A5058702416- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Child and Adolescent Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
Sciensano (Belgium)
2023-2025
Sinai Health System
2018-2024
Public Health Ontario
2017
High body mass index (BMI) is a major risk factor for several non-communicable diseases. The increasing concern about the health and economic burden of BMI makes it essential countries to track their progress on modifiable exposures. aim study estimate attributable high in Belgium, terms years life lost due disability (YLD), premature mortality (YLL) disease costs, using comparative assessment. We followed general framework established Global Burden Diseases, Injuries Risk Factors study....
Abstract Tobacco use is among the leading behavioural risk factors for morbidity and mortality. These high rates result in a cost to society. Therefore, aim of current study was provide contemporary overview direct medical indirect costs attributable smoking tobacco Belgium. Data from Belgian Health Interview Survey (BHIS) combined with health insurance claims data. Healthcare were calculated on individuals’ cigarette patterns (daily, former, never smokers). Lost productivity by multiplying...
Objectives Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, most research has focused on its acute pathophysiology, yet some people tend to experience persisting symptoms beyond phase infection, referred as post condition (PCC). However, evidence PCC is still scarce. This study aimed assess distribution, classification and associated factors in adults. Design Longitudinal online cohort study. Setting National Belgium. Participants were Belgian adults with a recent SARS-CoV-2 infection recruited when...
Data on household transmission of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) remain limited. We studied risk CPE co-colonization and in Ontario, Canada.
Abstract Background The spread of CPE is an increasing global threat to patient safety. We describe the introduction and evolution in south-central Ontario, Canada. Methods Toronto Invasive Bacterial Diseases Network has performed population based surveillance for metropolitan Peel region from first identified isolates 2007. All laboratories test/refer all carbapenem non-susceptible Enterobacterial PCR testing carbapenemases. Demographic medical data travel history are collected chart review...
Abstract Despite numerous efforts worldwide to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, its impact on health remains significant, contributing significantly loss healthy life years. In Belgium, alcohol use is still a major public concern, ranking among highest in consumption across Europe. This study aims available nationally representative data estimate and evaluate time trends patterns Belgium from 2013 2018. We used repeated cross-sectional survey Belgian Health Interview Survey (BHIS),...
Abstract Tobacco use remains a challenge given its substantial role in contributing to disability and premature death globally. Understanding impact on population health, as an attributable burden, can help monitor progress the effectiveness of tobacco policies. In this study, we used Comparative Risk Assessment (CRA) method estimate share disease burden due smoking Belgium from 2013 2020. Population fractions (PAF) were computed for risk-outcome pairs by age, sex, region 2013-2020. Exposure...
Abstract The Belgian national burden of disease study (BeBOD) was launched in 2022, and currently provides estimates for 38 key diseases. calculation the non-fatal component burden, Years Lived with Disability (YLD), follows a stepwise approach that aims to establish priority outcomes; quantify prevalence “best estimates”; models; perform expert evaluation methods results. models visualize relationship between different health states associated given outcome. Health include acute chronic...
Abstract Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disease with great impact on healthcare systems. Given the limitations of currently available burden estimates, estimates Belgian national study are necessary in order to guide decision-making processes within health sector. According Global Atlas, prevalence psoriasis rising globally. The current aims estimate Belgium using data. As there no single comprehensive data source Belgium, critical appraisal existing local and sources was...
Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises digestive disorders resulting from non-infectious inflammation of the colon and gastrointestinal tract. With its global prevalence on rise, IBD poses significant challenges to healthcare systems. There is a need for more accurate burden estimates guide decision-making processes within health sector. As part Belgian national study (BeBOD), this aims estimate in Belgium based locally available data. We estimated 2020 terms mortality,...
Monitoring the incidence and severity of disease due to varied pneumococcal (Pn) serotypes (STs) over time is important in assessing benefit Pn vaccines. We describe changes adult IPD after 2010 introduction routine infant PCV13 Ontario, Canada (PCV13 funded only for immunocompromised adults ≥50 years as 2015). TIBDN has conducted population-based surveillance Toronto/Peel, (pop 4.3M) since 1995. Cases are reported a central office; one isolate/case serotyped. Demographic clinical data...
Abstract Issue In the last years, Belgian policy makers have become increasingly concerned about health problems affecting only women (e.g. endometriosis) or in different ways than men cardiovascular diseases). The current monitoring tools on status Belgium routinely present information disaggregated by sex. Nevertheless, there is a need to go further mere comparison of and strive for gender-sensitive reporting. Description problem To address gap pertaining girls women, women's report was...
Abstract Introduction Tobacco use is one of largest contributors to preventable disease burden in the world. In Belgium, tobacco a public health concern and prominent on policy agenda. To monitor understand impact associated outcomes, we estimated population attributable fraction (PAF) Belgium used that compute mortality. Methods We comparative risk assessment calculate PAF mortality use. Using estimates from time series based five waves Belgian Health Interview Survey relative Global Burden...
Abstract Background Tobacco use in Belgium remains a key public health concern with an estimated 15% of adults reporting daily tobacco 2018. In 2022, the Belgian government launched “Interfederal Strategy 2022-2028 for Smoke-free Generation.” The strategy outlines number targets reducing among 15+ years and young 15-24 years. We evaluate feasibility achieving these given current smoking trajectories at national regional level. Methods modelled time trends based on repeated cross-sectional...
Abstract By being the leading risk factor for most of causes death worldwide, tobacco use represents an important public health issue that a significant and economic burden. Despite policy regulations, prevalence remains substantial in many countries, such as Belgium. A comprehensive framework quantification impact use, based on representative data, is however still lacking. As preliminary step, we aimed to map critically assess past current trends from 1997 2020 Belgium establishing time...
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Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are a global threat. Risk of transmission CPE in households remains poorly understood Population-based surveillance for colonization/infection is conducted Toronto/Peel Region, Canada. In with ≥1 consenting household contact (HC), groin, rectal swabs and urine samples submitted every 3 months both IC HC until the has three consecutive negative swab sets. Swabs/urines incubated overnight BHI, direct PCR carbapenemase genes performed; specimens...
Several studies have documented factors predictive of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in invasive pneumococcal disease(IPD). However, the implementation routine pediatric PCV programs, stewardship, and increasing immunocompromised populating might be expected to change such factors. We report on for AMR IPD from 2012 2017. TIBDN performs population-based surveillance Toronto/Peel (pop 4.5M). cases are reported a central office one isolate/case is serotyped has susceptibility testing performed...
Abstract Background In Ontario, Canada, PCV13 is covered for immunocompromised (IC) adults over 50y. programs are thought not to be cost-effective in other because it assumed that herd immunity from pediatric vaccination (PCV7 since 2005; 2010) will reduce disease burden dramatically adults. We analyzed data the Toronto Invasive Bacterial Diseases Network (TIBDN) ask whether PCV13-type invasive pneumococcal (IPD) persists our population. Methods TIBDN performs population-based surveillance...
Abstract Background Hospital wastewater environments are recognized as reservoirs for multi-drug-resistant bacteria, and sink drains in ICUs have been implicated numerous outbreaks. The mechanism of pathogen transmission to patients, the best approach risk mitigation remains unclear. We tested a new copper alloy drain its effect on detection gammaproteobacteria adjacent aerosols. Methods randomized 90 sinks 76 ICU rooms/bedspaces 7 standard chrome or drains. sampled 4 occasions over months....