Abdulrahman M. El‐Sayed
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View article: Understanding differences within ethnic group designation: comparing risk factors and health indicators between Iranian and Arab Americans in Northern California
Understanding differences within ethnic group designation: comparing risk factors and health indicators between Iranian and Arab Americans in Northern California Open
Background The Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) ethnic group is a diverse group composed of two primary subsets in the United States: Iranian and Arab Americans. We aimed to compare health risk factors, chronic health conditions, an…
View article: Health Risks and Chronic Health Conditions among Arab American and White Adults in Northern California
Health Risks and Chronic Health Conditions among Arab American and White Adults in Northern California Open
Objectives: To characterize the prevalence of chronic cardiovascular conditions and risk factors among Arab American adults stratified by sex and compare these with non-Hispanic Whites.Design: Cross-sectional study using electronic health …
View article: Racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality across Michigan, United States
Racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality across Michigan, United States Open
ASP, AP and APG were funded by NSF Expeditions grant 1918784, NIH grant 1R01AI151176-01, NSF Rapid Response Research for COVID-19 grant RAPID-2027755, and the Notsew Orm Sands Foundation. MCF was supported by NIH grant K01AI141576.
View article: Racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality across Michigan, United States
Racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality across Michigan, United States Open
Black populations in the US are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the increased mortality burden after accounting for health and demographic characteristics is not well understood. We evaluated COVID-19 mortality in…
View article: County Jail Incarceration Rates and County Mortality Rates in the United States, 1987–2016
County Jail Incarceration Rates and County Mortality Rates in the United States, 1987–2016 Open
Objectives. To evaluate the relationship between changes in county jail incarceration rates and subsequent county mortality rates across the United States. Methods. We analyzed county jail incarceration rates from the Bureau of Justice Sta…
View article: Relevance of the “Immigrant Health Paradox” for the Health of Arab Americans in California
Relevance of the “Immigrant Health Paradox” for the Health of Arab Americans in California Open
Objectives. To assess the validity of the immigrant health paradox among Arab Americans in California. Methods. We used data from the 2003 to 2017 California Health Interview Survey (n = 1425). We used survey-weighted χ 2 and logistic regr…
View article: Differences in health behaviors and health outcomes among non-Hispanic Whites and Arab Americans in a population-based survey in California
Differences in health behaviors and health outcomes among non-Hispanic Whites and Arab Americans in a population-based survey in California Open
Arab Americans in California participate in less risky health behaviors and have better health outcomes than non-Hispanic Whites, except with regards to diabetes. Future work aiming to understand the health of Arab Americans should allow f…
View article: The Health of Arab Americans in the United States: An Updated Comprehensive Literature Review
The Health of Arab Americans in the United States: An Updated Comprehensive Literature Review Open
Background: Arab Americans are a historically understudied minority group in the United States and their health needs and risks have been poorly documented. We aim to provide an updated comprehensive review of the literature on Arab Americ…
View article: Ineffective insurance in lower and middle income countries is an obstacle to universal health coverage
Ineffective insurance in lower and middle income countries is an obstacle to universal health coverage Open
Our findings suggest that a high proportion of insurance in LMICs is ineffective, particularly among those who need it most, and that attention should be paid to effectiveness when defining health insurance in policy conversations about UH…
View article: Web-Based Antismoking Advertising to Promote Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Web-Based Antismoking Advertising to Promote Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Advertising should be targeted to different demographic groups in ways that are not always intuitive. Our study provides a method for testing the effectiveness of Web-based antismoking advertisements and demonstrates the importance of adve…
View article: National income inequality and ineffective health insurance in 35 low- and middle-income countries
National income inequality and ineffective health insurance in 35 low- and middle-income countries Open
Global health policy efforts to improve health and reduce financial burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) has fuelled interest in expanding access to health insurance coverage to all, a movement known as Universal He…
View article: State of the Art Robotic Grippers and Applications
State of the Art Robotic Grippers and Applications Open
In this paper, we present a recent survey on robotic grippers. In many cases, modern grippers outperform their older counterparts which are now stronger, more repeatable, and faster. Technological advancements have also attributed to the d…
View article: What Is “Public” About Public Health: Lessons From Michigan
What Is “Public” About Public Health: Lessons From Michigan Open
The author comments on the role of public institutions in public health, the value of public health, and the water contamination in Flint, Michigan. Additional topics of discussion include public health equality, the blurring line between …
View article: Review of Recent Type-2 Fuzzy Controller Applications
Review of Recent Type-2 Fuzzy Controller Applications Open
Type-2 fuzzy logic controllers (T2 FLC) can be viewed as an emerging class of intelligent controllers because of their abilities in handling uncertainties; in many cases, they have been shown to outperform their Type-1 counterparts. This p…
View article: The Importance of Computer Science for Public Health Training: An Opportunity and Call to Action
The Importance of Computer Science for Public Health Training: An Opportunity and Call to Action Open
A century ago, the Welch-Rose Report established a public health education system in the United States. Since then, the system has evolved to address emerging health needs and integrate new technologies. Today, personalized health technolo…
View article: The Health Policy Attitudes of American Medical Students: A Pilot Survey
The Health Policy Attitudes of American Medical Students: A Pilot Survey Open
Background: Relatively little is known about American medical student’s attitudes toward caring for the uninsured, limiting physician reimbursement and the role of cost-effectiveness data in medical decision-making. We assessed American me…
View article: Social Environments, Genetics, and Black–White Disparities in Infant Mortality
Social Environments, Genetics, and Black–White Disparities in Infant Mortality Open
Background Genes and environments often interplay to produce population health. However, in some instances, the scientific literature has favoured one explanation, underplaying the other, even in the absence of rigorous support. We examine…
View article: Calorie Offsets: Environmental Policy for the Food Environment
Calorie Offsets: Environmental Policy for the Food Environment Open
Although obesity continues to challenge the public’s health, effective policy solutions are wanting. Borrowing from environmental protection efforts, we explored the potential for a “calorie offset” regulatory mechanism, which is similar t…