People Of Age Groups Research Articles

INDICATORS OF CIRCUITAL HEART RHYTHM IN SCHOOLCHILDREN WITH CARDIAC NEUROCERCULATORY DYSTONIA RESIDING IN THE ANDIJAN REGION

Annotation. According to the international systematization of diseases (10th revision), neurocirculatory dystonia (NCD) refers to somatoform autonomic dysfunction that occurs with a violation of the nervous regulation of the circulatory system. Among non-infectious diseases of childhood and adolescence, vegetative-vascular dystonia is considered the most common pathology with a frequency of 4.8 to 29.1%. It is known that vegetative-vascular dystonia or its variant neurocircular dystonia is considered a predictor of arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease at a young age. Currently, determination of heart rate variability (HRV) is recognized as the most informative non-invasive method for quantitative assessment of the autonomic regulation of heart rate. The purpose of the study was a comparative assessment of the variability of circadian rhythm and heart rate in adolescents with similar neurocirculatory dystonia living in urban and rural areas. Materials and methods. We examined 77 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years (average age 14.5±0.35 years, boys -31, girls -46), hospitalized with a diagnosis of somatoform autonomic dysfunction, cardiac type NCD, from January 2022 to February 2023. Information is classified by age and place of residence (urban, rural). Taking into account the mechanisms of development of the autonomic nervous system, 2 age groups were identified. 1st age group - children 12-14 years old 49.5±4.99% (average age 13.4±0.24 years), of which 62.5±8.83% lived in Andijan (group IA), 37.5±11.74% of adolescents - in rural areas of Andijan region (group IB). 2nd age group - teenagers 15-17 years old 50.5±4.99% (average age 16.5±0.29), of which 61.2±8.89% of young people lived in Andijan (group IIA), 38.8±11.49% - in rural areas (group IIB). All teenagers live in the Andijan region every day. Results. Among the examined adolescents with NCD of the heart, complaints of pain in the heart area were similar (in age group I - 70.8±6.56%, in age group II - in 83.7±5.28% of those examined). The pain was mostly temporary (lasting a few seconds) and stabbing in nature. Interruptions in heart function were noted by 43.8±7.16% of young people in group I and 55.1±7.11% of young people in age group II. In addition, 31.3±6.69% of adolescents in age group I and 36.7±6.89% of young people in group II complained of headache, dizziness, impotence, and excessive fatigue. Conclusions. When examining adolescents with neurocirculatory dystonia, it is necessary to conduct not only a normal ECG at rest, but also Holter ECG monitoring with determination of heart rate variability; the examination will ensure adequate treatment and monitoring of this group of patients. The detected changes in the circadian rhythm and rhythm variability in urban adolescents compared to rural ones are probably associated with living in an industrial zone, environmental criteria, nutrition, and an even greater information load, which urgently requires further research.

Role of Fear on Consumers’ Buying Tendencies: Mediating Role of Social Media Usage

The present study empirically examines the impact of fear on consumers’ buying tendencies (Impulse buying, Panic buying and Online purchase intention). The study assesses the role of social media usage as a mediating variable in the above relationship. Also, it investigates the variation in consumer buying tendencies, fear, and social media usage across demographics. A total of 389 survey responses were collected online through a structured questionnaire using a snowball sampling technique from consumers of Delhi, India. A causal relationship established using Structural Equation Modelling reveals linkages of fear with panic buying and social media usage fully mediates this relationship, Further, the link between fear and online purchase is partially mediated by social media usage, and no linkage is found with impulse buying. ANOVA and T-test results show that panic buying tendency is higher in females and married individuals, social media usage is higher in unmarried younger age group people and online purchase intention is practiced more by males in middle- and upper-income groups. The study concludes by providing theoretical and practical implications.

The Relationship Of Some Special Physical Abilities And Skillful Performance With Some Physiological Variables And Immune Antioxidants And The Role Of Sport In Enhancing The Immune Aspect Of Soccer Players

The current research studied the effect of soccer on some physiological variables and antioxidants in the body by measuring these physiological variables and measuring the levels of some antioxidants for young soccer players in Karbala Governorate and studying the correlation of these physiological variables with the physical abilities and skilful performance of soccer players. It was found that there is a significant correlation between those physical abilities and competent performance and between physiological variables and antioxidants, which included (heart rate, blood pressure, lactic acid, and maximum oxygen consumption) in addition to the presence of significant differences in the concentrations of antioxidants cortisol hormone and catalase enzyme for the players. The research sample was identified as the Karbala Youth Club players for the 2022 sports season, whose number is (110) players, compared to the control group, which amounted to 70 people of similar height, weight, and age group. Research depends on statistical methods such as (mean, S.D, and simple correlation coefficient).

Evaluation of the green mussel floating cage related to the enlightenment aspect through the analysis of the Perna viridis spat settlement & population structure

A floating cage is one of the methods of cultivating green mussels that can potentially be used as a medium for maritime education because it is easily accessible to people of various age groups, especially in green mussel cultivation related to mangrove ecotourism. This study aims to analyze the design of floating cages from light and shaded zones based on the spat density and the population structure. The research was conducted in floating cages operated in the Java Sea, Banyuurip Village, Ujungpangkah District at coordinates 06°52’18.84” South Latitude and 112°29’41.19” East Longitude. The spat density was calculated per collector rope per depth (1-4m). When the green mussels were harvested in five-month cultivation from each zone, the population structure was analyzed with Excel 2010 software and measured for the population frequency distribution to investigate the percentage of mussels that reached consumer size. The differences between open and shaded population variables were evaluated by t-test (α=5%). The results of this study show that the density of spat attachment to the collector in the open space was 17.044±724 individuals/m2, and in the shaded area was 16.085±4634 individuals/m2. The density of the spat at a depth of 1m (22,538±4,536 individuals/m2) was significantly different (p<0.05, with three observations) from the density at a depth of 4m (10,830±1,016 individuals/m2) in a light area. However, the spat settlement between each depth was not significantly different in the shaded area. The population structure of green mussels in both areas had seven length classes (class I-VII) with a 7.8 mm interval. The percentage of the class VI population (47.4-55.20 mm) in the light area (31%) was significantly different (p<0.05) from the shaded area (25.79%). It means that the portion of green mussels suitable for harvest (length 40-80 mm) in the light zone is more than in dark zone. We conclude that lighting is an essential aspect of the rate of spat attachment, survival, and growth. The proportion and position of the shaded area in the floating cages must be adjusted so that the growth of the spat is not blocked.

Green space and the health of the older adult during pandemics: a narrative review on the experience of COVID-19.

Aging is an inevitable process that leads to changes in various dimensions of older adult life, including physical, psychological, and social aspects. Unfortunately, older adults are more susceptible to health problems caused by adverse experiences such as the Corona outbreak. The current study examines the lived experience of older adults in facing the conditions of the Corona epidemic to see how green spaces at various scales can influence the physical and mental health of this group. Relevant articles published, from 2019 to February 17, 2023, were searched using in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Eligible studies published in English and all studies passed a quality evaluation. In the final search, 40 articles were selected and analyzed. The majority of studies conducted during the pandemic categorized the impact of green spaces on the health of older adults into three main categories: Place-based attribute, Process, and Function. The findings of this study demonstrated that people were using private green spaces (gardens, balconies, etc.), small local green public spaces, sitting and gathering spaces in the neighborhood, nearby open spaces, and urban green-blue spaces throughout the epidemic era. They visited green spaces outside the city and urban areas, including urban gardens, agricultural areas, forestlands, and pastures. In this research, we investigated the characteristics of these spaces and classified them into four physical categories: urban landscape, land use, activity, movement, and accessibility. The results showed that exposure to nature or green space improved physical and mental health and increased attention and decision-making quality in older people. We have proposed design implications recommendations for crises to improve safety, security, and social capital by increasing the safe access of older adults to diverse and high-quality green spaces on different scales, which will ultimately enhance the physical and mental health of people in different age groups.

Generativity, environmental activism, and pride: Antecedents of intention to buy organic food

This study aimed to analyze the generativity, environmental activism and pride influence on the organic food purchase intention of Brazilian consumers. To this end, data from 212 valid respondents were collected through an online survey, which were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique. In summary, the main results reveal that the intention to buy organic food is explained by environmental activism and pride. Surprisingly, it turns out that generativity is not antecedent to the intention to buy organic food for the people in the average age group of 33 years old, but generativity explains environmental activism and pride. From a theoretical point of view, this research becomes valuable in bringing new insights into the organic food purchasing literature and in revealing new theoretical relationships. The results also assist decision-makers, producers, and companies in designing marketing strategies and public policies to encourage organic food production.

Analysis of Reported Dog Bite Data in Government Hospitals of Various Districts in Punjab, Pakistan

Background: Rabies is a neglected and underestimated national public health issue in Pakistan. Freeroaming dogs are the principal reservoir and also potentially cause thousands of dog bite injuries in different age groups of people. Objectives: The present study was designed to evaluate the burden and frequency distribution of total dog bite injuries in Punjab. The comparison of total dog bite injuries between 2019 and 2020 were made to understand whether there is significant difference in total number of dog bite injuries in 2019 and 2020. Methods: Total dog bite data from public sector hospitals of Punjab province were collected for the time period between January 2019 to December 2020 with the help of District Health Information System (DHIS) which is a comprehensively designed digital program. Descriptive measures and the graphical representation were used to describe and interpret the said data. A non-parametric test (Mann-Whitney test) was used to compare the median number of dog bite injuries in 2019 to 2020. Results: Results show that more than 0.2 million number of dog bite injuries have been recorded in 2019 and 2020. The medium number of the dog bite injuries in 2019 and 2020 were statistically significant, having pvalue

Democracy Needs Democratically-Engaged Citizens. The Politics Workshop (Politikwerkstatt) at the Museum Arbeitswelt as Learning Environment for Civic Education

ABSTRACT What does a learning center for civic education do in a museum environment? How and why can democracy be taught in a museum? The Museum Arbeitswelt in Steyr, Austria, offers with its Politikwerkstatt a learning environment for people of different age groups where they can learn, discuss, and talk about democracy. This article shows the history of the Museum Arbeitswelt which was opened in 1987 and the reason why civic education is and has always been a part of the museums educational approach. In detail the genesis of the Politikwerkstatt and its offers, as well as the Tunnel of Memory, another learning environment close to the museum are discussed. This article shows that a museum like the Museum Arbeitswelt can offer important educational offerings to ensure that our democracy will prevail in the future.

A Study of Reliability and Validity of Constructs of Neuromarketing Among Indian Consumers.

Consumer behavior research and neurology are combined in the emerging discipline of neuromarketing. Neuromarketing is considered to be one of emerging field to study how consumer's brain reacts to advertisement and other brand's message by observing brainwave, eye, and skin response. The current study examined the emerging field of constructs of neuromarketing like social, attention, technology, and emotions to examine Indian consumer's buying behavior. To study the validity and reliability of constructs of neuromarketing that examines consumer's buying behavior among Indian consumers. A sample of 191 people of different age groups was considered in the study. A random sampling technique was used for data collection. The self-designed questionnaire used for the measurement of neuromarketing constructs and consumers' buying behavior. The current study applied SPSS and AMOS software to validate the measurement model of neuromarketing. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) and Bartlett's Test's value is 0.784 and this value confirmed that the sample is adequate for factor analysis. Apart from that, the five constructs of neuromarketing - Attention (A), Social (SC), Technological (T), Emotion (E), and Consumer Buying Behavior (BB) had shown the value of Cronbach's alpha to be more than 0.7. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) had shown value of average variance explained of each constructs 0.5 and composite reliability more than 0.7 which indicates excellent construct validity of constructs for model formation of neuromarketing. The study also validates measurement research model of neuromarketing on the basis of model fit index (chi-square/df = 3.397, RMSEA = 0.10, GFI = 0.92, and CFI = 0.87). The present study had shown good validity and reliability of constructs of neuromarketing and also proved that marketers can apply these constructs to examine behavior pattern of consumers.

The role of triglyceride-glucose index in predicting cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a global medical and social problem, which, in terms of population coverage around the world, is becoming a pandemic. The main cause of premature death in patients with type 2 diabetes is diseases of the cardiovascular system. The presence of diabetes is associated with an increase in the risk of developing coronary heart disease by two-four times, and every sixth patient has signs of myocardial infarction in the past. The risk of developing ASCVD in patients with type 2 diabetes is early onset, rapid progression, and asymptomatic course. It is known that patients with type 2 diabetes develop ASCVD 8–10 years earlier than people of the same age group who do not have diabetes. Along with chronic hyperglycemia, an independent risk factor for cardiovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes is dyslipidemia, which occurs in 30–40% of patients. Insulin resistance, the state of chronic hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia play a key role in the development of the metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis. The TyG index and the parameter of non-HDL-C have convincingly established themselves as predictors of the development of CVD, as well as markers reflecting signs of the presence of independent factors of the metabolic syndrome that increase the risk of CVD. Conducted clinical studies have confirmed the predictive value of these parameters in relation to CVD. This review focuses on the pathogenesis, development mechanisms, and methods for correcting lipid disorders that underlie the development of CV complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Using machine learning algorithms, a survey on the prediction of heart disease was conducted.

Cardiovascular disease is a very serious concern in recent times, not only in people of an older age group but also in youth. Consumption of Alcohol, smoking , high cholesterol , high blood pressure, and stress are all causes that leads to cardiovascular disease. Prediction of heart disease has always been a tough job for medical practitioners and heavy on the pockets of individuals. So detecting heart disease at an early stage will help people take the correct measures to prevent any further consequences . In the past couple of years, machine learning has helped many people save their lives by determining heart disease at an early stage with the help of many available health care data sets . Listed are some of the machine learning frameworks: C4.5 algorithm, artificial neural network (ANN) , Support Vector Machine (SVM) , decision tree (DT), Classification Multiple Association Rules (CMAR) , Bayesian Classifiers.

To Study the Activity of Few Radionuclides Using Biokinetic Model

Activity of the radionuclides and the doses because of sharp intake of 1 Bq of a long lived radionuclide (133Ba) and a short lived radionuclide (99mTc) have been calculated based on the human alimentary tract model (HATM) through ingestion. Due to ingestion maximum radiation dose is deposited in the alimentary tract, which consists of seven tissue compartments, e.g., Oral Cavity (OC), Esophagus (OP), Stomach (ST), Small Intestine (SI), Left Colon (LC), Right Colon (RC) and Rectosigmoid Colon (RSC). The radiation dose deposited in 2 of the organs within the tract, e.g., ST, SI and 3 other organs outside of the tract, e.g., liver, right lung (RL) and left lung (LL) are considered. Tissue masses of alimentary tract for Bangladeshi people of different age groups were taken for the calculation. The age groups are such as new born, 1 yr, 10 yrs, adult male, adult female for the first type considering 2 organs and &lt;20 yrs male, 21-40 yrs male, 41-60 yrs male, &gt; 60 yrs male, &lt;20 yrs female, 21-40 yrs female, 41-60 yrs female for the rest 3 organs. The time required to get an insignificant value of activity depends more on decay constant of the radionuclides than the rate constant of the organs. The activity values became insignificant approximately after 5 hrs, 8 hrs, 60 hrs and 90 hrs in ST, SI respectively for long lived radionuclide. These time values are relatively shorter for short lived radionuclide than those for other radionuclides.

Аспекты качества жизни лиц трудоспособного возраста с хроническими неинфекционными заболеваниями органов дыхания

Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD) are widespread and affect people of different age groups in all countries. The fight against this group of diseases is one of the priorities of the modern health care. Non-infectious diseases of the respiratory system as well as other diseases, affect social, physical and mental components of well-being. The qualitative assessment of their influence helps to assess the study of the quality of life. P u r p o s e : to assess the quality of life of the working-age population of the Nizhny Novgorod region and to develop measures to reduce the risk factors for chronic non-infectious diseases of the respiratory system in these cohorts. M a t e r i a l s a n d m e t h o d s . A one-stage comparative study was carried out using the method of standardized interviewing using the SF‑36 questionnaire. The quality of life of people of various age-gender groups with chronic non-infectious diseases of the respiratory system was assessed. All respondents were stratified into groups by pathology and age. R e s u l t s . The scientific article reflects the results of the study of assessing the quality of life of working-age patients with the chronic respiratory system pathology. The analysis of the data revealed statistically significant differences in age, gender and groups of pathologies among the respondents. Differences in indicators reflecting emotional states were revealed among men and women of the working age. Age-related changes in indicators of physical and psychological components of health and on all scales of the quality of life were presented. The obtained values of patient indicators show the need to develop specific measures to reduce behavioral risk factors for chronic non-infectious respiratory diseases of the population of the Nizhny Novgorod region. Findings. The comparative analysis of the results of the scales of the quality of life and health components reflects the age-related changes in indicators. The people of the older age group of the working age demonstrate significantly low results. The indicators of physical functioning are statistically significantly different in different pathologies of the respiratory system. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) restricts the physical activity of patients more strongly than other pathologies. Low values of the quality of life reflect the need to develop the measures to reduce the risk factors for chronic non-infectious diseases for the population of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Prescribing pattern of antibiotic regimen in inpatients with uncomplicated urinary tract infection

Introduction: Uncomplicated urinary tract infection is among the more common infections in females. The S3 guideline contains recommendations based on current evidence for the rational use of anti - microbial agents and for the prevention of inappropriate use of certain classes of antibiotics and thus of the resulting drug resistance. Methodology: A hospital based, prospective, observational type of study to be conducted in Inpatient department, Government general hospital, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Study was conducted over a period of 6 months (September 2019 to Feb 2020). Results: According to our study, patients with illiterate (26) were mostly affected when compared to literate (24), housewives were mostly affected with uUTI (44) with age group of 18-33 were mostly affected (23), 49-63 age group people were less affected with uUTI(8) . Cystitis was the mostly commonly seen in patients (43) when compare to pyelonephritis. Ceftriaxone was mostly commonly prescribed drug when compare to other antibiotics (27). Conclusion: We found that majority of patients were treated with third- generation cephalosporine class of drug (ceftriaxone) followed by ciprofloxacin, nitrofurantoin.

Effect of 5-week training session on balance in elderly with medium risk of fall: a comparative study

Background: Ageing is a process through which slow, spontaneous, and progressive changes occur in the body structure over time. Healthy ageing is also characterized by reduction in muscle mass, maximal strength, rate of force development and changes in the architectural and mechanical properties of the muscle-tendon unit, thus affecting balance in the elderly. Here, we sought to compare the effectiveness of Frenkel’s and Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises on the balance in elderly within age group 60-70 years. Methods: A comparative study was conducted on 32 geriatric people of age group 60-70 years with medium risk of fall. The risk of fall was considered using Berg Balance Scale (BBS: 21-40 score). The sample size (n=32) was divided into 16 subjects each in Group A and Group B respectively. Informed consent was taken and the procedure was explained to all the participants. Results: The effectiveness of both the interventions on BBS was compared before and after 5 weeks of training. After 5 weeks of balance training sessions of both the groups, improvement in Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores of the elderly group was seen. Conclusions: The current study, conducted on Frenkel’s exercises and Cawthorne- Cooksey exercises (Group A and Group B, respectively) used for the elderly with medium risk of fall of the age group 60-70 years for 5 weeks using Berg Balance Scale (BBS) shows that both the groups are equally effective in improving the balance.

PECULIARITIES OF THE TREATMENT APPROACH FOR HUMERAL DIAPHYSIS FRACTURES IN PATIENTS WITH COMORBIDITIES

Humeral diaphysis fractures are one of the frequent components of the low-energy trauma in people of different age and gender groups with comorbid pathology. Pathological autoimmune and trophic processes that disrupt the reparative capabilities of the body have a negative impact on the formation of connective tissue. The purpose of this study is to identify the peculiarities of the treatment for humeral diaphysis fractures in patients with comorbid pathology. Methods and Material. 42 patients with humeral diaphysis fractures, aged 18 to 88 years, have been involved in the study. All patients were diagnosed to have comorbid pathology affecting the regenerative processes of bone and connective tissues. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus was diagnosed in 71.4% (30) and 28.6% (12) patients, respectively. In 28.8% (12) cases, erythrodermic psoriasis without psoriatic arthro- and enthesopathies was diagnosed. The treatment for humeral diaphysis fractures in all studied cases was carried out using the surgical techniques. Results and Discussion. 2 clinical groups of patients were distinguished depending on the applied method of osteosynthesis. The evaluation of the treatment outcomes was carried out according to a number of parameters, namely the presence of complications of combined genesis during the healing of postoperative wounds and prolongation of the repair phase for fracture consolidation and bone callus formation. Conclusions. The risk for postoperative complications among patients with injuries of the humeral diaphysis with underlying erythrodermic psoriasis and Type1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus can be reduced by minimizing the surgical interventions and applying minimally invasive surgery.

The Impact of Social Media on Political Efficacy and Real-Life Netizens Political Participation (Lebanon- Case Study)

Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore netizens' external and internal political efficacy as being exposed to political branding on social media and to show how political branding would level up the citizens’ political awareness and boost their participation in voting in the parliamentary election. Lebanon was taken as a case study. Theoretical framework: Recent literature has reported the impact of social media political branding on youth participation in voting while other studies have been done separately about the impact of social media political branding on citizens’ political efficacy particularly in developed countries. (Binder et al., 2021; Hassan &amp; Ridzuan, 2021; Moorman et al., 2019; Slipetska, 2021; Lau et al., 2021) However, there is still much to investigate about netizens’ political efficacy and participation in a developing country like Lebanon. Methodology: The study used the deductive approach and was based on using of primary statistical data for testing the hypotheses which have been analyzed by SPSS v22. The population, 491participants, from whom the data was obtained randomly were Lebanese people of age groups over 21 in various provinces. Findings: Overall, the data reflects a positive correlation of social media impact on voters' political participation, and it implies that the political influence of social media platforms on the self-external and internal efficacy is strong. Research, Practical &amp; Social Implications: On the Lebanese level, and as the election has been done, it is recommended to measure the youth participation in voting. Also, this study is very beneficial to be used by the governments themselves for fostering the political efficacy of the nations, especially in developing countries. Originality: This study analyses the role social media does in encouraging citizens’ political efficacy and political participation in voting especially after the offensive revolution Lebanese have done pre- election comparing with many previous parliamentary elections in which participation was so shy and didn’t exceed 49.70 %. (Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, 2018)

Association of Sleep Quality with Dietary Diversity and BMI

Adequate quality sleep is important for ideal health condition. The recommended hours of sleep are 7-9 hours for children, adolescents, adults and elderly to maintain good health. Recent developments in the field of technology have changed the habits and lifestyles of students which causes sleep disorders among students. Sleep quality of the people is affected by several factors such as gender, age, occupation, psychological state but recently it has been recognized that dietary diversity and BMI are also implicated in sleep quality of people. Dietary diversity is the variety or the number of different food group’s people eats over the time given. Studies done in the past have indicated that sleep duration is associated positively with fruits and vegetables intake while the consumption of sweet and snack food items including junk food would lead to lesser sleep duration. Also, short sleep duration and poor sleep were associated with an increase in BMI and fat mass. Another study indicate that poor sleep quality predict obesity and high body fat mass among adults. Several studies have argued that excessive introduction of food, which leads to an increased risk of obesity in people with short term sleep, is associated with changes in hormones responsible for hunger and appetite control especially leptin and ghrelin. Adults and children that sleep less, have an increase in obesity and overweight risk with dysfunctional eating behaviors, decreased physical activity and metabolic changes. The review aims to see how the sleep quality is associated with BMI and dietary diversity in different age group people.

From population numbers to population needs: Incorporating epidemiological change into health service planning in Australia

BackgroundIn the face of rapidly ageing populations and increasing costs of health care provision, questions continue to be raised about the long-term sustainability of publicly funded health care programmes around the world. But despite increasing evidence of dynamic changes in epidemiology, most official health service planning models continue to rely on the implicit assumption that age-specific requirements for services (and by implication age-specific needs for care) will remain constant across future years (‘constant-use models'). ObjectivesIn this paper, we discuss the advantage of dynamic ‘changing needs’ planning models, compared to ‘constant-use’ planning models, and consider a framework that integrates population needs directly into health service planning. Using Australian survey data, we empirically illustrate the difference between static health service planning approaches to dynamic needs-driven planning models. MethodsWe use data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics Survey in Australia (HILDA) to explore trends in health needs from 2001 to 2020. We subsequently simulate a ‘changing-needs' planning model where changes in health needs by birth-cohorts are incorporated into official government estimates from the Australian Intergenerational Reports (IGR) to understand the potential impact on future health care requirements. ResultsOur results show that healthy ageing trends are being observed for successive birth-cohorts with these trends greatest in older age groups, the age groups for which health care expenditures are largest. Adjusting for these changes in needs using Australian data leads to reductions in the expenditures required for future years ranging from 1.5 (2.50%) to 3 billion (5.25%) 2019 AUD. ConclusionWe conclude that ‘constant-use’ planning models based on the expected future numbers of people in different age groups applied to current levels of service use by age groups without any consideration given to changing age-specific needs for health care lead to inefficient resource planning.

UV LED Light Efficiency in Aflatoxin M1 Reduction in Bovine Milk

Bovine milk is a food consumed by people of different age groups and especially by children, as it provides essential nutrients to the diet. In Brazil, milk is one of the most important products of Brazilian agriculture, being essential in the generation of employment and income. However, when there is contamination by toxic agents, such as aflatoxin (AFL) which is carcinogenic to humans and animals, there is a risk to the health of the consumer. Therefore, the objective of this work was to analyze the efficiency of the application of UV LED light as a tool to reduce aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in bovine milk produced in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. Concerning time in 3-, 6- and 9-minutes, the reduction rates of 75.5, 97.3, and 94.1% were observed, respectively. The use of UV LED light was effective in reducing the concentration of AFL studied to be evaluated on a production scale.