Occurrence Of Health Problems Research Articles

The Effect of Walking in High Heels on the Activation and Deactivation of Upper Trunk Muscles

The aim of the study was to investigate how high-heeled walking affects the coordination changes of timing of upper trunk muscle activation, and the possible occurrence of health problems in this part of the body of young women. We used surface electromyography (EMG) for data collection. The research group consisted of 30 women. Statistical significance of the changes in muscle coordination was confirmed when evaluating two of the four upper trunk muscles studied. M. trapezius and m. pectoralis major are not subject to changes in gait in high heels (HH) from the point of view of timing on a statistical level, but HH increase the intensity of muscle contraction of all monitored muscles, and therefore we recommend limiting the wearing of HH in case of health problems related to these muscles.

Kebijakan Penanggulangan Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) pada Berbagai Daerah di Indonesia

The environment and behavior play an important role in the occurrence of health problems or diseases, such as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). DHF problems always occur from year to year, especially the number of cases, both globally and nationally and even locally. In Indonesia each region has different policies- in addressing DHF problems in their regions. This paper aims to describe several local government policies in dealing with DHF problems in several regions based on research results published in several journals. This research is in the nature of a review or article review. The results of the research reviewed in this article are 6 (six) articles, namely the range of 2018-2022. The aspects that are looked at are the title, author, year, objectives, methods, results and conclusions. The results of the study found that most local governments have different policies in tackling DHF, but with the aim the same thing, namely reducing DHF cases and preventing extraordinary events (KLB), such as by community empowerment, field action strategies and utilization of local wisdom. The conclusion is that regional policies in tackling DHF from 2018 to 2022 are able to reduce or control the incidence of DHF. To overcome unresolved problems related to behavior, it is better to use the Emotional Demonstration (Emo Demo) approach.

Pemberian Makanan Tambahan Modifikasi Terhadap Status Gizi Balita

The occurrence of malnutrition in children is not only due to the nutritional content of the food served, but also
 caused by the occurrence of health problems, so that the ability to endure and dream of eating will be reduced and susceptible to disease so that the child can experience malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to compare the nutritional status of children under five before and after being given a modified supplementary diet. The research method uses a quasi-experimental research design with pre-test - post-test design with treatment. The sample is a number of toddlers in Puton Village, Diwek District, Jombang Regency. The study was conducted for 4 weeks by providing additional modified food to toddlers with nutritional problems. The sample by means of total sampling. The dependent variable in this study is the ability to provide additional modified food, the independent variable is the nutritional status of children under five. Data analysis using t-test. The results showed that most (70%) nutritional status of children under five improved after being given additional modified food. This study is expected to provide knowledge about other modified food additives and the intervention time of 4 weeks is not optimal enough to improve the nutritional status of toddlers so that it takes a longer time for this intervention to get maximum results.

DISTRIBUTION OF WEEKLY WORKING HOURS OF TRUCK DRIVERS IN URBAN LOGISTICS

The work deals with the transportation of cargo in small batches in an urban environment. It was found that the weekly workload of truck drivers is not always evenly distributed. This is a prerequisite for dissatisfaction among them, as well as a reason for making mistakes or the occurrence of health problems. A partial integer nonlinear mathematical model is proposed to solve the problem. The solution of the task allows the difference between the driver who has worked the longest and the one who has worked the least to be minimal and the workload of the drivers even.We offer two possible solutions of this task (the example is based on a real situation from practice). In the first case it is the rotation principle, when three interchangeable workers working three days on three different activities. In the second case, seven workers performing six activities in one week, it is precisely determined which worker must perform activities. As a result of the calculations, the option, where the difference between the minimum and maximum time is 1.7 hours for the five working days, because it varies from 33.7 hours to 35.4 hours. In this variant, the rotation principle can also be applied in order for workers to be loaded equally. These options do not exclude the search for other solutions satisfying the problem.

Sleep in Paralympic athletes and its relationship with injuries and illnesses

ObjectivesTo evaluate sleep characteristics and investigate the relationship of sleep with injuries and illnesses in Paralympic athletes. DesignCross-sectional. SettingSports Training Center. Participants20 Paralympic athletes of athletics, swimming, and powerlifting. OutcomesInjury and illnesses were recorded during the sports season through the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center questionnaire (OSTRC-BR). Sleep-wake pattern was monitored for 2 weeks using actigraphy. Chronotype, sleep quality, sleep behavior, and sleep complaints were cross-sectionally collected. ResultsPoor sleep quality and poor sleep behavior were highly prevalent. The mean total sleep time was 6.57 ± 49.91. Duration of naps (r= −0.46; p=0.04) was associated with occurrence of health problems; frequency of insomnia (r= 0.51; p= 0.02), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score (r= 0.45; p=0.04), and frequency of awakenings at night (r= 0.58; p= 0.01) were associated with severity of health problems; frequency of movements during sleep was associated with OSTRC-BR cumulative score (r= 0.58; p=0.00); and frequency of nightmares was associated with OSTRC mean score. ConclusionsParalympic athletes tend to report poor sleep quality, have poor sleep behavior and sleep less than the recommended. Insomnia symptoms, awakenings at night, movements during sleep and poor sleep quality were associated with the occurrence and/or severity of health problems.

Effects of wearing personal protective equipments during work on health problems and injuries of workers exposed to vibration stimuli: the fifth Korean working condition survey

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during work on the health problems and injuries of workers exposed to vibration stimuli. Method: We used data from the fifth Korean Working Condition Survey (2017). After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 3,062 workers were included. The occurrence of health problems and injuries was investigated using a self-reported questionnaire. Chi-squared tests were used to compare the differences in baseline characteristics between the groups wearing and not wearing PPE. The odds ratios and 95 % confidence intervals were estimated using a multivariate logistic regression model adjusted for several covariates. Results: As a result of multivariate logistic regression analysis, the probability of back pain was 1.379 times higher in the group not wearing PPE than in the group wearing PPE (OR =1.379, 95 % CI: 1.031 - 1.845). Additionally, the likelihood of headaches and eye fatigue was 1.651 times higher (OR = 1.651, 95 % CI: 1.228 - 2.220). Conclusion: We found that wearing PPE could reduce the risk of back pain, headaches, and eye fatigue due to exposure to vibration stimuli between tasks. These results can contribute to improvements in the working environment and the health promotion of workers as a basis for practical educational data to improve the PPE-wearing rate.

Psychological Problems in Geriatric-Age Group in Rural Area

Background: The study focuses on the factors that affect psychological health, medical ailments, nutrition, family support to the elderly of the rural area in the Wardha district of Maharashtra and also the solutions of the same.
 Aim: To assess psychological problems in the geriatric age group in rural area.
 Objectives: To find out the occurrence of health problems, common psychological and physical stressors faced, and the percentage of old age people residing with family who feel neglected in rural areas.
 Methodology: Cross sectional study with simple random sampling of 200 elderly above 60yrs of age residing in rural area of Wardha district from February 1, 2020 to March 1, 2020 with a preformed questionnaire.
 Results: amongst the study sample, it was found that tobacco chewing (50%), anaemia (40%) and hypertension (46%) were found to be major physical stressors. While poor concentration (40%), sleep disturbances (50%) and family neglect (71%), increased health expenditure (82%), limitation in physical activity (48%), decrease in social life (68%) were common psychological stressors affecting the life of geriatric population.
 Conclusion: Based on the results of the above study, there is an crucial need for the government to make action plans regarding old age pensions, proper nutrition and essential health facilities and sustaining the moral values which can make the younger generations feel more responsible towards the geriatric age group.

PENGARUH MEWARNAI GAMBAR TERHADAP TINGKAT KECEMASAN HOSPITALISASI PADA ANAK PRA SEKOLAH DI RS NURUL HASANAH KUTACANE TAHUN 2021

The family has a health duty whose purpose is to prevent the occurrence of health problems and care for sick family members. There are five health tasks that must be done by the family dengan well. The implementation of this family health task is inseparable from the cultural factors owned by the family, such as the Minangkabau tribe who adhere to the patrilineal system. This research aims to identify the implementation of family health tasks in the Minangkabau tribe in Nogo Rejo Village of Galang Subdistrict. Research design is descriptive. Sampling with purposive sampling technique. A sample of 46 people consisted of 28 male respondents and 18 female respondents. The study was conducted from May 17 to July 12, 2021. Data collection is done using a questionnaire of family health tasks that includes demographic data and family health tasks. Then the data obtained is processed using descriptive analysis to determine the distribution of frequencies and percentages. The results showed that almost two-thirds (2/3) of respondents carried out family health duties in the Minangkabau tribe with a good category (63.04%). The conclusion of this study shows that implementing family health duties in the Minangkabau tribe belongs to the category of good (63.04%).

Wireless bluetooth-based SIPESUT (Body Temperature Monitoring System) prototype

Human body temperature is a very important parameter in monitoring health conditions. The differences in temperature can occur due to routine or the occurrence of health problems. Furthermore, many diseases are related to human body temperature and require monitoring. This study proposes the development of health technology for a wireless body temperature monitoring system. The results of the test show that the prototype system has succeeded in sending measurement data to the computer and Android systems. The calibration results also show conformity with standard measuring instruments.

Importance of Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle for Functional Traits: A Review

The general practice of selection of dairy animals concentrating high milk production has unwanted consequences like occurrence of health problems and fertility issues. Functional traits, including health and fertility, have significant genetic association with production and reproduction performance traits. Functionally superior dairy cows are healthy and sustained producers of healthful food for calves and human consumption. Improvement in functional traits rises the economy of dairy farmers by reducing the cost of input. These facts emphasised the inclusion of functional traits along with other economically important traits in selection criteria for the improvement of dairy animals. Hence, most of the dairy advanced countries have included genetic evaluation of functional traits as a routine practice in their dairy cattle selection programmes. In India, comparatively limited works have been carried out on functional traits and it suggested exploring more on this area for further development of the dairy sector. This review details the importance of inclusion of functional traits in genetic evaluation of dairy cattle for overall development of the dairy industry.

Morbidity among Arab-Israeli and Palestinian Hajj Pilgrims: A Prospective Study.

Thousands of Palestinian and Arab-Israeli pilgrims travel to Mecca each year to complete their pilgrimage. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have characterized the infectious and noninfectious morbidity among Arab-Israeli or Palestinian Hajj pilgrims. Thus, we designed and conducted an observational questionnaire-based study to prospectively investigate the occurrence of health problems among these Hajjis who traveled to complete their Pilgrimage during 2019 Hajj season. For the purpose of the study, questionnaires were distributed to Hajj pilgrims at three different time occasions-before travel, inquiring on demographics and medical comorbidities; and 1 and 4 weeks after returning recording any health problems encountered during or after travel. Initial recruitment included 111 Hajjis. The mean age of responders was 49.5 (±9.1) years, with a Male:Female ratio of 1.3:1. The mean travel duration was 18.7 (13-36) days. Altogether, 66.3% of the pilgrims reported at least one health problem during and after the trip, of which 38.6% sought medical attention. Five (4.8%) hajjis were hospitalized, including life-threatening conditions. Cough was the most common complaint (53.8%), and 11.5% also reported fever. Pretravel counseling was associated with reduced outpatient and emergency room visits. We therefore concluded that a high rate of morbidity was reported among this cohort of Hajj pilgrims with a morbidity spectrum similar to pilgrims from other countries. Pretravel consultation with the purpose of educating the pilgrims on the health risks of Hajj may help reduce the morbidity for future Hajj seasons.

Complex characterization of human urine using super-nonwettable soot coated quartz crystal microbalance sensors

The laboratory dipstick analysis of human urine is among the frequently ordered medical tests due to the profusion of biomarkers that can be used to indicate the occurrence of health problems. Regrettably, the authenticity of these assays is compromised at low biomarker concentrations or when obtaining quantitative results is mandatory. Here, we reveal the first of its kind super-nonwettable soot coated quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) based biosensors with strong potential for in-situ quantification of human urine. Unlike the existing counterparts, the signal generated by the as-developed devices seems to reverberate the joint effect of a few biochemical components of the urine (pH, protein, urea, creatinine and uric acid) via visible changes in the rate of super-nonwetting to super-wetting state transition of the interfacial soot coating. In turn, the developed QCM sensors are endowed with the ability of recognizing subtle differences (e.g., tenths or units of mmol/L) in the urine’s biochemistry at minimized noise levels, by registering fundamentally distinct resonance responses in terms of quantitative values and course of the signal. Our invention rises additional questions, whose answer is pending, but may inspire the research society for dedicating efforts in future fabrication of facile, time-efficient and flexible platforms for complex urinalysis.

Fungal Contamination in the Working Environ-Ment of Waste Sorting Facilities: A Review

Abstract In recent years, many studies have pointed to a relationship between the working activity in waste sorting facilities and the occurrence of health problems (respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, skin and eye irritations). Employees in these facilities are simultaneously exposed to many biological, chemical and physical factors. Due to the repeated detection of high concentrations of airborne fungi (reaching up to 1.8 x 106 CFU m–3) in the working environment involving potentially allergenic, infectious and toxigenic fungal species, it can be assumed that fungi may play an important role in the development of health problems. In terms of minimizing health risks, it is necessary to take several preventive and protective measures to reduce contamination of the working environment by biological agents. The basic recommendation is the consistent use of protective equipment as well as the observance of personal hygiene by the employees. Other necessary measures are the frequent air exchange inside the facility, educating the employees about health risks associated with waste sorting and establishment of regular medical check-ups.

THE JOB STRESS, WORKLOAD, EXERCISE HABITS AND METABOLIC SYNDROME IN ACADEMIC PERSONNEL AT AIRLANGGA UNIVERSITY

Every human individual must have experienced stress. Especially in situations or conditions with high stressors, one of which is the work factor. Job stress can have an effect on the occurrence of health problems, one of them is metabolic syndrome. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between work stress, workload, exercise habits and metabolic syndrome in employees in Offices (case study at Airlangga University). This study was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional research design. The population of this research is all education staff / academic staff, namely in the finance, human resources, infrastructure, academic, student, quality assurance, information system units, dean secretariat, laboratory staff and receptionist at Airlangga University. The sample size involved in this study was 70 people. A significant factor influencing the occurrence of metabolic syndrome is work stress and exercise habits. Meanwhile, the factors that influence the occurrence of work stress are age and workload. Each age increases by 1 year, the risk of work stress increases 1,126 times. Increasing the level of work stress increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome by 1,146 times. The less regular exercise is, the risk of metabolic syndrome increases by 58 times. One of the efforts to solve the problem of metabolic syndrome are by exercising regularly and managing stress well. In addition, given the opportunity to exercise in between work and the presence of sports facilities in the work area can help reduce the risk of getting metabolic syndrome and work stress.

Symposium review: Nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period

Dairy cow nutritional programs are a major determinant of the profitability of dairy farms. Despite this, the sustainability of the dairy enterprise is beyond just cow nutrition. For almost 50 yr, the NC-2042 project (Management Systems to Improve the Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Dairy Enterprises) has been addressing most of these components as individual research units and in integrated ways. This review has the objective to report the body of research developed by members of the group in connection with the existing literature on dietary formulation and feeding management during the dry period, peripartal period, and early postpartum (fresh) period. Peak disease incidence (shortly after parturition) corresponds with the time of greatest negative energy balance (NEB), the peak in blood concentrations of nonesterified fatty acids, and the greatest acceleration of milk yield. Decreased fertility in the face of increasing milk production may be attributable to greater severity of postpartal NEB resulting from inadequate transition management or increased rates of disease. The depth and duration of NEB is highly related to dry matter intake. Periparturient diseases can result from adverse ruminal conditions caused by excessive grain in the precalving or fresh cow diet, perhaps aggravated by overcrowding, heat stress, or other stressors. Others have also implicated inflammatory responses in alterations of metabolism, occurrence of health problems, and impaired reproduction. Providing controlled-energy and negative dietary cation-anion difference diets prepartum may improve dairy cow performance during the transition period. A major area of concern in the fresh cow period is a sudden increase in dietary energy density leading to subacute ruminal acidosis, which can decrease dry matter intake and digestibility of nutrients. Adequate physical form of the diet, derived from either forage neutral detergent fiber content or a mixing strategy of different ingredients in a total mixed ration, must be present to stimulate ruminal activity and chewing behavior. In conclusion, formulation and delivery of appropriate diets that limit total energy intake to requirements but also provide proper intakes of all other nutrients (including the most limiting amino acids Met and Lys) before calving can help lessen the extent of NEB after calving. Effects of such diets on indicators of metabolic health are generally positive, suggesting the potential to lessen effects of periparturient disease on fertility.

Addition of oregano or green tea extracts into the diet for Jersey cows in transition period. Feeding and social behavior, intake and health status. Plant extracts for cows in the transition period

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of feeding oregano or green tea extracts on feeding and social behavior, intake and health status of dairy cows during the transition period. Twenty-four Jersey cows were randomly assigned to treatments: control (CON), 10 g / day of oregano extract (OE) or 5 g / day of green tea extract (GT). Dry matter intake (DMI) was evaluated from 7 days pre-calving until the 16 days of lactation using chromium oxide. Feeding and social behaviors as well as the occurrence of health problems were monitored throughout the experimental period. Plant additives did not affect dry matter intake before calving, but after calving Oregano supplementation tended to increase DMI in 1.3 kg compared with Control. Before calving, during the daytime period, OR tended to decrease time spent lying down in 38 min and eating the concentrate in 8.6 min compared with GT. After calving, Oregano reduced time spent eating the concentrate in 9.8 and 7.5 min compared with GT and CON, respectively. The number of total visits to the feeder was lower for cows supplemented with OE compared to the others. Before calving, when GT was added to the diet, cows visited 3.3 times more the feeder and tended to interact 1.2 and 1.6 times less compared to cows in OE and CON groups, respectively. The number of metabolic disorders and clinical and subclinical infectious diseases was similar between treatments, but cows in OE group that were affected by some disease or disorder, tended to present clinical symptoms or subclinical diagnosis on average 8 days later than those supplemented with GT. Oregano and green tea extracts administered into the diet of lactating Jersey cows during the transition periods change several traits of feeding and social behavior but do not change diet intake and the occurrence of diseases.

Automatic measurement of fall risk indicators in timed up and go test

ABSTRACTFall risk assessment is usually conducted in specialized centers using clinical tests. Most of the time, these tests are performed only after the occurrence of health problems potentially affecting gait and posture stability. Our aim is to define fall risk indicators that could routinely be used at home to automatically monitor the evolution of fall risk over time. We used the standard Timed Up and Go (T.U.G.) test to classify 43 individuals into two classes of fall risk, namely high- vs low- risk. Several parameters related to the gait pattern and the sitting position included in the T.U.G. test were automatically extracted using an ambient sensor (Microsoft Kinect sensor). We were able to correctly classify all individuals using machine learning on the combination of two parameters among gait speed, step length and speed to sit down. Coupled to an ambient sensor installed at home to monitor the relevant parameters in daily activities, these algorithms could therefore be used to assess the evolution of fall risk, thereby improving fall prevention.

Prevalence of health problems experience by persons with spinal cord injury in Malaysia

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is known to have a risk of developing secondary health problems which can be debilitating and increases the burden of care on patient and their caregiver. Our aim is to address the prevalence of health problems experience by people with SCI that living in the community and to investigate the relationship between secondary health problems with SCI characteristics. This is a database analysis of International Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) Survey, which was carried out in Malaysia from March 2017 to February 2018. Total of eight rehabilitation centres nationwide participated in this study. However as of this point of this study analysis was conducted, only data from four centres were included for analysis. Data were extracted and analysed based on 3 items: personal background (PB), lesion characteristics (LC) and health problems (HP). We conducted analysis on 7 out of 10 sub-items from PB, all sub-items from LC and 15 out of 16 sub-items from HP. A total of 117 eligible participants were included in this study. More than half of the participants are from the age group of 25–44 years old (52%), most were single (47%). As for education, 73% of participants reported to at least completed Upper Secondary level. In relation to hierarchy of associated health problems, sexuality is the highest number of health concerns with 67% participants classified as high severity. This is followed by contractures and spasticity with percentage of 59 and 56% respectively. Except for prevalence of joint contractures, there is no difference in the prevalence of secondary health problems between participants with paraplegia and tetraplegia. Sexuality, contractures and spasticity are the top three health problems reported in persons with SCI. The occurrence of health problems among persons with paraplegia and tetraplegia is similar.

Association of changes among body condition score during the transition period with NEFA and BHBA concentrations, milk production, fertility, and health of Holstein cows

Our objective was to evaluate the association between body condition score (BCS) change during the transition period with fertility, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) concentrations, milk yield, and health problems of Holstein cows in a retrospective cohort study. Holstein cows (n = 232) were assessed for BCS (5 point scale; 0.25 point increments) and had blood collected at 21 and 7 d before, on the day of, and 7 and 21 d after calving. Blood samples were assayed for NEFA and BHBA concentrations. All cows received a timed artificial insemination (TAI) at 65 ± 3 days in milk (DIM) following a Presynch-Ovsynch protocol with a progesterone implant during the Ovsynch protocol. Cows were grouped based on BCS change after calving as to whether they: 1) lost (L), 2) maintained (M), or 3) gained (G) BCS. Data were analyzed by logistic regression with GLIMMIX and ANOVA with repeated measures using the MIXED procedures of SAS. Both NEFA and BHBA concentrations after calving differed (P < 0.01) for cows that lost, maintained, or gained BCS from 21 d before to 21 d after calving (NEFA: 0.51 ± 0.01; 0.45 ± 0.01; 0.42 ± 0.01 mmol/L; BHBA: 0.73 ± 0.02; 0.70 ± 0.02; 0.68 ± 0.02 mmol/L; respectively; mean ± SEM). By design, BCS change after calving differed (P < 0.01) among groups and was −0.38; 0.00; and 0.35 for cows in groups L, M, and G, respectively. At 21 d before and 21 d after calving, BCS differed (P < 0.01) among groups and was [before (2.97, 2.70, and 2.57) and after (2.54, 2.70, and 2.90)] for cows in groups L, M, and G, respectively. Between evaluated days, higher circulating NEFA and BHBA concentrations were observed 7 d after calving. Change in BCS affected (P < 0.01) pregnancy/AI (P/AI), days to first ovulation, and percentage of cyclic cows at 50 DIM. At 32 d after TAI, P/AI differed (P < 0.01) for cows that lost [18% (11/84)], maintained [33% (26/80)], or gained [47% (32/68)] BCS. Cows that lost BCS during the transition period had more health events (P < 0.01), than cows that gained or maintained BCS. In conclusion, changes in BCS during the transition period affected NEFA and BHBA concentrations, fertility, and occurrence of health problems during the lactation.

Effects of dry period length and dietary energy source on inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress in dairy cows

Negative energy balance in dairy cows in early lactation has been associated with increased inflammation and oxidative stress in these cows. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dry period (DP) length and dietary energy source on inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress in dairy cows. Holstein-Friesian dairy cows (60 primiparous and 107 multiparous) were assigned randomly to a 3 × 2 factorial design with 3 DP length (0, 30, or 60 d) and 2 early lactation rations (glucogenic or lipogenic). Cows were fed a glucogenic or lipogenic ration from 10 d before the expected calving date. Blood was collected in wk -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, and 4 relative to calving. Dry period length affected inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress, especially in wk 1 and 2 after calving. Cows with a 0-d DP had higher levels of ceruloplasmin, cholesterol, and reactive oxygen metabolites, and they tended to have higher haptoglobin levels compared with cows with a 30- or 60-d DP. Cows with a 0-d DP had a lower plasma paraoxonase and bilirubin in the first 2 wk after calving and a lower liver functionality index compared with cows with a 60-d DP. Cows of parity >3 fed a glucogenic ration had higher cholesterol levels compared with cows of parity >3 fed a lipogenic ration. No interaction between DP length and ration was present for inflammatory biomarkers or oxidative stress variables. Plasma bilirubin levels for cows with a 0-d DP were negatively related to energy balance and metabolic status in these cows. Moreover, occurrence of clinical health problems (fever, mastitis, metritis, and retained placenta) was 41, 27, and 30% for cows with 0-, 30-, and 60-d DP, respectively. High levels of ceruloplasmin, cholesterol, and reactive oxygen metabolites in cows with 0-d DP were related to the occurrence of health problems in these cows. In conclusion, omitting the DP increased levels of ceruloplasmin, cholesterol, and reactive oxygen metabolites, and decreased levels of bilirubin and paraoxonase in plasma, independent of ration, compared with cows with a 60-d DP. These contrasting effects of DP length on inflammatory status could be explained in part by the improved energy balance and occurrence of health problems in these cows, but was not related to increased somatic cell count in cows with a 0-d DP. Cows with a 0-d DP had better energy balance, but also had higher levels of oxidative stress compared with cows with a 60-d DP. Moreover, occurrence of health problems did not differ between cows with different DP lengths.