1.Current situation of e-cigarettes and its relationship with smoking and smoking cessation among residents aged 18-65 in Beijing
Bo JIANG ; Aijuan MA ; Jin XIE ; Chen XIE ; Xueyu HAN ; Li NIE ; Yingqi WEI ; Kai FANG ; Jing DONG ; Yue ZHAO ; Zhong DONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(4):638-645
Objective:To understand the usage situation of e-cigarettes among residents aged 18-65 in Beijing, explore the relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking as well as smoking cessation behaviors, and provide scientific support for the developing and improving policies and measures related to e-cigarettes.Methods:Using 19 684 residents data from the Beijing Non-communication Chronic Disease and Risk Factors Surveillance in 2022, complex sampling weighted methods were used to estimate proportions, and complex sampling logistic regression analysis was applied to explore the relationship between e-cigarette use, cigarette smoking, and smoking cessation.Results:Among all study participants, the proportion of those who had ever used e-cigarettes was 3.36%, with the current e-cigarette use at 1.26%. The proportion of current e-cigarette users (1.87%) and the former e-cigarette users (3.47%) were higher ( χ2=64.70, P<0.001) among males compared to females (0.60% and 0.64% respectively). The top three reasons for using e-cigarettes were wanting to quit smoking, perceiving e-cigarettes as less harmful, and enjoying the flavors of e-cigarettes. 83.54% of e-cigarette users started with cigarettes. The results of the complex sampling multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that current smoking ( OR=61.35, 95% CI: 36.98-101.76) and former smoking ( OR=31.20, 95% CI: 15.52-62.71) were positively associated with e-cigarette, while current e-cigarette use ( OR=0.13, 95% CI: 0.04-0.39) was negatively associated with quitting cigarette smoking. Conclusions:The proportion of e-cigarette use in Beijing was relatively low. E-cigarette use was associated with cigarette use and was not conducive to smoking cessation. Therefore, stronger regulatory measures and health education campaigns regarding the risks of e-cigarettes should be implemented.
2.Trends in the prevalence and patterns of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in Beijing, 2005—2022
Aijuan MA ; Gang LI ; Jiayu WANG ; Chen XIE ; Bo JIANG ; Li NIE ; Yingqi WEI ; Kai FANG ; Jin XIE ; Zhong DONG ; Jun LYU ; Liming LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(7):561-569
Objective:To analyze the prevalence trends and epidemiological characteristics of cardiometabolic multimorbidity(CMM) in Beijing from 2005 to 2022.Methods:A series of representative cross-sectional surveys were conducted in Beijing between 2005 and 2022 using a stratified multistage cluster random sampling method. A total of 110 496 permanent residents aged 18-79 years participated in face-to-face interviews, physical examinations, and laboratory testing. Complex sampling logistic regression models were employed to identify factors associated with CMM, and Joinpoint regression was used to assess temporal trends in prevalence. Results:The prevalence of CMM was 22.3% in 2005 and 24.3% in 2022, with an average annual percent change of 0.1%(95% CI -1.3%-1.3%, P>0.05). In rural areas, the prevalence increased by 1.3% per year(95% CI 0.2%-2.6%, P<0.05), while among obese individuals, it decreased by 1.0% annually( P<0.05). The most common CMM patterns were hypertension combined with dyslipidemia(13.2%), hypertension combined with diabetes(7.0%), and diabetes combined with dyslipidemia(5.8%). The prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia comorbidity showed a long-term decline among females, those aged 60-79 and obese individuals( P<0.05). In contrast, the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes comorbidity increased over time in rural residents and individuals with normal body weight( P<0.05). Furthermore, diabetes and dyslipidemia comorbidity rates increased significantly among males, adults aged 18-59 years, those with a college education or above, rural residents and individuals with normal body weight( P<0.05). Multivariable logistic regression indicated that male, older age, overweight, obese, and lower education level were independently associated with a higher risk of CMM( P<0.05). Conclusion:From 2005 to 2022, the prevalence of CMM remained high among adults in Beijing. While prevalence decreased among obese individuals, it increased significantly in rural areas. Hypertension combined with dyslipidemia was the most common multimorbidity pattern throughout the study period.
3.Current situation of e-cigarettes and its relationship with smoking and smoking cessation among residents aged 18-65 in Beijing
Bo JIANG ; Aijuan MA ; Jin XIE ; Chen XIE ; Xueyu HAN ; Li NIE ; Yingqi WEI ; Kai FANG ; Jing DONG ; Yue ZHAO ; Zhong DONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(4):638-645
Objective:To understand the usage situation of e-cigarettes among residents aged 18-65 in Beijing, explore the relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking as well as smoking cessation behaviors, and provide scientific support for the developing and improving policies and measures related to e-cigarettes.Methods:Using 19 684 residents data from the Beijing Non-communication Chronic Disease and Risk Factors Surveillance in 2022, complex sampling weighted methods were used to estimate proportions, and complex sampling logistic regression analysis was applied to explore the relationship between e-cigarette use, cigarette smoking, and smoking cessation.Results:Among all study participants, the proportion of those who had ever used e-cigarettes was 3.36%, with the current e-cigarette use at 1.26%. The proportion of current e-cigarette users (1.87%) and the former e-cigarette users (3.47%) were higher ( χ2=64.70, P<0.001) among males compared to females (0.60% and 0.64% respectively). The top three reasons for using e-cigarettes were wanting to quit smoking, perceiving e-cigarettes as less harmful, and enjoying the flavors of e-cigarettes. 83.54% of e-cigarette users started with cigarettes. The results of the complex sampling multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that current smoking ( OR=61.35, 95% CI: 36.98-101.76) and former smoking ( OR=31.20, 95% CI: 15.52-62.71) were positively associated with e-cigarette, while current e-cigarette use ( OR=0.13, 95% CI: 0.04-0.39) was negatively associated with quitting cigarette smoking. Conclusions:The proportion of e-cigarette use in Beijing was relatively low. E-cigarette use was associated with cigarette use and was not conducive to smoking cessation. Therefore, stronger regulatory measures and health education campaigns regarding the risks of e-cigarettes should be implemented.
4.Trends in the prevalence and patterns of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in Beijing, 2005—2022
Aijuan MA ; Gang LI ; Jiayu WANG ; Chen XIE ; Bo JIANG ; Li NIE ; Yingqi WEI ; Kai FANG ; Jin XIE ; Zhong DONG ; Jun LYU ; Liming LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(7):561-569
Objective:To analyze the prevalence trends and epidemiological characteristics of cardiometabolic multimorbidity(CMM) in Beijing from 2005 to 2022.Methods:A series of representative cross-sectional surveys were conducted in Beijing between 2005 and 2022 using a stratified multistage cluster random sampling method. A total of 110 496 permanent residents aged 18-79 years participated in face-to-face interviews, physical examinations, and laboratory testing. Complex sampling logistic regression models were employed to identify factors associated with CMM, and Joinpoint regression was used to assess temporal trends in prevalence. Results:The prevalence of CMM was 22.3% in 2005 and 24.3% in 2022, with an average annual percent change of 0.1%(95% CI -1.3%-1.3%, P>0.05). In rural areas, the prevalence increased by 1.3% per year(95% CI 0.2%-2.6%, P<0.05), while among obese individuals, it decreased by 1.0% annually( P<0.05). The most common CMM patterns were hypertension combined with dyslipidemia(13.2%), hypertension combined with diabetes(7.0%), and diabetes combined with dyslipidemia(5.8%). The prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia comorbidity showed a long-term decline among females, those aged 60-79 and obese individuals( P<0.05). In contrast, the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes comorbidity increased over time in rural residents and individuals with normal body weight( P<0.05). Furthermore, diabetes and dyslipidemia comorbidity rates increased significantly among males, adults aged 18-59 years, those with a college education or above, rural residents and individuals with normal body weight( P<0.05). Multivariable logistic regression indicated that male, older age, overweight, obese, and lower education level were independently associated with a higher risk of CMM( P<0.05). Conclusion:From 2005 to 2022, the prevalence of CMM remained high among adults in Beijing. While prevalence decreased among obese individuals, it increased significantly in rural areas. Hypertension combined with dyslipidemia was the most common multimorbidity pattern throughout the study period.
5.Prevalence of decreased estimated glomerular filtration and risk factors among middle-aged and elderly residents in Beijing
Aijuan MA ; Chen XIE ; Bo JIANG ; Kai FANG ; Yingqi WEI ; Jing DONG ; Jin XIE ; Zhong DONG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2020;19(9):818-823
Objective:To investigate the prevalence of estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) and risk factors among middle-aged and elderly residents in Beijing.Methods:In August-December of 2017, 6 549 residents aged 45-79 years old were randomly selected in the study by stratified multi-stage cluster sampling method. The investigation was performed by questionnaire, physical examination and laboratory tests. The contents of questionnaire included the demographic characteristic and prevalence of chronic disease. Blood pressure was tested. Fasting venous blood was collected to test the level of total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HLDL), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), triglyceride (TG), fasting blood-glucose (FBG), blood creatinine (Cr) and serum uric acid (UA). The Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation was used to estimate GFR(eGFR). The decreased GFR was defined as eGFR less than 60 ml/min per 1.73 m 2. The statistical software SPSS 20.0 was used for analysis. The general linear model, test of independence of rows and columns, logistic regression for complex samples were generalized. The weighted mean and weighted rate were analyzed. Results:The average level of eGFR was (100.51±0.54) ml/min per 1.73 m 2. The rate of decreased GFR was 1.28%, and it showed a higher rate in subjects aged 70-79 years-old, living in urban area, with history of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperuricemia (4.53%, 1.57%, 2.90%, 2.27%, 2.12% and 4.62%; F=30.827, 10.588, 11.466, 34.693, 6.788,51.643, all P<0.05) . Logistic regression analysis of complex sampling showed that 70-79 years old ( OR=4.435, 95 %CI:2.402-8.191), living in urban area ( OR=3.145, 95 %CI: 1.540-6.420), hypertension ( OR=4.663, 95 %CI:2.177-9.988), hyperuricemia ( OR=6.751, 95 %CI:3.363-13.553) were associated with decreased GFR (all P<0.05). Conclusion:The prevalence of the decreased eGFR among middle-aged and elderly residents in Beijing is higher than the average level in the eastern part of China. Hypertension, hyperuricemia, the old age and living in urban are risk factors of decreased GFR.
6.Study on intention of smoking concession, awareness of smoking hazards and impact on smoking status in residents aged 18-65 years in Beijing
Bo JIANG ; Aijuan MA ; Chen XIE ; Yingqi WEI ; Kai FANG ; Jing DONG ; Jin XIE ; Kun QI ; Ying ZHOU ; Yue ZHAO ; Suolei ZHANG ; Zhong DONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(7):1058-1062
Objective:To understand the awareness of smoking hazards and intention of smoking concession in residents aged 18-65 years in Beijing, and provide scientific evidence for the development and improvement of tobacco control policies and measures.Methods:Data were collected from the 2017 Beijing Non-communicable and Chronic Disease surveillance. A multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method was used to take samples from 165 communities in 16 districts of Beijing. Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors.Results:Among 11 594 participants, 49.93% had no intention of smoking concession. The percentage of refusing smoking concession was higher in men (50.39%) than in women (43.01%), the difference was significant ( χ2=14.211, P=0.002), and higher in suburban residents (56.78%) than in urban residents (45.30%), the difference was significant ( χ2=51.977, P<0.001). For the smoking cessation motivation, "illness" was the reason for more former smokers (29.88%) compared with current smokers (11.50%), the difference was significant ( χ2=85.865, P<0.001). The awareness rates of smoking hazards was higher in women (34.97%) than in men (32.63%), the difference was significant ( Z=5.612, P<0.001), higher in suburban residents (35.44%) than in urban residents (33.03%), the difference was significant ( Z=-3.734, P<0.001), and higher in never smokers (35.15%) than in smokers (30.06%), the difference was significant ( χ2=62.277, P=0.005). Multiple logistic regression analysis results showed people with general awareness ( OR=0.61, 95 %CI: 0.39-0.94) and poor awareness ( OR=0.67, 95 %CI: 0.50-0.90) of smoking hazards were less likely to quit smoking and people with general awareness ( OR=0.64, 95 %CI: 0.53-0.76) and poor awareness ( OR=0.87, 95 %CI: 0.78-0.98) of smoking hazards were more likely to smoke. Conclusions:Smokers aged 18-65 in Beijing had low willingness for smoking cessation. Health problem was main consideration for smoking cessation. Never-smokers had better awareness of smoking hazards than smokers, and the awareness of smoking hazards was an influencing factor of smoking status.
7.Association between sleep and serum hemoglobin A1c in nondiabetic population in Beijing
Yingqi WEI ; Aijuan MA ; Kai FANG ; Jing DONG ; Chen XIE ; Jin XIE ; Bo JIANG ; Yue ZHAO ; Kun QI ; Zhong DONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(8):1256-1260
Objective:To understand the status quo of sleep and its associations with serum hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) among nondiabetic people of 18-79 years old in Beijing.Methods:Data was gathered from the 2017 Beijing Non-communicable and Chronic Disease Surveillance Program. Multiple classified clusters sampling method was used while the 18-79 years old were sampled from the 16 districts of Beijing. Questionnaires would include information on demographic characteristics, chronic diseases and related risk factors, sleep duration and related problems (snore/asphyxia, difficult to get to sleep, waking often during the night, waking up early or taking sleeping pills) within the last 30 days. Complex sampling logistic regression models were established to analyze the association between sleep-related problems and serum HbA1c.Results:A total of 11 608 non-diabetic participants were involved in this study, with average age, reported sleep duration and median of serum HbA1c level as (43.36±15.27) years old, (7.49±1.29) h/d and 5.30%, respectively. 47.38% of them reported having sleep problems within the last 30 days. With the increasing time of sleep, serum HbA1c level was fluctuating significantly ( F=413.06, P<0.01). Significant differences appeared in serum HbA1c levels among different age groups ( t=358.3, P<0.01). Among participants with several kinds of sleep problems, the serum HbA1c levels were significantly higher than those without, through the single factor analysis ( U=15.11, P<0.01). After adjusting for potential confounding factors, the combination of one sleep-related problem ( OR=1.21, 95% CI: 1.03-1.41) and snore/asphyxia were associated with higher serum HbA1c levels (HbA1c≥5.7%) ( OR=1.37, 95% CI: 1.16-1.61). People under 60 years of age were with higher risk of having higher serum HbA1c levels. Conclusion:Duration and sleep-related problems might affect the serum HbA1c levels, especially among those younger than 60 years of age.
8.Study on clinical management of HPV+/Pap-during cervical cancer screening
Aijuan HUANG ; Yun ZHAO ; Xiaolian ZOU ; Jin YAN ; Chao ZHAO ; Shuhui CUI ; Yanyan LI ; Lihua REN ; Jingran LI ; Mingzhu LI ; Yue WANG ; Jianliu WANG ; Lihui WEI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017;52(11):745-750
Objective To study the clinical management way for HPV+/papanicolaou (Pap)-during cervical cancer screening.Methods To analyze retrospectively the data from the patients who had loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) for biopsy confirmed cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)Ⅱ in Peking University People's Hospital from Jan.2010 to Dec.2014.Results (1) For biopsy confirmed CINⅡ,HPV positive rate was 98.5% (135/137),Pap test positive [≥atypical squamous cell of undetermined significance (ASCUS)] rate was 69.3% (95/137),there was significant difference between them (x5=43.32,P<0.01).(2) For the 42 patients with HPV+/Pap-,whose cytology slides were reviewed again.Among them,the interpretations of there were 16 cases confirmed as the same before,while 26 cases were changed to abnormal (≥ASCUS).Cytology be misdiagnosed was 19.0% (26/137) at the first review.Among the 26 cases,13 (50.0%) cases were missed for the little amount of abnormal cells,8 (30.8%) cases for mild atypical morphology changed;the other 5 (19.2%) cases missed for stain problems.(3) For the cervical LEEP samples,37 cases of the pathology diagnosis were upgrade to CIN Ⅲ+,among them,2 cases of microinvasive cervical carcinoma,1 case of invasive cancer,34 cases of CIN Ⅲ;37 cases were CINⅠ or no lesion found;63 cases were still CIN Ⅱ.Four to six months later after LEEP,the cytology abnormal rate was 11.7% (16/137),and the HR-HPV positive rate was 34.3% (47/137).Conclusions Compared with cytology alone,cytology combined with HPV testing increase the sensitivity of cervical high grade lesion.For the cases of HPV+/Pap-cases,the cytology slides should be reviewed.The quality control of cervical exfoliate sample collection and interpretation should be strengthened.LEEP procedure is not only a treatment method,but also it could provide samples to confirm the diagnosis.
9.Prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and influence factors in residents aged 18-65 years in Beijing
Bo JIANG ; Aijuan MA ; Hang LI ; Kai FANG ; Jing DONG ; Jin XIE ; Kun QI ; Chen XIE ; Ying ZHOU ; Yue ZHAO ; Zhong DONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2017;38(7):938-943
Objective To understand the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and related risk factors in residents aged 18-65 years in Beijing and provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of hypercholesterolemia.Methods The data were collected from Beijing Non-communicable and Chronic Disease Survey and stratified cluster sampling method was used to select study subjects,and questionnaire investigation,physical measurement and laboratory examination were conducted to collect information.Results The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and borderline hypercholesterolemia was 6.26% and 21.34% respectively in 17 662 residents surveyed,the average total cholesterol level was (4.69 ± 0.95) mmol/L.The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was 6.33% in men and 6.20% in women,the difference was not significant (Z=1.64,P=0.10).The prevalence was higher inurban area than in suburb (6.73% vs.5.59%;Z=-7.27,P<0.01).The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia increased with age (trend x2=308.85,P<0.01).The trend was observed in men (trend x2=81.65,P<0.01),in women (trend x2=318.04,P<0.01),in urban area (trend x2=201.77,P<0.01) and in suburb (trend x2=114.65,P<0.01).Multiple logistic regression showed age,being female (OR=1.23,95%CI:1.04-1.45),overweight (OR=1.56,95%CI:1.34-1.81),obesity (OR=1.82,95%CI:1.54-2.16),smoking (OR=1.24,95%CI:1.03-1.50),alcohol use (OR=1.40,95%CI:1.12-1.75),beef and mutton intake > 1 time per week (OR=1.19,95%CI:1.02-1.39) were risk factors.Conclusion The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in Beijing was lower than national level,and age,gender,location,BMI,smoking,alcohol use,beef and mutton intake were main influencing factors.
10.The suggestions on the entry of Chinese medicines into European Community monographs for traditional herbal medicinal products
Li JIN ; Wei ZHANG ; Junde LI ; Ruixian ZHANG ; Aijuan SHAO ; Qian WANG ; Jinghua FU ; Yanan YUAN ; Ming CHENG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(5):412-416
Directive 2004/24/EC of the European Parliament and the Council entered into force on April 30th, 2004. After 7 years, there is no Chinese medicine to be registered successfully in European market as traditional herbal medicinal products. The thesis gives some ideas to tackle this problem. Procedure for the Preparation of Community Monographs for Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (EMEA/HMPC/182320/2005) published by European Medicines Agency is an important guidance for traditional herbal products to enter European Community monographs. The thesis introduces and details the procedure as well as gives feasible suggestions about the procedure. It suggests that Chinese medicines enter European Community monographs first, and then apply the registration according to the directive 2004/24/EC. This is an easier access to European market.

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