World Journal of Public Health

Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019

  • Analysis of Access to Medical Information of Residents of Different Ages in Guangzhou

    Gefei Yan, Tengfeng Zhuang, Ning Liu, Huige Hou, Zhengang Zha, Songwei Huan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 30-33
    Received: 3 April 2019
    Accepted: 14 May 2019
    Published: 30 May 2019
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    Abstract: We conducted a field investigation of 803 residents in Guangzhou through a self-designed questionnaire to analyze the ways in which residents of different ages obtained medical information and the differences in trust in medical information. The survey results show that residents of different ages have different access to medical information and th... Show More
  • A Trial Implementation of Using Deuterium Oxide Dose-to-Mother and Dilution Technique Among Beninese Children: Challenge and Critical Points

    Jaurès Hontongnon Felix Lokonon, Waliou Bodounrin Ayanda Amoussa Hounkpatin, Adama Diouf, Aubierge Joelle Flenon, Félix Bodjrenou Sonon, Polycarpe Pierre Adechola Kayodé, Nicole Idohou Dossou

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 34-42
    Received: 24 April 2019
    Accepted: 28 May 2019
    Published: 12 June 2019
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    Abstract: Within decade years, the deuterium dilution techniques are largely used in developing countries for breast milk output and body composition which are the important indicators of public health nutrition interventions. But the implementation of these techniques needs a familiarity with standard operating procedures. This paper presented the challenge... Show More
  • Prevalence of Triple Negative Breast Cancers from a Hospital-Based Cancer Registry in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kerala, South India

    Neena Mary, Catherin Nisha, Kerline Jerome, Clint Vaz, Vijayalaxmi Nair

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 43-46
    Received: 16 June 2019
    Accepted: 3 July 2019
    Published: 16 July 2019
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    Abstract: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is defined by the absence of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) and over expression of Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2neu). They are typically high-grade tumors and occur in young females. Our study is to determine the prevalence of triple negative breast cancers from a hospital-ba... Show More