Centre for Environmental and Preventive Medicine (CEPM)
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The Centre for Environmental and Preventive Medicine conducts research and teaches in all areas of chronic disease epidemiology, medical screening and public health. Their research is often linked to laboratory studies with a focus on elucidating the causes and prevention of disease.
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The influence of anemia on clinical outcomes in venous thromboembolism: Results from GARFIELD-VTE.
(2021-07)INTRODUCTION: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of venous thromboembolism (VTE) patients with concomitant anemia are unclear. This study compares baseline characteristics, treatment patterns, and 24-month outcomes in ... -
Spot urinary sodium to monitor relative changes in population salt intake during the UK salt reduction programme
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2022-07-01)Objectives: The most accurate method to measure population salt intake is to collect the complete 24-h urinary sodium excretion (24-h UNa) but it is resource intensive and is rarely carried out frequently. We, therefore, ... -
THE SUMMIT STUDY: UPTAKE FROM RE-INVITATION
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A randomised controlled trial of the 5:2 diet
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Tuberculosis and COVID-19 co-infection: description of the global cohort.
(2022-03)BACKGROUND: Information on tuberculosis (TB) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still limited. The aim of this study was to describe the features of the TB/COVID-19 co-infected individuals from a prospective, ... -
Cross-sectional comparisons of sodium content in processed meat and fish products among five countries: potential for feasible targets and reformulation.
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-10-14)INTRODUCTION: Reducing sodium intake has been identified as a highly cost-effective strategy to prevent and control high blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular mortality. This study aims to compare the sodium content in ... -
Impact of color-coded and warning nutrition labelling schemes: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
(Public Library of Science, 2021-10-05)BACKGROUND: Suboptimal diets are a leading risk factor for death and disability. Nutrition labelling is a potential method to encourage consumers to improve dietary behaviour. This systematic review and network meta-analysis ... -
The prevalence of hypertension among Malaysian adults and its associated risk factors: data from Malaysian Community Salt Study (MyCoSS)
(BMC, 2021-05-31)Background Hypertension is one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease and leading cause of mortality globally. The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of hypertension and its associated ... -
ACTION ON SALT CHINA (ASC): RATIONALE AND DESIGN
(2021-04)