Sentences with phrase «age and weight risks»

Remember: Those who dispense and administer medications must be able to read and understand written prescription and medication orders and possess a solid understanding of the conditions under which certain drugs may, or may not be prescribed (i.e. pregnancy, breast - feeding, allergies, side - effects, age and weight risks).

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But if more young Mexicans took a risk and got out of their comfort zone to move to Europe like Vela did aged 18, the weight of expectation would be shared around.

Helping adolescent males to delay fatherhood may also be important from a child health perspective: research that controlled for maternal age and other key factors found teenage fatherhood associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight and neonatal death (Chen et al, 2007).

Respiratory and gastrointestinal tract infections are the leading cause of morbidity in children.1, 2 Prospective cohort studies in industrialized countries revealed a prevalence of 3.4 % to 32.1 % for respiratory tract infectious diseases and 1.2 % to 26.3 % for gastrointestinal infectious diseases in infancy.3, — , 8 The risks of these infectious diseases are affected by several factors including birth weight, gestational age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, number of siblings, day care attendance, and parental smoking.3, 5,6,8, — , 20

The researchers concluded, «A pattern of rapid weight gain during the first 4 months of life was associated with an increased risk of overweight status at age 7 years, independent of birth weight and weight attained at age 1 year.»

Descriptive data (eg, maternal age, ethnicity, parity, and infant birth weight) and information on SIDS risk factors (eg, history of maternal smoking during pregnancy) were collected by interview at the time of enrollment.

Low birth weight, small for gestational age and premature infants are at risk for zinc deficiency.

For women who end up pregnant after experiencing a sexual assault, they're at a greater risk for experiencing longer labors, longer pregnancies, higher birth weights, more terminations, earlier age at first pregnancy, more medical problems, greater stress during pregnancy and more use of ultrasound.

Most studies addressed the issue of confounding by restricting the sample to low risk pregnancies and demonstrating that the two groups had similar maternal and gestational age, some demonstrated similar birth weights.

Although we could not find estimates of fan use in the US population, we examined the potential selection bias by evaluating characteristics associated with SIDS risks in study participants and nonparticipants in a previously published article.16 Using California birth certificate data, we compared the ORs for maternal age, maternal education, parity, birth weight, infant sex, and late initiation of prenatal care (> 5 months» gestation).

Malnutrition, caused by inadequate nutrient intake and disease, is a direct cause of 30 percent of all child deaths in developing countries and can result in a five - to - ten-fold increase in a child's risk of death from diarrhea.3 Characterized by low weight and height for age, and low weight for height, malnutrition can be prevented through optimal infant and young child feeding — exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months, along with continued breastfeeding and nutritious, hygienically prepared complementary foods during the six to 24 month period.

There are also risks to pregnancies spaced 5 + years apart, though researchers don't know why: preeclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight, and small for gestational age are all risk factors.

A prospective cohort study found the SIDS rate to be significantly increased for infants exposed in utero to methadone (OR: 3.6 [95 % CI: 2.5 — 5.1]-RRB-, heroin (OR: 2.3 [95 % CI: 1.3 — 4.0]-RRB-, methadone and heroin (OR: 3.2 [95 % CI: 1.2 — 8.6]-RRB-, and cocaine (OR: 1.6 [95 % CI: 1.2 — 2.2]-RRB-, even after controlling for race / ethnicity, maternal age, parity, birth weight, year of birth, and maternal smoking.229 In addition, a meta - analysis of studies that investigated an association between in utero cocaine exposure and SIDS found an increased risk of SIDS to be associated with prenatal exposure to cocaine and illicit drugs in general.230

Additionally, if the space between the births will be less than 18 months, the risks of preterm birth, low birth weight and having a baby who is small for gestational age are all increased.

Preterm infants are at increased risk of SIDS, 12,13 and the association between prone sleep position and SIDS among low birth weight infants is equal to, or perhaps even stronger than, the association among those born at term.14 Preterm infants and other infants in the NICU should be placed in the supine position for sleep as soon as the infant is medically stable and significantly before the infant's anticipated discharge, by 32 weeks» postmenstrual age.15 NICU personnel should endorse safe - sleeping guidelines with parents of infants from the time of admission to the NICU.

In multivariate analysis, independent risk factors for delayed OL were maternal age ≥ 30 y, maternal overweight or obesity, infant birth weight < 3600 g, lack of infant «breastfeeding well» at ≥ 2 times in the first 24 h, and absence of any nipple discomfort during the first 3 d postpartum.

In a multivariate model adjusted for prenatal feeding intentions, independent risk factors for delayed OL were maternal age ≥ 30 y, body mass index in the overweight or obese range, birth weight > 3600 g, absence of nipple discomfort between 0 — 3 d postpartum, and infant failing to «breastfeed well» ≥ 2 times in the first 24 h. Postpartum edema was significant in an alternate model excluding body mass index (P < 0.05).

The exact cause of SIDS remains unknown, but a number of risk factors have been identified, such as sleeping on the tummy, second hand smoke, overheating, premature birth, low birth weight, and young age of the mother.

Among newborn characteristics (dimension 4), higher birth weight and lower 1 - min Apgar score were associated with delayed OL; birth weight > 3600 g remained a significant risk factor in a model adjusted for maternal age and BMI.

Upon further analysis, these associations of BMI and weight change with risk of T2D persisted across different categories of age, family history of diabetes, diet quality, physical activity, breastfeeding duration and time since GDM pregnancy.

«We often think of hearing loss as an inevitable part of the aging process, but these findings provide evidence that potentially modifiable risk factors, such as maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active, may help in the prevention of hearing loss or delay its progression,» said Sharon Curhan, MD, ScM, lead author of the paper and a researcher in the Channing Division of Network Medicine at BWH.

Disruptive behaviour that starts in childhood is also connected to adolescent intoxication, smoking from an early age, poor life management skills and excess weight, which are central risk factors for health problems later in life.

Dubbed the «Age of Obesity and Inactivity» by the Journal of the American Medical Association, this runaway weight gain threatens to decrease average U.S. life span, reversing gains made over the past century by lowering risk factors from smoking, hypertension, and cholesterol.

«Then, with genetic testing we can determine the risk for illness based on someone's age, gender, weight and other intervening factors.»

«More research is needed before any recommendations can be made for clinical care regarding the risks of weight cycling, since these results apply only to postmenopausal women and not to younger - aged women or men,» Rasla said.

First, the surgeon or other user enters, into blank data fields, the planned surgical procedure and 19 patient - specific preoperative risk factors, including age, body mass index obtained from height and weight, smoking status, and health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Scientists used a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), known as diffusion weighted imaging, to measure the brain connectivity in 260 infants at the ages of 6 and 12 months, who had either high or low risks of autism.

After analyzing the medical records of more than 1,000 women who gave birth between the ages of 15 and 24, investigators from the University of Michigan conclude that physicians caring for adolescent women should use BMI before pregnancy as a strong predictor of whether a young mother will gain too much weight during pregnancy, a risk factor for later obesity.

A new Kaiser Permanente study, published in Pediatric Obesity, found that pre-pregnancy obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of the child becoming overweight at age 2.

In some instances, at age 18, the effect of long - term exposure to higher air pollution was larger than the effect of gaining 5 percent body weight, meaning air pollution is definitely a risk factor for diabetes, said Tanya Alderete, lead author of the study and a postdoctoral research scholar at the Keck School of Medicine.

Specific risk factors for anorexia include: being female, age (early - mid adolescence is the prime time for onset), perfectionism, high parental conflict, highly demanding parents, and concerns about shape and weight (and subsequent dieting).

Modest weight loss over 2 years in overweight or obese, middle - aged women may reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

«Our research has previously shown that a large body size at age 20, and weight gain from age 20 to midlife, both independently increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in men,» said author Professor Annika Rosengren, professor of internal medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Because old age and obesity are major risk factors for knee osteoarthritis, researchers asked whether an intensive program of weight loss combined with exercise could prevent the onset of knee pain among this cohort.

By age 8 1/2, 46 of the children had autoantibodies to their own insulin - producing beta cells; as weight and BMI went up, so did their risk.

Screening patients for diabetes based solely on their age and weight — a recommendation from a leading medical expert group — could miss more than half of high - risk patients, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study...

A study published April 12 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that screening patients for diabetes based on only age and weight could be missing more than half of high - risk patients.

Plus, other research shows that anxiety and depression can in turn double a womans risk of gaining weight as she ages.

Risk factors such as age, weight, reproductive history, and length of time trying to conceive can have a significant impact on your odds of getting pregnant and having a healthy, full - term pregnancy without any complications.

The Good: The science behind the diet means that many dieters will initially exhibit weight loss, and Jessica Tzvetkoff, nutritionist from nutritionandstyle.com.au, says there can be additional benefits, including the reduction of blood glucose and LDL cholesterol, and a reduction in the risk of developing age - related conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease and diabetes.

MONDAY, November 21, 2011 (Health.com)-- Over the past several years, researchers have noticed an odd pattern in the relationship between body weight and Alzheimer's disease: Middle - aged people have a higher long - term risk of developing the disease if they're overweight or obese, while older people have a lower risk of the disease if they're carrying excess weight.

Over the past several years, researchers have noticed an odd pattern in the relationship between body weight and Alzheimer's disease: Middle - aged people have a higher long - term risk of developing the disease if they're overweight or obese, while older people have a lower risk of the disease if they're carrying excess weight.

Next, it's important to know that you can be healthy at any age and any size, but ultimately, figuring out your ideal body weight involves doing some body measurements, assessing how you feel in your body both mentally and physically, and taking into account any health risks you may have.

Crazy as it seems, even a little bit of light in your bedroom at night, especially blue light, can disrupt hormones and potentially lead to weight gain, blood sugar problems, increased cancer risk, higher chance of depression and anxiety, premature aging and heart problems.

This will not only contribute to your weight gain, but also increase your risk of many chronic illnesses, as leptin resistance plays a significant, if not primary, role in heart disease, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, reproductive disorders, and perhaps the rate of aging itself.

My daughter was born full term (I was on modified bed rest due to previous 2T losses) at a healthy weight and I did not get GD, despite many risk factors of PCOS, age, obesity.

With so many benefits for body, mind, and spirit, yoga is one of the most powerful tools to help lower inflammation, reduce body weight, and lower your risk of disease, making it an ideal practice for people of all ages.

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If you look at the study (available free, full text), you'll see that diabetes risk depends on a number of factors, including your age, weight, smoking status, alcohol consumption, exercise, meat intake, fruit and vegetable intake, saturated fat intake, trans fat intake, polyunsatarated fat intake, your family history of diabetes, and a medical history of high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

PubMed between 1973 and 2011 was searched by use of relevant MeSH terms related to the effects of intermittent fasting on excess body weight, energy balance, aging physiology, cardiovascular risk factors, glucose metabolism, tumor physiology and neurodegenerative pathology.