This research was conducted to explore the characteristics of encephalofluctuographs in 10 execellent toxophily athletes aged 17 to 28 years by comparison with those in 30 undergraduates as controls. The data were collected through EEG- Encephalofluctuograph technology(ET) under quiet and eye-closed conditions of the subjects. The results showed that the multiple indices of S-spectrum of ET possessed the following characteristics the toxophily athletes' frequency of S2, S3/S4, S5, S11 and S13 increased, while their frequency of S1, S6 and 57 decreased. The EEG - Encephalofluctuographic Characteristics were different; moreover, the left brain was in the ascendent notably. In terms of the intrinsic relation between S spectrums and neurotransmitter, it was noted that when compared with the controls, the toxophily athletes had better memories, stronger self-control and adaptability, and they could concentrate greater attention on an object.
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ObjectiveTo understand the prevalence of hookworm infection and its relevant behavioral factors in rural areas of Tiantai County， Zhejiang Province， and to provide scientific evidence for prevention and control of hookworm disease. MethodsBy using a stratified cluster random sampling strategy， local residents aged ≥3 years was divided into 5 districts according to geographical location； furthermore， those in one administrative village （surveillance site） were investigated in each district. Species of hookworm were identified by filter paper culture in vitro， and enterobius vermicularis eggs were detected by cellophane anal swab in children aged 3‒9 year. Risk factors were determined by questionnaire. ResultsA total of 1 013 residents were investigated in 5 surveillance sites. Thirty nine cases with hookworm infection were detected， with the total infection rate of 3.85% . All species detected were determined to be Necator americanus. The infection rate significantly differed across the towns （χ²=48.32， P<0.05）， with the highest rate in Nanping Town （10.95%） . It significantly differed by age groups （χ²=65.65， P<0.05）， with the highest rate in those aged >70 years （9.75%）. Furthermore， it decreased with educational background. It was significantly associated with fertilize with fresh manure （χ²=6.87， P<0.05） and barefoot labor （χ²=157.69， P<0.05）. ConclusionThe overall infection rate of hookworm in Tiantai County remains low. Dominant species of hookworm is hookworm Necator americanus. It is necessary to strengthen the advocacy of hookworm prevention and control knowledge， improve hygiene in work and life style， and increase self-protection awareness.