Sentences with phrase «at risk of health problems»

Recent research conducted in mainland China found that obesity prevalence was higher among children in wealthier families, 4 but the patterns were different in Hong Kong with higher rates of childhood obesity among lower income families.4 5 Hong Kong, despite having a per capita gross domestic product of Hong Kong dollar (HK$) 273 550, has large income differences between rich and poor as reflected by a high Gini coefficient of 0.539 reported in 2016; approximately 20 % of the population are living in poverty as defined by a monthly household income below half of the Hong Kong median.6 It is widely accepted that population health tend to be worse in societies with greater income inequalities, and hence low - income families in these societies are particularly at risk of health problems.7 In our previous study, children from Hong Kong Chinese low - income families experienced poorer health and more behavioural problems than other children in the population at similar age.8 Adults from these families also reported poorer health - related quality of life (HRQOL), 9 with 6.1 % of the parents having a known history of mental illness and 18.2 % of them reporting elevated level of stress.

Puppies who weigh too much are also at risk of health problems later in life.

They can actually handle temps as drastic as 75 degrees below freezing, which means that too hot of temperatures, and they are miserable and at risk of health problems associated with overheating.

Certain strains are at risk of some health problems that affect the purebred, however, and it is good to be aware of these so that you can treat your dog if need be.

Similarly, frequent flyers are at risk of health problems as they travel across time zones.

That lack of communication could be putting older adults at risk of health problems from interactions between their drugs, and between their prescription drugs and other substances such as over-the-counter medicines, supplements, food and alcohol.

These are babies, they are meant to be breastfed, anything other than breastfeeding places them and their mothers at risk of health problems — we should be celebrating women who help to normalize breastfeeding, not making them feel ashamed of what they are doing.

Hopefully, a thorough history (a discussion of your child's symptoms and overall health) and physical exam will help to target children who may be at risk of health problems while playing sports.

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«Chronic stress and overexposure to cortisol — which increases sugars in your bloodstream, alters your immune system responses, suppresses your digestive and reproductive systems, and communicates with that part of your brain that controls mood, motivation and fear — puts you at risk for mental health problems like anxiety and depression, and a whole host of physical health issues,» writes Levy.

«What they're asking employers to do, among other things, is look at your risk factors and see where your problems are,» says Nellie Brown, the director of Workplace Health & Safety Programs at Cornell University's school of Industrial Labor Relations.

Many believed that a plutonium - powered heart could put patients at risk for a number of health problems, including leukemia.

«Money being reinvested into a business is, by definition, not immediately accreting to shareholders, which we think may be a problem given high consensus earnings growth expectations,» says Castagno, adding that the companies most at risk, based on elevated expectations and likelihood of reinvestment, are those in Consumer Staples, Financials, Health Care, and Industrials.

«If you have developmental trauma, the truth is you're going to be at risk for almost any kind of physical health, mental health, social health problem that you can think of,» said Dr. Perry, interviewed by Oprah Winfrey for an upcoming episode of «60 Minutes.»

Sleepless nights, breastfeeding difficulties, a history of abuse or trauma, low partner support, or a baby with health problems are all stressors that can put you at risk for depression.

Spanking: Parenthood's Dirty Little (and Common) Secret This week a study was released saying when children are disciplined using harsh physical punishment like spanking, they are at higher risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other mental health problems - even if they aren't otherwise abused or maltreated.

She has received more than 40 grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse to design prevention programs for children and families at high risk for HIV, mental health problems, suicide, and substance Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse to design prevention programs for children and families at high risk for HIV, mental health problems, suicide, and substance health problems, suicide, and substance abuse.

But sleep apnea patients are also more likely to suffer dangerous health problems, and they are at greater risk of dying while they sleep.

Those who are at risk for preterm labor, who experience health problems during pregnancy, who have a history of infertility or have had a previous traumatic birth experience may also experience pregnancy as a stressful time.

From the file of Rather Obvious News, this study from the University of Michigan Medical School: children who consume foods purchased from school vending machines, school stores, snack bars and other sales that compete with the federal school lunch program are «more likely to develop poor diet quality — and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes and coronary artery disease.»

Important parts of your child's history that might indicate he is at risk of having health problems while playing sports include:

This week a study was released saying when children are disciplined using harsh physical punishment like spanking, they are at higher risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other mental health problems — even if they aren't otherwise abused or maltreated.

The concern is that if you get the ratios wrong, you're putting your baby at risk for a whole host of health problems.

We now know that introducing cereals before 3 months of age puts babies at risk for health problems.

Cracked nipples can be a big problem as it can discourage both the mom and baby from breastfeeding putting at risk the health of both of them.

Hormonal changes and brain development during adolescence may put teens at a higher risk of mental health problems.

If one or both of a teen's biological parents has a mental health problem, a teen may be at an increased risk of developing one as well.

If you are at risk for gestational diabetes (diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy that can affect the health of both baby and mom), giving in to high - sugar cravings could cause even more problems.

Research has demonstrated that a large proportion of mothers served in home visiting suffer from mental health problems, with up to 50 percent experiencing clinically elevated levels of depression during the critical first years of their child's development.5 There is evidence that many depressed mothers fail to fully benefit from home visiting.6 Identifying depressed mothers or those at risk for depression who are participating in home visiting, and treating or preventing the condition and its deleterious consequences, can improve program outcomes and foster healthy child development.

As a result, the baby is born prematurely and at risk for a range of health problems such as immature, underdeveloped lungs, difficulty in the regulation of body temperature, impaired feeding, and impacted weight gain.

Unfortunately, chronic stress can keep this system on all the time, and when it is on, mothers are at risk for depression and a wide range of health problems.

Overweight and obese children are at higher risk of developing serious health problems including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and other respiratory problems, sleep disorders and liver disease.

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.

However, research has found that kids who get less sleep may be more likely to be overweight and at higher risk of health problems.

If he's always focused on the negative, he'll be at a higher risk of mental health problems as well as social problems.

In such cases, your health care provider will confirm that your baby's gestational age is at least 39 weeks or older before induction to reduce the risk of health problems for your baby.

If you have a high - risk pregnancy you or your baby might be at increased risk of health problems before, during or after delivery.

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy puts you at risk for health problems including high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, explains Nora Saul, registered dietitian and manager of nutrition services at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston on HealthyWomen.com.

We also know these families are at higher risk of mortality, are more likely to be admitted to hospital and have higher incidences of mental health problems.

Children who live in homes with a lot of arguing, hostility, and discontentment may be at a higher risk for developing mental health issues and behavior problems.

But lead author Dr. Valerie Flaherman, an assistant professor of pediatrics and epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF, focused on this group since other data suggests that infants who lose this much are more likely to lose more weight; when babies drop 10 % of their birth weight, pediatricians become concerned that the infants may be at risk of other health problems.

Fetal macrosomia also puts the baby at increased risk of health problems after birth.

Children in the District of Columbia are at risk of serious health problems stemming from hunger, poor nutrition, inadequate physical activity, and environmental degradation in our community.

But in general, there is limited and no clear evidence that breastfed babies are at lower risk of developing behaviour or mental health problems in later life.

There are currently more than 6.6 million households across the UK who can not afford to heat their homes, putting them at risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, strokes, respiratory illnesses - such as asthma and bronchitis - and exacerbating common ailments like colds and flu as well as increasing the likelihood of falls and other accidents.

At the end of 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned fracking in New York, citing health risks, like the possibility of chemicals seeping into drinking water supplies and respiratory problems from gases released into the air.

People living in a cold home are at higher risk of lung conditions, heart attack, stroke and mental health problems.

This potentially toxic cocktail puts Niagara County residents at greater risk to develop pollution - related health problems than most Americans, an Investigative Post analysis of federal data found.

The study examines the development of mental health problems and resilience among at - risk youth.

Importantly, any report of combat exposure among Army women was associated with an increased likelihood of each post-deployment behavioral health problem (PTSD, depression, and at - risk drinking), suggesting that the impact of even one exposure event should not be overlooked.

Looking at the data in this way showed that absolute risk for health problems for women on a combined formulation of estrogen plus synthetic progesterone was lowest for the youngest women, who are most likely to experience menopausal symptoms.