A novel algorithm for color quantization by 3D diffusion

Author name used in this publication: Y. H. ChanRefereed conference paper2002-2003 > Academic research: refereed > Refereed conference paperVersion of RecordPublishe

Physically active adults reported higher levels of family happiness, harmony and health: findings from the Hong Kong Family and Health Information and Trends Survey (FHinTs) under FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society Project

Oral Poster Presentation SessionBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance showed half (50.1%) of Hong Kong adults, aged 18-64, had not performed moderate physical activity (PA) and two-third (62.2%) had not performed vigorous physical activity (PA) in the past week. Whether PA was associated with family well-being (happiness, harmony and health) is less known. We examined the associations of moderate and vigorous PA with perceived family health, happiness and harmony in Hong Kong adults. The Hong Kong Family and Health Information and Trends Survey (FHinTs) was conducted in 2013 using random telephone interviews on 1502 adults aged 18+ with 70.6% response rate. PA was measured using two questions: (1) During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do at least 10 minutes of moderate physical activities (e.g. carrying light loads, or bicycling at a regular pace but do not include walking)? (2) Same question on vigorous physical activities (e.g. aerobics, heavy lifting, or fast bicycling)? Family well-being was measured using three separate questions of perceived family happiness, harmony and health with response ranging from 0-10 with higher scores indicating better well-being. General linear model was used to calculate β-coefficient for family well-being adjusting for potential confounders. Data were weighted by sex and age using 2012 census data. Of 1502 respondents (45.5% male, 73.4% aged 25-64), the average days of having moderate and vigorous PA were 2.42 (±2.75), and 1.46 (±2.13) respectively. Moderate PA was significantly associated with family happiness (adjusted β=0.09, p<0.001), and harmony (adjusted β=0.06, p=0.01) but not health (adjusted β=0.03, p=0.25). Vigorous PA was significantly associated with family happiness (adjusted β=0.12, p<0.001), harmony (adjusted β=0.09, p<0.001) and health (adjusted β=0.05, p=0.03). Increasing PA levels was associated with family well-being. Prospective studies are needed to confirm the findings. Intervention studies are warranted.postprin

Age-related diffusion patterns in intervertebral disc degeneration

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An evaluation study of a gender-specific smoking cessation program to help Hong Kong Chinese women quit smoking

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Effect of lycium barbarum (wolfberry) polysaccharides on preserving retinal function after partial optic nerve transection

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Smoking family, paternal smoking at home and saliva cotinine levels of young children in Hong Kong

Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesPoster Discussion 25. Smoke-Free Environments and Second-Hand Smoke: Changing the Norm: no. PD-890-20BACKGROUND: Prevalence of smoking in Hong Kong (all 10.7%, male 19.1%, female 3.1%) is among the lowest in the world. Home is a main source of children’s secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in densely populated Hong Kong. We investigated paternal smoking places at home and distance from children with children’s cotinine levels. DESIGN/METHODS: 773 children (response rate 66.0%, mean age 6.2±5.6, 51.6% boys) were recruited in 4 Maternal and Children Health Centers in Hong Kong. Information on SHS exposure at and outside home, paternal smoking behaviours, socio-demographic characteristics was reported …published_or_final_versio

Health information seeking partially mediated the association between socioeconomic status and self-rated health among Hong Kong Chinese

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Quantitative evaluation of diffusion tensor imaging at 3T in the human lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration

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Avoidance practices in smoking households and children’s salivary cotinine level

Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesPoster Discussion 60. Making Smokefree the Norm in Challenging places: no. PD-1301-21BACKGROUND: Implementation of comprehensive smoke-free legislation in Hong Kong banning smoking in most public places may not protect children from secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure at home. This study compared the cotinine levels of children in smoking households with and without SHS avoidance practices. DESIGN/METHODS: The data was collected from mothers and children recruited from 4 Maternal and Child Health …published_or_final_versio