Zhe Liu, Xue Hua Hu, Lin Yang, Jin Lei Qi, Jiang Mei Liu, Li Jun Wang, Mai Geng Zhou, Peng Yin
{"title":"Burden of Headache Disorders in China and its Provinces, 1990-2021.","authors":"Zhe Liu, Xue Hua Hu, Lin Yang, Jin Lei Qi, Jiang Mei Liu, Li Jun Wang, Mai Geng Zhou, Peng Yin","doi":"10.3967/bes2025.019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the prevalence and burden of headache disorders in China and its provinces from 1990 to 2021.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021, the number of prevalent cases, prevalence rate, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and age-standardized DALY rates were analyzed by sex, age group, and province for headache disorders and their subtypes (migraine and tension-type headache [TTH]) between 1990 and 2021. Percentage changes during this period were also estimated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 2021, approximately 426 million individuals in China were affected by headache disorders, with an age-standardized prevalence rate of 27,582.61/100,000. The age-standardized DALY rate for all headache disorders was 487.15/100,000. Between 1990 and 2021, the number of prevalent cases increased by 37.78%, while the prevalence of all headache disorders, migraine, and TTH increased by 6.92%, 7.57%, and 7.86%, respectively. The highest prevalence was observed in the 30-34 age group (39,520.60/100,000). Migraine accounted for a larger proportion of DALYs attributable to headache disorders, whereas TTH has a greater impact on its prevalence. In 2021, the highest age-standardized DALY rates for headache disorders were observed in Heilongjiang (617.85/100,000) and Shanghai (542.86/100,000).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of headache disorders is increasing in China. Effective health education, improve diagnosis and treatment are essential, particularly for middle-aged working populations and women of childbearing age.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"38 5","pages":"547-556"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hai Ming Luo, Wen Biao Hu, Yan Jun Xu, Xue Yan Zheng, Qun He, Lu Lyu, Rui Lin Meng, Xiao Jun Xu, Fei Zou
{"title":"Identifying High-Risk Areas for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Mortality in Guangdong, China: Spatiotemporal Clustering and Socioenvironmental Determinants.","authors":"Hai Ming Luo, Wen Biao Hu, Yan Jun Xu, Xue Yan Zheng, Qun He, Lu Lyu, Rui Lin Meng, Xiao Jun Xu, Fei Zou","doi":"10.3967/bes2025.048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to identify high-risk areas for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mortality to provide relevant evidence for interventions in emerging economies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Empirical Bayesian Kriging and a discrete Poisson space-time scan statistic were applied to identify the spatiotemporal clusters of T2DM mortality. The relationships between economic factors, air pollutants, and the mortality risk of T2DM were assessed using regression analysis and the Poisson Log-linear Model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A coastal district in East Guangdong, China, had the highest risk (Relative Risk [RR] = 4.58, <i>P</i> < 0.01), followed by the 10 coastal districts/counties in West Guangdong, China (RR = 2.88, <i>P</i> < 0.01). The coastal county in the Pearl River Delta, China (RR = 2.24, <i>P</i> < 0.01), had the third-highest risk. The remaining risk areas were two coastal counties in East Guangdong, 16 districts/counties in the Pearl River Delta, and two counties in North Guangdong, China. Mortality due to T2DM was associated with gross domestic product per capita (GDP per capita). In pilot assessments, T2DM mortality was significantly associated with carbon monoxide.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>High mortality from T2DM occurred in the coastal areas of East and West Guangdong, especially where the economy was progressing towards the upper middle-income level.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"38 5","pages":"585-597"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Disease Burden and Trends of COPD in the Asia-Pacific Region (1990-2019) and Predictions to 2034.","authors":"Jing Ma, Hong Mi","doi":"10.3967/bes2025.040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The Asia-Pacific region has a high chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) burden, but studies on its trends are limited. Using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 data, we analyzed COPD trends in 36 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019 and predicted future incidence trends through 2034.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>COPD data by age and sex from the GBD 2019 database were analyzed for incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rates from 1990 to 2019. Joinpoint regression identified significant annual trends, and age-standardized incidence rates were predicted through 2034 using age-period-cohort models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disease burden of COPD have been decreasing, and the incidence rates will continue to decrease or remain stable until 2034 in most selected countries and territories, except for a few Southeastern Asian countries. The Lao People's Democratic Republic and Vietnam are projected to experience an increase in COPD incidence from 165.3 per 100,000 in 2019 to 177 per 100,000 in 2034 and from 179.9 per 100,000 in 2019 to 192.5 per 100,000 in 2034, respectively. Older males had a higher incidence than any other sex or age group. The sex gap in incidence rates continues to widen, though it is smaller and less significant in the younger age group than in those in the older one.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>COPD rates are expected to decline until 2034 but remain a health risk, especially in countries with rising rates. Urgent action on tobacco control, air pollution, and public education is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"38 5","pages":"557-570"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meng Yao Bian, Ling Qi, Qian Guo, Yu Chen Zhao, Xiao Li Duan
{"title":"Effects of Ozone Exposure on Cardiopulmonary Function and Adaptive Responses in Han and Tibetan Children during Physical Activity at High Altitudes.","authors":"Meng Yao Bian, Ling Qi, Qian Guo, Yu Chen Zhao, Xiao Li Duan","doi":"10.3967/bes2025.054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.054","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"38 5","pages":"633-638"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rui Yi Zhang, Miao Miao Zhang, Yu Chang Zhou, Jia Huan Guo, Xuan Kai Wang, Mai Geng Zhou
{"title":"The Disease Burden of Asthma in China, 1990 to 2021 and Projections to 2050: Based on the Global Burden of Disease 2021.","authors":"Rui Yi Zhang, Miao Miao Zhang, Yu Chang Zhou, Jia Huan Guo, Xuan Kai Wang, Mai Geng Zhou","doi":"10.3967/bes2025.042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Asthma imposes a significant global health burden. This study examines changes in the asthma-related disease burden from 1990 to 2021 and projects future burdens for 2050 under different scenarios.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study, we analyzed asthma incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from 1990 to 2021. We projected the disease burden for 2050 based on current trends and hypothetical scenarios in which all risk factors are controlled. Temporal trends in age-standardized incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALY rates were explored using Annual Percent Change.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 2021, the age-standardized rates for asthma incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALYs in China were 364.17 per 100,000 (95% uncertainty interval [ <i>UI</i>]: 283.22-494.10), 1,956.49 per 100,000 (95% <i>UI</i>: 1,566.68-2,491.87), 1.47 per 100,000 (95% <i>UI</i>: 1.15-1.79), and 103.76 per 100,000 (95% <i>UI</i>: 72.50-145.46), respectively. A higher disease burden was observed among Chinese men and individuals aged 70 years or older. Compared to the current trend, a combined scenario involving improvements in environmental factors, behavioral and metabolic health, child nutrition, and vaccination resulted in a greater reduction in the disease burden caused by asthma.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Addressing modifiable risk factors is essential for further reducing the asthma-related disease burden.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"38 5","pages":"529-538"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing Zhi Li, Da Huo, Dai Tao Zhang, Jia Chen Zhao, Chun Na Ma, Dan Wu, Peng Yang, Quan Yi Wang, Zhao Min Feng
{"title":"Co-Circulation of Respiratory Pathogens that Cause Severe Acute Respiratory Infections during the Autumn and Winter of 2023 in Beijing, China.","authors":"Jing Zhi Li, Da Huo, Dai Tao Zhang, Jia Chen Zhao, Chun Na Ma, Dan Wu, Peng Yang, Quan Yi Wang, Zhao Min Feng","doi":"10.3967/bes2025.050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.050","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"38 5","pages":"644-648"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Building China's Burden of Disease Research System: Priorities and Pathways.","authors":"Peng Yin, Mai Geng Zhou","doi":"10.3967/bes2025.055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.055","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"38 5","pages":"527-528"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}