Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
22 results
for "Surles, Kathryn B"
Currently viewing results 1 - 15
|
PAGE
OF 2
|
Next |
Record #:
4047
Author(s):
Abstract:
Between the years 1987-88 and 1995-96, considerable progress was made toward the reduction of birthweight-specific infant mortality. Expanded child and maternal care were contributing factors to the decline. However, other factors, including smoking mothers and minority race, continue to be strong predictors of low birthweight. These factors still need to be addressed.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
4132
Author(s):
Abstract:
Multiple births rose forty percent in the state between 1980 and 1997. Contributing factors are women who wait until later in life to have children and women who use infertility therapies. Multiple birth babies tend to have low birthweight, serious health problems, and to die soon after birth.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
29423
Author(s):
Abstract:
This study examined occupational mortality differences among working-age North Carolinians in order to identify associations between cause of death and occupation. An analysis of death certificate data provided clues to occupational health problems, and suggest which occupations need health promotion/disease prevention activities.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
29426
Author(s):
Abstract:
Data from 1997 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System showed deficits in cancer screening in North Carolina. This study focused on four site-specific cancers and occupational mortality. The results from death certificates highlight the potential for using the worksite to bring health promotion information and disease screening to North Carolina residents.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
3600
Author(s):
Abstract:
Hospital discharge rates, length of stays, and charges revealed higher discharge rates for heart disease in the state than in the nation and increases in knee and hip replacements.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
3931
Author(s):
Abstract:
Some 904 people committed suicide in 1995. The number of suicides per 100,000 increased from 11.2 in 1980 to 12.6 in 1995. Among the old, white males have the highest rate. Among younger minorities and younger males, the rate is increasing. Two-thirds of all suicides result from use of firearms.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
2161
Author(s):
Abstract:
Some areas of adolescent (ages 10-19) health, such as infant mortality and motor vehicle mortality, have improved in the state; however, the rates of adolescent pregnancy, unmarried childbearing, sexually transmitted disease, and suicide continue to rise.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
2302
Author(s):
Abstract:
There are few positive health trends in children ages birth to 9. Although the infant death rate has decreased, child abuse has increased. Moreover, health disparities remain between minority and white children.
Source:
Record #:
1638
Author(s):
Abstract:
The associations between a poor pregnancy outcome and selected medical conditions of the mother are the focus of this report. Inadequate prenatal care, low weight gain, and complications of labor and delivery are factors to consider.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
1912
Author(s):
Abstract:
While such health indicators as infant mortality, heart disease, and strokes show improvement among blacks, there still remain serious disparities between the health status of blacks and other North Carolinians.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
1913
Author(s):
Abstract:
In 1992 the Governor's Task Force on Health Objectives for the Year 2000 published objectives addressing health concerns in 11 broad areas, such as AIDS. The report identifies special target populations - African-Americans and native Americans.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
1918
Author(s):
Abstract:
The 1990 Census indicates that one in every four persons in North Carolina is a member of a minority group. Surles presents race-specific analyses of the socio-demographic characteristics of North Carolina's minorities.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
1932
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Community Diagnosis process in North Carolina identifies health problems locally and communicates these problems to the state. It is hoped this approach will assist in allocating funds on a priority basis to meet documented health needs.
Source:
Record #:
2041
Author(s):
Abstract:
In North Carolina, excess mortality was found among women who work as laborers, sales supervisors, proprietors, and hairdressers, and in such fields as food manufacturing, communication, and hospital care.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
29413
Author(s):
Abstract:
North Carolina is experiencing major changes in its age structure as life expectancies have increased, birth rates decreased, and population migration occurred. Between 1980 and 2010, the number of North Carolina residents sixty-five and older is expected to dramatically increase. This report examined cause-specific mortality rates for three elderly age groups by race and sex.
Source:
Subject(s):