Auflistung Journal of Health Monitoring nach Schlagwort "GERMANY"
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of asthma among adults in Germany Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways affecting people of all ages. The disease is characterised by a variable narrowing of the bronchia, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as wheezing or shortness ...
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of known chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Germany Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a high disease burden and is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Smoking is the key modifiable risk factor for COPD in Germany. GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS ...
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2017-03-20Zeitschriftenartikel12-Month prevalence of known diabetes mellitus in Germany Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease involving chronic dysfunction of blood sugar regulation; if left untreated, it can result in serious secondary illnesses. In 2014 and 2015, a total of 7.0% of women and 8.6% of men ...
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of osteoarthritis in Germany Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease worldwide. In the advanced stage the disease is characterised by joint pain and loss of joint functionality. In the Robert Koch Institute’s GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS health interview ...
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of osteoporosis in Germany Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease associated with increased bone fragility, which correspondingly leads to increased bone fractures. In the GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS survey, 7.8% of women and 2.0% of men aged 18 and ...
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of self-reported medical diagnoses of depression in Germany Depression is a frequent mental disorder and has a growing importance in health care provision. In GEDA 2014/2015- EHIS, 9.7% of women and 6.3% of men self-reported having received a medical diagnosis of depression during ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelAccident injuries of adults in Germany In 2014, according to estimates by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), around 9.8 million people in Germany suffered accident injuries. Over 22,000 people died. Federal statistics, however, ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelDepressive symptoms among adults in Germany Depressive symptoms imply a loss of quality of life, leading to increased morbidity and mortality as well as increased costs to the healthcare system. Information on the prevalence and distribution of depressive symptoms ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelEarly detection of breast cancer: the utilization of mammography in Germany Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Germany. In addition to physical examinations (palpation) mammographies are offered every two years to women aged 50 to 69 years as part of the mammography screening ...
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2020-03-04ZeitschriftenartikelFast food consumption among 12- to 17-year-olds in Germany – Results of EsKiMo II Consuming high amounts of fast food can lead to an excessive intake of energy and subsequently promote obesity. Obesity increases a person’s risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The second wave of the German ...
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2019-04ZeitschriftenartikelGood Practice in Health reporting – guidelines and recommendations Health reporting provides a description of the health of the population, analyses problems and demonstrates areas in which action needs to be taken in health care provision, health promotion and disease prevention. ...
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2020-06-30ZeitschriftenartikelGynaecology and general practitioner services utilisation by women in the age group 50 years and older There are relatively few representative data on the utilisation of physician services in Germany and its influencing. Based on data from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults (DEGS1, 2008–2011), we ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelLimitations to usual activities due to health problems in German Limitations to usual activities due to health problems impact quality of life and well-being. The Global Activity Limitation Indicator (GALI) was developed to assess the trends in limitations to usual activities. The GALI ...
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2017-09-27ZeitschriftenartikelNew data for action. Data collection for KiGGS Wave 2 has been completed The fieldwork of the second follow-up to the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS) was completed in August 2017. KiGGS is part of the Robert Koch Institute’s Federal Health ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelPerceived exposure to hazardous working conditions in Germany Data on the prevalence of perceived exposure to hazardous working conditions were gathered for the GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS study using a simple graduated question. Approximately one-fifth of people in employment state that ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelPrevalence of joint pain in Germany Joint symptoms and pain belong to the most common diseases worldwide that affect people in their usual activities and lead to loss of quality of life. 29.3% of women and 24.4% of men reported acute joint pain, which is ...
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2017-06-15ZeitschriftenartikelSmoking among adults in Germany Smoking poses a considerable health risk and is the leading cause of premature death. Germany has implemented numerous measures (such as tax increases, protection of non-smokers, and cigarette warning labels) to reduce ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelSocial support as a health resource in Germany Social support is a psychosocial resource that results from social ties and networks. It has a significant impact on health and can improve mental well-being, reduce stress and mitigate the impact of unfavourable living ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelThe uptake of influenza vaccination for the 2013/2014 season in Germany Seasonal influenza (flu) is an acute viral disease that occurs every winter in Germany and is referred to as the ‘flu wave’. The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute recommends annual ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelUse of medicines by adults in Germany The use of medicines is an essential aspect of treating disease. In this field, surveys that map the population’s use of medicines are of particular interest. The GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS study collected data on the use of ...