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BACKGROUND: It is estimated that, worldwide, 9% of deaths occur as a result of insufficient physical activity (PA) practice. Practicing PA can prevent and/or reduce the deleterious effects of different types of diseases and can improve general health aspects related to health-related quality of life (HRQoL). PURPOSE: To analyze the relationship of different PA domains with different HRQoL domains over a two-year period. METHODS: This is an observational study with a two-year longitudinal design. The sample, composed of adults, was selected from a randomization of the streets of the different regions (north, south, east, west and center) covering individuals from all areas of the city. To assess the practice of PA, the Baecke questionnaire was used. The instrument Medical Outcomes Study SF-36-Item Short Form Health Survey was used to assess the HRQoL domains. Linear regression models were used to analyzed the association of different PA domains with changes in HRQoL. Multivariate statistical models were adjusted for gender, age, socioeconomic status, marital status, the respective PA score at baseline, smoking, body mass index, and morbidity. RESULTS: 331 adults were evaluated. There was a decrease in the practice of PA in the occupational domain and an increase in the leisure/locomotion domain. Regarding HRQoL, there was an increase in the scores of body pain and mental health, and a decrease in scores of general health, vitality, social aspects and emotional aspects. The PA practice in the occupational domain was inversely related to functional capacity (ß = - 7.2 [CI 95% - 13.0; - 1.4]). The practice of PA through sports in leisure time was positively associated with vitality (ß = 5.5 [CI 95% 0.2; 10.7]) and mental health (ß = 15.2 [CI 95% 6.8; 23.7]). PA practice during leisure and locomotion was inversely associated with functional capacity (ß = - 5.68 [CI 95% - 10.7; - 0.6]) and positively associated with vitality ß = 4.8 [CI 95% 0.8; 8.7]) and mental health (ß = 8.4 [CI 95% 2.0; 14.9]). The total PA practice was inversely associated with functional capacity (ß = - 3.8 [CI 95% - 6.5; - 1.2]) and positively associated with pain in the body (ß = 4.9 [CI 95% 0.3; 9.4]), vitality (ß = 2.9 [CI 95% 0.7; 5.0]) and mental health (ß = 5.7 [CI 95% 2.2; 9.2]). CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that practicing PA continuously within a period of two years can positively affect some physical aspects and some mental aspects related to HRQoL, but not all of them. A strategy for public policy actions is to explore these variables by domain and thus detect the real needs and improvements that can be made for the population.

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Introdução: As doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) têm elevada prevalência na população brasileira e atingem todas as classes sociais, representando aproximadamente 71% das mortes no mundo. Objetivo: Investigar a prevalência de pacientes com DCNT registradas em um posto da Estratégia de Saúde da Família (ESF) em Presidente Prudente e verificar os hábitos alimentares e a prática de atividade física. Métodos: A pesquisa foi baseada em informações de prontuários (n=1005) e questionários (hábitos alimentares e práticas de atividade física). A amostra foi composta por maiores de 18 anos de uma ESF de Presidente Prudente-SP. Resultados: A maior prevalência foi de hipertensão arterial, principalmente, em pacientes acima de 80 anos de idade. Metade da população estudada não tem hábitos alimentares adequados e apenas um terço dos adultos tem prática suficiente de atividade física. Conclusão: Hipertensão arterial (30%), obesidade (17%) e Diabetes Mellitus (9%) são as DCNT mais prevalentes. A redução da prevalência futura das DCNT dependerá da forma como educaremos as gerações subsequentes.

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INTRODUCTION: Body image has been previously defined as the mental figure we have of the contours and shape of our body; and the feelings concerning these characteristics. A change in body perception can influence one's feelings of self-worth and compromise functional abilities. Thus, the detection of distortions in body image could be important data for clinical evaluation of subjects with COPD. OBJECTIVES: To assess the body image perception of subjects with COPD. Also, to investigate the association between body image and levels of physical activity in these subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 109 subjects were recruited and divided into the COPD group and control subjects without any pulmonary conditions. For this cross-sectional study, we performed an initial evaluation and participants were evaluated regarding physical activity level, body image (silhouette scale) and determination of body mass index (BMI). Finally, we performed the evaluation of lung function (spirometry) and body composition analysis (bioelectrical impedance). RESULTS: BothCOPD and control subjects presented alterations in body image. Both groups desired significantly lower BMI and weight measures, according to the silhouette scale, demonstrating body dissatisfaction (P < .05). No differences in the level body dissatisfaction were found between Control and COPD groups (P > .05). No associations between physical activity levels and body image were observed (P > .05; r = -0.24 to 0.14). CONCLUSION: In conclusion, patients with COPD present significant body dissatisfaction, similar to control individuals. Furthermore, body image perception in COPD is related to body composition measurements but not to physical activity levels.

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Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o impacto das emissões da queima da cana-de-açúcar sobre o número de internações hospitalares por doenças respiratórias em uma região canavieira. Registros de internações hospitalares por doenças respiratórias foram adquiridas a partir da base de dados referentes ao sistema de informações hospitalares do sistema único de saúde (SIH-SUS), no período de 28 de março de 2011 a 28 de dezembro de 2012. Níveis de MP10, NO2, O3, temperatura e umidade relativa foram registradas. Modelos de regressão logística foram construídos para analisar a associação entre o número total de internações, poluentes atmosféricos e variáveis meteorológicas. Foram registradas 1.179 internações, dentre elas a pneumonia mostrou aumento significativo no período de queima (p = 0,005). Neste mesmo período observou-se que o cluster MP10 e NO2 influenciou 67,9% (IC95%: 11,111-2,537), seguido do cluster MP10, NO2, O3 e temperatura que influenciou 91,1% (IC95%: 1,116; 3,271) no número total de internações. Durante o período de queima houve maior número de internações por doenças respiratórias, principalmente de pneumonia, quando foi observada a influência dos poluentes e temperatura no processo de adoecimento da população.

Abstract The scope of this article is to evaluate the impact of emissions from sugarcane burning on hospital admission numbers for respiratory diseases in a sugarcane region. Hospital admission records for respiratory diseases were acquired from the database of the Hospital Information System of the Unified Health System (SIH-SUS) in the period from March 28, 2011 to December 28, 2012. Levels of PM10, NO2, O3, Temperature and Relative Humidity were recorded. Logistic regression models were created to analyze the association between the total number of hospitalizations, atmospheric pollutants and meteorological variables. A total of 1,179 hospitalization admissions were recorded, with a significant increase in cases of pneumonia in the burning period (p = 0.005). Likewise, it was observed that the cluster of PM10 and NO2 was influenced 67.9% (95% CI: 11.111-2.537) followed by cluster PM10, NO2, O3 and Temperature that influenced 91.1% (95% CI: 1.116; 3.271) in the total number of hospitalization admissions. During the sugarcane burning period there were more hospitalization admissions due to respiratory tract diseases, mainly pneumonia, where the influence of air pollutants and temperature in the process of illness in the population was detected.

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The scope of this article is to evaluate the impact of emissions from sugarcane burning on hospital admission numbers for respiratory diseases in a sugarcane region. Hospital admission records for respiratory diseases were acquired from the database of the Hospital Information System of the Unified Health System (SIH-SUS) in the period from March 28, 2011 to December 28, 2012. Levels of PM10, NO2, O3, Temperature and Relative Humidity were recorded. Logistic regression models were created to analyze the association between the total number of hospitalizations, atmospheric pollutants and meteorological variables. A total of 1,179 hospitalization admissions were recorded, with a significant increase in cases of pneumonia in the burning period (p = 0.005). Likewise, it was observed that the cluster of PM10 and NO2 was influenced 67.9% (95% CI: 11.111-2.537) followed by cluster PM10, NO2, O3 and Temperature that influenced 91.1% (95% CI: 1.116; 3.271) in the total number of hospitalization admissions. During the sugarcane burning period there were more hospitalization admissions due to respiratory tract diseases, mainly pneumonia, where the influence of air pollutants and temperature in the process of illness in the population was detected.

O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o impacto das emissões da queima da cana-de-açúcar sobre o número de internações hospitalares por doenças respiratórias em uma região canavieira. Registros de internações hospitalares por doenças respiratórias foram adquiridas a partir da base de dados referentes ao sistema de informações hospitalares do sistema único de saúde (SIH-SUS), no período de 28 de março de 2011 a 28 de dezembro de 2012. Níveis de MP10, NO2, O3, temperatura e umidade relativa foram registradas. Modelos de regressão logística foram construídos para analisar a associação entre o número total de internações, poluentes atmosféricos e variáveis meteorológicas. Foram registradas 1.179 internações, dentre elas a pneumonia mostrou aumento significativo no período de queima (p = 0,005). Neste mesmo período observou-se que o cluster MP10 e NO2 influenciou 67,9% (IC95%: 11,111-2,537), seguido do cluster MP10, NO2, O3 e temperatura que influenciou 91,1% (IC95%: 1,116; 3,271) no número total de internações. Durante o período de queima houve maior número de internações por doenças respiratórias, principalmente de pneumonia, quando foi observada a influência dos poluentes e temperatura no processo de adoecimento da população.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Urban green spaces can offer opportunities for regular physical activity, providing benefits in the lives of members of the population, such as physical, social and affective health. The aim of this article consists of analyzing the influence of urban green spaces on physical activity, focusing on urban environmental quality and the health of those who engage in physical activities in open areas. The study has a multidisciplinary approach from the perspective of environmental health. Method: The study design was based on qualitative research, using a bibliographic and document search as well as field surveys, whose technique involved direct observation (DO). The sample selection was based on Miot (2011), consisting of a total of 36 individuals aged between 18 and 40 years, who perform physical activities regularly, at least three times a week, for at least 50 minutes. Questionnaires were also applied using the IPAQ (assessment of physical activity) and Borg Scale parameters. Results: The study showed that the research participants became more active, possibly being stimulated and motivated by their surroundings with widespread vegetation cover, the good infrastructure of the venue and the guidance provided during the research. Conclusion: The research project showed that the greater the frequency and intensity of physical activity in open areas, the better the body's physiological adaptability. Level of Evidence II; Prognostic study.

RESUMO Introdução: Os parques verdes urbanos podem oferecer oportunidades para a prática regular de atividade física, proporcionando benefícios para a vida da população, como por exemplo, saúde física, social e afetiva. O objetivo do presente artigo consiste em analisar a influência dos parques verdes urbanos na prática de atividades físicas, focando-se na qualidade ambiental urbana e na saúde dos praticantes de atividades físicas em áreas abertas. O estudo tem uma abordagem multidisciplinar segundo a perspectiva da saúde ambiental. Método: O projeto de estudo baseou-se em pesquisa qualitativa, utilizando pesquisa bibliográfica e documental e levantamentos de campo, cuja técnica contou com a observação direta (DO). A seleção da amostra foi baseada em Miot (2011), contando com36 indivíduos com idade entre 18 e 40 anos que praticam regularmente atividades físicas, pelo menos, três vezes por semana, por no mínimo 50 minutos. Também foram realizados questionários utilizando o IPAC (nível de atividade física avaliado) e os parâmetros da Escala de Borg. Resultados: O estudo mostrou que os participantes da pesquisa se tornaram mais ativos, possivelmente, sendo estimulados e motivados pelo ambiente com grande presença de vegetação, a boa infraestrutura do local e as orientações feitas durante a pesquisa. Conclusão: A pesquisa mostrou que quanto maior a frequência e a intensidade da atividade física em áreas abertas, melhor é a adaptabilidade fisiológica do organismo. Nível de evidência II; Estudo prognóstico.

RESUMEN Introducción: Los parques verdes urbanos pueden ofrecer oportunidades para la práctica regular de actividad física, proporcionando beneficios para la vida de la población, como por ejemplo, salud física, social y afectiva. El objetivo del presente artículo consiste en analizar la influencia de los parques verdes urbanos en la práctica de actividades físicas, enfocándose en la calidad ambiental urbana y la salud de los practicantes de actividades físicas en áreas abiertas. El estudio tiene un abordaje multidisciplinario según la perspectiva de la salud ambiental. Método: El proyecto de estudio se basó en la investigación cualitativa, mediante búsqueda bibliográfica y documental, y levantamientos de campo, cuya técnica contó con la observación directa (OD). La selección de la muestra se basó en Miot (2011), contando con 36 individuos con edad entre 18 y 40 años, que practican regularmente actividades físicas, al menos tres veces por semana, durante al menos 50 minutos. También fueron realizados cuestionarios utilizando el IPAC (nivel de actividad física evaluado) y los parámetros de la Escala de Borg. Resultados: El estudio mostró que los participantes de la investigación se volvieron más activos, posiblemente siendo estimulados y motivados por el ambiente con gran presencia de vegetación y la buena infraestructura del local y las orientaciones realizadas durante la investigación. Conclusión: La investigación mostró que cuanto mayor es la frecuencia e intensidad de la actividad física en áreas abiertas, mejor es la adaptabilidad fisiológica del organismo. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudio pronóstico.

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Abstract Introduction: Burnt sugarcane harvesting requires intense physical exertion in an environment of high temperature and exposure to particulate matter. Objective: To evaluate the effects of burnt sugarcane harvesting on rhinitis symptoms and inflammatory markers in sugarcane workers. Methods: A total of 32 male sugarcane workers were evaluated with questionnaire for rhinitis symptoms, and for inflammatory markers on peripheral blood and nasal lavage, in the non-harvesting, and 3 and 6 months into the sugarcane harvesting period. Weather data and particulate matter fine concentrations were measured in the same day. Results: The particulate matter concentrations in sugarcane harvesting were 27 (23-33 µg/m3), 112 (96-122 µg/m3), and 63 (17-263 µg/m3); 24 h temperatures were 32.6 (25.4-37.4 ºC), 32.3 (26.7-36.7 ºC) and 29.7 (24.1-34.0 ºC) and relative humidities were 45.4 (35.0-59.7%), 47.9 (39.1-63.0%), and 59.9 (34.7-63.2%) in the non-harvesting period, three and 6 months of the harvesting period. The age was 37.4 ± 10.9 years. The prevalence of rhinitis symptoms was significantly higher at 3 months of the harvesting period (53.4%), compared to non-harvesting period (26.7%; p = 0.039) and at 6 months into the harvesting period (20%; p = 0.006). Concentrations of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in nasal lavage increased after 3 months of the harvesting period compared to the non-harvesting period (p = 0.012). The presence of rhinitis symptoms, after 3 months of the harvesting period, was directly associated with blood eosinophils and inversely associated with neutrophils. Conclusions: After 3 months of work in burnt sugarcane harvesting the prevalence of rhinitis symptoms and IL-6 in nasal lavage increased. Furthermore, eosinophil counts were directly associated with the rhinitis symptoms in the period of higher concentration of particulate matter.

Resumo Introdução: A colheita de cana-de-açúcar queimada requer esforço físico intenso em um ambiente com altas temperaturas e exposição a material particulado. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos da colheita de cana-de-açúcar queimada nos sintomas de rinite e marcadores inflamatórios de cortadores de cana-de-açúcar. Método: Foram avaliados 32 cortadores de cana-de-açúcar do sexo masculino por meio de um questionário para sintomas de rinite, e marcadores inflamatórios em sangue periférico e lavado nasal, no período de entressafra, e em 3 e 6 meses após o início da colheita da cana-de-açúcar. Os dados climáticos e as concentrações de material particulado fino foram medidos no mesmo dia. Resultados: O material particulado fino na entressafra e em 3 e 6 meses de safra foi 27 (23-33 µg/m3), 112 (96-122 µg/m3) e 63 (17-263 µg/m3), respectivamente; a temperatura de 24 horas foi 32,6 (25,4º-37,4ºC), 32,3 (26,7º-36,7ºC) e 29,7 (24,1º-340ºC) e a umidade relativa do ar foi 45,4 (35,0%-59,7%), 47,9 (39,1%-63,0%), e 59,9 (34,7%-63,2%), na entressafra, 3 e 6 meses após o início da colheita. A idade foi de 37,4 ± 10,9 anos. A prevalência de sintomas de rinite foi significativamente maior em 3 meses da S (53,4%), comparado com a entressafra (26,7%; p = 0,039) e 6 meses da safra (20%; p = 0,006). As concentrações de interleucina 6 (IL-6) no lavado nasal aumentaram após 3 meses do início da colheita comparado com a entressafra (p = 0,012). A presença de sintomas de rinite, após 3 meses do início da colheita, foi diretamente associada com eosinófilos e inversamente associada com neutrófilos. Conclusões: Após 3 meses do início da colheita da cana-de-açúcar queimada, houve aumento na prevalência de sintomas de rinite e IL-6 em LN. Além disso, as contagens de eosinófilos foram diretamente associadas aos sintomas de rinite no período de maior concentração de material particulado.

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BACKGROUND: Aging should not be seen as a hindrance to the continuity of work, while including older adults in the labor market contributes to national economies. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between subjective quality of life (QoL) assessment, sociodemographic variables and self-reported morbidity among working older adults. METHODS: The present study was conducted at farmers' markets in Presidente Prudente, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Participants were 24 older adults aged 68.69±6.5 years old. We administered the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref) questionnaire, a sociodemographic questionnaire including working conditions and a questionnaire to survey the participants' medical history. The normality assumption was assessed with the Shapiro-Wilk test. Pearson's and Spearman's tests were used for correlation analysis. RESULTS: The sample exhibited average QoL. Most participants were female, with 1 to 8 years of formal schooling, married, with family income 1 to 3 times the equivalent of the minimum wage and sought healthcare within the national health system. All the participants lived in their own house. Hypertension was the most prevalent disease. CONCLUSION: QoL and morbidity exhibited moderate negative correlation. There was negative correlation between the QoL physical and psychological domains and variables years in the job, daily working hours, meal/rest breaks and number of meals/day. There was moderate negative correlation between the QoL environment domain and meal/rest breaks.

INTRODUÇÃO: A senilidade não deve ser tratada como um obstáculo à continuação das atividades profissionais, além de que a inserção dessa população no mercado de trabalho contribui para a economia do país. OBJETIVO: Este estudo analisou a associação entre avaliação subjetiva da qualidade de vida, variáveis sociodemográficas e morbidade referida entre idosos no mercado de trabalho. MÉTODOS: O estudo foi realizado em feiras livres de Presidente Prudente, São Paulo. Participaram 24 idosos com idade de 68,69±6,5 anos. Utilizou-se o questionário World Health Organization Quality of life (WHOQOL-bref) para qualidade de vida, questionário sociodemográfico contendo questões sobre condições de trabalho e questionário para coletar histórico de doença. A normalidade dos valores foi avaliada pelo teste de Shapiro Wilk, e para análises de correlação foram utilizados os testes de Pearson e Spearman. RESULTADOS: A amostra apresentou qualidade de vida regular. A maioria era do sexo feminino, com 1 a 8 anos de estudo, casada, com renda familiar de 1 a 3 salários mínimos e utilizava o Sistema Único de Saúde. Todos tinham casa própria. Houve predomínio da HAS. CONCLUSÃO: As associações entre o questionário de qualidade de vida e a morbidade referida obtiveram correlação negativa moderada. Observou-se também que as associações entre qualidade de vida e carga de trabalho apresentaram correlações negativas tanto no domínio psicológico quanto no físico entre o tempo de trabalho (anos), as horas diárias, as refeições/intervalo e a alimentação/dia. Apresentou-se, ainda, correlação negativa moderada entre o domínio de meio ambiente e o tempo que os entrevistados tinham para realizar suas refeições/intervalos.

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INTRODUCTION: Burnt sugarcane harvesting requires intense physical exertion in an environment of high temperature and exposure to particulate matter. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of burnt sugarcane harvesting on rhinitis symptoms and inflammatory markers in sugarcane workers. METHODS: A total of 32 male sugarcane workers were evaluated with questionnaire for rhinitis symptoms, and for inflammatory markers on peripheral blood and nasal lavage, in the non-harvesting, and 3 and 6 months into the sugarcane harvesting period. Weather data and particulate matter fine concentrations were measured in the same day. RESULTS: The particulate matter concentrations in sugarcane harvesting were 27 (23-33µg/m3), 112 (96-122µg/m3), and 63 (17-263µg/m3); 24h temperatures were 32.6 (25.4-37.4°C), 32.3 (26.7-36.7°C) and 29.7 (24.1-34.0°C) and relative humidities were 45.4 (35.0-59.7%), 47.9 (39.1-63.0%), and 59.9 (34.7-63.2%) in the non-harvesting period, three and 6 months of the harvesting period. The age was 37.4±10.9 years. The prevalence of rhinitis symptoms was significantly higher at 3 months of the harvesting period (53.4%), compared to non-harvesting period (26.7%; p=0.039) and at 6 months into the harvesting period (20%; p=0.006). Concentrations of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in nasal lavage increased after 3 months of the harvesting period compared to the non-harvesting period (p=0.012). The presence of rhinitis symptoms, after 3 months of the harvesting period, was directly associated with blood eosinophils and inversely associated with neutrophils. CONCLUSIONS: After 3 months of work in burnt sugarcane harvesting the prevalence of rhinitis symptoms and IL-6 in nasal lavage increased. Furthermore, eosinophil counts were directly associated with the rhinitis symptoms in the period of higher concentration of particulate matter.

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Resumo Objetivos: avaliar a função pulmonar e a depuração mucociliar nasal de cortadores de cana-de-açúcar. Métodos: foram avaliados dezesseis cortadores de cana-de-açúcar em dois períodos: durante o plantio da cana-de-açúcar, em abril/2011, e no final da safra, no período de queima e colheita manual da cana-de-açúcar, outubro/2011. A função pulmonar e a depuração mucociliar foram avaliadas por meio da espirometria e do teste de tempo de trânsito da sacarina (TTS), respectivamente. Resultados: a função pulmonar apresentou diminuição no %FEF25-75 [99,31 (23,79) até 86,36 (27,41); p = 0,001]; %VEF1 [92,19 (13,24) até 90,44 (12,76); p = 0,022] e VEF1/CVF [88,62 (5.68) até 84,90 (6.47); p = 0,004] no período da colheita em comparação ao de plantio. Também houve uma diminuição significativa no resultado do teste do TTS na colheita [3 (1) min] em comparação ao plantio [8 (3) min] (p < 0,001). Conclusão: os cortadores de cana-de-açúcar apresentaram diminuição do %FEF25-75, %VEF1, do índice VEF1/CVF, e aumento da velocidade do transporte mucociliar nasal no final do período de colheita.

Abstract Objective: to evaluate the effects of sugarcane burning on lung function and mucociliary clearance in sugarcane workers. Methods: sixteen sugarcane workers were evaluated in two sequential periods: during the non-harvest season, in April/2011, and during the sugarcane burning harvest season, in October/2011. Mean values (standard deviation) of lung function and mucociliary clearance were evaluated through spirometry and the saccharin transit time (STT) test, respectively. Results: lung function decreased %FEF25-75 [99.31 (23.79) to 86.36 (27.41); p = 0.001]; %FEV1 [92.19 (13.24) to 90.44 (12.76); p = 0.022]; and FEV1/FVC [88.62 (5.68) to 84.90 (6.47); p = 0.004] during the harvest season compared with the non-harvest season. A significant decrease was found in saccharin transit time during the harvest [3 (1) min] season compared with the non-harvest season [8 (3) min] (p < 0.001). Conclusion: sugarcane workers present a decrease in %FEF25-75, %FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, and increase in nasal mucociliary transport velocity at the end of the harvest season.

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study aimed to analyze the association between smoking during adolescence and the characteristics of smoking and alcohol consumption among their parents. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study in Londrina (PR), Brazil. METHODS: The subjects comprised 1,231 adolescents aged 14-17 years. The adolescents and their parents answered a self-report questionnaire that asked for sociodemographic information and data on smoking and alcohol consumption. Multiple logistic regression models were used to analyze associations between smoking among adolescents and their characteristics (age, sex, period of the day for attending school, alcohol consumption and socioeconomic level) and their parents' characteristics (smoking, alcohol consumption, age and education level), adjusted according to the adolescents' characteristics (sex, age and socioeconomic level). RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking among adolescents was 3.4% (95% confidence interval, CI: 2.4-4.4). Adolescents whose mothers or fathers were smokers were 2.0 and 2.5 times more likely to be smokers, respectively. The prevalence of smoking among adolescents with a smoking mother was 7.1% (95% CI: 2.6-10.7) and a smoking father, 5.4% (95% CI: 1.6-8.5). There were significant associations between smoking adolescents and age [5.2% (95% CI: 3.3-6.6)], studying at night [9.6% (95% CI: 4.0-15.5)] and alcohol consumption [69.0% (95% CI: 55.0-83.0)]. It was observed that the number of alcoholic beverage doses consumed was higher among smoking adolescents (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Adolescent smoking was associated with smoking by their parents, regardless of the gender of the parents or adolescents. Age, alcohol consumption and studying at night are characteristics of adolescents that can contribute towards smoking.

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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to analyze the association between smoking during adolescence and the characteristics of smoking and alcohol consumption among their parents. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study in Londrina (PR), Brazil. METHODS: The subjects comprised 1,231 adolescents aged 14-17 years. The adolescents and their parents answered a self-report questionnaire that asked for sociodemographic information and data on smoking and alcohol consumption. Multiple logistic regression models were used to analyze associations between smoking among adolescents and their characteristics (age, sex, period of the day for attending school, alcohol consumption and socioeconomic level) and their parents' characteristics (smoking, alcohol consumption, age and education level), adjusted according to the adolescents' characteristics (sex, age and socioeconomic level). RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking among adolescents was 3.4% (95% confidence interval, CI: 2.4-4.4). Adolescents whose mothers or fathers were smokers were 2.0 and 2.5 times more likely to be smokers, respectively. The prevalence of smoking among adolescents with a smoking mother was 7.1% (95% CI: 2.6-10.7) and a smoking father, 5.4% (95% CI: 1.6-8.5). There were significant associations between smoking adolescents and age [5.2% (95% CI: 3.3-6.6)], studying at night [9.6% (95% CI: 4.0-15.5)] and alcohol consumption [69.0% (95% CI: 55.0-83.0)]. It was observed that the number of alcoholic beverage doses consumed was higher among smoking adolescents (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Adolescent smoking was associated with smoking by their parents, regardless of the gender of the parents or adolescents. Age, alcohol consumption and studying at night are characteristics of adolescents that can contribute towards smoking.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: With the rapid increase in life expectancy, systematic physical exercise programs can have a good influence on the functional capacity of the elderly, especially in relation to institutionalization. Objective: To analyze the association between a systematic physical exercise program and functional capacity in institu-tionalized elderly. Methods: The sample included 30 elderly subjects (16 women and 14 men) aged 60 years or older (mean age = 74.43), divided into a control group (n=16) and a training group (n=14), residents in a long-stay institution. A training protocol of 12 weeks, two weekly sessions, was applied, and functional capa-city was assessed before and after the intervention, through chair lift tests (lower limb strength), upper limb strength, timed up and go and handgrip dynamometry. The analysis pre and post-training of intervention and control groups was performed using paired Student t test and the ANOVA test for repeated measures. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results: The main statistical significance were found for the following functional tests: upper limb strength (training 15.6±4.1 x control 10.7±6.6 rep, p<0.05) and chair lift test (training 11.0±4.0 x control 8.0±3.1 rep, p<0.05). Conclusion: The protocol used proved to be effective in improving some of the functional capabilities of the institutionalized elderly.

RESUMO Introdução: Com o rápido aumento da expectativa de vida, os programas de exercícios físicos sistemáticos podem influenciar positivamente a capacidade funcional dos idosos, especialmente com relação à institucionalização. Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre um programa de exercício físico sistemático e a capacidade funcional em idosos institucionalizados. Métodos: A amostra incluiu 30 indivíduos idosos (16 mulheres e 14 homens) com idade de 60 anos ou mais (média de idade = 74,43), distribuídos em grupo controle (n = 16) e grupo treinamento (n = 14), residentes em uma instituição de longa permanência. Foi aplicado um protocolo de treinamento de 12 semanas, duas sessões semanais, e a capacidade funcional foi avaliada antes e após a intervenção, por meio de testes de levantar e sentar da cadeira (força de membros inferiores), força de membro superior, timed up and go e força de preensão manual. A análise pré e pós-treinamento dos grupos intervenção e controle foi realizada com o teste t de Student pareado e o teste de ANOVA para medidas repetidas. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em 5%. Resultados: A principal significância estatística foi encontrada para os seguintes testes funcionais: força do membro superior (treinamento 15,6 ± 4,1 x controle 10,7 ± 6,6 rep, p < 0,05) e levantar e sentar de uma cadeira (treinamento 11,0 ± 4,0 x controle 8,0 ± 3,1 rep, p < 0,05). Conclusão: O protocolo utilizado demonstrou ser eficaz na melhoria de algumas das capacidades funcionais dos idosos institucionalizados.

RESUMEN Introducción: Con el rápido aumento de la esperanza de vida, los programas sistemáticos de ejercicio físico pueden influir positivamente en la capacidad funcional de adultos mayores, especialmente con respecto a la institucionaliza-ción. Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre un programa sistemático de ejercicio físico y la capacidad funcional de los ancianos institucionalizados. Métodos: La muestra incluyó a 30 sujetos de edad avanzada (16 mujeres y 14 hombres) mayores de 60 años (edad promedio = 74,43), distribuidos en el grupo control (n = 16) y grupo entrenamiento (n = 14), residentes en hogares para ancianos. Se aplicó un protocolo de entrenamiento de 12 semanas, con dos sesiones semanales, y la capacidad funcional se evaluó antes y después de la intervención, a través de pruebas de levantarse y sentarse en la silla (fuerza de las extremidades inferiores), la fuerza de las extremidades superiores, levantarse y caminar y la fuerza de prensión manual. El análisis de los grupos de intervención y control pre y post-entrenamiento se realizo con la prueba de t de Student pareada y la prueba ANOVA para medidas repetidas. El nivel de significación se fijó en 5%. Resultados: La principal significación estadística se encontró para las siguientes pruebas funcionales: fuerza de las extremidades superiores (entrenamiento 15,6 ± 4,1 x control 10,7 ± 6,6 rep, p < 0,05) y levantarse y sentarse en la silla (entrenamiento 11,0 ± 4,0 x control 8,0 ± 3,1 rep, p < 0,05). Conclusión: El protocolo ha demostrado ser eficaz en la mejora de algunas de las capacidades funcionales de los ancianos institucionalizados.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of acute exposure to air pollutants (NO2 and PM10) on hospitalization of adults and older people with cardiovascular diseases in Western São Paulo. METHODS: Daily cardiovascular-related hospitalization data (CID10 - I00 to I99) were acquired by the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian Unified Health System (DATASUS) from January 2009 to December 2012. Daily levels of NO2 and PM10 and weather data were obtained from Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (CETESB - São Paulo State Environmental Agency). To estimate the effects of air pollutants exposure on hospital admissions, generalized linear Poisson regression models were used. RESULTS: During the study period, 6,363 hospitalizations were analysed. On the day of NO2 exposure, an increase of 1.12% (95%CI 0.05-2.20) was observed in the interquartile range along with an increase in hospital admissions. For PM10, a pattern of similar effect was observed; however, results were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: Even though with values within established limits, NO2 is an important short-term risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity.

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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of acute exposure to air pollutants (NO2 and PM10) on hospitalization of adults and older people with cardiovascular diseases in Western São Paulo. METHODS Daily cardiovascular-related hospitalization data (CID10 – I00 to I99) were acquired by the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian Unified Health System (DATASUS) from January 2009 to December 2012. Daily levels of NO2 and PM10 and weather data were obtained from Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (CETESB – São Paulo State Environmental Agency). To estimate the effects of air pollutants exposure on hospital admissions, generalized linear Poisson regression models were used. RESULTS During the study period, 6,363 hospitalizations were analysed. On the day of NO2 exposure, an increase of 1.12% (95%CI 0.05–2.20) was observed in the interquartile range along with an increase in hospital admissions. For PM10, a pattern of similar effect was observed; however, results were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Even though with values within established limits, NO2 is an important short-term risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity.

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