INTRODUCTION: To eradicate uterine cervix cancer, we report LOVE49 activity in Gunma prefecture and considered activities to be focused on in the future.METHODS: Activities included the creation of original goods and "Gunma-chan" costume, broadcast by local FM radio, plans for distribution, and distribution among college students.RESULTS: Original goods were distributed more efficiently to young women than in previous years. These activities led to an increased number of goods distributed, shortening of the time for distribution and reducing the burden on members.CONCLUSION: It is important that women themselves obtain correct knowledge and information to continuously improve the check-up rate. Health education for young people in particular is important.

BACKGROUNDObesity is the most common metabolic disease in the world. However, the relationship between obesity and lung function is not fully understood. Although several longitudinal studies have shown that increases in body weight can lead to reductions in pulmonary function, whether this is the case with the Japanese population and whether high body mass index (BMI) status alone represents an appropriate predictor of obstructive lung dysfunction remains unclear. The purpose of present study was to estimate the effect of BMI on lung function measured by spirometry of Japanese patients in general clinics. We measured BMI and performed spirometry on screening patients who had consulted general clinics.

METHODSSubjects comprised 1231 patients ≥ 40 years of age (mean age (65.0 ± 12.0) years, 525 men, 706 women) who had consulted clinics in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, for non-respiratory disease. BMI was calculated and lung function was measured by spirometry.

RESULTSBMI was found to be positively correlated with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1))/forced vital capacity (FVC) in men and with maximum mid-expiratory flow (MMF) in all subjects. Following adjustment for relevant factors, a significant positive correlation between BMI and FEV(1)/FVC was identified for all subjects. Comparison between subjects with normal BMI (18.5 - 25.0) and higher BMI (25.1 - 30.0) also demonstrated that FEV(1)/FVC and percentage of predicted maximum mid-expiratory flow (%MMF) were significantly higher in the latter subjects.

CONCLUSIONSIn a population without marked respiratory disease, higher BMI subjects showed less obstructive pulmonary dysfunction compared to normal BMI subjects. High BMI status alone may be inappropriate as a predictor of obstructive lung dysfunction, particularly in populations with a low prevalence of obesity.

Adult ; Aged ; Body Mass Index ; Female ; Forced Expiratory Volume ; Humans ; Linear Models ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Obesity ; epidemiology ; physiopathology ; Vital Capacity

BACKGROUND: The dietary pattern of pregnant women is known to be associated with preterm birth (PTB). We investigated whether PTB was associated with intake of fermented food by using data from the Japan Environment and Children's Study. METHODS: From a data set of 103,099 pregnancies, 77,667 cases at low risk for PTB were analyzed. The primary outcome measurements were based on PTB. Fermented food (miso soup, yogurt, cheese, and fermented soybeans) consumption was assessed by using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. RESULTS: Intake of miso soup, yogurt, and fermented soybeans before pregnancy significantly reduced the risk of early PTB (< 34 weeks). The adjusted odds ratio (OR) for early PTB in women who had miso soup 1-2 days/week, 3-4 days/week, or ≥ 5 days/week were 0.58, 0.69, and 0.62, respectively, compared with those who had miso soup < 1 day/week (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.40-0.85, 0.49-0.98, and 0.44-0.87). The adjusted OR for early PTB in women who ate yogurt ≥ 3 times/week was 0.62 (95% CI, 0.44-0.87) compared to those who ate yogurt < 1 time/week. The adjusted OR for early PTB in women who ate fermented soybeans ≥ 3 times/week was 0.60 (95% CI, 0.43-0.84) compared to those who ate < 1 time/week. However, the incidence of overall PTB and late PTB (34-36 weeks) was not associated with fermented food intake. CONCLUSION PTB low-risk women with a high consumption of miso soup, yogurt, and fermented soybeans before pregnancy have a reduced risk of early PTB.
Adult ; Cohort Studies ; Diet ; statistics & numerical data ; Feeding Behavior ; Female ; Fermented Foods ; analysis ; Gestational Age ; Humans ; Japan ; epidemiology ; Odds Ratio ; Pregnancy ; Premature Birth ; epidemiology ; Protective Factors ; Surveys and Questionnaires