Evidence shows that omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) may help in preventing heart disease. The purposes of this current study were to investigate the consumption and the food sources of n-3 FA in two groups of elderly men living in different geographic location (coastal and interna…
Biological and epidemiological evidence supports a role for high-chronic arsenic exposure in diabetes and atherosclerosis development. At low-chronic exposure the role is unknown. The objective of this dissertation was to investigate the association of arsenic with diabetes and …
Background: At the launching of a new drug, data are incomplete regarding its safety, due to limitations of clinical trials. Therefore, it is essential to collect and monitor postmarketing data on drug safety. Observational pharmacoepidemiological studies are one strategy to mon…
Cardiovascular diseases represent a significant portion of deaths among women in the United States. Research has suggested that abuse and violence may be risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Nearly 1 in 3 women in the United States have experienced some form of sexual viole…