Cardiovascular health status in Chinese school aged children / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#The American Heart Association released the Life s Essential 8 (LE 8) for the overall evaluation of cardiovascular health (CVH) on individual level. The present study aimed to describe the overall CVH in Chinese school aged children using LE 8 metrics.@*Methods@#Data of the present analysis came from a national representative multicentered cross sectional study conducted in 7 provinces of China in 2013. The original study used a multistage cluster sampling method. A total of 10 326 children aged 5 to 19 years with complete data of health behaviors and health outcomes were included in the study. Children s health behavior indicators included diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure and sleep health. Health outcome factors included body mass index, fast blood glucose, lipid profile and blood pressure.@*Results@#The median CVH score was 73.3 ( IQR =14.4) in boys and 73.4 ( IQR = 13.5) in girls. Compared to children aged ≤9 years, the health behavior scores were lowest in the 13-15 age group, with boys scoring 7.73 lower (95% CI =-8.35--7.12, P <0.01) and girls scoring 9.15 (95% CI =-9.83--8.48, P <0.01) lower. The ≥16 age group had the lowest health outcome scores, with boys scoring 7.85 (95% CI =-9.07--6.63, P <0.01) lower and girls scoring 6.11 (95% CI =-7.12--5.09, P <0.01) lower.@*Conclusions@#Chinese school aged children are generally at a moderate level of cardiovascular health. Specific LE 8 components vary substantially between groups and therefore require targeted intervention strategies.

Associations between cognitive impairment and computed tomography perfusion in different lobes in acute stroke of the anterior circulation / Associações entre déficit cognitivo e perfusão de tomografia computadorizada em diferentes lobos no AVC agudo da circulação anterior

Abstract Background Cognitive impairment (CI) during the acute phase of stroke should not be ignored. The present study analyzed the relationship between computed tomography perfusion (CTP) in different lobes and CI during the acute phase of stroke in patients with cerebral infarction. Methods The present study included 125 subjects: 96 in the acute phase of stroke and 29 elderly healthy subjects as a control group. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was used to evaluate the cognitive status of the two groups. The CTP scans include four parameters: cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral blood volume (CBV), time to peak (TTP), and mean transit time (MTT). Results The MoCA scores for naming, language and delayed recall significantly decreased only in patients with left cerebral infarctions. The MTT of the left vessels in the occipital lobe and the CBF of the right vessels in the frontal lobe were negatively related to the MoCA scores of patients with left infarction. The CBV of the left vessels in the frontal lobe and the CBF of left vessels in the parietal lobe were positively linked to the MoCA scores of patients with left infarction. The CBF of the right vessels in the temporal lobe was positively related to the MoCA scores of patients with right infarction. Finally, the CBF of the left vessels in the temporal lobe was inversely correlated with the MoCA scores of patients with right infarctions. Conclusion During the acute phase of stroke, CTP was closely associated with CI. Changed CTP could be a potential neuroimaging biomarker to predict CI during the acute phase of stroke.

Resumo Antecedentes O comprometimento cognitivo (CC) durante a fase aguda do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) não deve ser ignorado. O presente estudo analisou a relação entre perfusão por tomografia computadorizada (PTC) em diferentes lobos e CC durante a fase aguda do AVC em pacientes com infarto cerebral. Métodos O presente estudo incluiu 125 indivíduos: 96 na fase aguda do AVC e 29 idosos saudáveis como grupo controle. O Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) foi usado para avaliar o estado cognitivo dos dois grupos. Os exames de PCT incluem quatro parâmetros: fluxo sanguíneo cerebral (FSC), volume sanguíneo cerebral (VSC), tempo até o pico (TAP) e tempo médio de trânsito (TMT). Resultados Os escores do MoCA para nomeação, linguagem e recordação tardia diminuíram significativamente apenas em pacientes com infarto cerebral esquerdo. O TMT dos vasos esquerdos no lobo occipital e o FSC dos vasos direitos no lobo frontal foram negativamente relacionados aos escores MoCA de pacientes com infarto esquerdo. A VSC dos vasos esquerdos em o lobo frontal e o FSC dos vasos esquerdos no lobo parietal foram positivamente ligados aos escores MoCA de pacientes com infarto esquerdo. O FSC dos vasos direitos no lobo temporal foi positivamente relacionado com os escores MoCA de pacientes com infarto direito. Finalmente, o FSC dos vasos esquerdos no lobo temporal foi inversamente correlacionado com os escores MoCA de pacientes com infartos direitos. Conclusão Durante a fase aguda do AVC, a PCT esteve intimamente associada ao CC. O PCT alterado pode ser um potencial biomarcador de neuroimagem para prever CC durante a fase aguda do AVC.

Guideline for the Surgical Management of Locally Invasive Differentiated Thyroid Cancer From the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery

The aim of this study was to develop evidence-based recommendations for determining the surgical extent in patients with locally invasive differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Locally invasive DTC with gross extrathyroidal extension invading surrounding anatomical structures may lead to several functional deficits and poor oncological outcomes. At present, the optimal extent of surgery in locally invasive DTC remains a matter of debate, and there are no adequate guidelines. On October 8, 2021, four experts searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases; the identified papers were reviewed by 39 experts in thyroid and head and neck surgery. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was used to assess the quality of evidence, and to develop and report recommendations. The strength of a recommendation reflects the confidence of a guideline panel that the desirable effects of an intervention outweigh any undesirable effects, across all patients for whom the recommendation is applicable. After completing the draft guidelines, Delphi questionnaires were completed by members of the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery. Twenty-seven evidence-based recommendations were made for several factors, including the preoperative workup; surgical extent of thyroidectomy; surgery for cancer invading the strap muscles, recurrent laryngeal nerve, laryngeal framework, trachea, or esophagus; and surgery for patients with central and lateral cervical lymph node involvement. Evidence-based guidelines were devised to help clinicians make safer and more efficient clinical decisions for the optimal surgical treatment of patients with locally invasive DTC.

Chelidonine reduces IL-1β-induced inflammation and matrix catabolism in chondrocytes and attenuates cartilage degeneration and synovial inflammation in rats

Chondrocyte inflammation and catabolism are two major features in the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Chelidonine, a principal alkaloid extracted from Chelidonium majus, is suggested to show anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and anti-oxidation activities in various diseases. However, its potential effects on OA cartilage degeneration remains unclear. To evaluate the effect of chelidonine on OA and its underlying mechanism, we incubated chondrocytes with interleukin (IL)-1β and chelidonine at varying concentrations. Then, we performed the CCK-8 assay, fluorescence immunostaining, reverse transcription PCR, ELISA, and western blotting to evaluate cell viability, catabolic/inflammatory factors, levels of extracellular matrix (ECM)-related proteins, and the involved pathways. H&E and Safranin-O staining and ELISA were performed to measure cartilage degradation and synovial inflammation. Chelidonine suppressed the IL-1β-mediated catabolism and inflammation of chondrocytes. Chelidonine suppressed the NF-κB pathway activation. Similarly, our in vivo experiment showed that chelidonine partially attenuated cartilage degradation while inhibiting synovial inflammation. Chelidonine inhibited inflammation and catabolism through modulation of NF-κB pathways in vitro, thereby avoiding rat cartilage degeneration and synovial inflammation within OA.

A follow up study on the correlation between sleep duration and body mass index in primary and middle school students in Zhejiang Province from 2017 to 2019 / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To understand sleep behavior among primary and middle school students and its impact on overweight and obesity changes, to provide evidence for developing obesity prevention and controlling strategies in children and adolescents.@*Methods@#Primary and middle school students from three cities in Zhejiang Province who participated in questionnaire surveys and physical measurements in both 2017 and 2019 were selected. A follow up dataset of 605 students was developed and the relationship between sleep duration and body mass index was analyzed.@*Results@#From 2017 to 2019, BMI Z scores for male and female participants increased by 0.24 and 0.13, respectively. BMI Z scores increased by 0.29 in students of 9-12 years old and increased by 0.11 and 0.25 in urban and rural students, respectively ( P <0.05). The prevalence of insufficient sleep duration increased from 37.0 % to 41.8% simultaneously ( χ 2=3.68, P =0.06). After adjusting for confounding factors, the BMI Z score of students with insufficient sleep was 0.20 higher than those with sufficient sleep duration ( P <0.01). Compared with participants who had sufficient sleep duration from 2017 to 2019, participants whose sleep duration changed from sufficient to insufficient, and those who always had insufficient sleep duration increased by 0.23, respectively ( P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#Insufficient sleep duration is a risk factor for obesity. Shortened sleep duration is related to weight gain, and maintaining sufficient sleep duration may reduce the risk of obesity in children and adolescents.

Prasugrel-based De-Escalation of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With STEMI

Background and Objectives@#De-escalation of dual-antiplatelet therapy through dose reduction of prasugrel improved net adverse clinical events (NACEs) after acute coronary syndrome (ACS), mainly through the reduction of bleeding without an increase in ischemic outcomes. Whether the benefits of de-escalation are sustained in highly thrombotic conditions such as ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is unknown. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of de-escalation therapy in patients with STEMI or non-STsegment elevation ACS (NSTE-ACS). @*Methods@#This is a pre-specified subgroup analysis of the HOST-REDUCE-POLYTECH-ACS trial. ACS patients were randomized to prasugrel de-escalation (5 mg daily) or conventional dose (10 mg daily) at 1-month post-percutaneous coronary intervention. The primary endpoint was a NACE, defined as a composite of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis, clinically driven revascularization, stroke, and bleeding events of grade ≥2 Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria at 1 year. @*Results@#Among 2,338 patients included in the randomization, 326 patients were diagnosed with STEMI. In patients with NSTE-ACS, the risk of the primary endpoint was significantly reduced with de-escalation (hazard ratio [HR], 0.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.48– 0.89; p=0.006 for de-escalation vs. conventional), mainly driven by a reduced bleeding. However, in those with STEMI, there was no difference in the occurrence of the primary outcome (HR, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.48–2.26; p=0.915; p for interaction=0.271). @*Conclusions@#Prasugrel dose de-escalation reduced the rate of NACE and bleeding, without increasing the rate of ischemic events in NSTE-ACS patients but not in STEMI patients.

Mechanism of emodin in relieving neuropathic pain by regulating serum metabolism / 中国中药杂志

The present study investigated the effect of emodin on the serum metabolite profiles in the chronic constriction injury(CCI) model by non-target metabolomics and explored its analgesic mechanism. Twenty-four Sprague Dawley(SD) rats were randomly divided into a sham group(S), a CCI group(C), and an emodin group(E). The rats in the emodin group were taken emodin via gavage once a day for fifteen days(50 mg·kg~(-1)) on the first day after the CCI surgery. Mechanical withdrawal threshold(MWT) and thermal withdrawal threshold(TWL) in each group were performed before the CCI surgery and 3,7, 11, and 15 days after surgery. After 15 days, blood samples were collected from the abdominal aorta. The differential metabolites were screened out by non-target metabolomics and analyzed with Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) and ingenuity pathway analysis(IPA). From the third day after CCI surgery, the MWT and TWL values were reduced significantly in both CCI group and emodin group, compared with the sham group(P<0.01). At 15 days post-surgery, the MWT and TWL values in emodin group increased significantly compared with the CCI group(P<0.05). As revealed by non-target metabolomics, 72 differential serum metabolites were screened out from the C-S comparison, including 41 up-regulated and 31 down-regulated ones, while 26 differential serum metabolites from E-C comparison, including 10 up-regulated and 16 down-regulated ones. KEGG analysis showed that the differential metabolites in E-C comparison were enriched in the signaling pathways, such as sphingolipid metabolism, arginine biosynthesis, glycerophospholipid metabolism, and tryptophan metabolism. IPA showed that the differential metabolites were mainly involved in the lipid metabolism-molecular transport-small molecule biochemistry network. In conclusion, emodin can exert an analgesic role via regulating sphingolipid metabolism and arginine biosynthesis.

Quality evaluation of Polygonatum cyrtonema based on HPLC fingerprint and multi-component quantitative analysis / 中国中药杂志

The medicinal and edible Polygonatum cyrtonema is one of the original species of Polygonati Rhizoma. In this study,HPLC fingerprints for 25 batches of P. cyrtonema from 6 provinces were established. A total of 14 common peaks were identified and the similarities of the fingerprints were in the range of 0. 939-0. 999. In additon, the partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLSDA) demonstrated that the samples had low discriminability except for JX-1 and most components of them had no significant correlation with environmental factors such as longitude, latitude, and altitude. Thus, chemical composition specificity of P. cyrtonema in natural distribution areas had no obvious regularity and their variation might be induced by the local environment. This conclusion explained the lack of records about Dao-di area of Polygonati Rhizoma. However, JX-1 boasted significantly higher content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF) and 4',5,7-trihydroxy-6,8-dimethylhomoisoflavone( HIF), thick and long inflorescence and rhizome, and extremely high yield. Therefore, excellent variety of P. cyrtonema might have great potential to improve the quality and yield of Polygonati Rhizoma. Moreover, three components of HMF, polygonalline A(PA), and HIF were identified in the fingerprint. Among them, HMF has the activities of blood rheology improvement, antioxidation, and anti-myocardial ischemia and PA is an indolizine alkaloid with potential anti-inflammatory activity. HIF, the characteristic homoisoflavone in Polygonatum, has the pharmacological activities of regulating blood glucose and anti-tumor. A quantitative analysis method can provide a theoretical basis for the improvement of the quality evaluation of Polygonati Rhizoma.

Effectiveness effects of screening elevated blood glucose of pre pubertal children with HbA1c / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the performances of HbA1c when identifying elevated blood glucose among pre pubertal children, and to provide scientific basis for early screening biomarkers of abnormal blood glucose in children.@*Methods@#A total of 1 208 prepubertal children aged 7 to 10 years old in Xiamen were sampled with the cluster sampling method. Fasting venous blood was drawn to measure the level of HbA1c and FPG. According to American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria, participants were divided into normal group, HbA1c abnormal group, FPG abnormal group and combined abnormal group. Partial correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between HbA1c and FPG. The cutoffs of HbA1c were calculated when FPG was 5.6 mmol/L. Receiver operating curve (ROC) was used to judge the performances of HbA1c while screening abnormal blood glucose.@*Results@#With HbA1c, FPG and the combined indicators as the screening criteria, the prevalence of high blood glucose were 2.2%, 4.0%, and 5.8%, respectively. The partial correlation coefficient of FPG and HbA1c was 0.15( P <0.01), and the correlation coefficient in girls( r =0.22) and non overweight group( r =0.16) were higher. The cutoff of HbA1c was 5.15% if FPG was 5.6 mmol/L. Taking the combined indicator as the reference standard, the AUC of FPG was 0.84 (95% CI =0.79-0.90) and the AUC of HbA1c was 0.69 (95% CI =0.63-0.74).@*Conclusion@#There is a low correlation between HbA1c and FPG in pre pubertal children. The performance of HbA1c is different from FPG when used as the indicator to screen children with abnormal blood glucose. It is recommended to use the combined indicator of HbA1c and FPG to screen abnormal blood glucose in prepubertal children.

Polygenic Risk Scores for Bipolar Disorder in Korean Populations in Comparison to European Populations / 신경정신의학

Objectives@#This study examined whether the polygenic risk score (PRS) calculated from the most recent genome-wide association study for bipolar disorder (BD) of European ancestry patients is significantly associated with BD diagnosis in the Korean population. @*Methods@#The study included 417 Korean patients with BD and 497 healthy controls. Genotyping was performed using the Korean Biobank Array. Summary statistics of the European samples from the Psychiatric Genomic Consortium were used as base data to generate the PRS for each individual. The program PRSice-2 was used to calculate the PRS. Logistic regression was conducted to determine the association between BD diagnosis and PRS for BD after adjusting for age and sex. @*Results@#PRS for BD was significantly higher in patients diagnosed with BD compared to healthy controls. The PRS at the p-value threshold of 0.01 best explained the variance of BD after adjusting for age and sex (R2 =0.0061, p=0.039). Subgroup analyses were performed for bipolar I and II subgroups. In bipolar I patients, the PRS at the p-value threshold of 0.01 best explained the diagnosis (R2 =0.0165, p=0.0055), whereas no significant result was found for bipolar II patients. @*Conclusion@#PRS for BD calculated for the Korean sample showed a significant association with the BD diagnosis. This result suggests an overlapping genetic risk for BD between the European and Korean populations.

Polygenic Risk Scores for Bipolar Disorder in Korean Populations in Comparison to European Populations / 신경정신의학

Objectives@#This study examined whether the polygenic risk score (PRS) calculated from the most recent genome-wide association study for bipolar disorder (BD) of European ancestry patients is significantly associated with BD diagnosis in the Korean population. @*Methods@#The study included 417 Korean patients with BD and 497 healthy controls. Genotyping was performed using the Korean Biobank Array. Summary statistics of the European samples from the Psychiatric Genomic Consortium were used as base data to generate the PRS for each individual. The program PRSice-2 was used to calculate the PRS. Logistic regression was conducted to determine the association between BD diagnosis and PRS for BD after adjusting for age and sex. @*Results@#PRS for BD was significantly higher in patients diagnosed with BD compared to healthy controls. The PRS at the p-value threshold of 0.01 best explained the variance of BD after adjusting for age and sex (R2 =0.0061, p=0.039). Subgroup analyses were performed for bipolar I and II subgroups. In bipolar I patients, the PRS at the p-value threshold of 0.01 best explained the diagnosis (R2 =0.0165, p=0.0055), whereas no significant result was found for bipolar II patients. @*Conclusion@#PRS for BD calculated for the Korean sample showed a significant association with the BD diagnosis. This result suggests an overlapping genetic risk for BD between the European and Korean populations.

Association between breastfeeding and types of obesity in children and adolescents / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the association between breastfeeding and the type of obesity in children and adolescents, and to provide a theoretical basis for the identification and intervention of influential factors of different types of childhood obesity.@*Methods@#Using stratified cluster sampling method, 93 primary and secondary schools in 7 provinces and cities in China were selected for physical examination and questionnaire surveys. Totally, 30 437 primary and middle school students aged 7-17, with completed information, were selected. A multivariable Logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between breastfeeding and different types of obesity.@*Results@#The breastfeeding rate of students was 69.8%. The rates of general obesity, simple abdominal obesity, and combined obesity in the breastfeeding group were 7.1%, 3.9%, and 18.7%, the non-breastfeeding group were 7.0%, 4.7%, and 19.5%. The differences were statistically significant(χ2=14.04,P<0.01). Univariate analysis found that breastfeeding significantly reduced the risk of simple abdominal obesity in children and adolescents(OR=0.81,95%CI=0.72-0.92,P<0.01) with normal(BMI non-overweight and obesity and waist <P90) as control group. After adjustment, breastfeeding could still significantly reduce the risk of simple abdominal obesity(OR=0.76,95%CI=0.67-0.86,P<0.01), and combined obesity(OR=0.93,95%CI=0.87-0.99,P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Breastfeeding is a protective factor for children with simple abdominal obesity and combined obesity, and the rate of breastfeeding in China should be further improved.

Evaluation of the installation and use of air purification equipments in primary schools in Beijing / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To investigate the current situation of the installation and use of air purification equipment in primary schools in Beijing in order to provide data for school-based air pollution prevention and intervention.@*Methods@#A questionnaire survey was conducted in 50 primary schools in 6 districts in Beijing. Spearman correlation coefficient and Pearson correlation coefficient were used to test the correlation between installation rate of air purification equipment and per capita disposable income.@*Results@#The overall installation rate of air purifier or fresh air system in primary schools in Beijing was 62.0%, the overall installation rate of air purifier was 50.0% and the overall installation rate of fresh air system was 18.0%. Installation rate of fresh air system or air purifier was highly correlated with per capita disposable income (r=0.92, P=0.01).@*Conclusion@#The installation rate of air purification equipment in primary schools is relatively high, but parameters and purification types are not unified, and there is a lack of scientific guideline. Therefore, the installation and use of air purification equipment in schools should be further standardized and unified to protect the health of children and adolescents.

Association between nutritional status and puberty onset in boys / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the relationship between nutritional status and puberty onset in boys, and to provide a reference for promoting the development of physical and mental health of boys.@*Methods@#A total of 2 724 boys aged 7 to 12 years from grade 2 to 6 were recruited from Xiamen city by cluster sampling method in 2017. The nutritional status was assessed by physical examination, pubertal developmental status was evaluated by rating scales of Tanner and Prader orchidometer, and puberty timing was determined by the P25 age of puberty onset. The association between nutritional status and puberty onset was estimated by logistic regression model.@*Results@#Pubertal onset was found in 29.0% of the boys and the incidence of early pubertal timing was 2.9%. The prevalence of puberty onset in wasting, normal weight, overweight and obesity boys was 19.6%, 28.7%, 34.4% and 31.5%, respectively. The age of puberty onset was significantly earlier in obese boys (F=3.23, P<0.05). The results of Logistic regression analysis showed that with the increase of BMI, the possibility of puberty onset and risk of early pubertal timing increased. After adjusting for confounding factors, the odds of puberty onset in boys with wasting decreased by 64.0% (OR=0.36, 95%CI=0.22-0.60), the possibility of puberty onset and risk of early pubertal timing in boys with obesity increased by 78.3% (OR=1.78, 95%CI=1.14-2.79) and 192.9% (OR=2.93, 95%CI=1.46-5.86), respectively. These relationships were more pronounced in boys of households with lower economic level (P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#BMI was positively correlated with puberty onset in boys, the odds of puberty onset and risk of early pubertal timing were significantly increased in obese boys, especially in those with low household economic level.

Off-target Effects of Sodium-glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitor in Cardiovascular Disease

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Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients Treated with Statins for Residual Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular risk remains increased despite optimal low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level induced by intensive statin therapy. Therefore, recent guidelines recommend non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) as a secondary target for preventing cardiovascular events. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of omega-3 fatty acids (OM3-FAs) in combination with atorvastatin compared to atorvastatin alone in patients with mixed dyslipidemia.METHODS: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, and phase III multicenter study included adults with fasting triglyceride (TG) levels ≥200 and <500 mg/dL and LDL-C levels <110 mg/dL. Eligible subjects were randomized to ATOMEGA (OM3-FAs 4,000 mg plus atorvastatin calcium 20 mg) or atorvastatin 20 mg plus placebo groups. The primary efficacy endpoints were the percent changes in TG and non-HDL-C levels from baseline at the end of treatment.RESULTS: After 8 weeks of treatment, the percent changes from baseline in TG (−29.8% vs. 3.6%, P<0.001) and non-HDL-C (−10.1% vs. 4.9%, P<0.001) levels were significantly greater in the ATOMEGA group (n=97) than in the atorvastatin group (n=103). Moreover, the proportion of total subjects reaching TG target of <200 mg/dL in the ATOMEGA group was significantly higher than that in the atorvastatin group (62.9% vs. 22.3%, P<0.001). The incidence of adverse events did not differ between the two groups.CONCLUSION: The addition of OM3-FAs to atorvastatin improved TG and non-HDL-C levels to a significant extent compared to atorvastatin alone in subjects with residual hypertriglyceridemia.

Analysis of the visual status and its influencing factors of Tibetan students in China / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To understand the status of vision of Tibetan students aged 7-18 in China, and to provide the theoretical basis for prevention and controlling work of short-sightedness and making relevant policies.@*Methods@#Cross-sectional survey method was applied to collect information of the eyesight of 2 418 Tibetan students and that of gender, age and work-and-rest habit of 1 910 students, and the status of eyesight of Tibetan students was analyzed, and Logistic regression analysis method was used to probe into the influencing factors of eyesight.@*Results@#The mean left eye visual value was (4.75±0.33),and the median was 4.75(P25=4.5，P75=5.0). The mean right eye visual value was (4.74±0.33),and the median was 4.90(P25=4.5, P75=5.0). 1 520 students were detected with myopia, with the detection rate of 62.9%. The prevalence of myopia among Tibetan female students was higher than that of male (P<0.01). The detection rate of myopia was increased with age both in left and right eyes. Logistic regression model showed that students with insufficient physical education courses each week were associated with evaluated risk of myopia,compared with those with sufficient courses(OR=1.43, 95%CI=1.05-1.94, P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#The prevalence of myopia among Tibetan students aged 7-18 years old is rather high, and females are worse than males, senior students were worse than junior students. After controlling for factors like grade and gender, insufficient physical education courses at school is a risk factor of myopia.

Association between paternal smoking and obesity among children and adolescents / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the relationship between paternal smoking and risk of childhood obesity , and to provide theoretical support for the identification and intervention of risk factors of obesity among children and adolescents.@*Methods@#Physical examination and questionnaire survey was conducted among 38 228 students from 7 provinces in China. Log-binomial regression model was used to estimate the relationship between passive smoking and childhood obesity.@*Results@#The students were divided into non-smoking goroup and smoking group auording to whether their fathers smoked or not, the former included 19 096 students(50.0%), and the latter included 19 132 students(50.0%). The obesity rate of the no-smoking group was 10.2%, the obesity rate from smoking group was 12.7%, the differences were of statistical significace (χ2=58.42, P<0.01). Univariate analysis showed that the risk for obesity in smoking group was 1.24 times higher than those in non-smoking group (95%CI=1.18-1.32, P<0.05). Adjusting regression indicated that the risk for obesity in smoking group was 1.28. times higher than non-smoking group (95%CI=1.21-1.35, P<0.01).@*Conclusion@#Paternal smoking increases the risk of obesity in children and adolescents. Parents should avoid smoking and other unhealthy lifestyle, so as to effectively control the incidence of obesity in children and adolescents.

Epidemiological characteristics of injuries among middle school students in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the epidemiological characteristics of injury among middle school students in Zhongshan city, Guangdong Province, and to provide evidence for appropriate student injury prevention strategies and injury monitoring programs.@*Methods@#The cluster random sampling method was used to collect injury information among 2 212 middle school students in urban and suburban areas of Zhongshan city. SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis.@*Results@#Among all the 2 212 middle school students, the incidence of injury was 17.95%. The incidence of injuries (20.9%)and mutiple injuries(6.67%)among boys was higher than that of girls(15.42%,4.61%),and the differences were of statistical significance(χ2=11.21,4.45,P<0.05). The incidence of multiple injuries among junior high school students(6.70%) was higher than that among high school students(4.48%)(χ2=5.20，P<0.05). The injury occurred in the school (63.76%) was higher than that occurred outside of the school (36.24%). Most injures were more likely to occur in sports area in school(33.16%),and most injuries were found occured while doing physical activities(38.01%).@*Conclusion@#The prevention of injury among middle school students should focus on junior high school students and male students. School-based injury prevention and health education should focus on campus sports-related injury.

Effects of watching different screens on students’ visual acuity / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To explore the association between watching TV and watching computer and visual acuity among children and adolescents, and to provide reference for Chinese students to choose electronic products in life and study.@*Methods@#Subjects were from 2014 Chinese National Surveys on Students’ Constitution and Health(CNSSCH). In this survey, 213 857 Han students participated. The visual acuity results of 5 m visual acuity chart examination were recorded, and the time of completion of homework and the time of different video behaviors were investigated.@*Results@#The incidence of reduced vision acuity among Chinese students increases with the time spent on homework and computer(χ2=3 748.99, 949.39, P<0.01).And it decreased as time spent at the computer increased(χ2=2 725.08, P<0.01). It was found that the incidence of poor vision of students who watched TV for a long time was lower(61.81%), followed by those who watched TV and watched computer for the same time(70.62%), and those who watched computer for a long time(79.03%). The results were statistically significant(χ2=4 862.43, P<0.01). The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that compared with the students who watched TV for a long time, the students who watched TV for the same time and watched computer for a long time were more likely to have poor vision(OR=1.17, 1.21, P<0.01).@*Conclusion@#When using electronic products, the preference of watching large electronic screens is conducive to reducing the impact of video behavior on students' eyesight.