11 research outputs found

    Primo Levi : testimone e scrittore di storia /

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    "Il volume raccoglie gli atti del convegno 'Giornate di studio in ricordo di Primo Levi,' svoltosi a Saint-Vincent (Aosta) il 15-16 ottobre 1997"--P. opp t.p.At head of title: Istituto storico della Resistenza in Valle d'Aosta; Fondazione centro studi storico-letterari Natalino Sapegno; Biblioteca comunale di Saint-Vincent; Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta; Comune di Saint-Vincent.Includes bibliographical references

    Factors associated with climacteric symptoms in women around menopause attending menopause clinics in Italy

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    Objective: To obtain data on correlates of climacteric symptoms in women around menopause attending menopause clinics in Italy. Methods: Since 1997 a large cross sectional study has been conducted on the characteristics of women around menopause attending a network of first level menopause outpatient's clinics in Italy. A total of 66,501 (mean age 54.4 years) women are considered in the present paper. Results: The odds ratios of moderate and severe hot flashes/night sweats were lower in more educated women and (for severe symptoms only) in women reporting regular physical activity. Depression, difficulty to sleep, forgetfulness and irritability tended to be less frequent in more educated women and (depression only) in women reporting regular physical activity. Parous women reported more frequently these symptoms. Conclusions: This large study confirms in Southern European population that low education, body mass index and low physical activity are associated with climacteric symptoms. Parous women are at greater risk of psychological symptoms

    Risk factors for type 2 diabetes in women attending menopause clinics in Italy: a cross-sectional study

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    To analyze risk factors for type 2 diabetes among women attending menopause clinics in Italy for counselling about the menopause
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