Epidemiologists interested in studying the health consequences of obesity are faced with the dilemma of how to measure excess adiposity. Measures commonly used in large studies include body mass index ...

Two previous epidemiologic studies reported an association between the maximum magnetic field exposure logged during a 24-h measurement period and risk of miscarriage. A hypothesis was put forth which ...

Worldwide, a broad range of measures have been introduced to reduce outdoor air pollution. A systematic review by epidemiologists takes stock of the evidence, and recommends a greater focus on ...

Because we do not have COVID-19 testing of every person in the U.S., or a random sample, experts advising federal, state and local authorities are working with an invalid set of assumptions based on ...

Objectives Epidemiological studies suggest that long working hours and shift work may increase the risk of chronic diseases, but the "toxic" elements remain unclear due to crude assessment of working ...

D. J. Henzler, D. C. Kradel, S. Davison, A. F. Ziegler, D. Singletary, P. DeBok, A. E. Castro, H. Lu, R. Eckroade, D. Swayne, W. Lagoda, B. Schmucker and A ...

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Injury and illness surveillance, and epidemiological studies, are fundamental elements of concerted efforts to protect the health of the athlete. To encourage consistency in the definitions and ...

Many measures have been introduced around the world with the aim of reducing outdoor air pollution and concomitantly improving public health. These efforts include, for example, the regulation of ...