Mulubirhan Assefa Alemayohu- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Assistant Professor (Ricercatore “lettera a” - RTDa) at University of Pavia
Mulubirhan Assefa Alemayohu
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Assistant Professor (Ricercatore “lettera a” - RTDa) at University of Pavia
Epidemiologist/Researcher
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Introduction
Epidemiologist with main focus on Respiratory Health, Dietary intake, and environmental factors(air pollution and climate). Currently, I am studying the effect of dietary flavonoid on Lung Function and COPD.
Current institution
Additional affiliations
February 2020 - August 2020
October 2018 - present
Position
- PhD Student
Description
- Studying PhD in Applied Life and Health Sciences-Epidemiology and Biostatistics Curricula under the framework of INVITE programme with a goal to develop skills on epidemiology, biostatistics, population-based studies, and public health nutrition.
October 2017 - present
Education
October 2018 - September 2022
September 2011 - July 2013
September 2006 - July 2009
Publications
Publications (40)
Background
Despite a substantial reduction in the use of solid fuels for cooking worldwide, exposure to household air pollution (HAP) remains a leading global risk factor, contributing considerably to the burden of disease. We present a comprehensive analysis of spatial patterns and temporal trends in exposure and attributable disease from 1990 to...
Background
The functional exposome approach examines the relationship between biological effects (internal exposome) and the sum of environmental exposures (external exposome). Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by selective demyelination and acute inflammation; miRNAs and microbiota are emerging in the pathogenesis as inflammation and oxidat...
Background/objectives
Gestational Weight Gain (GWG) impacts maternal and fetal health; deviations from optimal ranges pose health risks. Maternal lifestyle before and during pregnancy strongly influences GWG. This study explores factors linked to inadequate GWG, focusing on Mediterranean Diet (MD) adherence and specific food consumption.
Subjects/...
Abstract
The content of flavonoids, widely found in plant-based foods, might differ depending on which food composition table (FCT) is being used. In this study, we investigated the variation and comparability in the content of flavonoid of selected foods across four international food composition tables.
Flavonoid estimates were derived for all f...
Background
Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensiv...
Background
Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important follow...
Background
Patient accidental falls in a hospital environment are a serious problem for patient safety, and for the additional costs due to associated medical interventions.
Objective
The endpoints of this study were the assessment of the fall incidence in the hospital before and after the implementation of a multidisciplinary care-bundle, along w...
Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced a surge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the past two decades. Using data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD), in this study we have estimated the burden and attributable risk factors of COPD acro...
Background
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced a surge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the past two decades. Using data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD), in this study we have estimated the burden and attributable risk factors of COPD acro...
This study aimed to describe the clinical profiles of CVD admissions, risk factors, and patient outcomes at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (ACSH) in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Background
Previous works show that noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in developing nations, including Ethiopia, in the background of preexisting communicable diseases (CDs). Data on hospital admission in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce, particularly prospectively collected, and hence this study was done to close the gap in acquiring ac...
Introduction
The 6-min walking distance (6MWD) test is a useful tool to obtain a measure of functional exercise capacity. However, reference equations have been mainly based on selected populations or small samples. The purpose of this study was to determine the reference equations to predict the 6MWD in a large Italian population sample of healthy...
The authors would like to make the following corrections to this paper [...]
Background:
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a devastating impact on nursing homes/long-term care facilities. This study examined the relationship between geography, size, design, organizational characteristics, and implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and the extent of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing...
Background
Industrialisation in Ethiopia is gaining momentum, with the objective of transforming the traditional, agriculture-dependent economy. However, occupational health and safety is not in place to address health risks.
Objective
Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of occupational exposure to noise, heat and associated fa...
Objectives
As part of the multinational Burden of Lung Disease (BOLD) survey, this study investigated the flavonoid content and agreement levels of foods included in BOLD's food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), using four international flavonoid composition tables.
Methods
The USDA (American), BioActive Substances in Food Information System (eBASIS;...
Background
Ethiopia had an increasing trend of morbidity and mortality due to road traffic injury. Road traffic injured patient’s recovery rate is affected by many different factors. Those factors might affect the duration of time to recovery. Therefore studying the median time to recovery and its predictors of road traffic injured patients will be...
Background
Occupational exposure to bagasse dust is known to pose direct and indirect costs to workers. However, the paucity of information on the extent of occupational exposure to sugarcane workers in Ethiopia is a challenge. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the magnitude of occupational exposure to bagasse dust and associated...
Mortality and morbidity are indicators of health status of a population. Measuring how many people die each year and why they have died is one of the most important means. Despite the publication of several studies, there is significant uncertainty regarding the burden of disease and death among adults in sub-Saharan African countries. In Ethiopia,...
Importance
Liver cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. The most common causes for liver cancer include hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and alcohol use.
Objective
To report results of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2015 study on primary liver cancer incidence, mortality, and disability-adjus...
Appendix to The global burden of lower respiratory infections: results from the Global
Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) 2015 Study
This appendix provides methodological detail, supplemental figures, and comprehensive information on input data
and data transformation.
Contents
Analytic flowcharts……………………………………....…………………………………………...
Background
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) Study 2015 provides an up-to-date analysis of the burden of lower respiratory tract infections (LRIs) in 195 countries. This study assesses cases, deaths,
and aetiologies spanning the past 25 years and shows how the burden of LRI has changed in people of all ages.
Methods
W...
Importance Liver cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. The most common causes for liver cancer include hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and alcohol use.
Objective To report results of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2015 study on primary liver cancer incidence, mortality, and disability-adjus...
Liver cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. The most common causes for liver cancer include hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and alcohol use. To report results of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2015 study on primary liver cancer incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs)...
Appendix to The global burden of diarrhoeal diseases: results from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2015
This appendix provides methodological detail, supplemental figures, and comprehensive information on input data and data transformation.
Contents
Detail on mortality modeling ……………………………………………………………………………………………2
Details on morbidity mo...
Summary
Background
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2015 (GBD 2015) provides an up-to-date analysis of the burden of diarrhoeal diseases. This study assesses cases, deaths, and aetiologies spanning the past 25 years and informs the changing picture of diarrhoeal disease worldwide.
Methods
We estimated diarrhoeal mor...
Importance: Comprehensive and timely monitoring of disease burden in all age groups, including children and adolescents, is essential for improving population health.
Objective: To quantify and describe levels and trends of mortality and nonfatal health outcomes among children and adolescents from 1990 to 2015 to provide a framework for policy dis...
eFigure 1. Socio-Demographic Index quintiles by GBD subnational level 1 geography, 2015
eFigure 2a. Top 25 Global Causes of Death, by 5 SDI quintiles and 21 GBD regions, Aged 0-6 days, Females & Males, 2015
eFigure 2b. Top 25 Global Causes of Death, by 5 SDI quintiles and 21 GBD regions, Aged 7-27 days, Females & Males, 2015
eFigure 2c. Top 25 Glob...
Behavioral Change for Nutrition
IMPORTANCE Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Current estimates on
the burden of cancer are needed for cancer control planning.
OBJECTIVE To estimate mortality, incidence, years lived with disability (YLDs), years of life
lost (YLLs), and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 32 cancers in 195 countries and
territories from...
Mortality and morbidity are indicators of health status of a population. Measuring how many people die each year and why they have died is one of the most important means. Despite the publication of several studies, there is significant uncertainty regarding the burden of disease and death among adults in sub-Saharan African countries. In Ethiopia,...
Poor school sanitation and hygiene is a major problem in developing countries and remains high risk behaviour among primary school going children. Many outbreaks of gastrointestinal infections have been associated with primary schools. This research paper was designed to assess the factors influencing hygiene behaviour among school children.
A cros...
Questions
Questions (2)
If data are given in mg/l or µg/l, is it possible to convert into mg/100g EP
A debate has ignited on the scientific and ethical implication using data from unethical human research. The debate is in between scientists and ethicists; or science and lawyer; science and politics. In this, two theories of ethics have raised: Utilitarianism and deontology. What do you argue?
