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29479
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Children with serious and complicated medical conditions often require intensive medical treatment and have very high medical care costs. This study examined the total number of children in North Carolina of pre-school age who are medically fragile and profiled their medical care costs.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 147, Feb 2005, p1-10, bibl, f
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29481
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The major cause of low birth weight is preterm delivery. This study examined multiple factors that influence preterm birth risk, particularly, the effect of the neighborhood context on the incidence of preterm birth. The results found that disadvantaged neighborhoods were associated with higher odds of preterm birth.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 148, Nov 2005, p1-9, bibl, f
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29482
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In North Carolina, orofacial clefts are one of the most prevalent serious birth defects. This study examined factors associated with referral to specialized services among infants with orofacial clefts. Receiving Medicaid and maternal care coordination services were positively associated with referral to the Child Service Coordination Program among infants with orofacial clefts.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 149, Dec 2005, p1-10, bibl, f
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6802
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This study seeks \"to provide data on key health indicators for the state's Hispanic Spanish-speaking population, and to compare those results with those of English-speaking Hispanics and non-Hispanic African Americans and whites.\" The study concluded that \"the elevated risks of fair/poor health, lack of adequate nutrition, low level of leisure-time physical activity, and lack of health insurance among Spanish-speaking Hispanics in North Carolina call for public health action to remedy the negative health outcomes.\"
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 143, July 2004, p1-8, il, bibl
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6803
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This study seeks “to compare race as reported by the mother on North Carolina birth certificates with the data on race on the officially reported statistics.” The study concluded “that given the opportunity to report their own race, North Carolinians describe their race with a wide variety of terms and concepts. In contrast, health statistics are usually reported using a few standardized racial categories defined by federal policy.” Standard terms would include White, Black, Indian, and Chinese. Self-chosen identification includes White/Hispanic, Egyptian/Canadian, and Cambodian.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 139, Feb 2004, p1-6, il, bibl
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6804
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Suicide is among the top five leading causes of death among North Carolinians aged five through forty-four. Between 1997 and 2001, suicides claimed 4,563 state residents. Males had a higher rate of suicide than females, and whites had higher rates than minorities. Firearms were used in approximately two-thirds of the suicides. During the 2001 school year, 20.8 percent of middle school students reported that they had seriously thought about killing themselves, compared to 18.1 percent of high school students. Schmid concluded that “suicide is a serious problem in North Carolina that requires raising the awareness of suicide, its risk factors, and possible signs; developing screening and intervention programs; fostering further research related to suicide; and creating partnerships across various agencies involved in suicide prevention and health.”
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 140, Mar 2004, p1-18, il, bibl
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29466
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Women are encouraged to take a daily multivitamin containing folic acid or consider alternative dietary options in order to decrease pregnancy risks. This study examined the willingness of Latino women living in North Carolina to use these options.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 141, Apr 2004, p1-8, bibl, f
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29475
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This study examined breastfeeding trends over time and identified demographic, maternal, infant, and environmental factors associated with initiation of breastfeeding and duration over eight weeks in North Carolina. The results provide a method for monitoring changes in breastfeeding and helps identify groups that could benefit from additional education, support or services.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 142, June 2004, p1-11, il, bibl, f
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29476
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This study examined the relationship between health status and perceived social treatment based on race among North Carolina adults. Using data from the North Carolina Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the results show that racism is an important underlying determinant of health disparities and quality of life.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 144, Sep 2004, p1-12, bibl, f
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29477
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In recent decades, North Carolina has experienced teen pregnancy rates higher than the national average. This study examined differences in the level of reported sexual activity, parental communication, and knowledge and attitudes about birth control and sexuality among selected groups of middle and high school students.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 145, Nov 2004, p1-10, bibl, f
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29478
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American Indians in North Carolina have high death rates due to various causes of death, but the state lacks comprehensive information about health risks in this population. This study examined health risks and conditions among adult North Carolina American Indians, and provided baseline data for health indicators among American Indians.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 146, Dec 2004, p1-13, bibl, f
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24893
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The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System has found that there is a geography factor to consider when looking for health indicators. Health care access is varied across various counties and regions. Poorer areas had worse health care outcomes while the wealthiest areas had better health outcomes.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 137, Aug 2003, p1-7, bibl, f
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24894
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Certain sociodemographic factors, maternal behaviors, and intensity of smoking during pregnancy can determine a baby’s outcome. They may also determine the likelihood a woman will stop smoking during pregnancy. The poorer and less educated a woman is, the less likely she is to quit.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 138, Oct 2003, p1-8, il, bibl, f
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29469
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Survey data from the 2001 North Carolina Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were used in this study to investigate county and regional differences in selected health indicators before and after age adjustments. Results show that the use of synthetic estimates does not capture the variation across counties in health risks and behaviors, and can be misleading.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 137, Aug 2003, p1-7, bibl, f
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29470
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Smoking is recognized as the number one preventable risk-factor associated with adverse birth outcomes. This study examined the differences in the rate of smoking cessation during pregnancy among mothers in North Carolina who smoked before pregnancy, by selected maternal characteristics. It also examined differences between women who did and did not quit smoking during pregnancy.
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SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 138, Oct 2003, p1-8, il, bibl, f