[Control of exposure to asbestos in buildings in the United States: legislation and industrial hygiene procedures].
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Biomedical subjects
M Quinn
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Whose turn to break the silence?
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Adolescent↗
Prevalence of hepatitis A IgG in Irish international travellers.
The authors have studied the sero-conversion levels of Irish international travellers over the past 6 years with regard to Hepatitis A IgG levels. The rate of sero-conversion is significantly associated with patient age (x2 = 77.8, df = 1, p < 0.0001). There was no significant difference in the antibody levels between males and females. The results show that a large proportion of younger people travelling to developing countries are unprotected against Hepatitis A. Also approximately 30% of travellers over the age of 40 years have not seroconverted from previous exposure and therefore remain at risk. The mortality associated with Hepatitis A is in high risk groups. Therefore vaccination should be considered.
Adult↗
Diabetes in African American women: the silent epidemic.
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a serious metabolic disorder that affects an estimated 16 million Americans. Among African American women, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, with 1 in 4 black women 55 years and older having diabetes. It is only within the last decade that diabetes research has begun to examine racial differences in the etiology, treatment, and long-term complications of diabetes. This review bring together the research that focuses on African American women within the context of diabetes research in the general population. Particular emphasis is placed on diabetes risk factors, complications of diabetes, and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment approaches. Diabetes prevention and public health issues related to diabetes and the African American women are discussed. The literature reviewed points to the importance of screening and early detection of diabetes among high-risk African American women, as well as the need for improved quality of care and patient educational services and programs in diabetes appropriate to the needs of African American women.
Black or African American↗