Fragestellung: Die Aufmerksamkeits-Defizit/Hyperaktivitäts-Störung (ADHS) und Neurodermitis sind häufige Erkrankungen des Kindes- und Jugendalters von fächerübergreifender Versorgungsrelevanz. Seit Jahren wird ein möglicher Zusammenhang von Erkrankungen ...
Die Epidemiologie beschäftigt sich mit der Häufigkeit und der Art des Auftretens von Erkrankungen in bestimmten Gruppen der Gesellschaft. Umfangreiche Studien mit solider Datenlage können mittlerweile zeigen, dass psychische Störungen in der Gruppe der ...
Risk epidemiology and child protection statistics in early childhood – a pilot study in southern GermanyAbstract. In contrast to many other countries in Europe, Germany lacks sufficient empirical data on the ...
Zusammenfassung: Die ADHS ist eine häufige chronische Erkrankung des Kindes-, Jugend- und Erwachsenenalters. Die psychopathologische Kernsymptomatik besteht in allen Lebensaltern aus den Syndromen Aufmerksamkeitsstörung, Impulsivität und Hyperaktivität. ...
Physical Complaints of Children and Adolescents in Germany - Results of a Population-Based SurveySummary. Compared to mental health problems, the type, prevalence, distribution, age and sex dependency as well as further correlates of physical complaints ...
Epidemiology, Familiality and Genetic Findings in Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderAbstract: During the last years, epidemiological studies have confirmed a worldwide lifetime-prevalence rate of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) of 1-3 %. In general ...
Anxiety and depression – from diagnosis to psychotherapy in chronic disordersPatients with chronic disorders represent a group of patients with various critical issues. Chronic physical as well as mental disorders are found within this patient group. ...
Epidemiology and course of personality disordersAbstract. Community studies conducted over the past decade have greatly increased our knowledge of the epidemiology of personality disorders. Here, we review the prevalence, ...
Overweight and obesity are the most important modulators in the development of chronic diseases. Body weight status in adulthood is often already determined in childhood and adolescence. In this study we evaluate possible threats and the prevalence of ...
The Asperger Syndrome is – in contrast to early childhood autism – a disorder at the lighter end of the autism spectrum. Although first described in 1943, it was included in the ICD-10 not before 1992. The knowledge about this lighter autistic disorder ...
Fecal incontinence is defined as an accidental loss of stool or the inability to control defecation. There are three subtypes of fecal incontinence: passive incontinence, urge incontinence and soiling. About 8% of the adult population suffer from fecal ...
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder: Prevalence, Comorbidity and Remission from the Ages of 20 to 50Abstract. Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience recurrent obsessive and/or compulsive thoughts and behaviours which cause them ...
Male Breast Cancer: What is Different?Abstract. Male breast cancer is a rare disease. Symptoms and signs resemble breast cancer in women: A palpable mass, enlarged lymph nodes or skin changes (ulceration, secretion, peau d'orange) mandate mammography, ...
Male Urinary Incontinence – a Taboo IssueAbstract. Male urinary incontinence is an underestimated and frequently not broached issue. The urinary incontinence is divided into stress-, urge incontinence and hybrid forms as well as overflow incontinence. ...
Comprehensive Treatment of Obesity in Childhood and AdolescenceAbstract. Obesity in childhood and adolescence presents a complex challenge. Early recognition by general practitioners is now important. In Switzerland, the ...
PsyCoLaus: A Prospective Study of the Links between Mental Health and Cardiovascular DiseasesAbstract. PsyCoLaus, which includes an investigation of mental disorders and cognitive functioning, aims to determine ...
Patterns and trends of cocaine use in Germany<B>Aim:</B> The present paper analyses changes in use and consumption patterns of cocaine in the German general population between 1980 and 2003. </P><P> <B>Methods:</B> Data came from repeated, cross-...
Design and methodology of the 2003 Epidemiological Survey of Substance Abuse<B>Aim:</B> Since 1980, the Epidemiological Survey of Substance Abuse has investigated use and abuse of psychotropic drugs in the German population. This paper describes the ...