil condition and curb fertilizer use. In reality, however, the current need for information on soil health far exceeds the capacity for soil testing, highlighting the need for a radical approach to …
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The Role of Food Retailers for Integration of Nutrition Security and Planetary Health Promotion in the United States
… Achieving nutrition security for all requires a healthy planet that can withstand the shocks and stressors of ahistoric weather patterns. Healthy food retail initiatives in the U.S. promote nutrition security through policy, systems, and environmental changes, but under-emphasize planetary health …
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The experiences of readmitted mental health service users in a private in-patient treatment facility in Gauteng
Relapse and readmission in mental health is relatively common and occurs as a result of various factors. Acknowledging the role of mental health services in preventing this readmission is vital for appropriate programmes to be developed and implemented, which will adequately address the needs of …
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Work wellness in a financial services institution : a longitudinal study
… utilisation of their human resources. Ill health in the workplace is a threat to optimal productivity, reduced absenteeism, provision of sustainable employee benefits, a motivated workforce, staff retention and maximisation of profits. Burnout and engagement are therefore important fields …
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Characteristics of Milk and Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese from Cows Fed Extruded Soybeans and Niacin
… food product selection is at the advice of many health professionals. Current health recommendations are to lower the dietary intake of fat, especially saturated fat. In 1992, total dairy sales accounted for over 10% of total food sales (Milk Industry Foundation, 1993). Since dairy products are …
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Physical activity on prescription in primary care. Impact on physical activity level, metabolic health and health-related quality of life, and its cost-effectiveness - a short- and long-term perspective
… cause of death globally and one of the major health challenges of the 21st century. In Sweden, NCDs are estimated to account for 90 % of all deaths. Strong evidence indicates a relationship between regular physical activity (PA) and positive health effects, and that PA can be used to prevent …
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Using Life-History Theory to Evaluate the Nighttime Parenting Strategies of First-Time Adolescent and Adult Mothers
… life-history trajectory can inform public health policies and interventions related to infant sleep. Methods A sub-sample of adolescent and adult mothers was drawn from a larger, prospective longitudinal study on transition to parenting in Indiana, U.S.A. Overnight, infra-red video …
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