Regional differences in population levels of alcohol-related harm exist across Great Britain, but these are not entirely consistent with alcohol consumption. This incongruence may be due to the use self-report surveys estimate Survey data subject various biases and typically produce consumption estimates much lower than those based on objective sales data. However, have never been used regional within Britain (GB). ecological study uses retail provide novel insights into GB, explore...

<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objective</b>: To determine any cardiac or vascular morbidity associated with long term treatment tamoxifen given after mastectomy for primary breast cancer. <b>Design</b>: Cohort study using linkage between database of a randomised trial and statistics Scottish hospital inpatients to identify episodes morbidity. <b>Setting</b>: NHS hospitals in Scotland. <b>Subjects</b>: 1312 women who had undergone cancer were either group receive adjuvant control be only on first...

To evaluate the risk of childhood hospitalization associated with infant feeding patterns at 6-8 weeks age in Scotland.A retrospective population level study based on linkage birth, death, maternity, health, child health surveillance, and admission records for children born as single births Scotland between 1997 2009 (n = 502 948) followed up to March 2012. Descriptive analyses, Kaplan Meier tests, Cox regression were used quantify association mode respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary...

Background: Scotland has been dubbed ‘the sick man of Europe’ on account its higher mortality rates compared with other western European countries. It is not clear the length time for which had rates. The root causes in remain elusive. Methods: Life expectancy data from Human Mortality Database were tabulated and graphed a selection wealthy, mainly countries around 1850 onwards. Results: life mid-range included mid-19th century until 1950. After 1950, Scottish improved at slower rate than...

BackgroundAlthough life expectancy is increasing in Scotland, 1 the nation still has highest rates of coronary heart disease (CHD) and selected malignancies UK higher than most countries Western Europe. 2,3The Scottish Health Surveys (SHeSs)-conducted 1995, 1998 2003--were established to provide detailed, contemporary health information on a large, representative sample population.By capturing range behavioural, biological, psychological social characteristics, their purpose was monitor...

The contribution of increasing numbers deaths from suicide, alcohol-related and drug-related causes to changes in overall mortality rates has been highlighted various countries. In Scotland, particular vulnerable cohorts have shown be most at risk; however, it is unclear what extent this applies elsewhere Britain. aim here was compare for different birth between Scotland England Wales (E&W), including key cities.Mortality population data (1981-2017) E&W 10 cities were obtained national...

BackgrondThe aims of the study were to describe pattern hospital utilization (acute and mental health sectors) Paisley-Renfrew MIDSPAN cohort assess influence biological, behavioural social 'risk factors' (established at time screening) on subsequent admissions.

Smoking during pregnancy is associated with adverse health impacts on mother and child. We used a large linked Scottish dataset to produce contemporary estimates of the impact child health, particularly hospitalisation.Retrospective cohort study linking birth, death, maternity, infant surveillance admission records. examined association between smoking status at maternity booking outcomes, hospital death first 5 years life. Models were adjusted for maternal age, socioeconomic status,...

Objectives Previously improving life expectancy and all-cause mortality in the UK has stalled since early 2010s. National analyses have demonstrated changes rates for most age groups causes of death, with deprived populations affected. The aims here were to establish whether similar occurred across different parts (countries, cities), examine cause-specific trends more detail. Design Population-based trend analysis. Participants/setting Whole countries selected cities UK. Primary secondary...

Background: Despite the substantial evidence base for health and economic benefits of walking cycling, there remains a lack published findings on levels active commuting at national level.This study aimed to quantify proportion commuters who met daily equivalent weekly physical activity recommendations through their journeys, value associated with in Scotland.Methods: A repeat cross-sectional analysis 2001 2011 waves Scottish Census was conducted.We analysed data from approximately 250,000...

A NUMBER of methods have been used to inject iodized oil into the bronchial tree, among which are transglottic, subglottic, bronchoscopic and supraglottic. The transglottic method (Fig. 1) consists in passing tip cannula through glottis trachea after anesthetizing pharynx larynx with 5 per cent cocaine or butyn solution. subglottic method, designed by Rosenthal employed Forestier, is carried out a hollow curved needle attached metal guard 2) cricothyroid membrane lumen skin subcutaneous...

Background Despite active travel investment increasing, evidence of benefit is often limited to selected health outcomes and a short follow-up period, cyclists pedestrians are analysed together. We aimed examine prospective associations with multiple over 18 years for separately. Methods The Scottish Longitudinal Study based on census data, from which we 82 297 individuals aged 16–74 years. Individuals were followed-up between 2001 2018 through linkage hospitalisation, death prescription...

Abstract In the 12-year period to December 1991, 5338 new cases of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) were recorded in Scottish Morbidity Record (SMR) 1. Data from this source analysed for accuracy; information 489 500 randomly examined case records matched SMR 1 data, giving an accuracy 97·8 per cent. There was a steady yearly increase number reported cases, 283 1980 612 1991; male female ratio 2·5:1. The mean age 73·1 years, higher women (73·4 years intact and 77·2 ruptured aneurysm) than men...

Providing infants with the 'best possible start in life' is a priority for Scottish Government. This reflected policy and health promotion strategies to increase breast feeding, which gives best source of nutrients healthy infant growth development. However, rate feeding Scotland remains one lowest Europe. Information needed provide better understanding its impact on child health. paper describes development unique population-wide resource created explore Scotland.Descriptive multivariate...

Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, has high levels of deprivation and a poor-health profile compared with other parts Europe, which cannot be fully explained by deprivation. The 'excess' premature mortality Glasgow is now largely attributable to deaths from alcohol, drugs, suicide violence.

To use the linked medical and death records in Scotland to investigate possible increased mortality that has been reported after transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) compared with open prostatectomy.Scotland maintained linkable hospital, cancer for more than 20 years, representing one of largest such databases world. From these computerized records, data on various cohorts men aged 55-84 years selected from 81,997 who underwent between 1968 1989 were analysed. The risk late was calculated each...

To determine the association between risk factors and hospital admission.The 1998 Scottish Health Survey was linked to admission database.Smoking most important behavioural factor (hazard ratio: 1.90, 95% CI: 1.59-2.27). Other yielded small but largely anticipated results. Hazard ratios for biological risks increased predictably with some exceptions (blood pressure total cholesterol). The top quintile C-reactive protein showed almost double of compared bottom 1.93, 1.52-2.46). Elevated body...

Journal Article Children's Narrative within a Multi-Centred, Dynamic Ecological Framework of Assessment and Planning for Child Trafficking Get access Paul Rigby, Rigby * *Correspondence to 4S25, Applied Social Sciences, Colin Bell Building, University Stirling, FK9 4LS, UK. E-mail: paul.rigby1@stir.ac.uk Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Bill Whyte The British Work, Volume 45, Issue 1, January 2015, Pages 34–51, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bct105...

Scotland's population has become increasingly ethnically diverse. The aim of this study was to better understand future changes the ethnic profile and implications for health. literature regarding ethnicity health, particularly in Scottish context, reviewed alongside analyses past trends new projections (2011–2031) size non-White minority Scotland Glasgow (Scotland's largest most diverse city). emphasises that relationships between ethnicity, socioeconomic position (SEP) health are extremely...

It is acknowledged, internationally, that health-care practitioners' work differs between rural and urban areas. While several factors affect individual teams' activities, there little understanding about how patterns of evolve. Consideration in relation to local circumstances important for training, devising contracts redesigning services. Six case studies centred on Scottish general practices were used examine, in-depth, the activity primary teams. Quantitative workload data patient...