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The COVID-19 pandemic strongly reduced the presentation rate of diabetic foot ulcers in Belgium, but the impact on severity was limited to slightly larger lesions
p<0.001). However, median patient-reported presentation delay did not increase (A: 3 [1-8] vs. B: 3 [1-7] weeks; p=0,81). Demographic data such as gender, age, diabetes type and duration were not different. ...
Brief assessment of (in)direct questions on domestic/partner violence in the Belgian HIS 2013-2018
children) from where easily these two indicators could be defined. Proportions are compared. Results In 2018, 1.0% of the population aged 15+ indicated being victim of domestic violence in the past 12 months, ...
Effectiveness of protective measures on dental care utilization: analysis from linked database
of the Belgian health interview survey (BHIS) 2013 aged 18 years and over were individually linked with data from the Belgian compulsory health insurance data (BCHI), (n = 8,668). Multivariate logistic ...
Predictors of nursing-home entry for elders in Belgium
European Journal of Public Health, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 29, Issue Supplement_4, Marseille, France (2019) Abstract: Background: Due to the aging of the population the demand for long-term ...
Residential Air Pollution and Surrounding Greenness in Association with Biomarkers of Ageing in Children
Publication Type: Scientific poster, presentation or proceeding Authors: Pauline Hautekiet; Tim S Nawrot; R Carollo; B G Janssen; M Kicinski; D S Martens; M Plusquin; E Provost; E M Bijnens; N Saenen Source: 31st annual conference of the International Soc ...
Measurement equivalence of the Belgian health interview auto-questionnaire: paper-based versus web-based mode.
paper-and-pencil and the web-based questionnaire were evaluated. A two-period cross-over study was organized with a sample of 149 employees of two Belgian research institutes (age range 22-62 years, 72% female). ...
Management and 6-month outcome of patients with diabetic foot problems: results from a nationwide quality improvement initiative between 2005 and 2014
with a modified methodology, had increasing rates of participation and data completeness. In total, 5,510 episodes were sampled between 2005 and 2014 (5,407 DFU s and 183 acute Charcot feet). Median age ...
Deformation at first presentation is associated with ulceration in active Charcot foot: a prospective follow-up study of 62 patients of the IQED-Foot study
diabetes. We aimed to get a clear picture of the actual circumstances in which Charcot foot occurs and how it is managed. Emphasis was placed on epidemiological data (age at occurrence, diabetes duration, ...
Trends in dispensing of strong opiods to the working population of Belgium and Norway (2008-2013)
2008 a addiction additional adjustment age AGE GROUP Age-group Aged an Analgesics Analyses AS ATC Belgian Belgium Buprenorphine care Change chronic chronic pain CI conference CONSUMPTION data Database ...
Impact of smoking on the contribution of chronic diseases to the disability burden in Belgium, 1997-2008
Health Conference, Issue?, Milan (2015) Keywords: 2001 2004 2008 a Activities of daily living Activity ADL age AGE GROUP AGE GROUPS Age-group Aged an ARTHRITIS AS Attack Back Back Pain Belgian Belgium ...