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1. Factors relating to the infant's last sleep environment in sudden infant death syndrome in the Republic of Ireland

The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome in the sleeping environment of Irish infants

Abstract:

AIM: To identify risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the sleeping environment of Irish infants. METHODS: A five year population based case-control study with parental interviews conducted for each case and three controls matched for age, place of birth, and last sleep period. A total of 203 SIDS cases and 622 control infants born 1994-98 were studied. RESULTS: In a more...

International Classification:

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified- Ill-defined and unknown causes of mortality - Sudden infant death syndrome

Categories:

sleeping environment; -sudden infant death syndrome

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 88 Page: 1058-64 December 2003
C. McGarvey; M. McDonnell; A. Chong; M. O'Regan; T. Matthews

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2. Fluoride metabolism and fluorosis

This article discusses the only proven risk associated with water fluoridation: enamel fluorosis. Its purpose is to review current methods of measuring enamel fluorosis, its aetiology and metabolism

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: This paper is primarily concerned with the only proven risk associated with water fluoridation: enamel fluorosis. Its purpose is to review current methods of measuring enamel fluorosis, its aetiology and metabolism. A further objective is to identify risk factors to reduce the prevalence of enamel fluorosis and employ methods to manage such risk factors. DATA: The prevalence more...

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

J Dent, Vol: 33 Page: 177-86 March 2005
D. Browne; H. Whelton; D. O'Mullane

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3. Frequent cannabis use among 14/15 years old in Northern Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of cannabis use among young people in school year 11 in Northern Ireland

Abstract:

The relatively high levels of cannabis use among young people is a cause of concern because of the positive relationship between its early onset use, antisocial behaviours and associated lifestyle. Amongst a survey of 3919 young people at school year 11 in Northern Ireland (aged 14/15 years) 142 reported daily cannabis use. These young people also reported particularly high levels of more...

International Classification:

Drugs - cannabis

Categories:

cannabis use

Geography:

Northern Ireland

Drug Alcohol Depend, Vol: 88 Page: 19-27 April 2007
P. McCrystal; A. Percy; K. Higgins

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4. Genetic hemochromatosis, a Celtic disease: is it now time for population screening?

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of the genetic form of hereditary hemochromatosis in the Irish population

Abstract:

In populations of northern European ancestry, hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is tightly linked to mutations within the hemochromatosis gene (HFE gene). Over 93% of Irish HH patients are homozygous for the HFE gene C282Y mutation, providing a reliable diagnostic marker of the disease in this population. However, the prevalence of the C282Y mutation and that of the second HFE gene more...

International Classification:

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified - Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis - hereditary hemochromatosis

Categories:

hereditary hemochromatosis

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Genet Test, Vol: 5 Page: 127-30 2001 Summer
V. Byrnes; E. Ryan; S. Barrett; P. Kenny; P. Mayne; J. Crowe

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5. High prevalence of Cohen syndrome among Irish travellers

This case report discusses a diagnosis of 5 cases of Cohen Syndrome among 3 families from the Irish Traveller Community in the West of Ireland

International Classification:

Syndrome

Categories:

Cohen syndrome

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Clin Dysmorphol, Vol: 16 Page: 257-9 October 2007
A. M. Murphy; O. Flanagan; K. Dunne; S. A. Lynch

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6. Higher incidence of SIDS at weekends, especially in younger infants

The aim of this study was to examine the magnitude of "weekends on deaths" in British data in relation to the "back to sleep" campaign.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: An increased incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at weekends has been previously noted, although it has not been found in all studies. Where a weekend effect has been found it is most prominent on Sundays. AIM: To identify the magnitude of this effect in British data before and after the fall in prevalence associated with the "back to sleep" campaign. more...

International Classification:

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified- Ill-defined and unknown causes of mortality - Sudden infant death syndrome

Categories:

sudden infant death syndrome

Geography:

the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 89 Page: 670-2 July 2004
J. A. Mooney; P. J. Helms; I. T. Jolliffe

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7. Home heating and respiratory symptoms among children in Belfast, Northern Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine whether home heating with a glass-fronted solid fuel fire affected the respiratory health of children in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Abstract:

In this study, the authors assessed whether home heating with a glass-fronted solid fuel fire (GFF) affected the respiratory health of children in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Questionnaires were mailed to 2,480 households within 4 medical general practice areas of the city. Respiratory symptoms, tobacco exposure, socioeconomic status, and crowding were studied. The authors found more...

International Classification:

Other - respiratory health of children

Categories:

respiratory health of children

Geography:

Northern Ireland

Arch Environ Health, Vol: 58 Page: 549-53 September 2003
J. E. Bothwell; L. McManus; V. L. Crawford; G. Burns; M. C. Stewart; M. D. Shields

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8. Human herpesviruses-6 and -7 each cause significant neurological morbidity in Britain and Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine the extent of Human herpesvirus-6 and -7 infections in causing cause febrile illness in young children

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Primary human herpesvirus-6 and -7 (HHV-6/-7) infections cause febrile illness sometimes complicated by convulsions and rarely encephalopathy. AIMS: To explore the extent of such HHV-6 and -7 induced disease in young children. METHODS: In a three year prospective study in Britain and Ireland, 205 children (2-35 months old) hospitalised with suspected encephalitis and/or more...

International Classification:

International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - herpesvirus

Categories:

herpesvirus-6 and -7 infections; febrile illness

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 90 Page: 619-23 June 2005
K. N. Ward; N. J. Andrews; C. M. Verity; E. Miller; E. M. Ross

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9. Illegal drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in a low-risk Irish primigavid population

The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of illegal drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in Irish primigravidas

Abstract:

Abstract To evaluate the prevalence of illegal drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in Irish primigravidas, we interviewed 1011 women at their booking visit. A total of 23.5% (235) of women had used illegal drugs prior to their first pregnancy, 28.9% were ex-smokers and 27.9% were still smoking during pregnancy. A total of 53.9% admitted to drinking alcohol during pregnancy. more...

International Classification:

Drugs - smoking and alcohol

Categories:

illegal drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Vol: 36 Page: 70-72 2008
J. C. Donnelly; S. M. Cooley; T. A. Walsh; R. Sarkar; U. Durnea; M. P. Geary

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10. Incorporating a gender dimension in food allergy research: a review

This article discusses incorporating a gender dimension in food allergy research

Abstract:

Sex and gender are the major determinants of health and disease in both men and women. The aim of this review paper was to examine differences in gender and sex in relation to the prevalence and effects of food allergy. There are still major gaps in our knowledge about the kinds of processes which shape men's and women's perceptions and experiences of food allergy. The expression and more...

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Allergy, Vol: 61 Page: 1336-43 November 2006
A. DunnGalvin; J. O. Hourihane; L. Frewer; R. C. Knibb; J. N. Oude Elberink; I. Klinge

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11. Infant Feeding Survey 2000. A review of the findings from this new report

This article discusses the Infant Feeding Survey 2000

Geography:

the United Kingdom

Pract Midwife, Vol: 5 Page: 24-6 June 2002
S. Brooker

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12. Investigation of a cluster of children with Down's syndrome born to mothers who had attended a school in Dundalk, Ireland

This aim of this study was to examine a cluster of children with Down's syndrome born to mothers who had attended a school in Dundalk, Ireland

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: To investigate a reported cluster of Down's syndrome in offspring of former pupils of a girls' school in Ireland, to establish the prevalence of Down's syndrome among live births in the area around the school, and to review the literature on the possible causes of reported clusters of Down's syndrome. METHODS: Questionnaire survey of obstetric and personal histories of women more...

International Classification:

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified - Down Syndrome

Categories:

Down's syndrome

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Occup Environ Med, Vol: 57 Page: 793-804 December 2000
G. Dean; N. C. Nevin; M. Mikkelsen; G. Karadima; M. B. Petersen; M. Kelly; J. O'Sullivan

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13. Key messages from the National Prospective Tonsillectomy Audit

The aim of this study was to audit occurrence of postoperative hemorrhage after tonsillectomy and risk factors for these complications

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: Investigation of the occurrence of postoperative hemorrhage after tonsillectomy and risk factors for these complications. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective National Audit with electronic web-based data collection from the National Health Service and independent hospitals in England and Northern Ireland. METHODS: Consenting patients undergoing tonsillectomy between July 2003 and more...

International Classification:

Procedure - tonsillectomy

Categories:

postoperative tonsillectomy hemorrhaging

Geography:

the United Kingdom

Laryngoscope, Vol: 117 Page: 717-24 April 2007
D. Lowe; J. van der Meulen; D. Cromwell; J. Lewsey; L. Copley; J. Browne; M. Yung; P. Brown

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14. Latitudinal variation in the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Ireland, an effect of genetic diversity

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Co. Wexford in the south east of Ireland and Co. Donegal in the north west, and to establish whether a variation in prevalence of MS exists within Ireland

Abstract:

Background: Northern Ireland has a high and rising prevalence rate of multiple sclerosis (MS). The most recent survey in 1996 found a rate of 168.7/100 000. Recorded prevalence rates for the south of Ireland, including County Wexford, have been markedly lower and seemed to suggest the existence of a prevalence gradient within the island. Objectives: To compare the prevalence of multiple more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the nervous system - Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system - multiple sclerosis

Categories:

multiple sclerosis

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Vol: 75 Page: 572-576 2004
C. McGuigan; A. McCarthy; C. Quigley; L. Bannan; S. A. Hawkins; M. Hutchinson

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15. Meconium passed in labor: how reassuring is clear amniotic fluid?

The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of meconium that can only have been passed intrapartum and to determine its neonatal associations and whether its absence is a useful sign

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Clear amniotic fluid is frequently considered a reassuring sign during labor. Our aim was to examine the incidence of meconium that can only have been passed intrapartum and to determine its neonatal associations and whether its absence is a useful sign. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study of 8394 "low risk" laboring women at term with clear amniotic fluid more...

International Classification:

Evaluation of the impact of intrapartum meconium monitoring on managing pregnant women

Categories:

intrapartum meconium

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Obstet Gynecol, Vol: 102 Page: 89-93 July 2003
C. Greenwood; S. Lalchandani; K. MacQuillan; O. Sheil; J. Murphy; L. Impey

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16. Mothers' dietary patterns during pregnancy and risk of asthma symptoms in children at 3 years

This study examined maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy influenced general practitioner diagnosis of asthma by the age of 3 years in the Life-ways cohort of children.

Abstract:

There is increasing evidence that dietary factors in early life play a role in the aetiology of childhood asthma. Our objective in this analysis was to assess whether maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy, as measured by a validated food frequency questionnaire, influenced general practitioner diagnosis of asthma by the age of 3 years in the Life-ways cohort of children. General more...

International Classification:

Longitudinal - Maternal dietary patterns and childhood asthma

Categories:

maternal dietary patterns and childhood asthma

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: suppl 27-32 September 2007
N. Fitzsimon; U. Fallon; D. O'Mahony; B. G. Loftus; G. Bury; A. W. Murphy; C. C. Kelleher

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17. Multiple sclerosis in Northern Ireland: a historical and global perspective

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Northern Ireland

Abstract:

The uneven worldwide distribution of multiple sclerosis has been of interest to epidemiologists, neurologists and statisticians for over a century, prevalence rates for the disease apparently being determined by variations in age, gender, geography, race and ethnic group. Northern Ireland has been recognised as an area of high MS prevalence since the truly seminal work of Allison and more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the nervous system - Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system - multiple sclerosis

Categories:

multiple sclerosis

Geography:

Northern Ireland

Ulster Med J, Vol: 69 Page: 97-105 November 2000
G. V. McDonnell; S. A. Hawkins

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18. National enhanced surveillance of meningococcal disease in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, January 1999-June 2001

The aim of this study was to examine the incidence meningococcal disease and the enhanced surveillance of meningococcal disease (ESMD) which was implemented nationally across ten regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 January 1999.

Abstract:

Enhanced surveillance of meningococcal disease (ESMD) was implemented nationally across ten regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 January 1999. It aims to deliver more sensitive surveillance than laboratory reporting by including clinically diagnosed but laboratory unconfirmed cases. Consultants in Communicable Disease Control (CsCDC) report all clinically diagnosed more...

International Classification:

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Other bacterial diseases - meningococcal disease

Categories:

meningococcal disease

Geography:

the United Kingdom

Epidemiol Infect, Vol: 129 Page: 459-70 December 2002
M. Shigematsu; K. L. Davison; A. Charlett; N. S. Crowcroft

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19. Neuroendocrine disorders after traumatic brain injury

This article discusses neuroendocrine disorders after traumatic brain injury

Abstract:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of death and disability in young adults living in industrialised countries, in which 180-250 persons per 100 000 per year die or are hospitalised as a result. Neuroendocrine derangements after TBI have received increasing recognition in recent years because of their potential contribution to morbidity, and possibly mortality, after more...

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, Vol: 79 Page: 753-9 July 2008
L. A. Behan; J. Phillips; C. J. Thompson; A. Agha

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20. Obstetric antecedents for preterm delivery

This study investigated the obstetric antecedents for preterm delivery in an Irish urban obstetric population, and to evaluate the incidence and outcome of such deliveries

Abstract:

Abstract Objectives: To investigate the obstetric antecedents for preterm delivery (PTD) in an Irish urban obstetric population, and to evaluate the incidence and outcome of such deliveries. Study design: A retrospective observational study of all preterm deliveries at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin during the six-year period 1997-2002. The findings for early preterm deliveries (EPTD) more...

International Classification:

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - obstetric antecedents for preterm delivery

Categories:

obstetric antecedents for preterm delivery

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Vol: 36 Page: 306-309 2008
M. M. Slattery; M. Geary; J. J. Morrison

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21. Ocular toxocariasis in schoolchildren

The aim of this study was to examine the extent of consultant-diagnosed toxocaral eye disease among a population of schoolchildren

Abstract:

Ocular toxocariasis in humans is typically a unilateral disease caused by second-stage larvae of the Toxocara species. Serological evidence of widespread infection in humans provides little information on clinical disease. There is only a single previous estimate of the prevalence of ocular toxocariasis (from Alabama). The present survey examined the extent of consultant-diagnosed more...

International Classification:

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Helminthiases - toxocaral eye disease

Categories:

consultant-diagnosed toxocaral eye disease

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Clin Infect Dis, Vol: 39 Page: 173-8 July 2004
B. Good; C. V. Holland; M. R. Taylor; J. Larragy; P. Moriarty; M. O'Regan

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22. Outcome of an optional HCV screening program for blood transfusion recipients in Ireland

This aim of this study was to screen for transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: An optional (general) HCV testing program for blood and blood component recipients before the introduction of routine donor anti-HCV screening (October 1991) was launched in Ireland in 1995 to complement the targeted lookback program in progress at that time and to identify transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: The public were informed of the more...

International Classification:

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Viral hepatitis - hepatitis C

Categories:

transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Transfusion, Vol: 42 Page: 1501-6 November 2002
A. Davoren; A. D. Dillon; J. P. Power; J. Donnellan; J. M. Quinn; J. W. Willis; E. M. Lawlor; J. M. O'Riordan

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23. Overweight and obesity epidemic among children. Answer from European countries

This article discusses the methods and results used and conclusions found in available published papers on childhood overweight and obesity in Europe

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the methods and results used and conclusions found in available published papers on childhood overweight and obesity in Europe. SURVEYS: This paper compares the two available published papers on the prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity in Europe. The first paper was published in November 2003 and was based on 20 previously conducted surveys more...

Geography:

International

Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord, Vol: 28 Suppl 3 Page: S10-5 November 2004
I. Lissau

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24. Overweight and obesity in Irish primary schools: retrospective cohort study

The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of using established methods and routinely generated data from the statutory primary school health-screening programme to estimate prevalence rates for overweight and obesity in children

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: This retrospective cohort study investigates the feasibility of using established methods and routinely generated data from the statutory primary school health-screening programme to estimate prevalence rates for childhood overweight and obesity in children from a rural area in the Republic of Ireland (ROI). METHOD: Paper-based records in the primary school health service more...

International Classification:

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - Obesity and other hyperalimentation - overweight and obese

Categories:

overweight; obesity

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Child Care Health Dev, Vol: 31 Page: 499-506 September 2005
C. McMaster; L. Cullen; N. Raymond

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25. Patterns of asthma admissions in children

The aim of this study was to describe patterns of asthma admissions in children

Abstract:

Admissions for childhood asthma have declined over the past 10 years in the U.K. The reasons for this decline are not known. There are few published data on Irish children. The study was completed in a paediatric unit in a regional general hospital, with a stable urban/rural catchment population of approximately 45,000 children under 15 years. H.I.P.E. data on paediatric asthma more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the respiratory system - Chronic lower respiratory diseases - asthma

Categories:

asthma

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 407-9 March 2007
A. Shabu; M. Carr; E. Crushell; B. G. Loftus

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26. Pregnancy in women with diabetes--after the CEMACH report, what now?

The aim of this study was to examine standards of diabetes and maternal care and the outcomes of pregnancies

Abstract:

The second of three studies being undertaken by the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) has recently reported its findings and recommendations. The standards of diabetes and maternal care and the outcomes of 3808 pregnancies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are described. Pre-pregnancy planning and care before conception is poor. Stillbirth rate (26.8 per more...

International Classification:

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - diabetes and pregnancies

Categories:

diabetes and pregnancies

Geography:

the United Kingdom

Diabet Med, Vol: 23 Page: 481-4 May 2006
I. F. Casson

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27. Prevalence and awareness of excess weight in 13 and 14 year olds in Northern Ireland using recent international guidelines

This international study recorded measurement of height and weight to examine the current prevalence of these measures of anthropometry in children in developed countries

Abstract:

Concern has been expressed in recent years over the rising trends in overweight and obesity, particularly in children in developed countries. No recent data were available for Northern Ireland, therefore measurements of height and weight were included in a study in Northern Ireland originally designed as part of an international study to estimate the prevalence of symptoms of asthma and more...

International Classification:

Growth and development

Categories:

height; weight

Geography:

International

Acta Paediatr, Vol: 90 Page: 1435-9 December 2001
J. W. Yarnell; E. E. McCrum; C. C. Patterson; P. Skidmore; M. D. Shields; J. McMahon; A. E. Evans

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28. Prevalence and outcomes of childhood visual disorders

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of childhood visual disorders: amblyopia (strabismus, refractive errors) and organic disease. It also assesses treatment outcomes, visual impairment and residual amblyopia

Abstract:

PURPOSE: This population-based study examines the prevalence of childhood visual disorders: amblyopia (strabismus, refractive errors) and organic disease. It also assesses treatment outcomes, visual impairment and residual amblyopia. METHODS: 1582 children were retrospectively analysed on treatment completion (age 8-9 years). Significant visual disorders included: esotropia, exotropia, more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the eye and adnexa - visual disorders

Categories:

childhood visual disorders; amblyopia; strabismus; refractive errors;

Geography:

Northern Ireland

Ophthalmic Epidemiol, Vol: 12 Page: 243-50 August 2005
U. M. Donnelly; N. M. Stewart; M. Hollinger

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29. Prevalence of abnormal urinary albumin excretion in adolescents and children with insulin dependent diabetes: the MIDAC study. Microalbinuria in Diabetic Adolescents and Children (MIDAC) research group

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of abnormal urinary albumin excretion in adolescents and children with insulin dependent diabetes: the MIDAC study. Microalbinuria in Diabetic Adolescents and Children (MIDAC) research group

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of microalbuminuria, defined as an albumin to creatinine ratio (UAC) equal to or greater than 2 mg/mmol in at least two of three early morning urine samples, in adolescents and children with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. DESIGN: Centrally coordinated, cross sectional, multicentre study in paediatric diabetes outpatient clinics in the United more...

International Classification:

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Diabetes mellitus - insulin dependent diabetes

Categories:

abnormal urinary albumin excretion; insulin dependent diabetes

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 83 Page: 239-43 September 2000
T. H. Moore; J. P. Shield

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30. Prevalence of asthma in Galway school children 2004

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of asthma in Galway school children

Abstract:

We aimed to ascertain the prevalence of asthma amongst Galway schoolchildren aged 9-10, and to compare the results to a similar study carried out in 1992. A questionnaire was distributed to parents of all children attending 4th class in Galway city schools. 652 of 750(87%) questionnaires were returned. Prevalence of "wheeze ever" was 27.6%, and "current wheeze" more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the respiratory system - Chronic lower respiratory diseases - asthma

Categories:

asthma

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 491-3 June 2007
A. Shabu; O. Flanagan; B. Dineen; B. G. Loftus

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31. Prevalence of cerebral palsy in the West of Ireland 1990-1999

The aim of this study was to examine prevalence of Cerebral Palsy in the West of Ireland 1990-1999

Abstract:

An ongoing population-based register of cerebral palsy (CP) in the West of Ireland was established in 2002 to calculate the prevalence of CP and to monitor CP epidemiological trends in the area. Children were only included if they were at least 5 years of age; children with postneonatal CP were also included. Eighty-five children were identified, giving an overall prevalence for the more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the nervous system - Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes - cerebral palsy

Categories:

cerebral palsy

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Dev Med Child Neurol, Vol: 48 Page: 892-5 November 2006
D. Mongan; K. Dunne; S. O'Nuallain; G. Gaffney

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32. Prevalence of diarrhoea in the community in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the United States

This aim of this study was to examine determine prevalence of Diarrhoea in the community

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Studies in several countries have estimated the prevalence of diarrhoea in the community. However, the use of different study designs and varying case definitions has made international comparisons difficult. METHODS: Similar cross-sectional telephone surveys were conducted in Australia, Canada, Ireland (including Northern Ireland), and the United States over 12 month more...

International Classification:

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Diarrhoea

Categories:

diarrhoea

Geography:

International

Int J Epidemiol, Vol: 34 Page: 454-60 April 2005
E. Scallan; S. E. Majowicz; G. Hall; A. Banerjee; C. L. Bowman; L. Daly; T. Jones; M. D. Kirk; M. Fitzgerald; F. J. Angulo

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33. Prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens in a population of zoo animals

The aim of this study was to the prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens - Campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Arcobacter

Abstract:

Faecal prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, as well as Arcobacter, were examined in 317 faecal specimens from 44 animal species in Belfast Zoological Gardens, during July-September 2006. Thermophilic campylobacters including Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter lari, more...

Categories:

faecal prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens Campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Arcobacter

Geography:

Northern Ireland

Zoonoses Public Health, Vol: 55 Page: 166-72 April 2008
J. Stirling; M. Griffith; I. Blair; M. Cormican; J. S. Dooley; C. E. Goldsmith; S. G. Glover; A. Loughrey; C. J. Lowery; M. Matsuda; R. McClurg; K. McCorry; D. McDowell; A. McMahon; B. Cherie Millar; Y. Nagano; J. R. Rao; P. J. Rooney; M. Smyth; W. J. Snelling; J. Xu; J. E. Moore

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34. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Irish school children, using four different definitions

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Irish children using four different weight-for-height methods and to examine secular trends from previous national data

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Irish children using four different weight-for-height methods and to examine secular trends from previous national data. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey. Weight and height were measured according to standard procedures and used to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity using four weight-for-height methods more...

International Classification:

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - Obesity and other hyperalimentation - obesity

Categories:

overweight; obesity

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Eur J Clin Nutr, Vol: 61 Page: 743-51 June 2007
J. L. O'Neill; S. N. McCarthy; S. J. Burke; E. M. Hannon; M. Kiely; A. Flynn; M. A. Flynn; M. J. Gibney

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35. Prevalence of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland: results from the North South Survey of Children's Height, Weight and Body Mass Index, 2002

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Northern Ireland (NI).

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is emerging as a major public health problem in developed and developing countries worldwide. The aim of this survey was to establish baseline data on the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Northern Ireland (NI). METHODS: The heights and weights of 19,617 school-going more...

International Classification:

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - Obesity and other hyperalimentation - obesity

Categories:

overweight; obesity

Geography:

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

BMC Public Health, Vol: 7 Page: 187 2007
H. Whelton; J. Harrington; E. Crowley; V. Kelleher; M. Cronin; I. J. Perry

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36. Prevalence of the factor VR506Q mutation in two Irish control populations: use of a novel nested polymerase chain reaction approach

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of Factor V (FV) Leiden within the Irish population using Guthrie card samples randomly selected from all newborns

Abstract:

The prevalence of factor V (FV) Leiden among normal populations has primarily been determined using blood donors. This control group is carefully selected and therefore may not accurately reflect the true prevalence within the population. We assessed the prevalence of FV Leiden within the Irish population using Guthrie card samples randomly selected from all newborns. We compared this more...

International Classification:

Certain infectious and parastic diseases - Other viral diseases - mumps

Categories:

Factor V (FV) Leiden

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Br J Haematol, Vol: 111 Page: 559-61 November 2000
W. J. Livingstone; C. Keenan; B. White; L. Mynett-Johnson; M. Lawler; P. Mayne; O. P. Smith

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37. Primary immunodeficiency disorders in the Republic of Ireland: first report of the national registry in children and adults

The aim of this study was to examine findings from the national registry on primary immunodeficiency disorders in the Republic of Ireland

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Data collection for the national registry for patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders in the Republic of Ireland commenced in 1996. One hundred and fifteen cases of primary immunodeficiency diseases were registered between December 1996 and February 2003. The most frequent primary immunodeficiency disorders were antibody deficiency (n = 53) and complement deficiency (n = 32). more...

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Immunology - primary immunodeficiency disorders

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primary immunodeficiency disorders

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Republic of Ireland

J Clin Immunol, Vol: 25 Page: 73-7 January 2005
M. Abuzakouk; C. Feighery

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38. Primary tooth fluorosis in 5-year-old schoolchildren in Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of primary tooth fluorosis in the dentitions of 5-year-old schoolchildren

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AIM: This was to determine the prevalence of primary tooth fluorosis in the dentitions of 5-year-old schoolchildren. A subsidiary aim was to investigate whether an association existed between the presence of primary tooth fluorosis, fluoridation status, infant feeding practices or the oral hygiene practices of the child. STUDY DESIGN: A cross-sectional and stratified by fluoridation more...

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Dental

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primary tooth fluorosis

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Republic of Ireland

Eur J Paediatr Dent, Vol: 6 Page: 155-61 September 2005
M. A. Harding; H. Whelton; D. M. O'Mullane; M. Cronin; J. J. Warren

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39. Promoting potential in all our children

This article discusses the psychological problems of early school leavers

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Comments on the paper by D. James and M. Lawler (2001) on the psychological problems of early school leavers. The present author contends that it is unlikely that interventions at primary school had a significant impact on improving educational outcomes, as asserted by James and Lawler. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved) more...

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Northern Ireland

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 18 Page: 143-143 2001
Noel McCune

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40. Regional differences in overweight: an effect of people or place?

The aim of the study was to examine the United Kingdom country and English regional differences in childhood overweight (including obesity) at 3 years and determine whether any differences persist after adjustment for individual risk factors

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OBJECTIVE: To examine UK country and English regional differences in childhood overweight (including obesity) at 3 years and determine whether any differences persist after adjustment for individual risk factors. DESIGN: Nationally representative prospective study. SETTING: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. PARTICIPANTS: 13 194 singleton children from the UK Millennium more...

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Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - Obesity and other hyperalimentation - obesity

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overweight; obesity

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the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 93 Page: 407-13 May 2008
S. S. Hawkins; L. J. Griffiths; T. J. Cole; C. Dezateux; C. Law

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41. Ret/PTC chimeric transcripts in an Irish cohort of sporadic papillary thyroid carcinoma

The aim of this study was to examine prevalence of the common ret chimeric transcripts (ret/PTC-1 and ret/PTC-3) in a group of sporadic proto-oncogene proteins and correlate them with tumour morphology

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Ret rearrangements are common in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), with ret/PTC-3 commonly seen in children exposed to ionizing radiation. In this context ret/PTC-3 has been correlated with solid variant morphology, poorer prognosis, and aggressive tumor behavior. We aimed to assess the prevalence of the common ret chimeric transcripts (ret/PTC-1 and ret/PTC-3) in a group of sporadic more...

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Other - chimeric transcripts

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ret chimeric transcripts; Proto-Oncogene Proteins; ret chimeric transcripts

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Republic of Ireland

J Clin Endocrinol Metab, Vol: 88 Page: 938-41 February 2003
S. P. Finn; P. Smyth; J. O'Leary; E. C. Sweeney; O. Sheils

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42. Rising prevalence of asthma but declining wheeze in teenagers (1995-2003): ISAAC protocol

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of asthma and wheeze in teenagers (1995-2003): ISAAC protocol

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The results of the initial International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) undertaken in the mid 1990s demonstrated a substantial increase in asthma and wheeze symptoms prevalence in Irish teenagers aged 13-14 years from the 1980s. International research suggests that asthma has increased further in some countries and this study was undertaken to determine whether an more...

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Diseases of the respiratory system - Chronic lower respiratory diseases - asthma

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asthma; wheeze

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Republic of Ireland

Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 614-5 2007 Nov-Dec
P. J. Manning; P. Goodman; A. O'Sullivan; L. Clancy

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43. Scoliosis: a review

This article discusses Scoliosis

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Scoliosis, lateral curvature of the spine, has been studied since Hippocrates' time, but remains a disputed subject in orthopaedic surgery, because of its several varieties, unknown cause and unpredictable course. A review of 30 years' experience in a paediatric orthopaedic unit was undertaken to clarify the problem. Patient records, collected prospectively, were examined to demonstrate more...

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Republic of Ireland

Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 24 Page: 129-44 February 2008
C. J. Goldberg; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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44. SCPE work, standardization and definition--an overview of the activities of SCPE: a collaboration of European CP registers

The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of cerebral palsy in Europe and the Surveillance of Cerebral Palsy in Europe (SCPE) network

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The main aim of the Surveillance of Cerebral Palsy in Europe (SCPE) network was to develop a central database of cerebral palsy (CP) cases across Europe. Monitoring trends in prevalence rates of CP should contribute to collaborative studies on risk factors or quality of life for children living with CP. A multi-centre collaboration of CP registries used a clear definition of CP to more...

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Diseases of the nervous system - Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes - cerebral palsy

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cerebral palsy

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International

Chin J Contemp Pediatr, Vol: 8 Page: 261-5 August 2006
V. McManus; P. Guillem; G. Surman; C. Cans

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45. Screening for autistic spectrum disorder at the 18-month developmental assessment: a population-based study

The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of administering the CHecklist for Autism in Toddlers at the 18-month developmental check, estimate the prevalence of screening positive for autism at the first and second administrations of the CHAT

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The objectives of this study were to assess the feasibility of administering the CHecklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) at the 18-month developmental check, estimate the prevalence of screening positive for autism at the first and second administrations of the CHAT and estimate the prevalence of diagnosed cases of autism. A cross-sectional study design was utilised and data was more...

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Mental and behavioural disorders - Disorders of psychological development - autism

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CHecklist for Autism in Toddlers; autism

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Republic of Ireland

Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 565-7 September 2007
A. VanDenHeuvel; M. Fitzgerald; B. Greiner; I. J. Perry

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46. Session 1: Public health nutrition Folic acid food fortification: The Irish experience

The article discusses public health nutrition folic acid food fortification: The Irish experience

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Adequate intake of folic acid by women during very early pregnancy can markedly reduce risk of the development of neural-tube defects (NTD). The effectiveness of advice to women to take folic acid supplements is limited, mainly because 50% of pregnancies are unplanned. However, mandatory folic acid food fortification programmes in North America have been very successful in reducing NTD more...

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Republic of Ireland

Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, Vol: 67 Page: 381-389 2008
M. A. T. Flynn; W. A. Anderson; S. J. Burke; A. Reilly

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47. Significant prevalence and genetic diversity of norovirus infection in Irish children

The aim of this study was to examine the significant prevalence and genetic diversity of norovirus infection in Irish children

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Pediatric gastroenteritis places a considerable disease burden on children of the developed world. The national surveillance of gastroenteritis in Ireland is a combined virological and epidemiologic surveillance program. The objectives of this study were to characterize the norovirus (NoV) genotypes associated with viral gastroenteritis in children more...

International Classification:

International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - norovirus

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norovirus infection

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Republic of Ireland

Pediatr Res, Vol: 64 Page: 312-6 September 2008
A. Waters; L. Dunford; G. Tuite; J. Connell; S. Dooley; B. Foley; P. McKeown; W. W. Hall; S. Coughlan

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48. Smoking, atopy and certain furry pets are maior determinants of respiratory symptoms in children: The international study of asthma and allergies in childhood study (ireland)

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and the level of diagnosis, and to compare determinants of asthma and severe wheeze in two countries

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Background: Environmental, cultural and health care differences may account for variation among countries in the prevalence of asthma and respiratory symptoms in teenagers. Objective: To examine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and the level of diagnosis, and to compare determinants of asthma and severe wheeze in two countries. Methods: Self-completion questionnaires based on the more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the respiratory system - Chronic lower respiratory diseases - asthma

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respiratory symptoms; asthma; severe wheeze

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Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Clinical and Experimental Allergy, Vol: 33 Page: 96-100 2003
J. W. G. Yarnell; M. R. Stevenson; J. MacMahon; M. Shields; E. E. McCrum; C. C. Patterson; A. E. Evans; P. J. Manning; L. Clancy

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49. Socioeconomic differences in risk factors for obesity in adolescents in Northern Ireland

The aim of this study was to test for socioeconomic differences in some biological and behavioural risk factors for obesity in a representative and contemporary sample of adolescents

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OBJECTIVES. To test for socioeconomic differences in some biological and behavioral risk factors for obesity in a representative and contemporary sample of adolescents. METHODS: Cohort study of 2 016 randomly selected 12- and 15-year-olds representative of Northern Ireland, studied in 2000. We tested for differences in obesity risk factors based on a priori hypotheses between more...

International Classification:

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - Obesity and other hyperalimentation - obesity

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obesity

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Northern Ireland

Int J Pediatr Obes, Vol: 1 Page: 114-9 2006
M. Mutunga; A. M. Gallagher; C. Boreham; D. C. Watkins; L. J. Murray; G. Cran; J. J. Reilly

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50. Suicidal ideation among Irish adolescents: The CDI suicide question (item 9)

This article discusses the issue of youth suicide, parasuicide and deliberate self-harm in Irish Children

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Youth suicide has become an increasing concern in Ireland in recent years. Equally, concern has grown here over the issue of parasuicide and deliberate self-harm in children. However little published information on suicidal ideation among Irish children is available. A previous study has examined this issue in Ireland via a two-stage technique using an amended screening tool, and the more...

Geography:

Republic of Ireland

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol: 20 Page: 105-105 2003
Frank Houghton; Hilary Cowley; Kevin Kelleher; Sharon Houghton

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51. The dental caries experience of 14-year-old children in the United Kingdom. Surveys coordinated by the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry in 1998/99

The aim of this study was to examine standardised clinical caries examinations of 121.550 14-year-old children

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DESIGN: This paper reports the results of standardised clinical caries examinations of 121.550 14-year-old children from across the United Kingdom, Jersey and the Isle of Man. These 1998/99 coordinated surveys are the latest in a series which seeks to monitor the dental health of children and to assess the delivery of dental services. METHOD: The criteria and conventions of the British more...

International Classification:

Dental

Categories:

dental caries

Geography:

the United Kingdom

Community Dent Health, Vol: 17 Page: 48-53 March 2000
N. B. Pitts; D. J. Evans; Z. J. Nugent

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14. Latitudinal variation in the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Ireland, an effect of genetic diversity

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