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E O Krasemann

Publications and source records attributed to E O Krasemann.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1990

[Does health knowledge affect behavior?].

An investigation was carried out into how far personal behaviour with regard to health is controlled by consciousness and attitude towards health-relevant subjects. 387 young men between the ages of 18 and 22 were interviewed on their knowledge, views and health behaviour in respect of the following problem areas: sport, smoking, alcohol consumption, food and use of medicines. 76% of the men who had graduated from German High School (compared with 60% who had not) are engaged in sports on a regular basis. It was not possible to find any concurrence between the positive assessment of sports in terms of health and the extent of training. 89% of all the respondents considered smoking to be very damaging to health. There were no significant differences between smokers and non-smokers, nor was there any significant difference in the consumption of alcohol between high-school graduates and non-graduates. The men who participated more actively in sports indicated a much lower consumption of alcohol. The high-school graduates paid greater attention to dietary fibres in the food and tended to avoid cholesterol (71% compared with 53%). 86% of all the respondents took no medicines and there were no significant differences between the groups. By and large it was established that the translation of cognitively established health-relevant attitudes into reality and personal action was indeed poor.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1990

[Measuring quality of life in weekly assessment of the disease course in myocardial infarct patients--initial results of methodology].

In a quality-of-life study in the first year after successful in-patient rehabilitation following first infarct, a questionnaire method for daily and weekly evaluation of subjective life quality was carried out. The questionnaire presents varying aspects in particular processes concerning the assessment and valuation of life quality. Errors in measurement resulting from processes of memory and revaluation as they are possible in methods with longer intervals of data collection are avoided. An investigation of the reliability of this method revealed good reliability. To definitely assess the validity of this evaluation, further inquiries will be necessary. However, the correlation analysis points to a great significance of the collected weekly data.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

[School sports--early prevention of coronary heart disease?].

In its usual form, school sports is neither calculated to motivate a lifelong pursuance of sports, nor is it particularly suitable for primary prevention of coronary heart disease. In view of the multifactorial pathogenetic nature of this disease, school sports can be nothing more than an adjunctive prophylactic measure. Epidemiological studies have shown a high level of probability for the usefulness of physical exercise as a preventive measure in childhood and adolescence. However, the findings of sports-medical research on endurance sports must be taken into account. In a controlled study of Hamburg children covering a period of 3 years, it was shown that pupils with high self-esteem, which was particularly encouraged, have better pre-conditions for a lifelong interest in active sports.

Child↗
PubMed1989

[Cancer in residents of heavy traffic areas].

A part of the emission of automobiles (exhaust gases, brake-block rubbing-off) is known to be cancerogenic. This study examines the risk of getting cancer, for citizens of Hamburg who are living in streets with high traffic frequency (more than 30,000 automobiles a day). The cancer frequency from 61,636 exposed persons were (standardised to age and specific for sex) related to 11,794 cases of cancer in the years of 1970 to 1972 in the population of Hamburg (1.8 million citizens). 483 cases of all cancer were found within the study group and vs. 455.0 had been expected (SMR = 1.06). 242 of these were men vs. 217 had been expected/SMR = 1.12). 100 cases of death from pulmonary cancer were found and vs. 74.5 expected (SMR = 1.34), 53 cases of colonic cancer vs. 31.5 expected (SMR = 1.68). The presented data cannot explain external variables, such as smoking cigarettes. The risk of getting cancer for citizens, who are living in streets with high automobile frequency and -emissions, should be evaluated further more by specific studies.

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PubMed1986

Community phase of cardiac rehabilitation.

Although their effects cannot be shown to statistically alter coronary heart disease mortality or morbidity, voluntary health organizations throughout the world clearly play an important role in bringing about favorable changes in the natural history of this disease and in the community phase of its management. In particular, voluntary organizations are able to conduct research surveys and field trials and by so doing favorably influence state health administration. They are able to correct temporary deficiencies in health services, particularly in the form of psychosocial support and cardiac health education. Observers note that the major change in community phase management has occurred with the wider use of coronary bypass surgery since 1975. More objective data, especially relating to psychosocial factors, can be expected when further research (especially the MONICA Study) is completed. Throughout the world, however, existing voluntary health organizations could be more active in the community phase of cardiac rehabilitation. It would seem an area where such organizations could well do more. A challenging question that should be constantly reviewed is 'Can we do more to reduce the effects of invalidism in cardiac patients?'

Australia↗
PubMed1982

[Studies on the step-wise return to work following prolonged illness (author's transl)].

This study permits analytical statements on the possibility of taking up work by progressive steps (increasing working hours 4-6-8 hrs), which had been initiated in 1971. Previous (publications had confined to purely descriptive statements (2,3,4). Summarising, the following findings are essential: Premature retirement is less frequent. Resettlement in employment is achieved more smoothly, if not in all instances earlier (in relation to the point of time when full-day working is resumed). The improved psycho-emotional situation created by this mode of resettlement is rather clearly felt by the clients, and is stated to have been an aid of decisive value. It was found that there is too little awareness of this possibility of step-wise return to work after prolonged incapacity for work. More factual information needs above all be disseminated to institutions at enterprise level (company doctors, personnel departments, members of the personnel and works councils).

Adaptation, Psychological↗