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BACKGROUND Visual impairment in elderly people is a considerable health problem that significantly affects quality of life of… (More)

BACKGROUND Abnormalities in the clinical markers of metabolic syndrome (MS) are associated with the development of cardiovascular… (More)

Little attention has been given to differences in obesity risk factors by racial/ethnic groups. Using data from the 2011-2012… (More)

BACKGROUND Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common neoplasm affecting women that can cause significant morbidity and may… (More)

Periodontal diseases comprise a wide range of inflammatory conditions that affect the supporting structures of the teeth (the… (More)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 12-16 million people in the United States and is the third-leading cause of… (More)

Recent epidemiological studies have revealed that osteoporosis is closely associated with common chronic diseases including… (More)

BACKGROUND Through the use of optimal surveillance measures and standard case definitions, it is now possible to more accurately… (More)

BACKGROUND Although the effects of socioeconomic status (SES) on mortality are well established, these effects may vary based on… (More)

BACKGROUND The association between serum sex steroid hormones and PSA in a general population has not been described. METHODS… (More)