https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:54483 Wed 13 Mar 2024 07:46:50 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22816 Wed 11 Apr 2018 17:09:56 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22891 Wed 11 Apr 2018 15:21:56 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49277 Wed 10 May 2023 12:24:12 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:43642 Tue 27 Sep 2022 09:38:50 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:41918 Tue 16 Aug 2022 14:24:31 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:41926 Tue 16 Aug 2022 11:18:05 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:44251 Tue 11 Oct 2022 12:28:43 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40549 Thu 14 Jul 2022 14:49:19 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37424 Thu 12 Nov 2020 18:13:51 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:34059 2.5) and smoking and their combined (interactive) effects on depression. Method: Multilevel logistic regression analysis of baseline data of a prospective cohort study (n=41 785). The 3-year average concentrations of PM_2.5 were estimated using US National Aeronautics and Space Administration satellite data, and depression was diagnosed using a standardised questionnaire. Three-level logistic regression models were applied to examine the associations with depression. Results: The odds ratio (OR) for depression was 1.09 (95% Cl 1.01-1.17) per 10μg/m³ increase in ambient PM_2.5, and the association remained after adjusting for potential confounding factors (adjusted OR=1.10, 95% CI 1.02-1.19). Tobacco smoking (smoking status, frequency, duration and amount) was also significantly associated with depression. There appeared to be a synergistic interaction between ambient PM 2.5 and smoking on depression in the additive model, but the interaction was not statistically significant in the multiplicative model. Conclusions: Our study suggests that exposure to ambient PM_2.5 may increase the risk of depression, and smoking may enhance this effect.]]> Thu 09 Dec 2021 11:03:15 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38459 Thu 08 Jun 2023 15:45:05 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:29662 n = 18 886; ELSA, n = 9181; HRS, n = 19 303; and SHARE, n = 29 917. The microdata, along with further details about the harmonization process and all metadata, are available through the World Health Organization (WHO) data archive at [http://apps.who.int/healthinfo/systems/surveydata/index.php/catalog]. Further information and enquiries can be made to [sagesurvey@who.int] or the corresponding author. The data resource will continue to be updated with data across additional waves of these surveys and new waves.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:32:18 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:25685 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:28:23 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22535 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:15:42 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53933 Mon 22 Jan 2024 16:51:37 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53930 Mon 22 Jan 2024 16:50:49 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:18662 Mon 20 Jul 2015 17:06:21 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:40055 2) and obesity (BMI ≥30.00 kg/m²) among older adults in Ghana. Data were used from a nationally representative, multistage sample of 3350 people aged 50+ years from the World Health Organization’s Study on global AGEing and adult health (WHO-SAGE; 2014/15). Health service utilization was measured by the number of health facility visits over a 12-month period. Direct costs (2017 US dollars) included out-of-pocket payments and the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) claims. Associations between utilization and BMI were examined using multivariable zero-inflated negative binomial regressions; and between costs and BMI using multivariable two-part regressions. Twenty-three percent were overweight and 13% were obese. Compared with normal-weight participants, overweight and obesity were associated with 75% and 159% more inpatient admissions, respectively. Obesity was also associated with 53% additional outpatient visits. One in five of the overweight and obese population had at least one chronic disease, and having chronic disease was associated with increased outpatient utilization. The average per person total costs for overweight was $78 and obesity was $132 compared with $35 for normal weight. The NHIS bore approximately 60% of the average total costs per person expended in 2014/15. Overweight and obese groups had significantly higher total direct healthcare costs burden of $121 million compared with $64 million for normal weight in the entire older adult Ghanaian population. Compared with normal weight, the total costs per person associated with overweight increased by 73% and more than doubled for obesity. Even though the total prevalence of overweight and obesity was about half of that of normal weight, the sum of their cost burden was almost doubled. Implementing weight reduction measures could reduce health service utilization and costs in this population.]]> Fri 15 Jul 2022 10:04:21 AEST ]]>