Sentences with phrase «adults at higher risk»

«Regardless of what is behind the link between tooth loss and decline in function, recognising excessive tooth loss presents an opportunity for early identification of adults at higher risk of faster mental and physical decline later in their life.

Babies who are chubby because of practically force - fed formula or inappropriate solid foods become obese children and adults at high risk of type II diabetes.

Published in Arthritis Care and Research, White's article «Can an Intensive Diet and Exercise Program Prevent Knee Pain Among Overweight Adults at High Risk» was an editor's pick in the journal's July issue and was named as a key study for 2015 at the Osteoarthritis Society's international meeting.

It involves more than 600 older adults at high risk to develop Alzheimer's disease.

A study with older adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease found that vitamin K intake reduced the risk of developing type II diabetes by 17 % for every 100 micrograms of vitamin K consumed per day.3 Moreover, subjects who increased their intake of vitamin K1 during the follow - up has a 51 % reduced risk of diabetes compared to those who decreased or did not change their intake.3 However, supplementation of vitamin K2 appears to be even stronger and more effective, reducing the risk of type II diabetes by 7 % for each 10 - microgram increase in vitamin K2 intake.4

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, administered either a yoga program or educational program to 23 adults at high risk for diabetes for 12 weeks.

«This preliminary study indicates that a yoga program would be a possible risk reduction option for adults at high risk for Type 2 diabetes,» the study authors write.

In fact, one study in 7,216 adults at high risk for heart disease showed that those who consumed the most olive oil had a 35 % lower risk of developing heart disease.

Not exact matches

Among youth — who use e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults do — there is substantial evidence that e-cigarette use increases the risk of transitioning to smoking conventional cigarettes.

The great interest of the study arises from the fact that, as the years went by, the researchers noticed that many of the children they had identified as «at high risk» (i.e., children subject to four or more serious disadvantages) were able to lead satisfying and socially productive lives as adults.

Justin Humphreys, Executive Director of Safeguarding at CCPAS said: «We believe that the UK church needs to play a role in ensuring high quality safeguarding continues for children and adults who may be vulnerable or at risk.»

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new online lottery scheme with funds raised going directly to the Leeds United Foundation, the grass roots sports charity who work tirelessly to deliver high level programmes across our region for children, young people, adults, disabled at - risk, the unemployed and the elderly.

«Often the babies who died have overheated, because at that high risk age their thermal regulation system hasn't fully developed and the baby can't cool down, and they have either been between two adults or even on the end of the bed with the mother's arm around them.»

We fight hunger differently by providing the high - quality nutrition kids relying on school meals need to learn and grow while sustaining meaningful, living - wage careers for at - risk adults who have completed our Culinary Job Training program.

Overweight kids are at increased risk for a wide range of conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and of course, adult obesity.

Infants are most at risk: Their BPA exposure can be 12 times higher than adults.

These kids are at risk for health problems, including a greater chance of having high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes, and are more likely to become obese as adults.

So, more and more it's been shown that a lot of kids and later, even adults are Vitamin D deficient and babies who are exclusively breastfed are at higher risk of being Vitamin D deficient.

Furthermore, a child who is obese by age 12 has more than a 75 percent chance of becoming an obese adult, at risk for Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, asthma and certain cancers.

Pregnant women and young children, among others (e.g., adults 65 years of age and older, people with certain medical conditions) are at high risk of developing flu - related complications.

Adolescents or young adults with an FASD and who never received services or were older when diagnosed can be at very high risk for psychosocial issues, such as dependent living conditions, disrupted school experiences, poor employment records, substance use, and encounters with law enforcement.

A recent meta - analysis of 11 studies that investigated the association of bed - sharing and SIDS revealed a summary OR of 2.88 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.99 — 4.18) with bed - sharing.158 Furthermore, bed - sharing in an adult bed not designed for infant safety exposes the infant to additional risks for accidental injury and death, such as suffocation, asphyxia, entrapment, falls, and strangulation.159, 160 Infants, particularly those in the first 3 months of life and those born prematurely and / or with low birth weight, are at highest risk, 161 possibly because immature motor skills and muscle strength make it difficult to escape potential threats.158 In recent years, the concern among public health officials about bed - sharing has increased, because there have been increased reports of SUIDs occurring in high - risk sleep environments, particularly bed - sharing and / or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 165

Project Lifesaver is an electronic tracking system used by specially trained members of the Erie County Sheriff's Office to locate and rescue children and adults in our community that are at a high risk of wandering away from their families and caregivers.

The High Court's judgment underlines the concerns we've been raising since 2015, and has finally forced the government to address the shortcomings of their «Adults At Risk» policy.

H1N1 Clinics Scheduled Vaccine available for «High Risk» Children, Young and «High Risk» Adults Adults 19 to 24 - years, those 25 to 64 - years with underlying medical conditions and parents and caregivers of infants under 6 - months can get the H1N1 influenza vaccine at a walk - in clinic scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Oneida County Health Clinic at 406 Elizabeth Street in Utica.

Previous research cited in the study suggests that children placed in special education are at higher risk for dropping out of school and for committing crimes as adults.

The study included 3,731 obese adults and overweight adults who had at least one other risk factor for heart disease, such as prediabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

Older adults are at high risk for serious complications from flu and account for a majority of flu - related deaths and hospitalizations.

Older adults are at high risk for serious complications from flu because of their age.

Young adults are at an especially high risk for behavioral addictions, Snyder and her co-authors said, and Problematic Internet Use is considered a behavioral addiction with characteristics similar to substance abuse disorders.

«Adults with autism at higher risk of sexual victimization, study shows.»

This work expands upon previous research which has shown that after being hospitalized, older adults are at high risk for memory and other cognitive problems, including both transient (temporary) delirium and long - term changes in cognition, including dementia.

If countries have enough vaccine, they can reduce disease and death by vaccinating groups at higher risk, such as pregnant women, those with chronic health conditions, or even all healthy young adults between 15 and 49 years old, the age group that appears most vulnerable.

Like adults, severely overweight children and teens are at heightened risk for a host of physical and emotional problems, including cardiovascular disease (e.g., high cholesterol and blood pressure) and diabetes, as well as poor self - esteem and depression.

«Many adolescents and young adults who are at high risk for psychosis smoke marijuana regularly or have a cannabis use disorder,» said Margaret Haney, PhD, professor of neurobiology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC and senior author of the paper.

African Americans at lower socioeconomic levels, particularly women and younger adults, are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke than those in higher socioeconomic positions, according to research in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Young adults, particularly men, lag behind middle - aged and older adults in awareness and treatment of high blood pressure, putting this population at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension.

As exciting as these findings are, we have to keep in mind that the majority of adult Americans are at high risk for heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S..

«We found that when the mother has a high intake of fructose in her diet throughout pregnancy, her offspring is more at risk of developing adult obesity, high blood pressure and metabolic dysfunction, all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease,» said Saad.

Young adults in their twenties who regularly binge drink have higher blood pressure which may increase the risk of developing hypertension, concludes a study conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM).

A study by the George Institute published in 2007 found that introducing a low - sodium salt substitute lowered blood pressure in 608 high - risk adults in northern China, but it didn't look at outcomes like stroke.

Older adults over age 65 are at high risk for developing pneumonia, an inflammation of the lungs typically caused by infection.

The researchers concluded that older adults with multiple sensory losses should be closely monitored because they are at higher risk for poor health.

«The increased air pollution that typically accompanies heat waves can especially harm children, who have a higher risk of developing asthma, have lungs that are still developing and growing, and have higher exposure because they breathe at a higher rate than adults and spend more time outdoors engaging in vigorous physical activity.»

The study included 103 adults with type 2 diabetes, seen at a public health clinic, who were considered at high risk for macular edema.

Influenza remains a major health problem in the United States, resulting each year in an estimated 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations.4 Those who have been shown to be at high risk for the complications of influenza infection are children 6 to 23 months of age; healthy persons 65 years of age or older; adults and children with chronic diseases, including asthma, heart and lung disease, and diabetes; residents of nursing homes and other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with health care workers and others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face of the current shortage.1 Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implications.

Or would you prefer a girl with a good prospect for high SAT scores and a good shot at being athletic, but who also is likely to run an above - average risk of bipolar disorder and lupus as an adult?

For example, lung cancer screening has not been part of preventive medical care in the past but has recently been included for people who are at high risk (older adults with a history of heavy smoking).

Institutionalized adults of any age are at especially high risk unless they are given supplements.

In case you needed another reason to ditch the Coke can, according to a study of over 70,000 adults, people who consume sugary drinks regularly may be at a higher risk of gallbladder cancer.