To quantify the respiratory disease burden among agricultural workers, we examined the 1988-1998 National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) "Multiple Cause of Death Data" and the 1988-1994 Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (NHANES III). Proportionate mortality ratios (PMRs) were determined for 11 respiratory conditions among 6 agricultural groups: crop farm workers, ...

Background: Good nutrition is essential for attainment of normal growth and development of children. We cannot hope for a healthy future for India with such a large number of malnourished children. The aim of this study is to assess the nutritional status of pre-school children attending anganwadi centres of urban and rural areas. Materials and Methods: Non experimental research approach with d...

BACKGROUND For ages 5-19 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes reference charts based on 'core data' from the US National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), collected from 1963-75 on 22,917 US children. To promote the use of body mass index in older children, weight-for-age was omitted after age 10. Health providers have subsequently expressed concerns about this omission and t...

A comparative analysis of the concurrent validity of several self-report schedules in predicting interviewer's assessment of depressed mood. A concurrent validational study of the NCHS' general well-being schedule. FOREWORD The National Health Survey Act of 1956 provided for the establishment and continuation of National Health Surveys to obtain information about the health status of the popula...

T Epidemiologic Bulletin examines alcohol con­ sumption and dietary practices in the general U.S. population for the years 1987 and 1992. Previous research has indicated that many complex links exist be­ tween alcohol and nutrition that affect overall physiologic functioning and health. Alcohol consumption may lead to the disruption of nutritional status via several mechanisms. One mechanism by...

The number of cases of acquired immunodeficieney syndrome (AIDS) reported to Control (CDC) has increased 19S4, 4,445 cases of AIDS were S,249 new cases were reported, In 1986, 12,932 new cases of the Centers for Disease each year since 1984. In reported to CDC, in 1985, an increase of 86 percent. AIDS were reported, an increase of 57 percent from 1985 (CDC, 1986). During 1986 an estimated 37,00...

SUMMARY In order to survey goiter prevalence in mountainous villages of Arnot city (state of Mazandaran) I 76 boys and 157 girls were studied in Bayjan, Vana and Rineh. Goiter was present in 68 % , 71 % of girls and 65 % of boys. Dissemination of grades of goiter were: la 21.9%, lb 23.5%, II 18.6% and III 3. 6 % . There was an increase in the rate of large goiters with age. 50th percentile of...