US: CVD and lifetime risk
Estimates of the lifetime risk of developing CVD provide a comprehensive measure of the burden of CVD in the general population and can be useful in developing public health policies to reduce the overall burden of CVD... Journal Review
Guatemala: Lowering household wood smoke exposure reduces CVD risk
Solid biomass fuels, such as secondhand smoke, continue to be major indoor air pollutants in many low- and middle-income countries, however, a modified cost-effective stove can decrease exposure to particulate matter... Journal Review
US: Children obesity a growing concern
While the unduly high frequency of overweight and obesity in US adults remains an important clinical and public health concern and area of intense interest and discussion, childhood obesity is a major focus of current public health efforts in the US... Journal Review
US: Despairing number of overweight and obese adults
Between 1999 and 2010, there was an increase in the frequency of obesity, primarily among men, with particularly disturbing increases in the prevalence of obesity in non-Hispanic black women and Mexican American women... Journal Review
Latin America: Adult smoking patterns
This research suggests that national tobacco control programs should "aggressively" target high risk populations... Journal Review
England: Smoking ban influences social norms
Although the implementation of smoke-free legislation did not lead to an accelerated drop in smoking prevalence and cigarette consumption, it did lead to a shift in social norms... Journal Review
Global: Medication adherence a major hurdle in prevention
Medication adherence remains a considerable problem in low- and middle-income countries and the factors influencing adherence need to be discussed with clinicians and policymakers to guarantee access and education to medications... Journal Review
US: Reinforcing the role of lifestyle factors in diabetes prevention
Healthy lifestyle practices, such as not smoking, consuming alcohol in moderate amounts and having a heart healthy diet, participating in regular physical activity, and most importantly, maintaining optimal body weight, can pay considerable dividends with regards to preventing the onset of diabetes in middle-aged men and women... Journal Review
Argentina, US: Similar heart disease profiles, but will results differ?
Argentina already has coronary heart disease profiles similar to those in the US, and the country is either at the early stage of the epidemiologic transition or the transition will not be as dramatic as expected... Journal Review
Guatemala: Falling behind in complying with FCTC
Guatemala is far from complying with Article 14 of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which mandates countries to make tobacco cessation medication affordable and accessible... Journal Review
India: Looking beyond the health consequences of tobacco
Even though most tobacco research is related to its medical consequences, tobacco use and its consequences have a larger impact on poorer households... Journal Review
Global: Use of CVD secondary prevention medication low worldwide
The majority of individuals with prior CVD are treated sub-optimally, particularly in low-income countries... Journal Review
US: Do calorie displays at fast food restaurants really help?
Recent research suggests that providing information about calories to customers can have a relatively minimal impact on the amount of calories consumed by people frequenting fast food restaurants... Journal Review
Mexico: Bars, nightclubs insignificantly affected by smoke-free laws
One of the main arguments used by the tobacco industry to oppose smoke-free environments is that the hospitality industry will suffer an economic downturn... Journal Review
US: CVD prevention efforts result in decreased healthcare costs
The American Heart Association published a paper on the cost-effectiveness and value of primary prevention for CVD, and how changes in systems and interventions can save lives and money... Journal Summary
US: Smoking and PAD in women
Peripheral artery disease is another disease markedly increased in smokers compared to non-smokers... Journal Review
Argentina: Complete vs. partial smoking bans
This study not only proves that smoking bans work regardless were they are implemented but also proves that a partial smoking ban is ineffective to reduce acute coronary syndrome hospital admissions... Journal Review
US: Diet and lifestyle affect long-term weight gain
Despite the adverse health effects associated with being overweight, most individuals have a fairly difficult time losing weight, especially during middle-age when physical activity levels often decline... Journal Review
Development of a cardiovascular risk score for use in low- and middle-income countries
This study sought to derive and validate a cardiovascular risk score compromised of established myocardial risk factors and socioeconomic status in Costa Rica... Journal Review
UK: Children's exposure to secondhand smoke
As smoke-free legislation spreads worldwide, we still need to remain vigilant that the benefits spread to everyone in society... Journal Review
