The state of Men’s Health in the Nordic Countries- Is there a Nordic welfare model for today’s men? Svend Aage Madsen
Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
Alan White
Leeds Metropolitan University
Multinational Business Academy, or MBA Academy for short joins the exciting brand of business schools in India with a mission to provide world class B-school education. The MBA Academy students live in a unique environment of 'Earn & Learn'. This also gives the Academy students the unique opportunity to apply their classroom courses directly at their jobs to see for themselves the results of our World Class education programs with emphasis on 'Extra Employability'.
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Web 2.0 And Other Online Trends (Dec 2006)Neal Andrews
This document discusses trends related to Web 2.0 and online communities. It notes that Web 2.0 emphasizes user-generated content and social networking. Some key trends it outlines include the rise of blogs, social networking sites like Myspace, user-tagging on sites like Flickr and Delicious, the growth of online video through YouTube, and virtual communities like Second Life. It provides examples of how various brands are leveraging these new online platforms and trends to engage with customers.
The document discusses Tiltti, a Finnish project that provides peer support and information for problem gamblers. It was started in 2010 and is funded by RAY. Tiltti is part of the Finnish Blue Ribbon organization and provides individual counseling, treatment referrals, group support activities, and an open door walk-in space. Tiltti also collaborates with the Gambling Clinic to provide specialized treatment and peer support groups for those who have not engaged with other services or are at risk of dropping out of treatment. One such group is the Tuesday group, designed for people who want to quit gambling but find it difficult to start a formal therapy process.
Problem gambling, gambling dependency and gambling addiction as described by health and social workers in focus groups interviews- Gapro care Åland. Anette Häggblom, Åland University of Applied Sciences
Culturally adapted health care, why and how? Kulturelt tilpassede helsetjenester, hvorfor og hvordan? Ole Mathis Hetta, Saami Public Health/samisk samfunnsmedisin.
The document discusses issues around disability and access to substance abuse programs in Finland. It notes that a 2007 survey found over 12,000 cases involving people with disabilities, including visual impairments, hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and developmental or neurological disorders. It describes projects by the Finnish Blue Ribbon organization to prevent harms from intoxicants for people with disabilities and improve collaboration between disability and substance abuse services. The current VAPA program works to promote cooperation across sectors, advocate for recognition of disability issues, and ensure access to information on intoxicant issues for people with disabilities.
Multinational Business Academy, or MBA Academy for short joins the exciting brand of business schools in India with a mission to provide world class B-school education. The MBA Academy students live in a unique environment of 'Earn & Learn'. This also gives the Academy students the unique opportunity to apply their classroom courses directly at their jobs to see for themselves the results of our World Class education programs with emphasis on 'Extra Employability'.
Programs Offered: MBA / BBA / Retail Mgt.
www.multinationalacademy.com
Web 2.0 And Other Online Trends (Dec 2006)Neal Andrews
This document discusses trends related to Web 2.0 and online communities. It notes that Web 2.0 emphasizes user-generated content and social networking. Some key trends it outlines include the rise of blogs, social networking sites like Myspace, user-tagging on sites like Flickr and Delicious, the growth of online video through YouTube, and virtual communities like Second Life. It provides examples of how various brands are leveraging these new online platforms and trends to engage with customers.
The document discusses Tiltti, a Finnish project that provides peer support and information for problem gamblers. It was started in 2010 and is funded by RAY. Tiltti is part of the Finnish Blue Ribbon organization and provides individual counseling, treatment referrals, group support activities, and an open door walk-in space. Tiltti also collaborates with the Gambling Clinic to provide specialized treatment and peer support groups for those who have not engaged with other services or are at risk of dropping out of treatment. One such group is the Tuesday group, designed for people who want to quit gambling but find it difficult to start a formal therapy process.
Problem gambling, gambling dependency and gambling addiction as described by health and social workers in focus groups interviews- Gapro care Åland. Anette Häggblom, Åland University of Applied Sciences
Culturally adapted health care, why and how? Kulturelt tilpassede helsetjenester, hvorfor og hvordan? Ole Mathis Hetta, Saami Public Health/samisk samfunnsmedisin.
The document discusses issues around disability and access to substance abuse programs in Finland. It notes that a 2007 survey found over 12,000 cases involving people with disabilities, including visual impairments, hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and developmental or neurological disorders. It describes projects by the Finnish Blue Ribbon organization to prevent harms from intoxicants for people with disabilities and improve collaboration between disability and substance abuse services. The current VAPA program works to promote cooperation across sectors, advocate for recognition of disability issues, and ensure access to information on intoxicant issues for people with disabilities.
The document summarizes Telemark County's public health program, known as the Telemark Model. The model aims to promote health and reduce health differences among the population of Telemark through initiatives in kindergartens and schools. It focuses on children, youth, and the elderly. The program establishes health as a priority in planning and uses a holistic approach. Key aspects include healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health programs. Cooperation with stakeholders and national initiatives helps drive implementation. Evaluation found the school setting effective for reaching people and establishing healthy habits early.
The document discusses a health initiative in the Alna district of Oslo, Norway aimed at starting health information and physical activities for women. The main goals are to promote equal health opportunities and reduce differences through health education programs, language classes, and physical activity groups. Over 180 women regularly participate in training and education. Challenges include communication barriers due to language and cultural differences, as well as securing long-term funding. Next steps involve integrating health topics into language courses and expanding empowerment programs.
Den nya lagen om hälso- och sjukvård stöder strukturerna och processerna i främjandet av välfärd och hälsa. Taru Koivisto, Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet i Finland.
Quality of care after first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) a comparison of native Danes and immigrants from Turkey, Pakistan and the former Yugoslavia. Nana Folmann Hempler, University of Copenhagen
Public Health Statistics: why and how? Facts - analysis - plan - action: A better foundation for improving Public Health. Pål Harald Kippenes, Directorate of Health, Norway.
The NDPHS is a partnership committed to improving health and social well-being in Northern Europe. It aims to promote sustainable development through cooperation across several sectors, including economic, security, research, environment, and health. The NDPHS works to reduce communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases. It develops policy recommendations, facilitates regional projects, and disseminates information to stakeholders. The partnership also takes a leading role in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region to address health priorities in the region.
This document discusses health promotion in Finland. It describes a national development program called KASTE that aims to link knowledge management practices to health promotion through measures like prevention, workforce development, and integrated social and health care services. It also describes a regional health promotion program managed through nursing and tools used for health promotion management. Finally, it discusses challenges around knowledge exploitation and the need for training on health promotion strategies and management tools to better implement national health promotion programs at the local level in Finland.
Nfhk2011 eeva häkkinen and anneli luoma-kuikka_parallel9NFHK2011
1. The document discusses the development of Own Health Corners in the Hospital District of Etelä-Savo, Finland to provide citizens with reliable health information and self-care services.
2. There are now 24 Own Health Corners across the region that offer health measurements, information on lifestyle topics, and events.
3. An evaluation found the most popular corners provided personal guidance, while some needed improvements to privacy and comfort. Expanding online resources was also discussed.
Nfhk2011 virpi kuvaja-köllner et al_parallel27NFHK2011
Long distances and lack of services portray the life in rural areas in Finland - Results from Emotional survey. Virpi Kuvaja-Köllner, Anna Karttunen, Aija Kettunen and Kerstin Wessig
1) The study examined how motivation and employment status influence the time spent exercising and health outcomes in older adults.
2) It found that motivations like enjoyment of exercise and believing it is good for one's health increased time spent exercising, and retirement also increased exercise time.
3) Exercising moderately to heavily was shown to improve health-related quality of life scores and metabolic risk scores.
The document summarizes self-management support programs in the Päijät-Häme region of Finland. It describes a lifestyle counseling process that identifies those at high risk for diabetes through health screenings and refers them to group counseling sessions. The goal group counseling program has shown evidence of preventing type 2 diabetes and improving health indicators. A tele-coaching program also led to improved lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes for patients with long-term conditions. Both programs demonstrated the potential for self-management support to empower patients and enhance health, but challenges remain in making these approaches a routine part of healthcare.
Sustained population based prevention of NCDs: From North Karelia Project to North Karelia Center for Public Health. Vesa Korpelainen, North Karelia Center for Public Health
The document summarizes Telemark County's public health program, known as the Telemark Model. The model aims to promote health and reduce health differences among the population of Telemark through initiatives in kindergartens and schools. It focuses on children, youth, and the elderly. The program establishes health as a priority in planning and uses a holistic approach. Key aspects include healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health programs. Cooperation with stakeholders and national initiatives helps drive implementation. Evaluation found the school setting effective for reaching people and establishing healthy habits early.
The document discusses a health initiative in the Alna district of Oslo, Norway aimed at starting health information and physical activities for women. The main goals are to promote equal health opportunities and reduce differences through health education programs, language classes, and physical activity groups. Over 180 women regularly participate in training and education. Challenges include communication barriers due to language and cultural differences, as well as securing long-term funding. Next steps involve integrating health topics into language courses and expanding empowerment programs.
Den nya lagen om hälso- och sjukvård stöder strukturerna och processerna i främjandet av välfärd och hälsa. Taru Koivisto, Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet i Finland.
Quality of care after first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) a comparison of native Danes and immigrants from Turkey, Pakistan and the former Yugoslavia. Nana Folmann Hempler, University of Copenhagen
Public Health Statistics: why and how? Facts - analysis - plan - action: A better foundation for improving Public Health. Pål Harald Kippenes, Directorate of Health, Norway.
The NDPHS is a partnership committed to improving health and social well-being in Northern Europe. It aims to promote sustainable development through cooperation across several sectors, including economic, security, research, environment, and health. The NDPHS works to reduce communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases. It develops policy recommendations, facilitates regional projects, and disseminates information to stakeholders. The partnership also takes a leading role in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region to address health priorities in the region.
This document discusses health promotion in Finland. It describes a national development program called KASTE that aims to link knowledge management practices to health promotion through measures like prevention, workforce development, and integrated social and health care services. It also describes a regional health promotion program managed through nursing and tools used for health promotion management. Finally, it discusses challenges around knowledge exploitation and the need for training on health promotion strategies and management tools to better implement national health promotion programs at the local level in Finland.
Nfhk2011 eeva häkkinen and anneli luoma-kuikka_parallel9NFHK2011
1. The document discusses the development of Own Health Corners in the Hospital District of Etelä-Savo, Finland to provide citizens with reliable health information and self-care services.
2. There are now 24 Own Health Corners across the region that offer health measurements, information on lifestyle topics, and events.
3. An evaluation found the most popular corners provided personal guidance, while some needed improvements to privacy and comfort. Expanding online resources was also discussed.
Nfhk2011 virpi kuvaja-köllner et al_parallel27NFHK2011
Long distances and lack of services portray the life in rural areas in Finland - Results from Emotional survey. Virpi Kuvaja-Köllner, Anna Karttunen, Aija Kettunen and Kerstin Wessig
1) The study examined how motivation and employment status influence the time spent exercising and health outcomes in older adults.
2) It found that motivations like enjoyment of exercise and believing it is good for one's health increased time spent exercising, and retirement also increased exercise time.
3) Exercising moderately to heavily was shown to improve health-related quality of life scores and metabolic risk scores.
The document summarizes self-management support programs in the Päijät-Häme region of Finland. It describes a lifestyle counseling process that identifies those at high risk for diabetes through health screenings and refers them to group counseling sessions. The goal group counseling program has shown evidence of preventing type 2 diabetes and improving health indicators. A tele-coaching program also led to improved lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes for patients with long-term conditions. Both programs demonstrated the potential for self-management support to empower patients and enhance health, but challenges remain in making these approaches a routine part of healthcare.
Sustained population based prevention of NCDs: From North Karelia Project to North Karelia Center for Public Health. Vesa Korpelainen, North Karelia Center for Public Health
Pictorial and detailed description of patellar instability with sign and symptoms and how to diagnose , what investigations you should go with and how to approach with treatment options . I have presented this slide in my 2nd year junior residency in orthopedics at LLRM medical college Meerut and got good reviews for it
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This presentation gives information on the pharmacology of Prostaglandins, Thromboxanes and Leukotrienes i.e. Eicosanoids. Eicosanoids are signaling molecules derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids like arachidonic acid. They are involved in complex control over inflammation, immunity, and the central nervous system. Eicosanoids are synthesized through the enzymatic oxidation of fatty acids by cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase enzymes. They have short half-lives and act locally through autocrine and paracrine signaling.
Gene therapy can be broadly defined as the transfer of genetic material to cure a disease or at least to improve the clinical status of a patient.
One of the basic concepts of gene therapy is to transform viruses into genetic shuttles, which will deliver the gene of interest into the target cells.
Safe methods have been devised to do this, using several viral and non-viral vectors.
In the future, this technique may allow doctors to treat a disorder by inserting a gene into a patient's cells instead of using drugs or surgery.
The biggest hurdle faced by medical research in gene therapy is the availability of effective gene-carrying vectors that meet all of the following criteria:
Protection of transgene or genetic cargo from degradative action of systemic and endonucleases,
Delivery of genetic material to the target site, i.e., either cell cytoplasm or nucleus,
Low potential of triggering unwanted immune responses or genotoxicity,
Economical and feasible availability for patients .
Viruses are naturally evolved vehicles that efficiently transfer their genes into host cells.
Choice of viral vector is dependent on gene transfer efficiency, capacity to carry foreign genes, toxicity, stability, immune responses towards viral antigens and potential viral recombination.
There are a wide variety of vectors used to deliver DNA or oligo nucleotides into mammalian cells, either in vitro or in vivo.
The most common vector system based on retroviruses, adenoviruses, herpes simplex viruses, adeno associated viruses.
The biomechanics of running involves the study of the mechanical principles underlying running movements. It includes the analysis of the running gait cycle, which consists of the stance phase (foot contact to push-off) and the swing phase (foot lift-off to next contact). Key aspects include kinematics (joint angles and movements, stride length and frequency) and kinetics (forces involved in running, including ground reaction and muscle forces). Understanding these factors helps in improving running performance, optimizing technique, and preventing injuries.
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About AOMA: The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin offers a masters-level graduate program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, preparing its students for careers as skilled, professional practitioners. AOMA is known for its internationally recognized faculty, award-winning student clinical internship program, and herbal medicine program. Since its founding in 1993, AOMA has grown rapidly in size and reputation, drawing students from around the nation and faculty from around the world. AOMA also conducts more than 20,000 patient visits annually in its student and professional clinics. AOMA collaborates with Western healthcare institutions including the Seton Family of Hospitals, and gives back to the community through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and by providing free and reduced price treatments to people who cannot afford them. The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin is located at 2700 West Anderson Lane. AOMA also serves patients and retail customers at its south Austin location, 4701 West Gate Blvd. For more information see www.aoma.edu or call 512-492-303434.
PGx Analysis in VarSeq: A User’s PerspectiveGolden Helix
Since our release of the PGx capabilities in VarSeq, we’ve had a few months to gather some insights from various use cases. Some users approach PGx workflows by means of array genotyping or what seems to be a growing trend of adding the star allele calling to the existing NGS pipeline for whole genome data. Luckily, both approaches are supported with the VarSeq software platform. The genotyping method being used will also dictate what the scope of the tertiary analysis will be. For example, are your PGx reports a standalone pipeline or would your lab’s goal be to handle a dual-purpose workflow and report on PGx + Diagnostic findings.
The purpose of this webcast is to:
Discuss and demonstrate the approaches with array and NGS genotyping methods for star allele calling to prep for downstream analysis.
Following genotyping, explore alternative tertiary workflow concepts in VarSeq to handle PGx reporting.
Moreover, we will include insights users will need to consider when validating their PGx workflow for all possible star alleles and options you have for automating your PGx analysis for large number of samples. Please join us for a session dedicated to the application of star allele genotyping and subsequent PGx workflows in our VarSeq software.
1. The state of Men’s Health in
the Nordic Countries
- Is there a Nordic welfare
model for today’s men?
Svend Aage Madsen
Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
Alan White
Leeds Metropolitan University
Svend Aage Madsen
3. The State of
Men’s Health in Europe
The report on “The State of Men’s Health in Europe” is
commissioned by The EU Commission, D-G Health & Consumers
The writing team
• Prof. Alan White Leeds Metropolitan University
• Prof. Witold Zatonski Centrum Onkologii-Institut
• Prof. Peter Makara University of Debrecen
• Dr Bruno de Sousa Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical
• Dr Richard de Visser University of Sussex
• Dr Svend Aage Madsen Copenhagen University Hospital
• Dr Noel Richardson Dept of Health and Children
4. Where are the Nordic men?
Total number of
women per 100 men
15-64 years
> 106
102 – 106
98 –102
94 – 98
90 – 94
< 90
Svend Aage Madsen
5. - And the Nordic women?
Total number of
women per 100 men
15-64 years
> 106
102 – 106
98 –102
94 – 98
90 – 94
< 90
Svend Aage Madsen
6. Life Expectancy
in Europe and The Nordic countries
90
85
80
Age
75
Male
70
Female
65
60
IT
MT
PT
BG
LT
LU
HU
EU27
IS
ES
DK
MK
NO
FR
HR
SK
LI
NL
EL
FI
SI
CZ
PL
RO
LV
CH
SE
CY
AT
DE
IE
BE
EE
UK
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
7. Life Expectancy in The North
90
85
80
2008 Men Women
EU27 76,1 82,2
Age
75
Male
Female
IS 80,0 83,3
70 SE 79,2 83,3
NO 78,4 83,2
65
FI 76,5 83,3
60
DK 76,5 80,0
EU27 IS SE NO FI DK
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
8.
9. Sex differences in life expectancy
The Nordic countries
90
Women-Men
Difference
85
8
7
80
6
Age
75
Male 5
Female
4 Women-Men
70
Difference
3
65
2
1
60
EU27 IS SE NO FI DK
0
Country EU27 IS SE NO FI DK
Svend Aage Madsen
10. Cardio Vascular Disease mortality
Age standardised mortality for CVD, by sex and country, all ages
Per 100,000
900
800
700
600
500
400
Male
300 Female
200
100
0
AT
CY
HU
LU
EU27
MK
DK
UK
LV
HR
IS
ES
RO
NO
PL
FI
SI
EL
NL
CH
EE
BE
IE
BG
LT
MT
DE
SE
PT
IT
SK
FR
CZ
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
11. Cardio Vascular Diseases mortality
Per 100,000
350
300
Men Women
250
EU27 286,0 188,3
200 FI 298,7 164,1
150
Male SE 252,2 158,6
Female
DK 244,3 154,5
100
IS 217,7 135,5
50 NO 213,8 129,8
0
EU27 FI SE Country
DK IS NO
Svend Aage Madsen
13. Cancer mortality in the North
300,0
250,0
Men Women Difference
200,0
EU27 228,7 131,5 96,8
150,0 Male
DK 245,9 182,2 63,7
Female
NO 195,9 137,4 58,8
100,0
SE 172,0 134,1 37,9
FI 171,9 113,9 58,0
50,0
IS 170,8 151,8 19,0
0,0
EU27 DK NO SE FI IS
Svend Aage Madsen
14. Overweight and Obesity in
Europe and The North
80
70
60
50
Percentage
40
30
20
10
0
Country
Overweight & obese men (BMI > 25), by country, 2004
Svend Aage Madsen
15. Overweight and obese men
in The North
BMI>25
70
60
50 EU MEDIAN 55,2
40
IS 58,4
FI 57,5
30 Series1
SE 50,8
20 DK 49,6
10 NO 37,7
0
Svend Aage Madsen
16. Diabetes mortality
Age standardised death rate for Diabetes mellitus, by sex and
country, all ages, latest year
Per 100,000
45
40
35
30
25
20
Male
15
Female
10
5
0
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
17. Proportion of male Daily smokers
60
Proportion of daily smokers
50
40
30
20
10
0
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
18. Chronic liver disease
Age standardised death rates for Chronic liver disease, by sex and
country, all ages
Per 100,000
80
70
60
50
40
30 Male
20 Female
10
0
LT
PT
IT
HU
SK
HR
FR
ES
IS
NO
SI
FI
CZ
NL
EE
IE
BG
AT
MT
CY
SE
LU
EU27
DK
UK
MK
RO
LV
PL
EL
CH
DE
BE
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
19. Death rates for ‘Mental and behavioural
disorders due to use of alcohol’
Age standardised death rates for Mental and behavioural disorders
due to use of alcohol
Per 100,000
25
20
15
10 Male
Female
5
0
HR
ES
NO
NL
AT
SE
LT
PT
CY
BG
IT
MT
HU
LU
UK
EU27
DK
MK
FR
LV
IS
PL
SI
FI
RO
CZ
EL
CH
EE
DE
BE
IE
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
20. Self perceived health
Self perceived health – good and very good health, ages 55-
64 years, by sex and country, 2008
80
70
60
Men Women
EU27 52,5 51
50 IS 76 70
40 Men
SE 75 69,5
Women DK 70 61
30
NO 70 60
20
FI 50 52
10
0
EU27 IS SE DK NO FI
Svend Aage Madsen
21. Life Expectancy in The North
90
85
80
Male Female
EU27 76,1 82,2
Age
75
Male
Female
IS 80 83,3
70 SE 79,2 83,3
NO 78,4 83,2
65
FI 76,5 83,3
60
DK 76,5 80
EU27 IS SE NO FI DK
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
22. Hospital admission due to Mood affective disorders
20
18
16
14
Per 1000 population
12
10
Male
8
Female
6
4
2
0
LT
IT
PT
HU
SK
LV
HR
IS
FR
ES
NO
FI
CZ
SI
NL
PL
CH
DE
AT
BE
IE
CY
LU
UK
DK
Country
Svend Aage Madsen
23. 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
EU27
LT
LV
HU
SI
Per 100,000
EE
FI
BE
HR
PL
FR
CH
AT
CZ
LU
SK
RO
Country
IS
SE
DK
BG
Svend Aage Madsen
DE
Suicides
IE
NO
MK
MT
NL
PT
ES
UK
IT
CY
GR
Male
Female
24. How does the Nordic welfare model
cope with today’s men’s challenges?
• In all Nordic countries men have markedly
higher occurrences and higher mortality rates
for nearly all diseases
• - and lower life expentacy
• There are a lot of similarities
• However there are also big differences
• In some instances there is no ‘Nordic Welfare
Model’
25. Recommendations for actions 1
• Recognition of men’s physical and mental
health as an area of public health concern
in the Nordic countries
• Inclusion of men’s health within decision
making
• Monitoring of the effects of the post
industrial Nordic societies on the health
and wellbeing of men and boys
Svend Aage Madsen
27. Recommendations for actions 2
Each Nordic country should develop a Men’s Health
Policy - As well as a women’s health policy:
a) Action plans to tackle men’s high rates of
premature mortality
b) Preventative and health promotion programmes
targeting men
c) - with a specific focus on vulnerable male
subpopulations: young men, lower socio-
economic group men, ethnic minority men
d) Provide an increased focus on workplace health
Svend Aage Madsen