Chronic Diseases and Dietary Changes in Relation to Korean Americans’ Length of Residence in the United States

Yang, Eun Ju; Chung, Hae Kyung; Kim, Wha Young; Bianchi, Leonard J.; Song, Won O.

doi:10.1016/j.jada.2007.03.005

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“…As previously reported, these proportions vary significantly according to the definition of response applied [9, 13]. Moreover, no definition showed good properties in detecting long-term IFNB response.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Other studies have emphasized the importance of disability [11] rather than relapses or the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters of activity [12]. The rate of response to therapy and the characteristics of responders as well as the predictors of response may vary depending on the different definitions of response applied [13]. …”

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Switching to Second-Line Therapies in Interferon-Beta-Treated Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Portaccio¹,

Zipoli²,

Siracusa³

et al. 2009

Eur Neurol

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Background:Interferon-β (IFNB) therapies are the most widely used as first-line intervention in the treatment of relapsing-remitting (RR) multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite long-term experience, however, the definition and prediction of response remain controversial. Aim:The objective of this study was to assess the long-term validity of the main clinical definitions of response applied after 1 and 2 years of IFNB therapy in a cohort of RRMS patients followed up for at least 5 years. Methods:We tested these different definitions against a ‘hard’ parameter of treatment failure, represented by the need to suspend IFNB and switch to an intravenous immunosuppressive (IVIS) treatment, using Kaplan-Meier and Cox survival analyses. Results:Out of 147 RRMS patients treated with IFNB therapy and followed up for 7.8 ± 2.1 years, 26 (18%) were switched to an IVIS therapy. On the whole, disability progression as indicated using the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and a higher number of relapses in the first 2 years of therapy were related to long-term treatment failure. Conclusion:Our study highlights the role of disability and high relapse rate in the first 2 years of treatment in predicting long-term response and the switching to second-line therapies.

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Switching to Second-Line Therapies in Interferon-Beta-Treated Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Portaccio¹,

Zipoli²,

Siracusa³

et al. 2009

Eur Neurol

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“…Satia-About a et al (2002) found that highly educated immigrants and those with similar cultural or physical characteristics with the host country, are more likely to acculturate with considerable facility, which may mean adopting of some unhealthy practices. Many studies pointed out the difficulties that the immigrants have in maintaining their traditional eating habits (Ayala et al, 2008;Lv and Cason, 2004;Pan et al, 1999;Sukalakamala and Brittin, 2006;Yang et al, 2007).…”

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Length of Migration and Eating Habits of Portuguese University Students Living in London, United Kingdom

Vilela

Santos

Padrão

et al. 2014

Ecology of Food and Nutrition

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Objective: To gauge the effect of different migration periods on the eating pattern of Portuguese university students.Methods/subjects: Fifty-five Portuguese students participated in a survey of food practices before and after moving from Portugal to London. The students were divided into two groups, the short term migration group, living in London less than one year, and the long term migration group, living in London more than one year. Forty-six English university students were used as a comparison to the Portuguese students. A questionnaire was administrated to assess the frequency of eating selected food, factors which may influence food choice and food preparation and purchasing behaviours.Results: After moving to London, the long term migration group adopted more dietary changes and seems to become more acculturated. Both Portuguese groups reported significant decrease in the weekly frequency of consumption of raw vegetables, fish, vegetable soup and red meat. The frequency of the consumption of savoury snacks, fast food and ready prepared meal increased and was similar to the English students' consumption. Conclusion:These findings highlight the difficulties that Portuguese students faced in maintaining a traditional Mediterranean diet after moving to a Northern European environment.

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“…Health-related behaviours, such as dietary patterns and physical activity, of migrants are likely to be affected by the process of acculturation (9) . For example, the length of residence in the new environment, which is one of the indicators of acculturation, is likely to lead to changes in diet and in physical activity (9)(10)(11)(12) . On the other hand, past and current exposure to the socio-cultural norms of the home country could underplay the influence of the new environment.…”

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Influence of acculturation among Tunisian migrants in France and their past/present exposure to the home country on diet and physical activity

Méjean

Traissac²,

Eymard-Duvernay³

et al. 2009

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To study how dietary patterns and physical activity vary with acculturation and with past and current exposure to socio-cultural norms of the home country among Tunisian migrants. Design: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using quota sampling (n 150) based on age and residence. Dietary intake was assessed using a validated FFQ. Physical activity level and dietary aspects were compared according to length of residence (acculturation), age at migration (past exposure) and social ties with the home country (current exposure). Subjects and setting: Tunisian migrant men residing in the South of France. Results: Migrants who had lived in France for more than 9 years had a higher percentage contribution of meat to energy intake (P 5 0?04), a higher Na intake (P 5 0?04), a lower percentage contribution of sugar and sweets (P 5 0?04) and a lower percentage of carbohydrates (P 5 0?03) than short-term migrants. Men who migrated before 21 years of age had a higher Na intake than 'late' migrants (P 5 0?02). Men who had distant social ties with Tunisia had a lower physical activity level (P 5 0?01) whereas men who had close ties had a higher percentage of fat (P 5 0?01) and a higher ratio of MUFA to SFA (P 5 0?02). Conclusions: Acculturation led to a convergence of some characteristics to those of the host population, while some results (meat and salt consumption) were at variance with other acculturation studies. Past and current exposure to the home country helped maintain some positive aspects of the diet. Nevertheless, present dietary changes in Tunisia could soon lessen these features.

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Chronic Diseases and Dietary Changes in Relation to Korean Americans’ Length of Residence in the United States

Cited by 77 publications

References 25 publications

Switching to Second-Line Therapies in Interferon-Beta-Treated Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Switching to Second-Line Therapies in Interferon-Beta-Treated Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Length of Migration and Eating Habits of Portuguese University Students Living in London, United Kingdom

Influence of acculturation among Tunisian migrants in France and their past/present exposure to the home country on diet and physical activity

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