High socio-economic level improves health

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People with a high socio-economic level have better health than others, a new study has found.
The study -conducted at the University of Granada- has also demonstrated that having higher education, having a job, and the per capita income and welfare in the region of residence are other protective factors against chronic diseases.
In addition, it revealed the potential long-term effects that socio-economic inequalities have on the health of the population at regional level, and the relevance of family when it comes to assess how social inequalities affect population’s health.
Kristina Karlsdotter, at the Department of Applied Economics, conducted the study under the supervision of professors Jose Jesus Mart¡n Mart¡n and Mar¡a del Puerto Lopez del Amo Gonzalez.
To carry out this study, the researchers used data from two surveys conducted in Spain: the 2007 Survey on Living Conditions, performed by the Spanish National Statistics Institute, and the 2001 Longitudinal Database of the Andalusian Population conducted by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia and the Spanish National Research Council.
The researchers found that the individual income of a person «is positively associated with a good health status».
Additionally, education level is statistically associated with health status: the higher the education level, the better the health of the individual according to several health variables: perceived health status -the perception that an individual has on his/her own health status- presence of chronic diseases, and the risk of been granted a temporary/permanent disability pension.
This study also reveals the influence of family environment on an individual’s health status. Thus, over 30percent of variations in an individual’s health status are caused by their family environment.
Social relationships are another protective factor against disease, but only in women.
The authors of this study affirm that the results obtained «are relevant for the design of policies aimed at reducing health inequalities in Spain.
The association between health status and the geographical (Autonomous Community, province, city, district) and family environment is very innovative, as well as the association between health status and income and social inequalities.
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Better off people have sounder health

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People who are doing well financially and socially have better health than others. Higher education and a good job also protect against chronic diseases.

These are some of the conclusions drawn by Kristina Karlsdotter, economist at the University of Granada, Spain supervised by Jose Jesús Martin Martin and Maria del Puerto Lopez del Amo González, both professors.

The study also reveals the potential long-term effects that socio-economic inequalities have on the health of the population at a regional level, and the relevance of family when it comes to assess how social inequalities affect a population’s health, according to a Granada statement.

Researchers used data from two surveys conducted in Spain: the 2007 Survey on Living Conditions and the 2001 Longitudinal Database of the Andalusian Population, conducted by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia and the Spanish National Research Council.

Researchers have found that the individual income of a person «is positively associated with a good health status». Additionally, education level is statistically associated with health status: the higher the education level, the better the health of the individual, according to several health variables.

The study reveals the influence of family environment on an individual’s health status. Thus, over 30 percent of variations in an individual’s health status are caused by their family environment. Social relationships are another protective factor against disease, but only in women.

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Better off people have sounder health

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People who are doing well financially and socially have better health than others. Higher education and a good job also protect against chronic diseases.

These are some of the conclusions drawn by Kristina Karlsdotter, economist at the University of Granada, Spain supervised by Jose Jesus Martin Martin and Maria del Puerto Lopez del Amo Gonzalez, both professors.

The study also reveals the potential long-term effects that socio-economic inequalities have on the health of the population at a regional level, and the relevance of family when it comes to assess how social inequalities affect a population’s health, according to a Granada statement.

Researchers used data from two surveys conducted in Spain: the 2007 Survey on Living Conditions and the 2001 Longitudinal Database of the Andalusian Population, conducted by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia and the Spanish National Research Council.

Researchers have found that the individual income of a person «is positively associated with a good health status». Additionally, education level is statistically associated with health status: the higher the education level, the better the health of the individual, according to several health variables.

The study reveals the influence of family environment on an individual’s health status. Thus, over 30 percent of variations in an individual’s health status are caused by their family environment. Social relationships are another protective factor against disease, but only in women.

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Melilla Hoy

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Better Off People Have Sounder Health

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People who are doing well financially and socially have better health than others. Higher education and a good job also protect against chronic diseases.

These are some of the conclusions drawn by Kristina Karlsdotter, economist at the University of Granada, Spain supervised by Jose Jesús Martin Martin and Maria del Puerto Lopez del Amo González, both professors.

The study also reveals the potential long-term effects that socio-economic inequalities have on the health of the population at a regional level, and the relevance of family when it comes to assess how social inequalities affect a population’s health, according to a Granada statement.

Researchers used data from two surveys conducted in Spain: the 2007 Survey on Living Conditions and the 2001 Longitudinal Database of the Andalusian Population, conducted by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia and the Spanish National Research Council.

Researchers have found that the individual income of a person «is positively associated with a good health status». Additionally, education level is statistically associated with health status: the higher the education level, the better the health of the individual, according to several health variables.

The study reveals the influence of family environment on an individual’s health status. Thus, over 30 percent of variations in an individual’s health status are caused by their family environment. Social relationships are another protective factor against disease, but only in women.

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Bel Marra Health Comments on Research That Shows a Direct Link Between Fast Food and Increased Risk of Depression

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Bel Marra Health, well known for offering high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, has commented on recent research that shows a direct connection between eating fast food and an increased risk of developing depression.

The research was done by scientists at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, and showed that consumers of fast food are 51% more likely to develop depression than those who consume little to no fast food.

The study sample consisted of 8,964 people who were part of the SUN Project (University of Navarra Diet and Lifestyle Tracking Program). Lead author of the study Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, Ph.D. commented that «the subjects had never been diagnosed with depression or taken antidepressants. They were assessed for an average of six months, and during this time, 493 were diagnosed with depression or had started to take antidepressants.»

Also shocking is that the research showed those in the study group were not only more likely to show an increased risk of depression, but were also more likely to be single, work more than 45 hours per week, smoke cigarettes and have poor dietary habits overall.

Expert in Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Victor Marchione says that this isn’t the first study of its kind so the results should be taken heed to. He comments, «previous research has shown that there are specific nutrients available that can play a key role in preventing depression. Omega-3 fatty acids alongside a healthy diet can do wonders when it comes to depression and mood health as a whole.»

(SOURCE: «National Institute of Health» Fast-food and commercial baked goods consumption and the risk of depression. April, 2012)

Bel Marra Health, the maker of Extra Strength Omega-3 Miracle, a product designed to encourage good immune system health, also offers quality vitamins and nutritional supplements in formulations designed to address specific health concerns. All ingredients are backed with scientific evidence. Every product is tested for safety, quality, and purity at every stage of the manufacturing process. Furthermore, Bel Marra Health products are produced only in Health Canada approved facilities, going that extra mile to ensure our health conscious customers are getting top quality products. For more information on Bel Marra Health visit http://www.belmarrahealth.com or call 1-866-531-0466.

 

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Bel Marra Health Comments on Research That Shows a Direct Link Between Fast Food and Increased Risk of Depression

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Bel Marra Health, well known for offering high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, has commented on recent research that shows a direct connection between eating fast food and an increased risk of developing depression.
The research was done by scientists at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, and showed that consumers of fast food are 51% more likely to develop depression than those who consume little to no fast food.
The study sample consisted of 8,964 people who were part of the SUN Project (University of Navarra Diet and Lifestyle Tracking Program). Lead author of the study Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, Ph.D. commented that «the subjects had never been diagnosed with depression or taken antidepressants. They were assessed for an average of six months, and during this time, 493 were diagnosed with depression or had started to take antidepressants.»
Also shocking is that the research showed those in the study group were not only more likely to show an increased risk of depression, but were also more likely to be single, work more than 45 hours per week, smoke cigarettes and have poor dietary habits overall.
Expert in Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Victor Marchione says that this isn’t the first study of its kind so the results should be taken heed to. He comments, «previous research has shown that there are specific nutrients available that can play a key role in preventing depression. Omega-3 fatty acids alongside a healthy diet can do wonders when it comes to depression and mood health as a whole.»
(SOURCE: «National Institute of Health» Fast-food and commercial baked goods consumption and the risk of depression. April, 2012)
Bel Marra Health, the maker of Extra Strength Omega-3 Miracle, a product designed to encourage good immune system health, also offers quality vitamins and nutritional supplements in formulations designed to address specific health concerns. All ingredients are backed with scientific evidence. Every product is tested for safety, quality, and purity at every stage of the manufacturing process. Furthermore, Bel Marra Health products are produced only in Health Canada approved facilities, going that extra mile to ensure our health conscious customers are getting top quality products. For more information on Bel Marra Health visit http://www.belmarrahealth.com or call 1-866-531-0466.
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Le mariage et un bon niveau social pour une meilleure santé

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Le fait d’avoir un niveau socioéconomique élevé influe positivement sur la santé des personnes. Être marié, posséder des études supérieures et travailler sont d’autres facteurs qui protègent face aux maladies chroniques. Le revenu par habitant et le bien-être social de la région de résidence sont également des facteurs de protection de la santé.

Voici quelques-unes parmi les conclusions d’une recherche pionnière réalisée à l’Université de Grenade par Kristina Karlsdotter, du Département d’Économie Appliquée, et dirigée par Jesús Martín Martín et María del Puerto López del Amo González. Leur travail met également en évidence les effets potentiels à long terme sur la santé des inégalités dans le revenu par habitant de la région de résidence, et l’importance des rapports familiaux dans l’étude des inégalités sociales dans le domaine de la santé.

Pour mener à bien cette recherche, ses auteurs ont employé les données de deux enquêtes: l’Enquête de Conditions de Vie de l’année 2007, élaborée par l’Institut National de Statistique, et la Base de Données Longitudinale de la Population Andalouse de 2001, élaborée par l’Institut de Statistique et de Cartographie de l’Andalousie et par le Conseil Supérieur de Recherches Scientifiques de l’Espagne.
Un niveau de revenu plus élevé suppose une meilleure estimation de la santé

Les chercheurs de l’Université de Grenade ont déterminé que le revenu individuel d’une personne «s’associe positivement à son état de santé». De même, le niveau d’éducation est statistiquement associé à la santé: un niveau de revenu plus élevé suppose une meilleure estimation de la santé. Ce résultat est évident en ce qui concerne les différentes variables de santé utilisées (santé auto-perçue ?la perception qu’un individu a de son propre état de santé?, la maladie chronique et la crainte de la retraite pour invalidité ou incapacité permanente).

De même, les résultats de cette thèse mettent en évidence l’importance de la famille pour expliquer les variations individuelles dans l’état de santé d’une personne ; ainsi, plus de 30% de la variation de l’état de santé au niveau individuel sont dus à l’environnement familial.

Le capital social est un autre facteur de protection face à la mauvaise santé, mais seulement chez les femmes.
Établissement de politiques

D’après les auteurs, les résultats de cette recherche «sont directement pertinents pour l’établissement de politiques destinées à réduire les inégalités dans la santé en Espagne. La combinaison de l’analyse de l’importance du contexte (la Communauté Autonome, la province, la municipalité, le quartier et la famille) pour la santé des individus, avec l’analyse du rapport entre l’inégalité dans le revenu, le capital social et la privation est une nouveauté qui devrait aider à développer des politiques destinées à réduire les inégalités dans la santé basées sur la meilleure évidence empirique possible.»

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Se ci si sposa da ricchi: Non solo felici, anche più Sani

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Avere un livello socioeconomico elevato ed essere sposati non solo rende piu’ felici, ma migliora addirittura la salute. E’ quanto emerge da uno studio pioneristico dell’Universita’ di Granada, Spagna, pubblicato su Social Science and Medicine. La ricerca, condotta da Kristina Karlsdotter del Dipartimento di Economia Applicata e supervisionata dai professori Jose’ Jesus Martin e Maria del Puerto Lopez Gonzalez dell’Amo, ha confermato che le persone con un alto livello socioeconomico godono di ottima salute e ha individuato anche altre concause come un elevato grado di istruzione, il lavoro e il benessere della regione di residenza. A queste pero’ si aggiunge anche – ma solo per le donne – un livello positivo delle relazioni personali: il 30 per cento delle variazioni nello stato di salute di un individuo, infatti, dipende dall’ambiente familiare. Per portare avanti lo studio i ricercatori hanno utilizzato i dati di due sondaggi condotti in Spagna, uno nel 2007 e uno del 2001. «I risultati ottenuti – hanno detto gli autori dello studio – sono rilevanti per la progettazione di politiche volte a ridurre le disuguaglianze sanitarie in Spagna. L’associazione tra la salute, i fattori geografici e l’ambiente familiare e’ molto innovativa».
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Ideal

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Pág. 3 – Publicidad: Centro de Lenguas Modernas. Exámenes de español

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– Música: Concierto de guitarra de José Luis Morillas

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Granada Hoy

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Pág. 7: Seis investigaciones de la Universidad sobre construcción reciben más de dos millones

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