September 18, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (15 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 10-Sep-2009 and 17-Sep-2009

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Case report
Correlates of quality of life of pre-obese and obese patients: a pharmacy-based cross-sectional survey
Laforest L, Van Ganse E, Ritleng C, Desamericq G, Letrilliart L, Moreau A, Rosen S, Mechin H, Chamba G
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:337 (15 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/337/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-337.pdf

Research article
Using vital statistics to estimate the population-level impact of osteoporotic fractures on mortality based on death certificates, with an application to France (2000-2004)
Ziade N, Jougla E, Coste J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:344 (17 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/344/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-344.pdf

Research article
Risk factors for operated carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicenter population-based case-control study
Mattioli S, Baldasseroni A, Bovenzi M, Curti S, Cooke RM, Campo G, Barbieri PG, Ghersi R, Broccoli M, Cancellieri M, Colao A, dell'Omo M, Fateh-Moghadam P, Franceschini F, Fucksia S, Galli P, Gobba F, Lucchini R, Mandes A, Marras T, Sgarrella C, Borghesi S, Fierro M, Zanardi F, Mancini G, Violante FS
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:343 (16 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/343/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-343.pdf

Research article
Prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults with impaired glucose tolerance: the European Diabetes Prevention RCT in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Penn L, White M, Oldroyd J, Walker M, Alberti K, Mathers JC
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:342 (16 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/342/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-342.pdf

Research article
The Iranian version of 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12): factor structure, internal consistency and construct validity
Montazeri A, Vahdaninia M, Mousavi S, Omidvari S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:341 (16 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/341/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-341.pdf

Research article
Is the association between acne and mental distress influenced by diet? Results from a cross-sectional population study among 3775 late adolescents in Oslo, Norway.
Halvorsen JA, Dalgard F, Thoresen M, Bjertness E, Lien L
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:340 (16 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/340/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-340.pdf

Research article
A profile of the online dissemination of national influenza surveillance data
Cheng CK, Lau EH, Ip DK, Yeung AS, Ho L, Cowling BJ
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:339 (16 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/339/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-339.pdf

Research article
Raising awareness of carrier testing for hereditary haemoglobinopathies in high-risk ethnic groups in the Netherlands: a pilot study among the general public and primary care providers
Weinreich SS, de Lange-de Klerk ES, Rijmen F, Cornel MC, de Kinderen M, Plass AC
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:338 (15 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/338/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-338.pdf

Research article
Hemoglobin levels and anemia evaluation during pregnancy in the highlands of Tibet: a hospital-based study
Xing Y, Yan H, Dang S, Zhuoma B, Zhou X, Wang D
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:336 (15 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/336/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-336.pdf

Research article
Inequities in maternal postnatal visits among public and private patients: 2004 Pelotas cohort study.
Matijasevich A, Santos IS, Silveira MF, Domingues MR, Barros AJ, Marco PL, Barros FC
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:335 (14 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/335/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-335.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19751521

Research article
Improving mental and neurological health research in Latin America: a qualitative study
Fiestas F, Gallo C, Poletti G, Bustamante I, Alarcon RD, Mari JJ, Razzouk D, Olifson S, Mazzotti G
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:334 (11 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/334/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-334.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19747380

Research article
Individual and contextual covariates of burnout: a cross-sectional nationwide study of French teachers
Vercambre M, Brosselin P, Gilbert F, Nerriere E, Kovess-Masfety V
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:333 (10 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/333/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-333.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19744328

Research article
Acculturation and use of health care services by Turkish and Moroccan migrants: a cross-sectional population-based study
Fassaert T, Hesselink AE, Verhoeff AP
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:332 (10 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/332/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-332.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19744326

Research article
Evaluating Active U: An internet-mediated physical activity program
Buis LR, Poulton TA, Holleman RG, Sen A, Resnick PJ, Goodrich DE, Palma-Davis L, Richardson CR
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:331 (10 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/331/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-331.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19744311

Research article
Intensive hog farming operations and self-reported health among nearby rural residents in Ottawa, Canada
Villeneuve PJ, Ali A, Challacombe L, Hebert S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:330 (10 September 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/330/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-330.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19744310

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