259 research outputs found
Les sucres de Boletus auranliacus Bulliard
No full textCharaux Camille, Piton L. E. Les sucres de Boletus auranliacus Bulliard. In: Bulletin mensuel de la Société linnéenne de Lyon, 11ᵉ année, n°5, mai 1942. pp. 79-80
Estimation of exposure durations for vitamin D production and sunburn risk in Switzerland
No full textErratum for:Estimation of exposure durations for vitamin D production and sunburn risk in Switzerland. [J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2019]
In the original article, the authorship list was given as "A. Religi 1 , C. Backes 2,3 , A. Chatelan 2 , J.-L. Bulliard 2 , L. Vuilleumier 4 , L. Moccozet 1 , M. Bochud 2 , D. Vernez 3 ". This has been updated to "A. Religi *1 , C. Backes *2,3 , A. Chatelan 2 , J.-L. Bulliard 2 , L. Vuilleumier 4 , L. Moccozet 1 , M. Bochud 2 , D. Vernez 3 "
Abolishing mammography screening programs?
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Abolishing mammography screening programs? A view from the Swiss Medical Board. [N Engl J Med. 2014
Diverging trends in breast cancer mortality within Switzerland
No full textBackground: Substantial regional heterogeneity in the provision of cancer prevention and management services results from the decentralised Swiss healthcare system. Materials and methods: Breast cancer mortality trends between 1980 and 2002 were compared in two French- and in two German-speaking female populations of Switzerland, aged 55-74 years, characterised by different access to, and use of, mammography screening. Results: Since the early 1990s, a 30% fall was observed in the French-speaking regions of Vaud and Geneva, where mammography screening is widespread, with no decline in the German-speaking areas of Basel and Zurich. Conclusion: Modification in breast cancer diagnosis and management in selected regions of Switzerland is urgently needed
Suicide risk among incident cases of cancer in the Swiss Canton of Vaud
No full textData collected by the Cancer Registry of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, wer used to estimate the risk of suicide for patients diagnosed with cancer. Among 24,166 cases of invasive neoplasms other than nonmelanomatous skin cancer reported between 1976 and 1987 and followed through integrated active follow-up to the end of 1987, for a total of 57,164 person years at risk, there were 55 registered suicides vs. 21.3 expected (standardized mortality ratio, SMR = 2.6; 95% confidence interval, Cl = 2.0-3.4). The ratio was slightly, but not significantly higher for males (SMR = 2.8) than for females (SMR = 2.2) and comparable across subsequent age groups. The risk of suicide was high during the 1st year after notification (SMR = 3.9) and decreased to 2.2 between 1 and 5 years and to 1.5 over 5 years. This study suggests that the risk of suicide after a diagnosis of cancer may be greater than previously estimated from cancer registry data in Finland, Sweden, and Connecticut (USA), at least in this population of Central Europe with high overall suicide rates
Figures des champignons, servant de supplément aux planches de Bulliard / peintes d'après nature & lithographiees par J.B.L. Letellier.
No full textAssociation between colorectal cancer testing and insurance type: Evidence from the Swiss Health Interview Survey 2012
No full textBoth colonoscopy and fecal occult blood test (FOBT) are commonly used for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, but colonoscopy costs much more than FOBT. Swiss insurance offers high or low deductibles and choice of basic or private insurance. We hypothesized that high deductibles and basic insurance discourage colonoscopy, but do not change FOBT rates. We determined the proportion of patients tested for CRC in Switzerland (colonoscopy within 10 years, FOBT within 2 years), and determined associations with health insurance type. We extracted data on 50–75-year-olds from the Swiss Health Interview Surveys of 2012 to determine colonoscopy and FOBT testing rates (n = 7335). Multivariate logistic regression models estimated prevalence ratios (PRs) of CRC testing associated with health insurance type (deductible and private insurance), adjusted for socio-demographic factors (age, gender, education, income) and self-rated health. The weighted proportion of individuals tested for CRC within recommended intervals was 39.5%. Testing with colonoscopy was significantly associated with private insurance (PR 1.85, 95% CI: 1.46–2.35) and low deductible (PR 2.00, 95% CI: 1.56–2.57). Testing with FOBT was significantly associated with deductible (PR 1.71, 95%CI:1.09–2.68) but not with private insurance. About 60% of the Swiss population was not current with CRC testing. After adjusting for covariates, private insurance and low deductible was significantly associated with higher prevalence of CRC testing, indicating that waiving the deductible could increase CRC screening uptake and reduce health inequality
Sun protective behaviour and sunburn prevalence in primary and secondary schoolchildren in Western Switzerland
No full textAbstract
Background: Switzerland has one of the highest incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma, a potentially preventable cancer since its main risk factor, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, is amenable to behavioural changes. Although solar over-exposure during childhood and adolescence increase the risk of melanoma, determinants of sunburn and sun protective behaviours of Swiss children have scarcely been explored.
Objectives: To investigate sunburn occurrence and sun protective behaviours of schoolchildren in western Switzerland.
Methods: Self-reported questionnaires were administered during regular classes to pupils of the 5th (primary school, n=431), 8th and 11th grades (secondary school, n=837) in the 18 public schools of la Chaux-de-Fonds, western Switzerland, regarding their sunburn occurrence and sun-related behaviours. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess predictors of sunburns and of three sun protective behaviours (sunscreen, shade, wear of covering clothes).
Results: Response rate was 91%. Sunburn prevalence over the preceding year was high (60% at least one sunburn, 30% at least two, 43% at least one painful or blistering sunburn). Younger age, fair skin, regular sunscreen use, higher sun-related knowledge and preference for a tanned skin were predictors of sunburn. Sunscreen was the most used protective measure (69%), followed by seeking shade (33%) and wearing long sleeves shirts (32%). Decline in all protective measures was observed in older and pro-tan attitudes pupils. The wear of covering clothes was significantly associated with sunscreen use and seeking shade. Parental encouragement favoured sunscreen use and wear of protective clothes.
Conclusion: In future sun protection campaigns targeting children and adolescents, sunscreen use as last protective barrier against UV radiation should be better emphasized. Multi-faceted interventions, including role models, parents and peers should help to improve children sun- protective behaviours
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