Firearm-related hospitalizations and stock market trends
Over 2001-2011, the national incidence of firearm-related hospitalizations has closely tracked the national stock market performance, suggesting that economic perturbations and resultant insecurities might underlie the perpetuation of firearm-related injuries. Although the case-fatality rates have remained stable, the length of stay and hospitalization costs have increased, imposing additional burden on existing health care resources. The American Journal of Medicine
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CVD risk better determined using waist-to-height ratio
Using waist-to-height ratio measurements as a primary screening tool for cardiovascular disease risk related to obesity provided more accurate and efficient results than using body mass index, according to a study presented at the European Obesity Conference. Researchers looked at 2,917 individuals aged 16 and older and found higher levels of cholesterol and HbA1C among those with low or average BMI but with a high waist-to-height ratio, compared with those who had high BMI but a low waist-to-height ratio. Healio (free registration)/Endocrine Today
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Study: Men may delay high cholesterol by staying active
Researchers found that men with the highest physical activity levels didn't develop high cholesterol levels until their mid-40s, while those with lower fitness levels were at an increased risk for high cholesterol in their early 30s. The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, were based on more than 11,400 men, ages 20 to 90, followed from 1970 to 2006. HealthDay News
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Study ties maternal health habits to children's obesity risk
Children had an increased risk for obesity by age 8 if their mothers had excessive weight gain, did not exercise enough or smoked during their pregnancy, a Greek study on the website of BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth says. The researchers found a reduced risk for obesity among children of mothers who engaged in moderate exercise during pregnancy. HealthDay News
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Parental attitude linked to HPV vaccination in youths
Young girls were more likely to receive the human papillomavirus vaccine if their parents wanted to protect their health and were more trusting of the public health system, compared with those whose parents had more concerns about the safety of the vaccine or possible side effects. The findings were published in the journal Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. Examiner.com
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