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One in five women sexually assaulted in North Carolina
Almost one in five women in the US state of North Carolina has been sexually assaulted, shows research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. There was a high rate of risk factors for serious ill health among the assaulted women, the findings show. Over 2000 women in North Carolina... view more (2002-03-11)

Women's dissatisfaction with body image greater in more affluent neighbourhoods
The more affluent the area in which she lives, the more dissatisfied a woman is likely to be with her body image, indicates research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2002-02-08)

Europe's most important breast cancer conference in Barcelona
First media alert Europe's most important breast cancer conference will take place in Barcelona: 3rd European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-3) Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain 19-23 March 2002 About EBCC-3"¦ - More than 3000 clinicians, scientists and patient advocates... view more (2002-01-23)

Sex unlikely to cause a stroke and may reduce risk of sudden death
Middle aged men should be heartened to know that frequent sex is not likely to increase their risk of stroke. It may actually reduce the risk of sudden death, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2002-01-15)

Aircraft noise associated with children's school performance in maths and reading
Aircraft noise seems to affect children's school performance in maths and reading, but social and economic factors also play their part. Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health examined the National Standardised Scores (SATs) of around 11,000 primary schoolchildren... view more (2002-01-15)

Shared family mealtimes predict fewer mental health problems in adolescents
Adolescents from families where mealtimes and other activities are shared seem to have fewer mental health problems, reports a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers assessed the family habits and rituals of 82 first time users, aged between 14 and 23, of mental... view more (2002-01-15)

Depression As A Cause Of Stroke
Middle-aged men are over three times more likely to suffer a fatal stroke if they suffer from depression, according to latest research published in `Stroke`. The results are taken from an on-going study, funded by The Stroke Association, of 2,124 men aged between 49-64 years old, living in... view more (2002-01-10)

Hair samples may be more accurate measure of exposure to second hand smoke
Strands of hair accurately measure second hand tobacco smoke exposure, finds research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. And they may be more effective than currently used methods, suggest the authors.   view more (2001-12-17)

Media Registration: Europe`s largest breast cancer conference to be held in Barcelona
3rd European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-3) Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain 19-23 March 2002 ABOUT EBCC-3"¦ * More than 3000 clinicians, scientists and patient advocates will attend. * Presentations will review new developments in molecular biology, epidemiology,... view more (2001-12-04)

Cold homes linked to poor health among the over 50s
Older people living in inadequately heated homes are three times as likely to suffer from chronic ill health, reports a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2001-11-09)

Stroke victims at twice the risk of suicide
Stroke victims are at twice the risk of suicide, finds a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The increased risk remains for around five years after the stroke.   view more (2001-11-09)

Short legs associated with precursor of diabetes and heart disease
Short-legged men have an increased risk of heart disease and a condition that leads to diabetes, insulin resistance syndrome, shows research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2001-11-09)

Women overestimate effectiveness of breast screening
Women either overestimate or are poorly informed about the effectiveness of breast screening, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. But these are the very women who attend for screening. To give them the facts might deter them from being screened, so creating a... view more (2001-10-12)

Higher total alcohol consumption, including beer and spirits, associated with better health
Moderate beer and spirit drinkers may be just as "healthy" as wine drinkers, suggests a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The research shows that alcohol drinkers reported less subjective ill health than non-drinkers. But it was the overall quantity of alcohol... view more (2001-08-14)

Living In A Time Of Plague: The Population Biology Of Emerging And Re-emerging Pathogens - Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society Of London Series B Vol. 356, No. 1411. Cover Date: 29 July 2001
LIVING IN A TIME OF PLAGUE: THE POPULATION BIOLOGY OF EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING PATHOGENS "We are living in a time of plague: infectious diseases continue to exert a huge toll in human and animal lives and suffering," says Professor Mark Woolhouse. "New diseases continue to emerge and medicine and... view more (2001-07-15)

Height has been linked to long life for many centuries
It is now well known that tall people tend to live longer, but has this always been the case? A study of skeletal remains dating back to the 9th century published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health concludes that short bones have always been a marker of a short life, despite... view more (2001-06-12)

VARIATION IN WORLDWIDE TESTICULAR CANCER MORTALITY (p 1853)
Death rates from testicular cancer remain inconsistent worldwide, with the overall trend in decreasing mortality being slower in eastern Europe compared with western Europe, USA, and Japan, conclude authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Testicular cancer is curable if... view more (2001-06-06)

FATTY FISH CONSUMPTION COULD REDUCE PROSTATE CANCER RISK
Consumption of fatty fish such as salmon, herring, and mackerel could reduce the risk of prostate cancer, report the authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Essential fatty acids - especially omega-3 fatty acids contained in large amounts in fatty fish - have previously... view more (2001-05-31)

Salmon Farming: Towards an Integrated Pest Management Strategy for Sea Lice
The problems and issues of sea lice infestation in farmed salmon are a major threat to industry and the environment. A major conference confronting these problems Salmon farming: towards an Integrated Pest Management strategy for Sea Lice is to be held from 18-19 June 2001 at the Department of... view more (2001-05-09)

WORLD WAR II POPULATION MIXING SUGGESTS INFECTIOUS CAUSE OF CHILDHOOD LEUKAEMIA (p 858)
Further evidence for an infectious cause of childhood leukaemia is reported by authors of a research letter published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Leo Kinlen and colleagues from the University of Oxford, UK, compared the incidence of childhood leukaemia in two populations in Orkney and... view more (2001-03-15)

Problem behaviour in children influenced more by where they live than by family income
The neighbourhood a child grows up in may be more important than family income and education levels for influencing behaviour, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The researchers assessed the behaviour of 734 children between the ages of 5 and 7, as reported by... view more (2001-03-12)

Employment status has no bearing on domestic violence
Being out of work does not increase the likelihood of violent rows between couples, finds a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. But excessive drinking in or out of work, does. Data from a National Survey of Families and Households conducted in 1987 and 1992 in the USA... view more (2001-02-10)

NO COMMON CAUSE LINKING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AND COLORECTAL CANCER (pp 246, 262)
Research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET does not support the theory that there may be a single genetic cause for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. The causes of IBD and colorectal cancer (which occurs more often in people with IBD) are unknown. Some researchers... view more (2001-01-24)

GENETICS OF BLOOD CLOTTING FACTORS (pp 83, 101)
People with a family history of coronary heart disease are thought more likely to develop the disease themselves, because of a combination of genetic and shared environmental factors. Researchers use twin or adoption studies to establish whether genetic or environmental factors are more important... view more (2001-01-11)

GENETIC EVIDENCE FOR LINK BETWEEN COSMIC RADIATION AND LEUKAEMIA IN AIRCREW (p 2158)
The association between exposure to cosmic radiation and leukaemia among aircrew is strengthened by genetic research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Previous research by Maryanne Gundestrup and colleagues from the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology, Copenhagen, Denmark... view more (2000-12-21)
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