Search Results - "Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health"

Is Google Trends a reliable tool for digital epidemiology? Insights from different clinical settings by Cervellin, Gianfranco, Comelli, Ivan, Lippi, Giuseppe

“…Abstract Internet-derived information has been recently recognized as a valuable tool for epidemiological investigation. Google Trends, a Google Inc. portal,…”
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Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes — Global Burden of Disease and Forecasted Trends by Abdul Basith Khan, Moien, Hashim, Muhammad Jawad, King, Jeffrey Kwan, Govender, Romona Devi, Mustafa, Halla, Al Kaabi, Juma

“…The rising burden of type 2 diabetes is a major concern in healthcare worldwide. This research aimed to analyze the global epidemiology of type 2 diabetes. We…”
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Current Cancer Epidemiology by Mattiuzzi, Camilla, Lippi, Giuseppe

“…In this brief report, we offer a concise overview on current cancer epidemiology garnered from the official databases of World Health Organization and American…”
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Epidemiology and the Magnitude of Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Narrative Review by Ralapanawa, Udaya, Sivakanesan, Ramiah

“…Background Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the foremost single cause of mortality and loss of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) globally. A large…”
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The prevalence and association of stress with sleep quality among medical students by Almojali, Abdullah I, Almalki, Sami A, Alothman, Ali S, Masuadi, Emad M, Alaqeel, Meshal K

“…Highlights • Alarming rates of poor sleep quality and stress in Saudi medical students. • High levels of stress and low GPA are associated with poor sleep…”
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Incidence and prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia: An overview by Alotaibi, Abdulellah, Perry, Lin, Gholizadeh, Leila, Al-Ganmi, Ali

“…•Diabetes mellitus is major public health problem.•Incidence and prevalence rates of diabetes in Saudi Arabia are increased.•Diabetes is higher among females,…”
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Global Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS: A Resurgence in North America and Europe by Govender, Romona D., Hashim, Muhammad Jawad, Khan, Moien AB, Mustafa, Halla, Khan, Gulfaraz

“…We aimed to assess global trends in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and evaluate progress toward eradication…”
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Clinical Characteristics and Predictors of 28-Day Mortality in 352 Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Study by Alharthy, Abdulrahman, Aletreby, Waleed, Faqihi, Fahad, Balhamar, Abdullah, Alaklobi, Feisal, Alanezi, Khaled, Jaganathan, Parameaswari, Tamim, Hani, Alqahtani, Saleh A., Karakitsos, Dimitrios, Memish, Ziad A.

“…Background Since the first COVID-19 patient in Saudi Arabia (March, 2020) more than 338,539 cases and approximately 4996 dead were reported. We present the…”
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COVID-19 in the Shadows of MERS-CoV in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Barry, Mazin, Al Amri, Maha, Memish, Ziad A.

“…Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has plagued the Middle East since it was first reported in 2012. Recently, at the end of December 2019,…”
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Population Risk Factors for COVID-19 Mortality in 93 Countries by Jawad Hashim, Muhammad, Alsuwaidi, Ahmed R., Khan, Gulfaraz

“…Death rates due to COVID-19 pandemic vary considerably across regions and countries. Case Mortality Rates (CMR) per 100,000 population are more reliable than…”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice toward COVID-19 among Egyptians by Kasemy, Zeinab A., Bahbah, Wael A., Zewain, Shimaa K., Haggag, Mohammed G., Alkalash, Safa H., Zahran, Enas, Desouky, Dalia E.

“…COVID-19 is a public Health Emergency of International Concern. The aim of this work was to assess the level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among…”
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Is Physical Activity Associated with Mental Health among Chinese Adolescents during Isolation in COVID-19 Pandemic? by Kang, Sifan, Sun, Yuliang, Zhang, Xinxin, Sun, Fangjun, Wang, Bingqi, Zhu, Wenfei

“…Background Restricted outdoor activities and online learning during COVID-19 pandemic may pose threats on the physical and mental health of Chinese adolescents…”
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Occupational stress, anxiety and depression among Egyptian teachers by Desouky, Dalia, Allam, Heba

“…Occupational stress (OS) among teachers predispose to depression and anxiety. No study was done to assess these problems among Egyptian teachers. This study…”
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Combined Blood Indexes of Systemic Inflammation as a Mirror to Admission to Intensive Care Unit in COVID-19 Patients: A Multicentric Study by Hamad, Dina Ali, Aly, Mai Mostafa, Abdelhameid, Marwa Ahmed, Ahmed, Shimaa Abdalla, Shaltout, Asmaa Salah, Abdel-Moniem, Alaa Eldin, Ragheb, Ahmed Mohamed Reda, Attia, Mohammed Nahed, Meshref, Taghreed Sayed

“…The Coronavirus 2019 is a pandemic that has spread worldwide, threatening human health. The main cause of death in patients with COVID-19 is a systemic…”
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Health-Seeking Behavior of People in Indonesia: A Narrative Review by Widayanti, Anna Wahyuni, Green, James A., Heydon, Susan, Norris, Pauline

“…This review aims to locate existing studies on health-seeking behavior of people in Indonesia, identify gaps, and highlight important findings. Articles were…”
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Extracurricular activities associated with stress and burnout in preclinical medical students by Fares, Jawad, Saadeddin, Zein, Al Tabosh, Hayat, Aridi, Hussam, El Mouhayyar, Christopher, Koleilat, Mohamad Karim, Chaaya, Monique, El Asmar, Khalil

“…Abstract This study aims to assess the prevalence of stress and burnout among preclinical medical students in a private university in Beirut, Lebanon, and…”
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Resurgence of Measles in Europe: A Systematic Review on Parental Attitudes and Beliefs of Measles Vaccine by Wilder-Smith, Annika B., Qureshi, Kaveri

“…Background and Objectives Europe has experienced a major resurgence of measles in recent years, despite the availability and free access to a safe, effective,…”
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COVID-19-related Traumatic Effects and Psychological Reactions among International Students by Song, Bijia, Zhao, Yilin, Zhu, Junchao

“…Objective The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a public health emergency of international concern and poses a challenge to people’s…”
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Factors associated with the farmer suicide crisis in India by Merriott, Dominic

“…Abstract Background In India, it is estimated that ∼16,000 farmers die by suicide each year, and at rates far above those of the general population. This paper…”
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Drinking water studies: A review on heavy metal, application of biomarker and health risk assessment (a special focus in Malaysia) by Ab Razak, Nurul Hafiza, Praveena, Sarva Mangala, Aris, Ahmad Zaharin, Hashim, Zailina

“…Abstract Malaysia has abundant sources of drinking water from river and groundwater. However, rapid developments have deteriorated quality of drinking water…”
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