A5027854499- Sleep and related disorders
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Social Media and Politics
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Disaster Response and Management
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
Tokushima University
2020-2025
Nihon University
2013-2018
This study aimed to clarify the associations between frequency and amount of alcohol consumption problematic Internet use, such as addiction excessive use.A self-administered questionnaire survey was administered students enrolled in randomly selected junior senior high schools throughout Japan, responses from 100,050 (51,587 males 48,463 females) were obtained. Multiple logistic regression analyses performed order examine use Internet, (Young Diagnostic Questionnaire for Addiction ≥5) (≥5...
Individuals with an objective decrease in salivary flow (objective dry mouth) may not be aware of subjective mouth (xerostomia). However, no clear evidence exists to explain the discordance between and mouth. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed assess prevalence xerostomia decreased among community-dwelling elderly adults. In addition, assessed several potential demographic health status determinants discrepancy reduced flow. The 215 participants were older people aged 70 years above...
The aim of this study was to clarify the association between smoking and problematic Internet use (PIU), such as addiction (IA) excessive (EIU), among Japanese adolescents. A self-administered questionnaire administered students enrolled in randomly selected junior senior high schools throughout Japan. Responses were obtained from 100,050 (0.94:1 ratio boys girls). prevalence IA (as indicated by a Young Diagnostic Questionnaire for Addiction score ≥5) all participants, boys, girls 8.1%,...
In recent years, a notable increase in syphilis cases has been observed Japan, aligning with global trends. We aimed to elucidate the trends sexually transmitted infections (STIs) incidence (specifically syphilis) Japan and examine its relationship number of sex industry-related businesses prefectures. Data on STIs from 2000 2022 were obtained National Institute Infectious Diseases (NIID) official website Crime Prevention Association, respectively. Joinpoint analysis regression used identify...
Aims: We aimed to investigate the association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) levels and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) its subtypes.
Background Unhappiness at school is one of the main reasons for truancy among adolescents. In order to assess this problem more thoroughly in context Japanese adolescents, present study examined associations between feelings unhappiness and lifestyle habits, life realities, mental health status. Method This was designed as a cross-sectional survey. A self-administered questionnaire provided students enrolled randomly selected junior senior high schools throughout Japan. We calculated...
Although socioeconomic status (SES) has been associated with cancer risk, little research on this association done in Japan. To evaluate the between SES and digestive tract we conducted a case-control study for head neck, esophageal, stomach, colorectal cancers 3188 cases same number of age- sex-matched controls within framework Hospital-based Epidemiological Research Program at Aichi Cancer Center III (HERPACC III). We employed education level areal deprivation index (ADI) as indicators....
In Japan, outcome measures for maternal and child health such as maternal, perinatal, infant mortality have consistently shown a trend toward improvement. On the other hand, problems of declining birth rate, abuse, domestic violence become evident since 1990s. terms Japan's health, it is necessary to take preserve mental mothers children, also respond family issues abuse violence. The services needed comprehensive support centers families with children new postpartum care programs been...
Objective Polypharmacy in elderly individuals may cause reduced flow of saliva and xerostomia. A dry mouth can lead to poor oral function; however, there are no reports on the relationship between polypharmacy subjective or objective dysfunction. The purpose this study was clarify number prescribed medications dysfunction.Methods subjects were 215 community-dwelling, individuals, aged 75 years older, who visited dental clinic Chubu region for a health examination from January February 2019....
Background This study aimed to determine the actual working conditions, including hours and desired future styles of hospital pediatricians obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) in Tokushima Prefecture. Method cross-sectional used a self-administered questionnaire. Pediatricians OB/GYNs ( n = 96) at 14 hospitals Prefecture were surveyed. The questionnaire included items related hours, status, number medical institutions, task-shifting/task-sharing preferred work style. Factors associated...
<title>Abstract</title> Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the number of patients visiting medical institutions. Objective This study aimed to investigate impact COVID-19 on pediatric inpatients and outpatients Methods We evaluated claims data individuals aged < 15 years insured by National Health Insurance in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Using multivariable negative binomial regression models, we calculated inpatient outpatient incident rate ratios...
To identify risk factors at birth that are predictive of subsequent injury among preschool children.Retrospective analysis population-based cohort data from the "Longitudinal Survey Babies Born in 21st Century" was performed 2001 through 2007 Japan (n = 47,015). The cumulative incidence and total number hospitalizations or examinations conducted medical facilities for children up to age 5 years were calculated. injury, multivariate hospitalization admission because during a 5-year period...
Abstract Background This study aimed to identify the factors relating moderately increased albuminuria among middle-aged and older individuals in Japan. Methods We conducted specific health examinations which we measured levels, administered a questionnaire survey record participants’ lifestyles western Tokushima Prefecture, A total of 1,660 people whose was less than 300 mg/g creatinine (Cr) were analyzed. divided participants into two groups—those with normal (< 30 mg/gCr) those (≥...