December 1, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (21 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 24-Nov-2010 and 30-Nov-2010

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Study protocol
Effects of lifestyle education program for type 2 diabetes patients in clinics: study design of a cluster randomized trial
Adachi M, Yamaoka K, Watanabe M, Nishikawa M, Hida E, Kobayashi I, Tango T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:742 (30 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/742/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-742.pdf

Study protocol
Effects of a free school breakfast programme on school attendance, achievement, psychosocial function, and nutrition: study protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial
Ni Mhurchu C, Turley M, Gorton D, Jiang Y, Michie J, Maddison R, Hattie J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:738 (29 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/738/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-738.pdf

Study protocol
Study protocol: The Early Prevention of Obesity in CHildren (EPOCH) Collaboration - an Individual Patient Data Prospective Meta-Analysis
Askie LM, Baur LA, Campbell K, Daniels LA, Hesketh K, Magarey A, Mihrshahi S, Rissel C, Simes J, Taylor B, Taylor R, Voysey M, Wen L, (epoch) T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:728 (25 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/728/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-728.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21106110

Correspondence
How to develop a theory-driven evaluation design - Lessons learned from an adolescent sexual and reproductive health programme in West Africa
Van Belle SB, Marchal B, Dubourg D, Kegels G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:741 (30 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/741/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-741.pdf

Research article
Medicines information provided by pharmaceutical representatives: a comparative study in Australia and Malaysia
Othman N, Vitry AI, Roughead EE, Ismail SB, Omar K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:743 (30 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/743/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-743.pdf

Research article
Ethnic differences in total and HDL cholesterol among Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Ujcic-Voortman JK, Bos G, Baan CA, Uitenbroek DG, Verhoeff AP, Seidell JC
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:740 (30 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/740/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-740.pdf

Research article
Estimation of hospital-based HIV seroprevalence as a nationwide scale by novel method; 2002-2008 in Korea
Lee J, Hong K, Wang J, Kim S, Kee M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:739 (30 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/739/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-739.pdf

Research article
Prevalence of lipid abnormalities before and after introduction of lipid modifying therapy among Swedish patients with dyslipidemia (PRIMULA)
Pettersson B, Ambegaonkar B, Sazonov V, Martinell M, Stalhammar J, Wandell P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:737 (29 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/737/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-737.pdf

Research article
Age at menarche in Canada: results from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children & Youth
Al-Sahab B, Ardern CI, Hamadeh MJ, Tamim H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:736 (28 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/736/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-736.pdf

Research article
Motives for khat use and abstinence in Yemen - a gender perspective
Wedegaertner F, al-Warith H, Hillemacher T, te Wildt B, Schneider U, Bleich S, Breitmeier D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:735 (27 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/735/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-735.pdf

Research article
Cervical cancer screening in Australia: modelled evaluation of the impact of changing the recommended interval from two to three years
Creighton P, Lew J, Clements M, Smith M, Howard K, Dyer S, Lord S, Canfell K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:734 (26 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/734/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-734.pdf

Research article
Socio-cultural determinants of adiposity and physical activity in preschool children: a cross-sectional study
Burgi F, Meyer U, Niederer I, Ebenegger V, Marques-Vidal PM, Granacher U, Kriemler S, Puder JJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:733 (26 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/733/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-733.pdf

Research article
Marital status and educational level associated to obesity in Greek adults: Data from the National Epidemiological Survey
Tzotzas T, Vlahavas G, Papadopoulou SK, Kapantais E, Kaklamanou D, Hassapidou M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:732 (26 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/732/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-732.pdf

Research article
Association between smoking and chronic kidney disease: a case control study
Yacoub R, Habib H, Lahdo A, Al Ali R, Varjabedian L, Atalla G, Kassis Akl N, Aldakheel S, Alahdab S, Albitar S
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:731 (25 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/731/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-731.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21108832

Research article
Estimation of cancer incidence and mortality attributable to alcohol drinking in China
Liang H, Wang J, Xiao H, Wang D, Wei W, Qiao Y, Boffetta P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:730 (25 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/730/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-730.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21108783

Research article
Disparities in diabetes care: role of the patient's socio-demographic characteristics
Wilf Miron R, Peled R, Yaari E, Shem-Tov O, Weinner A, Porath A, Kokia E
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:729 (25 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/729/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-729.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21108780

Research article
The impact of economic recession on maternal and infant mortality: lessons from history
Ensor T, Cooper S, Davidson L, Fitzmaurice A, Graham WJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:727 (24 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/727/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-727.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21106089

Research article
Rapid detection of pandemic influenza in the presence of seasonal influenza
Singh BK, Savill NJ, Ferguson NM, Robertson C, Woolhouse ME
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:726 (24 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/726/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-726.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21106071

Research article
Correlates of STI testing among vocational school students in the Netherlands
Wolfers ME, Kok G, Mackenbach JM, de Zwart O
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:725 (24 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/725/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-725.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21106064

Research article
Modeling the cost of influenza: the impact of missing costs of unreported complications and sick leave
Xue Y, Kristiansen IS, de Blasio BF
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:724 (24 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/724/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-724.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21106057

Research article
Do obese but metabolically normal women differ in intra-abdominal fat and physical activity levels from those with the expected metabolic abnormalities? A cross-sectional study
Hayes L, Pearce MS, Firbank MJ, Walker M, Taylor R, Unwin NC
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:723 (24 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/723/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-723.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21106050

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