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Depression and frailty in older adults : a population-based cohort study
Mata, Fabiana Araújo Figueiredo da; Gomes, Marilia Miranda Forte; Santos, Jair Lício Ferreira; Duarte, Yeda Aparecida de OliveiraBackground Studies have shown an association between depression and frailty, even though the literature has not reached a consensus regarding how these syndromes interact. Although prospective cohort studies on this topic are still scarce, they could contribute to understanding this relationship. We aimed to observe whether depressive symptoms are risk factors for the onset of frailty among older adults living ...
Maternal consumption of cigarette during pregnancy and low birth weight: case-c...
Pereira, Priscilla Perez da Silva; Figueiredo, Ana Claudia Morais Godoy; Mata, Fabiana Araújo Figueiredo da; Silva, Roberta BorgesThe birth weight of newborn is an indicator that reflects maternal health conditions and the healthcare quality delivered during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to analyze the association between maternal consumption of cigarette during pregnancy and Low Birth Weight (LBW) in the Northeast of Brazil. Case-control study with the group of cases composed of 402 mothers with newborns with a birth weight <2,5...