Thin Body Shape Research Articles

Multidimensional phenotyping to distinguish among distinct obstructive sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and overlap syndrome phenotypes

Objective/backgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and their comorbid association called Overlap Syndrome (OS) are frequent chronic diseases with high individual and societal burdens. Precise descriptions of the respective symptoms, comorbidities, and medications associated with these three conditions are lacking. We used a multidimensional phenotyping approach to identify relevant phenotypes characterizing these 3 disorders. Patients/methods308 patients with OSA, COPD and OS were prospectively assessed using a combination of body shape measurements and multidimensional questionnaires evaluating sleep, fatigue, depression and respiratory symptoms. Comorbidities and medications were confirmed by physicians. Patients made home blood pressure self-measurements using a connected wearable device to identify undiagnosed or uncontrolled hypertension. ResultsThree distinct relevant phenotypes were identified. OSA patients were round in shape with a balanced waist-to-hip ratio, frequent witnessed apneas, nocturia, daytime sleepiness, depression, and high diastolic blood pressure. COPD patients had a thinner body shape with a high waist-to-hip ratio, complained mainly of fatigue, and exhibited a higher resting heart rate. OS patients were round in shape with a balanced waist-to-hip ratio, reported little sleepiness and depression, but had impaired sleep and the highest rate of cardio-metabolic comorbidities. Diminished fitness-to-drive was most apparent in patients with OSA and OS. Home blood pressure measurements identified undiagnosed hypertension in 80 % of patients and in nearly 80 % of those with hypertension it was uncontrolled by their current medications. ConclusionsOur systematic multidimensional phenotyping approach identified distinct body shapes, symptoms, and comorbidity profiles among patients with OSA, COPD, and OS.

Management of Gestational Gigantomastia with Goldilocks Procedure after Mastectomy: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Gestational gigantomastia is characterized by the rapid growth of breasts during pregnancy. The treatment method of gestational gigantomastia is unclear; if the medical treatment is ineffective, surgery is considered. However, sufficient research on which method is best to perform breast reconstruction for the gestational gigantomastia patient has not yet been conducted. Our patient was young and had aesthetic needs; thus, we did not recommend modified radical mastectomy. However, it was difficult for the patient to consider active reconstruction using an implant or autologous tissue because of the expected complications and economic problems. The patient had a thin body shape and very large breasts compared with the trunk. Therefore, breast volume was not significantly required after reconstruction. Additionally, we expected that a considerable portion of skin would remain after mastectomy as a tubular-shaped breast. It was expected that the Goldilocks technique would be sufficient to meet the patient's volume needs. Therefore, we proceeded with total mastectomy and reconstruction using the Goldilocks procedure. No complications were recorded after the operation; most of the patient's discomfort was resolved, and the shape and size of the breasts were satisfactory.

Population Growth Model and Mortality of Pakistan Lobster (Panulirus polyphagus) in Estuary Waters of Tarakan City

Lobster Panulirus polyphagus has a fairly high economic value and is found in the estuary waters of Tarakan City. This research aims to study the growth and mortality model of Lobster P. polyphagus originating in the estuary waters of Tarakan City. The research method was carried out using a quantitative descriptive method. Sampling was conducted 14 times from December 2021-May 2022 using gill nets. The results showed that the male sex ratio was more than the female. Allometric growth of males and females is negative allometric with a thin body shape. The structure of the size obtained was mostly in males ranging from 18.3-20.6 cm, and females around 20.5-22.2 cm. The maximum length growth of P. polyphagus based on von Bertalanffy's growth model was 31.519 cm in males and 31.374 cm in females. The total mortality (Z) of P. polyphagus for males and females was 1.104 and 1.119; catch mortality (F) of 0.106 and 0.253; natural mortality (M) of 0.998 and 0.866; exploitation rate (E) of 0.096 and 0.226, respectively. The high natural mortality causes the extinction of the Lobster species, so good management is needed so that it is sustainable.

Body Image Perception and Satisfaction of Junior High School Students: Analysis of Possible Determinants

Body image (BI) is a multidimensional construct that refers to one’s perceptions of and attitudes toward one’s own physical characteristics. Adolescence is a critical developmental stage in which concerns about BI increase. Therefore, the present cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate body image and aesthetic body shape standards in a sample of middle school students living in China. The researchers gathered demographic information, as well as height and weight data, for their study. They used a body silhouette to assess body image perception and body shape aesthetics and calculated two indexes: BIP, which measures the accuracy of self-perception and the estimation of bodily dimensions, and BIS, which indicates the difference between an individual’s perceived and ideal body images. A total of 1585 students in three grades at two middle schools were included in the study (759 = female, mean age = 13.67 ± 0.90; 839 = male, mean age = 13.70 ± 0.90). The results showed that the BIP bias rate of middle school students was 55.7%, and the BI dissatisfaction rate was 81.0%. Females tended to overestimate their body shape and desire to be thinner compared to males. Students with a higher BMI grading were more prone to underestimating their body shape and aspiring to be thinner. Furthermore, 8.6% of students chose underweight as the ideal body type for boys, while 22.6% chose underweight as the ideal body type for girls. In conclusion, there are significant gender differences in the aesthetic standards of body shape, and adolescents believe that for women, a thin body shape is beautiful.

Effect of Mass Media on Body Image and Self-Esteem of Teenage Girls

This paper investigates whether mass media (social media) affects the body image and self-esteem of teenage girls. For most people, the beauty or covetable feminine body image of teenage girls is defined by a charming face and thin body shape commonly known as zero figures. But this definition of beauty cannot be true always because it is based on the experience of seeing which is not all-encompassing. The whole beauty of the girls can be defined by the combination of all the experiences, as experiences of seeing, listening, touching and all other which we are perceived by an individual. Now a day’s social media is the major source to share information among individuals. This paper provides the effects of social media on the body image and self-esteem of teenage girls. This study targets teenage girls because physical attractiveness is especially important to them and a thin and beautiful idealized image in social media plays a significant role in influencing their self-confidence. Further a data driven model using Artificial intelligence (AI) suggested for future challenges.

Cafeteria Online: Nudges for Healthier Food Choices in a University Cafeteria-A Randomized Online Experiment.

Many people do not consume as much healthy food as recommended. Nudging has been identified as a promising intervention strategy to increase the consumption of healthy food. The present study analyzed the effects of three body shape nudges (thin, thick, or Giacometti artwork) on food ordering and assessed the mediating role of being aware of the nudge. Students (686) and employees (218) of a German university participated in an online experimental study. After randomization, participants visited a realistic online cafeteria and composed a meal for themselves. Under experimental conditions, participants were exposed to one out of three nudges while choosing dishes: (1) thin body shape, (2) thick body shape, and (3) the Giacometti artwork nudge. The Giacometti nudge resulted in more orders for salad among employees. The thin and thick body shape nudges did not change dish orders. Awareness of the nudge mediated the numbers of calories ordered when using the Giacometti or thin body shape nudges. These findings provide useful insights for health interventions in occupational and public health sectors using nudges. Our study contributes to the research on the Giacometti nudge by showing its effectiveness when participants are aware (it is effective under conditions where it is consciously perceived).

Biometric indices and population parameters of three polynemid fishes from Batang Lassa Estuary of East Malaysia.

The length-weight relationships (LWRs), condition factor (Kn), growth, mortality and exploitation status of three polynemid fishes, i.e., Filimanus xanthonema (Valenciennes, 1831), Polynemus melanochir (Valenciennes, 1831) and Polynemus paradiseus (Linnaeus, 1758) from Batang Lassa River estuary were estimated. Fish samples were caught during April 2019 to September 2020 using the ESBN (locally called Gnian) having 1.25 to 4.00 cm mesh size. The total length (TL) and body weight of each individual fish was measured to the nearest 0.1 cm and 0.01 g respectively. The growth coefficients (b) for F. xanthonema, P. melanochir and P. paradiseus, were 2.880, 2.717 and 2.724 with the R2 values 0.956, 0.972 and 0.936 respectively. Estimated growth coefficients indicated a negative allometric growth pattern for all three threadfin fishes. To date, information regarding length-weight relationships for F. xanthonema and P. melanochir is insufficient whereas the information is available for P. paradiseus. About 40–48% of fishes exhibited flat or thin body shape (Kn < 1), 48–50% were rounded or fat (Kn > 1) and only 1–3% of fishes showed proportional body shape (Kn = 1). The growth parameters L∞, K and ϕ’ were estimated at 15.75 cm, 0.95 yr−1 and 2.37 for F. xanthonema; 27.61 cm 0.87 yr−1 and 2.82 for P. melanochir; and 27.30 cm, 0.58 yr−1 and 2.64 for P. paradiseus; respectively. The estimated natural mortality (M) included 2.10, 1.69 and 1.30 yr−1; the fishing mortality (F) 0.57, 0.67 and 0.60 yr−1; and exploitation ratio (E) 0.21, 0.28 and 0.31 for F. xanthonema, P. melanochir and P. paradiseus respectively. The study concluded that the stocks are still under exploitation (E < 0.5) condition. However, the studied Batang Lassa estuary could be a potential nursery ground considering the minimum lengths of 5.0, 3.8 and 4.0 cm for F. xanthonema, P. melanochir and P. paradiseus respectively. Therefore, management initiatives are needed to escape juvenile catches.

Effects of a thin body shape nudge and other determinants of adolescents’ healthy and unhealthy food consumption in a school setting

• Applying a thin body shape nudge did not impact chocolate and blueberry consumption. • Males consumed more chocolate than females. • The hungrier the participants were, the more chocolate they consumed. • The more the participants liked the blueberries, the more they consumed.

Length-weight relationship, sex ratio, mortality and growth condition of natural stock of Macrobrachium rosenbergii from the estuarine systems of North Kalimantan, Indonesia

Abstract. Indarjo A, Salim G, Nugraeni CD, Zein M, Ransangan J, Prakoso LY, Suhirwan, Anggoro S. 2021. Length-weight relationship, sex ratio, mortality and growth condition of natural stock of Macrobrachium rosenbergii from the estuarine systems of North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 846-857. Giant prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in North Kalimantan Province, Indonesia are commonly found inhabiting estuarine areas in Salimbatu Village (Bulungan District), Tepian Village (Nunukan District) and Buong Baru and Sesayap Villages (Tana Tidung District). The present study was conducted to analyze the relationship between length and weight, sex ratio, mortality, and growth condition index of the naturally occurring giant prawns in three districts namely Bulungan, Nunukan, and Tana Tidung in the North Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The samplings were carried out for a period of seven months beginning April to November 2020. The results revealed that the giant prawns in Buong Baru Village, Sesayap Village, and Salimbatu Village were characterized to have negative allometric growth patterns. Interestingly, the male giant prawns in Tepian Village were observed to exhibit positive allometric growth pattern. The ratio sex analysis of the giant prawns in the four villages indicated that female prawns were more than male. In terms of size distribution, Salimbatu Village exhibited 60.1% of prawns measured at 14.02-17.74cm (size range of 10.3-47.5 cm). In Tepian Village, 32.9% of the prawns were observed to measure between 11.20-12.80 cm (size range of 8.0-24.0 cm). In Buong Baru Village, it was observed 18.5% of the prawns measured 22.0-25.5 cm and 29.0-32.5 cm (size range of 15.0-50.0 cm), respectively. Finally, 28.3% of the prawns in Sesayap Village was observed to measure at 12.19-14.02 cm from the overall size distribution between 6.7-25.0 cm. Relative condition factor of giant prawns found in the waters of Salimbatu Village, Tepian Village, and Buong Baru Village waters and Sesayap Village waters was characterized by thin body shape. The maximum length of male prawns was higher than female prawns in Salimbatu Village, Desa Tepian and Sesayap Village, except in Buong Baru Village where female was longer than male. The exploitation rate and fishing mortalities of prawns were higher in Buong Baru Village, Tana Tidung District. Giant prawn fishery contributes to the socio-economic development of the people in North Kalimantan. Hence, sustainable fishery management of this species, particularly in Buong Baru Village is urgently needed so that it can continue to provide livelihoods to the fishermen in the area.

Growth, mortality and exploitation rate of Pampus argenteus, Parastromateus niger and Scomberomorus commerson in Sebatik Waters, Indonesia

Abstract. Salim G, Handayani KR, Indarjo A, Ransangan J, Atieqah N. 2020. Growth, mortality and exploitation rate of Pampus argenteus, Parastromateus niger and Scomberomorus commerson in Sebatik Waters, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 5363-5372. The economic revenue of the local government of the Indonesian Sebatik Island relies much on the exploitation of its rich marine biodiversity. One of the important economic activities is the capture fisheries of commercially important fishes such as the white pomfret (Pampus argenteus) and black pomfret (Parastromateus niger), and mackerel fish (Scomberomorus commerson). The current study aims to estimate the growth, condition factor, and exploitation rate of the fish species for developing sustainable fishery management. Fish samplings were conducted in the Sebatik Waters, Nunukan District, North Kalimantan Province, Indonesia from June to July 2020. The fish were caught using gillnet at daytime (pomfrets) and nighttime (mackerel), respectively. Then, 82, 73, and 83 specimens of white pomfret, black pomfret, and mackerel were randomly selected for the length-weight relationship, condition factor, and exploitation rate analysis, respectively. The results revealed that the size distribution of the white pomfret population in the coastal waters of Sebatik Island ranged from 220.0 to 351.0 mm, black pomfret ranged from 231.0 to 362.0 mm and mackerel, ranged from 242.0 to 432.0 mm. All the fish species exhibited negative allometric (b&lt;3) weight and length relationship with moderate to strong correlation. About 50% and 53.42% of the white pomfrets and black pomfrets were characterized by thin body shape. However, 49.40% of the mackerels were characterized by fat body shape. The asymptotic length (L∞) for white pomfrets was recorded at 359.133 mm; k value of 0.0427 mm/year with r-value of 0.9918 and the t0 value of 1.11/year. For black pomfret, the L∞ was estimated at 370.22 mm; k value of 0.043 mm/year with r-value at 0.9919 and the t0 value of 1.104/year. For mackerel, the L∞ value was estimated at 492.724 mm, k-value of 0.0246 mm/year with r-value of 0.9634, and the t0 value of 1.322/year. The total mortality, fishing mortality and natural mortality (Z, F, and N, respectively) and exploitation rate (E) for white fish were recorded at 113.76%, 80.58%, 33.18%, and 70.83%, respectively. For black pomfret, it recorded 113.15% (Z), 79.97% (F), 32.75% (N) and 70.67% (E). For mackerel, it recorded 109.87% (Z), 66.29% (F), 43.58% (N) and 60.33% (E). The high exploitation rate (&gt;50%) and fishing mortality (&gt;60%) of all the fish species analyzed in this study indicate that there is a sign of overfishing to these fish resources in the coastal waters of Sebatik island. Hence, sustainable fishing management is timely needed to prevent depletion of these important fishery resources. Such management can include fishing restrictions for small-sized and first mature fish, close fishing season, and strict requirement for fishing permits.

Growth Characteristics Layur Fish Lepturacanthus savala in Juata Waters, Tarakan, Indonesia

The city of Tarakan, Indonesia, benefits economically from abundant marine biological resources, one of which is the layur fish, known commercially as ribbonfish. The purpose of this study was to analyze the growth character of the layur fish (Lepturacanthus savala) obtained from the juata waters of Tarakan City. The method of this quantitative and descriptive study was to analyze the growth of layur fish Lepturacanthus savala in the Juata waters off the coast from the city of Tarakan. Body shape, length, weight, and ratio sex data were collected from sites selected by the purposive sampling method based on trawl fishing catch. Secondary data, collected from interviews of fishing personnel, included the number of catches using trawling gear and trawl fishing location. The length ranges of male from 20,4 to 54,0 cm with an average length of 37,2±16.8 cm (n = 255) and the length ranges of female from 20,5 to 68 cm with an average length of 44,25±23.75 cm (n = 275). The results showed that maximum length of male layur fish was smaller than the maximum length of female fish, which were 59.352 cm at 267 d and 72.638 cm at 315 d, respectively. The result shows a negative allometric growth pattern male and female layur fish was found to be the same and sex ratio of male to female has a ratio of 1,0: 1,8 with a percentage of males at 48.11% and females at 51.89%. The majority of male and female fish exhibited a thin body shape (51,4% of male and 52% of female).

The allometric growth and condition index comparison of white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) from fishpond and juata laut waters, Tarakan (Indonesia)

This research aims to analyze the allometric growth and condition index of white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) from fishpond and Juata Laut waters, Tarakan (Indonesia). The study was conducted for 3 months, from January to March 2020. The objective method was descriptive quantitative with a case study approach. The determination of the research area by using purposive sampling from fishpond and the catches of trawl fishermen from Juata Laut waters, Tarakan (Indonesia). A sampling of white shrimp (L.vannamei) used survey methods in those two locations. The data collection was done by using a laboratory scale in the Biology Laboratory of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, University of Borneo Tarakan. The data instead of sex, total length, carapace length, and the total weight of white shrimp (L.vannamei). The research variables were sex ratio, allometric growth, and condition index of the male and female white shrimp (L.vannamei). The results study showed that white shrimp (L.vannamei) from ponds had a sex ratio for males and females of 1:3 with a percentage of males by 25% and females by 75%. The allometric growth,i.e.total length, and total weight for both of sex were negative, condition index with a thinner body was not found for male and 1,9% for females; thin body shape was 50% and 53.7%; ideal body shape was 5.6% while females were not found; the fat body was 44.4% and 40.7%; the fatter body for male was not found and females by 3.7%. The results from Juata Laut waters obtained the sex ratio for males and females was 1.68:1 with the percentage of males was 62.71%, and females were 37.29%. The allometric growth like total length and a total weight of males and females was negative with condition index of males and females for thin body shapes were 48.6% and 45.5%; ideal body shape were 2.7% and 9.1%; fat body shape was 45.9% and 45.5%; fatter body shape was 2.7%, respectively and females were not found.

Analysis of allometric growth and condition index of tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in Juata Laut Waters and Fishpond, Tarakan (Indonesia)

The purposes of this research were to analyze the growth of allometric and condition index of tiger shrimp (P.monodon) in Juata Laut waters and fishpond, Tarakan (Indonesia). The implementation of research for 3 months from January to March 2020. The research method used a quantitative descriptive with a case study and exploratory approach. The determination of the study area was done with purposive judgment sampling originating from the catch of trawl fishermen in Juata Laut waters and fishpond, Tarakan (Indonesia). A sampling of tiger shrimp (P.monodon) based on surveys of the catches from those two locations. The data collection method involved the differences between sex, total length, carapace length, and the total weight of tiger shrimp (P.monodon) in the Laboratory of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, University of Borneo Tarakan. The research variables were sex ratio, allometric growth, and condition index of male and female tiger shrimp. The results from Juata Laut waters obtained a sex ratio for males and females was 2:1 with a percentage of the male at 66.7% and female at 33.3%. The allometric growth, i.e., a total length and a total weight of male was positive and female was negative with a condition index of male and female for thin body shape was 56.3% and 50%; ideal body shape of 12.5% and female not found; fat body shape was 31.3% and 50%, respectively. The results from fishpond showed that the sex ratio for males and females was 1:1.52, with a percentage of 39.6% for males and females was 60.4%. The allometric growth of total length and total weight from the male was negative and female was positive with condition index of a male was 2.4% and female was not found; the thin body shapes was 32.7% and 48.4%; the ideal body of 2.4% and 1.6%; the fat body was 57.1% and 50% for each one; very fat body was 2.4% and female was not found.

516: Relationship between thin body shape at six years old and cardiovascular risks in middle-age

We have reported that babies born small developed cardiovascular risks in middle ages in women. In the same cohort, this study was conducted to examine whether body shape at six years old (y.o.) has a relationship to cardiovascular risks in middle ages. Data were examined retrospectively for 721 women aged 41-69 years old who have received a medical examination at a single institution from 2007 to 2008. We collected the data of medical examination and a questionnaire body shape (thin, medium, fat) at six y.o. The relationship with birthweight and body shape at six y.o. was analyzed. Among those who were born small (< 2500g), 80, 16, and 4% became thin, medium, or fat, respectively, at six y.o. Body shape at six y.o. had a negative relation to future triglyceride, fasting glucose, HbA1C, insulin, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) levels, and positive relationship to high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level. Body shape at 6 y.o. had a negative relationship to cardiovascular risks in middle-aged women. Insulin and MOMA-IR levels had a negative relationship to body shape at 6.y.o., and development from low birthweight infant to childhood obesity was rare in this cohort.

Pleural thickening on screening chest X-rays: a single institutional study

Although pleural thickening is a common finding on routine chest X-rays, its radiological and clinical features remain poorly characterized. Our investigation of 28,727 chest X-rays obtained from annual health examinations confirmed that pleural thickening was the most common abnormal radiological finding. In most cases (92.2%), pleural thickening involved the apex of the lung, particularly on the right side; thus, it was defined as a pulmonary apical cap. Pleural thickening was more common in males than in females and in current smokers or ex-smokers than in never smokers. The prevalence increased with age, ranging from 1.8% in teenagers to 9.8% in adults aged 60 years and older. Moreover, pleural thickening was clearly associated with greater height and lower body weight and body mass index, suggesting that a tall, thin body shape may predispose to pleural thickening. These observations allowed us to speculate about the causative mechanisms of pleural thickening that are attributable to disproportionate perfusion, ventilation, or mechanical forces in the lungs.

Association between Exposure to Media and Body Weight Concern among Female Students at Private University in Selangor, Malaysia.

These days, media has become a huge part of everyday life. Unrealistic thin body weight and body shape portrayed by media has led to body weight concern especially among females. The aim of this study is to investigate the associations between media exposure and body weight concern among female university students in Management and Science University. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 363 female students aged 17 to 26 years from the Management and Science University. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess on socio-demographic information, media usage, body shape concern, body appreciation scale, and the sociocultural attitudes toward appearance. The highest number of media usage were among students between 17 to 20 years old, 31.7% overweight students had high body shape concern, 40.8% student had high sociocultural attitudes towards appearance and 44.6% normal weight student perceived high body appreciation scale. In the association between media usage and body weight concern, a significant association was found on body shape concern (p=0.01), body appreciation scale (p=0.001) and sociocultural attitudes toward appearance (p=0.001). In socio-demographic and body weight concern, the result also indicated a significant association between BMI (p=0.001), monthly income (p=0.013) and education (p=0.001) with body shape concern, body appreciation scale and sociocultural attitudes towards appearance. As a conclusion, 52% in the present study showed that exposure to media have association with body weight concern among female university students.

Morphology and molecules resolve the identity and life cycle of an eye trematode, Philophthalmus attenuatus n. sp. (Trematoda: Philophthalmidae) infecting gulls in New Zealand.

Trematodes of the genus Philophthalmus are cosmopolitan parasites that infect the eyes of birds and mammals. They have the potential to affect the survival of their hosts and a few cases of human philophthalmiasis have occurred worldwide. Adults of known Philophthalmus species have never been recorded from bird hosts in New Zealand, despite their cercarial stage being a focus of various studies. Here, we describe a new species of Philophthalmus infecting New Zealand red-billed and black-backed gulls, Philophthalmus attenuatus n. sp. It is distinguished from other marine species of Philophthalmus by its long, thin body shape, consistently longer vitelline field on the left, and its body reflexed at the ventral sucker. We use molecular methods to complete the life cycle of this species, matching it with the larval stage infecting the mud whelk, Zeacumantus subcarinatus, and present a preliminary cox1 phylogeny. In addition, we comment on the validity of some taxonomic characters used to differentiate species of this genus, discuss potential colonisation routes to New Zealand and comment on the potential for zoonotic infection.

Effects of Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass on marine nematodes based on biological trait analysis

The Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass (YSCWM) is a seasonal hydrological phenomenon with significant effects on benthic animals. Based on a range of biological traits, including feeding type, tail shape, adult body length, body shape and life history (c-p value), the biological trait analysis (BTA) of marine nematodes in the southern Yellow Sea was studied in June 2003 (summer) and January 2004 (winter) in order to reveal the effects of YSCWM on benthic animals. In terms of biological traits composition of marine nematode assemblages, results of ANOSIM showed that there were no significant differences among sites inside the YSCMW area. However, for spatial distribution, marine nematode assemblages showed significant differences between sites inside and outside of the YSCWM area in terms of body shape, as there was higher percentage of nematodes with slender body shape while lower percentage with stout and long thin body shape at the sites inside the YSCWM area. Results of BIOENV analysis showed that water depth and sediment silt-clay percentage were the most important factors contributed to the differences of biological traits of marine nematode assemblages in summer, while sediment phaeophorbide content best explained the differences of marine nematode assemblages in winter. The existence of the YSCWM may provide a stable environment for marine nematode assemblages, keeping them in a continuous state during the seasonal changes. The higher percentage of nematodes with slender body may be the response to the YSCWM.

Factors Associated with Sunbed use in Women: the E3N-SunExp Study.

In this study, we attempt to describe the profile of sunbed users among cancer-free French women. E3N is a prospective cohort including 98,995 French women aged 40- 65 years in 1990. In 2008, a specific UV questionnaire was sent to all reported skin cancer cases and 3 controls per case, matched on age, county of birth, and education. We used logistic regression models adjusted for pigmentary traits. Compared with non-users, ever-users of sunbeds were younger (ptrend < .0001), had higher levels of education (ptrend = .0004) and income (ptrend = .002), and were more likely to be divorced/separated (OR = 1.58). They were more likely to be smokers (OR = 1.59) or former smokers (OR = 1.64), had higher alcohol intakes (ptrend = .001), and lower physical activity levels (OR = 0.54), although they had a lower BMI (ptrend = .004) and a thinner body shape (ptrend = .006). Sunbed users were also more likely to report many freckles (ptrend = .01) and sunburns in adulthood (ptrend = .008), to use sunscreen (SPF<8: OR = 2.15), and to renew sunscreen application (sometimes: OR = 1.49). Sunbed use is associated with intentional sun exposure and several unhealthy behaviors. Our findings call for further re- search towards the development of targeted prevention campaigns to reduce sunbed use.

Biases in attention and memory for body shape images in eating disorders.

To investigate attentional and memorial biases towards body shape pictures among female patients with clinical eating disorders and healthy female controls. A visual dot-probe task was used to assess attention towards pictures reflecting either a thin, normal, or obese female body shape. Pictures were presented in pairs; each pair depicted two different body shapes and were presented twice. Participant responses were compared across time and population. Overall, the eating disorder patients responded more slowly than controls, F(1,63) = 20.32, p < .001. Both groups showed an attentional bias towards the larger of two body shapes, F(1,63) = 4.30, p = .04, and responded more quickly the second time they viewed the picture pairs, F(1,63) = 33.80, p < .001. Upon second viewing of picture pairs, the eating disorder patients had a larger decrease in reaction time (86ms) than the control sample (33ms) only when both pictures included extreme body shapes (thin and obese); the decrease in reaction time when one of the pictures included a normal body shape was the same across groups upon second viewing (eating disorder: 37ms; control: 32ms), F(1,63) = 9.32, p = .003. These findings suggest that individuals with eating disorders may be biased towards recall of dichotomous and/or extreme body shape images. While it remains unclear whether attentional and/or memorial bias is a risk, maintenance, or causal factor in eating disorders, future studies should employ longitudinal, prospective research designs to address these questions. Level II, comparative study.