cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514777
title: Determining a cutoff point for identifying the true pairs probabilistic record linkage database

description: The aim of this study was to propose cut-off points for scores calculated in the probabilistic record linkage process for several cancer topographies. In this study we used the PBCR-SP database composed of 343,306 incident cancer cases from the municipality of São Paulo, registered from 1997 through 2005, aged from less than one to 106 years, of both sexes. PRO-AIM and APAC-SIA/SUS databases were used to probabilistic record linkage using Reclink III software. Area under the curve, sensitivity and specificity values were calculated to determine the cut-off point with the highest accuracy in identifying true matches. In the topography analyses, it was found that the cut-off at score 18 showed good accuracy, with sensitivity ranging from 73.7 to 96.7% and specificity ranging from 98.5 to 99.4%. We concluded that above score 18 nearly all true pairs were found. Whereas, below this cut-off, less than 1% of linked records were true matches.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514777.v1
title: Determining a cutoff point for identifying the true pairs probabilistic record linkage database

description: The aim of this study was to propose cut-off points for scores calculated in the probabilistic record linkage process for several cancer topographies. In this study we used the PBCR-SP database composed of 343,306 incident cancer cases from the municipality of São Paulo, registered from 1997 through 2005, aged from less than one to 106 years, of both sexes. PRO-AIM and APAC-SIA/SUS databases were used to probabilistic record linkage using Reclink III software. Area under the curve, sensitivity and specificity values were calculated to determine the cut-off point with the highest accuracy in identifying true matches. In the topography analyses, it was found that the cut-off at score 18 showed good accuracy, with sensitivity ranging from 73.7 to 96.7% and specificity ranging from 98.5 to 99.4%. We concluded that above score 18 nearly all true pairs were found. Whereas, below this cut-off, less than 1% of linked records were true matches.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507862
title: Epidemiological evaluation of deaths by prionic diseases in Brazil on the perspective of biosafety

description: The emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases poses challenges to public health, demanding priority health actions to governments and the scientific community, while improving health surveillance, good laboratory infrastructure and compliance with biosafety measures. Transmissible spongiform encephalopaties are a group of neuro-degenerative infections caused by a "naked" infectious agent, with protein elements in its structure, but without genetic material. They are highly stable agents, resistant to most decontamination processes used routinely on health services, therefore representing a public health hazard. The present study aims at analyzing deaths registered in Brazil caused by prions, and establishing biosafety measures related to risks for the health professionals, in order to prevent occupational diseases. A survey of deaths from prion disease was made in Brazil from January 2005 to December 2010. The Mortality Information System (SIM) of the Brazilian Ministry of Health was used to obtain these data. We identified 1 case of Kuru and 132 cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease of the total 171,223 deaths caused by infectious and parasitic diseases. Prions were classified according to risk and the biosafety measures were identified.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507862.v1
title: Epidemiological evaluation of deaths by prionic diseases in Brazil on the perspective of biosafety

description: The emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases poses challenges to public health, demanding priority health actions to governments and the scientific community, while improving health surveillance, good laboratory infrastructure and compliance with biosafety measures. Transmissible spongiform encephalopaties are a group of neuro-degenerative infections caused by a "naked" infectious agent, with protein elements in its structure, but without genetic material. They are highly stable agents, resistant to most decontamination processes used routinely on health services, therefore representing a public health hazard. The present study aims at analyzing deaths registered in Brazil caused by prions, and establishing biosafety measures related to risks for the health professionals, in order to prevent occupational diseases. A survey of deaths from prion disease was made in Brazil from January 2005 to December 2010. The Mortality Information System (SIM) of the Brazilian Ministry of Health was used to obtain these data. We identified 1 case of Kuru and 132 cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease of the total 171,223 deaths caused by infectious and parasitic diseases. Prions were classified according to risk and the biosafety measures were identified.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517045.v1
title: Cardiovascular mortality by gender and age in the State of Paraná, Brazil: 1979 to 1981 and 2006 to 2008

description: OBJECTIVES: In this epidemiological ecological study, it was compared the mortality from cardiovascular disease in the state of Paraná, between the three-year periods 1979-1981 and 2006-2008. METHODS: Data of cardiovascular deaths occurred in the state of Paraná in the period 1979-2008 were obtained from the Mortality Information System of the Ministry of Health. The magnitude of mortality and the change between the triennium were described using the mortality rates and the relative percentage variation. The Poisson regression model to estimate the change in mortality between the periods was used. RESULTS: During the investigation, it was found, regardless of age and gender, reduction in the occurrence of cardiovascular deaths. In both genders, the mortality rates increased with increasing age. Among men, mortality from ischemic heart disease was higher than for cerebrovascular diseases. CONCLUSION: The decrease in mortality for the group of cardiovascular diseases may mean greater access to services and diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517045
title: Cardiovascular mortality by gender and age in the State of Paraná, Brazil: 1979 to 1981 and 2006 to 2008

description: OBJECTIVES: In this epidemiological ecological study, it was compared the mortality from cardiovascular disease in the state of Paraná, between the three-year periods 1979-1981 and 2006-2008. METHODS: Data of cardiovascular deaths occurred in the state of Paraná in the period 1979-2008 were obtained from the Mortality Information System of the Ministry of Health. The magnitude of mortality and the change between the triennium were described using the mortality rates and the relative percentage variation. The Poisson regression model to estimate the change in mortality between the periods was used. RESULTS: During the investigation, it was found, regardless of age and gender, reduction in the occurrence of cardiovascular deaths. In both genders, the mortality rates increased with increasing age. Among men, mortality from ischemic heart disease was higher than for cerebrovascular diseases. CONCLUSION: The decrease in mortality for the group of cardiovascular diseases may mean greater access to services and diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515398.v1
title: Initiatives, actions and policies around food sales in public way

description: Street food vending has been one of the most representative occupations of the informal economy, especially in developing countries. However, generally, that activity is unregulated, persecuted by health agencies, and related to situation of inequality and social exclusion of vendors, which implies incipient health practices and high risk to public health, especially to consumers. This opinion paper aims to discuss the implications of food sales in public way, in the context of public policies and the initiatives of international organizations, from a preventive academic reading, with focus on labor and rights. By tracing the experiences of Ibero-America, advances were appointed, at different levels, for the recognition of this type of food vending, and proposals to promote inclusive social dynamics and health monitoring.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515398
title: Initiatives, actions and policies around food sales in public way

description: Street food vending has been one of the most representative occupations of the informal economy, especially in developing countries. However, generally, that activity is unregulated, persecuted by health agencies, and related to situation of inequality and social exclusion of vendors, which implies incipient health practices and high risk to public health, especially to consumers. This opinion paper aims to discuss the implications of food sales in public way, in the context of public policies and the initiatives of international organizations, from a preventive academic reading, with focus on labor and rights. By tracing the experiences of Ibero-America, advances were appointed, at different levels, for the recognition of this type of food vending, and proposals to promote inclusive social dynamics and health monitoring.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515137
title: Mortality differences between men and women: South of Minas Gerais, in 2002 and 2012

description: The objective of this paper is to analyze the differential mortality between sexes, in the southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2002 and 2012. Mortality data and information on population were collected at the website of the Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). To measure the difference in mortality between the sexes were analyzed the sex ratio between specific mortality rates, the gap in life expectancy at birth and the contribution of different ages in the hiatus in life expectancy at birth. In addition, it was investigated the main causes of death by sex, which affect the general population and in each age group. The results show that while life expectancy at birth increases, the gap in life expectancy has decreased. Furthermore, despite high sex ratio between specific mortality rates of young, the elderly are the main responsible for increases in mortality differentials. Moreover, the main causes of death in the region are Cardiovascular diseases, cancer and respiratory diseases, which affects more intensely the elderly. In general, characteristics of an aging population and in advanced stages of epidemiological transition are already observed in the region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515137.v1
title: Mortality differences between men and women: South of Minas Gerais, in 2002 and 2012

description: The objective of this paper is to analyze the differential mortality between sexes, in the southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2002 and 2012. Mortality data and information on population were collected at the website of the Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). To measure the difference in mortality between the sexes were analyzed the sex ratio between specific mortality rates, the gap in life expectancy at birth and the contribution of different ages in the hiatus in life expectancy at birth. In addition, it was investigated the main causes of death by sex, which affect the general population and in each age group. The results show that while life expectancy at birth increases, the gap in life expectancy has decreased. Furthermore, despite high sex ratio between specific mortality rates of young, the elderly are the main responsible for increases in mortality differentials. Moreover, the main causes of death in the region are Cardiovascular diseases, cancer and respiratory diseases, which affects more intensely the elderly. In general, characteristics of an aging population and in advanced stages of epidemiological transition are already observed in the region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508333
title: Food related aspects in Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly in Minas Gerais

description: The nutritional inadequacy in Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly has been increasingly recognized worldwide as an important field of research. This crossectional and ecological study, featuring these kind of institution of the Minas Gerais state, Brazil, focus on differences by spending source (philanthropic or private spending), in relation to food issues. The descriptive analyses (median, proportions and dispersion measures) were conducted based on data from Fundação João Pinheiro. Among the 135 Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly, there were differences between proportions above 10% for the following variables: the possibility to eat outside regular hours, the previous definition of the weekly menu, setting the daily menu by the nutritionist, presence of nutritionists. Differences above 10% were also noted for the followings servings: some fruit for breakfast; some biscuit for breakfast; something more for breakfast; something else for lunch other than rice, meat and vegetables. In all these situations, the proportion was higher among private Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly. The findings also suggest low fruit consumption in these institutions. We conclude that philanthropic Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly are in disadvantage as compared to the private ones regarding food issues.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508333.v1
title: Food related aspects in Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly in Minas Gerais

description: The nutritional inadequacy in Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly has been increasingly recognized worldwide as an important field of research. This crossectional and ecological study, featuring these kind of institution of the Minas Gerais state, Brazil, focus on differences by spending source (philanthropic or private spending), in relation to food issues. The descriptive analyses (median, proportions and dispersion measures) were conducted based on data from Fundação João Pinheiro. Among the 135 Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly, there were differences between proportions above 10% for the following variables: the possibility to eat outside regular hours, the previous definition of the weekly menu, setting the daily menu by the nutritionist, presence of nutritionists. Differences above 10% were also noted for the followings servings: some fruit for breakfast; some biscuit for breakfast; something more for breakfast; something else for lunch other than rice, meat and vegetables. In all these situations, the proportion was higher among private Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly. The findings also suggest low fruit consumption in these institutions. We conclude that philanthropic Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly are in disadvantage as compared to the private ones regarding food issues.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511594
title: Epidemiology of human health outcomes related to air pollution in Brazil: a systematic review

description: This article reviews and discusses some aspects of the epidemiological research situation on human health outcomes related to air pollution in Brazil. It is a systematic review of studies on the effects of polluted air exposure on human health. The context and methodological quality of the full texts were analyzed. The review identified 432 studies on the theme, 56 of which met the inclusion criteria. Besides demonstrating a scenario of epidemiological research guided by the cause-effect relationship, the results point to the need for revision of environmental parameters and expose challenges and contributions to epidemiological research in environmental health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511594.v1
title: Epidemiology of human health outcomes related to air pollution in Brazil: a systematic review

description: This article reviews and discusses some aspects of the epidemiological research situation on human health outcomes related to air pollution in Brazil. It is a systematic review of studies on the effects of polluted air exposure on human health. The context and methodological quality of the full texts were analyzed. The review identified 432 studies on the theme, 56 of which met the inclusion criteria. Besides demonstrating a scenario of epidemiological research guided by the cause-effect relationship, the results point to the need for revision of environmental parameters and expose challenges and contributions to epidemiological research in environmental health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519229
title: Household cleaning or household toxics? The camouflage of poisons

description: The objective of this research was to evaluate the use of insecticides in households, relating them to their impact on health and the environment. We used a quantitative, descriptive approach. For data collection, 125 questionnaires were applied in homes in the municipality of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro state, in 2010. Of these, 50 were conducted in an upper middle class condominium and 75 were carried out in a low-income community. Our results showed that 92% of the upper middle class group and 77.3% of low-income group use insecticides. The two groups surveyed learned about insecticides through television advertisements. Consumers’ vulnerability is high regardless of their social class, since both groups were exposed to risk in some way.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519229.v1
title: Household cleaning or household toxics? The camouflage of poisons

description: The objective of this research was to evaluate the use of insecticides in households, relating them to their impact on health and the environment. We used a quantitative, descriptive approach. For data collection, 125 questionnaires were applied in homes in the municipality of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro state, in 2010. Of these, 50 were conducted in an upper middle class condominium and 75 were carried out in a low-income community. Our results showed that 92% of the upper middle class group and 77.3% of low-income group use insecticides. The two groups surveyed learned about insecticides through television advertisements. Consumers’ vulnerability is high regardless of their social class, since both groups were exposed to risk in some way.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512680
title: Factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among adolescent mothers

description: ObjectiveTo analyze the factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among adolescent mothers until the third month postpartum in Teresina, Piaui state, Brazil.MethodsCross-sectional study with 202 adolescents, three months after childbirth, in four maternity hospitals in 2006. Multivariate analysis was carried out through binomial logistic regression for the calculation of adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and confidence intervals of 95% (CI 95%).Results88.2% of the adolescents surveyed reported breastfeeding their infants; however, only 38.2% of them reported exclusive breastfeeding in the third month postpartum. Adolescents who studied presented 14% higher odds of having to interrupt exclusive breastfeeding three months postpartum (aOR=0.14; CI 95%=0.0-0.5; p=0.004). However, receiving support to care for themselves and their infants has increased by three times the odds of continued exclusive breastfeeding (aOR=3.12; CI 95%=1.0-9.0; p=0.037).ConclusionMeasures to stimulate breastfeeding among adolescent mothers are necessary, particularly family support, so that adolescents can continue studying while breastfeeding.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512680.v1
title: Factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among adolescent mothers

description: ObjectiveTo analyze the factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among adolescent mothers until the third month postpartum in Teresina, Piaui state, Brazil.MethodsCross-sectional study with 202 adolescents, three months after childbirth, in four maternity hospitals in 2006. Multivariate analysis was carried out through binomial logistic regression for the calculation of adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and confidence intervals of 95% (CI 95%).Results88.2% of the adolescents surveyed reported breastfeeding their infants; however, only 38.2% of them reported exclusive breastfeeding in the third month postpartum. Adolescents who studied presented 14% higher odds of having to interrupt exclusive breastfeeding three months postpartum (aOR=0.14; CI 95%=0.0-0.5; p=0.004). However, receiving support to care for themselves and their infants has increased by three times the odds of continued exclusive breastfeeding (aOR=3.12; CI 95%=1.0-9.0; p=0.037).ConclusionMeasures to stimulate breastfeeding among adolescent mothers are necessary, particularly family support, so that adolescents can continue studying while breastfeeding.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506848
title: Overload in care, stress and impact on the quality of life of surveyed caregivers assisted in primary care

description: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with quantitative approach and population census configured. The instruments used for the implementation of this research were the Inventory of Symptoms of Stress for adults of Lipp, the Functional Independence Measure, the Brazilian version of the quality of life questionnaire SF-36, and the Questionnaire for Assessing the Informal Caregiver Overload. Most caregivers were female (90.9%) with an average age of 51.7 (± 11.0) years; in relation to the degree of relatedness, 45.5% were the subjects’ children, and the Overall Functional Independence Measure of the subjects to whom the care was dedicated was 70.2 (± 40.1). Most caregivers showed stress (81.8%) and reported high overload. A moderate positive correlation (rs = 0.571) between the Functional Independence Measure and Pain (SF-36) was also observed, which was considered to be statistically significant (p = 0.001). To direct the attention to caregivers and understand the physical, social and emotional barriers involved in the action of caring, becomes indispensable in the context of public health not only to provide greater quality of life and lower overload on caregivers, but also on who is being cared.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506848.v1
title: Overload in care, stress and impact on the quality of life of surveyed caregivers assisted in primary care

description: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with quantitative approach and population census configured. The instruments used for the implementation of this research were the Inventory of Symptoms of Stress for adults of Lipp, the Functional Independence Measure, the Brazilian version of the quality of life questionnaire SF-36, and the Questionnaire for Assessing the Informal Caregiver Overload. Most caregivers were female (90.9%) with an average age of 51.7 (± 11.0) years; in relation to the degree of relatedness, 45.5% were the subjects’ children, and the Overall Functional Independence Measure of the subjects to whom the care was dedicated was 70.2 (± 40.1). Most caregivers showed stress (81.8%) and reported high overload. A moderate positive correlation (rs = 0.571) between the Functional Independence Measure and Pain (SF-36) was also observed, which was considered to be statistically significant (p = 0.001). To direct the attention to caregivers and understand the physical, social and emotional barriers involved in the action of caring, becomes indispensable in the context of public health not only to provide greater quality of life and lower overload on caregivers, but also on who is being cared.