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Exercise, diet, health behaviors, and risk factors among persons with epilepsy based on the California Health Interview Survey, 2005.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18490199     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Based on the 2005 California Health Interview Survey, persons with a history of epilepsy report lower educational attainment, lower annual income, and poorer health status, similar to other state-based epidemiological surveys. Previous studies have found persons with epilepsy exercise less and smoke more than the nonepilepsy population. The medical literature has also shown that antiepileptic drugs may cause nutritional deficiencies. Persons with a history of epilepsy in the 2005 CHIS report they walk more for transportation, drink more soda, and eat less salad than the nonepilepsy population. Exercise and dietary behaviors at recommended levels have been found to reduce mortality from many comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, depression, anxiety, and osteoporosis for which persons with epilepsy are at increased risk. Health professionals in the epilepsy field should step up their efforts to engage patients in health promotion, especially in the areas of exercise, diet, and smoking cessation.
Authors:
John O Elliott; Bo Lu; J Layne Moore; James W McAuley; Lucretia Long
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2008-05-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Epilepsy & behavior : E&B     Volume:  13     ISSN:  1525-5069     ISO Abbreviation:  Epilepsy Behav     Publication Date:  2008 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-30     Completed Date:  2008-09-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100892858     Medline TA:  Epilepsy Behav     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  307-15     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. john.elliott@osumc.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Anticonvulsants / adverse effects,  therapeutic use
Body Mass Index
California
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diet*
Educational Status
Epilepsy / drug therapy,  epidemiology*
Female
Health Behavior*
Health Promotion
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nutrition Surveys
Obesity / epidemiology
Smoking / epidemiology
Socioeconomic Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anticonvulsants

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