Somatic and psychological symptoms of depression can lead to decreased quality of life, lack of motivation, and in severe cases, suicidal ideation, or loss of life. Secondhand smoke can increase the risk of depression due to these chemical exposures, the development of chronic physical conditions, and the biological effects of nicotine. We are determining if […]
A11: Volatile Organic Compounds and Cancer in adults: Cross-sectional Study
Numerous studies have been conducted to determine how exposure to various amounts of VOCs might affect an individual’s health, as well as how VOC analysis can serve as a reliable predictor of several different cancer subtypes. In this cross-sectional study, we intend to investigate the VOCs present in adult urine, a liquid state of matter, […]
B54: Exploring the Relationship Between Body Weight, Body Mass Index, and Endometriosis Diagnosis
Endometriosis is characterized as a progressive chronic condition by which tissues similar to those that line the uterus can grow outside the uterus. 10% of women of reproductive age are diagnosed with endometriosis, including 50% of women who experience infertility and 60% of women who suffer from pelvic pain. Regardless of the high prevalence in […]
A07: The Effectiveness of Curriculum on Health Disparities
The purpose of this study is to design and investigate the effectiveness of curriculum on health disparities by (dis)ability and age in an undergraduate medical sociology course. Student learning outcomes for the unit were developed, and resources were reviewed and selected based on their relevance and ability to enhance student learning in accordance with the […]
A21: Association Between Needle Injection Use and Hepatitis B and C Infection in the United States
Since the 1960s when Hepatitis was discovered, it has been considered as one of the top public health threats in the United States. In 2018 alone, there were a combined 8,000 new cases of Hepatitis B and C reported to the CDC with the actual number certainly being higher with estimates indicating the true number […]
A22: High Blood Pressure and Depression in U.S. Adults: a Cross-sectional Study
Introduction Depression is a complex mental illness that has many possible risk factors. Approximately 21 million adults in the United States suffer from major depressive disorder. The comorbidities linked to depression are contributing to an increasing economic burden on the United States. Additionally, there are over 116 million adults in the United States that have […]
A23: The Association Between U.S. Citizenship Status and Oral Health Status
Oral health is essential to general health. It encompasses a person’s ability to perform actions of the mouth without pain, disease, or discomfort (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). Oral diseases disproportionately affect low-income populations including those living in the U.S. without citizenship status (World Health Organization, 2020).This study is a secondary data […]
A26: Exploring The Relationship Between Poverty Level and Birth Weight in the United States
Low birth weight is defined as a weight of below 2500 grams and occurs as a result of fetal growth restriction and preterm birth. Some risk factors for low birth weight can include the health of the mother, access to prenatal care, and race. Low birth weight can also lead to future health issues, and […]
A67: Consumption of School Meals and Childhood BMI
In 2018 approximately 20% of children in the United States were classified as obese, and schools were responsible for nearly half of the caloric intake for most students. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between childhood BMI and school provided meal consumption. Using the data from the 2017-18 National Health and […]
C30: Birth Control Pills and a Woman’s Ability to Get Pregnant Within a Year of Trying: A Cross-Sectional Study
Birth control pills are a common way to prevent pregnancy in the United States. Nearly two-thirds of women in the United States use a form of contraceptive, of which 14% take birth control pills. 12% of women aged 15-44 struggle with infertility in the United States. This study focused on the effects of birth control […]