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International comparison of glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes: an update and extension.
(7.5-8.9%) and ≥75 mmol/mol (≥9.0%) were compared between populations for individuals aged <15, 15-24 and ≥25 years. Logistic regression was used to estimate the odds ratio (OR) of HbA < 58 mmol/mol ...
Prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the general population in Belgium: Results of the second data collection (28/09/21-23/02/22)
study population, older age was associated with a higher risk of not having antibodies in wave 2. Among the fully vaccinated, older people and people with at least one chronic disease were at higher risk ...
Synthetic Cannabinoids and Cannabis: How the Patterns of Use Differ: Results from the European Web Survey on Drugs
survey from 10 different European countries including individuals aged 18 and over (n = 37,109). Participation was anonymous, self-selecting, and voluntary. Cannabinoid exposure was taken as the dependent ...
The European response to the WHO call cervical cancer as a public health problem
Issue 2 (2021) Keywords: cervical cancer screening COVID-19 elimination of cervical cancer Europe HPV vaccination WHO Abstract: The age‐standardised incidence of cervical cancer in Europe varies widely ...
COVID-19 measures in Belgium: how perception and adherence of the general population differ between time periods.
age, province and socio-economic status, participated in an online survey. The survey questionnaire measured the perceived infection risk and severity, and the perception of and adherence to protective ...
Prevalence and incidence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among primary healthcare providers in Belgium during 1 year of the COVID-19 epidemic: prospective cohort study protocol.
predict the future course of the epidemic. Early cohort studies have suggested declines in levels of antibodies in individuals associated with, for example, illness severity, age and comorbidities. This ...
Variability in the association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and mortality by exposure assessment method and covariate adjustment: A census-based country-wide cohort study
by exposure assessment method and by adjustment for geographic subdivisions. Methods We used the Belgian 2001 census linked to population and mortality register including nearly 5.5 million adults aged ...
The non-fatal burden of cancer in Belgium, 2004–2019: a nationwide registry-based study
increased disability due to surgical treatment. Results The age-standardized non-fatal burden of cancer increased from 2004 to 2019 by 6 and 3% respectively for incidence- and prevalence-based YLD s. In 2019, ...
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) due to the direct health impact of COVID-19 in India, 2020
pandemic policy development. Here, we present the national-level burden of COVID-19 in India in 2020 that accounts for differences across urban and rural regions and across age groups. Input data were ...
Nursing home residents with suspected urinary tract infections: a diagnostic accuracy study
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Katrien Latour; Jan De Lepeleire; Boudewijn Catry; Buntinx, Frank Source: BMC Geriatrics, Volume 22, Issue 1 (2022) Keywords: Aged ...