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Papers by Françoise Narring
Journal of Pediatrics, 2010
To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns a... more To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns are in contact with primary care physicians and could thus be identified in primary care. A representative sample of 7548 (16 to 20 years old) students completed a self-administered questionnaire on health-related topics (2002 Swiss Multicenter Adolescent Health Survey). Adolescents with excessive weight and eating concerns were compared with control subjects for frequency of somatic complaints and primary care visits in the past year. Analyses were stratified by sex. Logistic regression was used to adjust for confounders. Excessive weight and eating concerns were frequent in adolescents, particularly in girls (girls, 13.9%; boys, 1.6%). Adolescents with these concerns reported more frequent somatic complaints compared with their peers. Nearly 80% of them were in contact with a primary care physician at least once a year. Primary care physicians are in contact with adolescents who have excessive weight and eating concerns. Identification of these concerns should be encouraged for appropriate management.
Journal of Pediatrics, 2010
To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns a... more To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns are in contact with primary care physicians and could thus be identified in primary care. A representative sample of 7548 (16 to 20 years old) students completed a self-administered questionnaire on health-related topics (2002 Swiss Multicenter Adolescent Health Survey). Adolescents with excessive weight and eating concerns were compared with control subjects for frequency of somatic complaints and primary care visits in the past year. Analyses were stratified by sex. Logistic regression was used to adjust for confounders. Excessive weight and eating concerns were frequent in adolescents, particularly in girls (girls, 13.9%; boys, 1.6%). Adolescents with these concerns reported more frequent somatic complaints compared with their peers. Nearly 80% of them were in contact with a primary care physician at least once a year. Primary care physicians are in contact with adolescents who have excessive weight and eating concerns. Identification of these concerns should be encouraged for appropriate management.
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2008
Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising ... more Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising behaviors have lower access to health care. Using data from a Swiss national survey we tested the hypothesis that in a country with universal insurance coverage, adolescents engaging in health-compromising behaviors access primary care to the same extent as those who do not engage in these
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2008
Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising ... more Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising behaviors have lower access to health care. Using data from a Swiss national survey we tested the hypothesis that in a country with universal insurance coverage, adolescents engaging in health-compromising behaviors access primary care to the same extent as those who do not engage in these
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents i... more Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents in Switzerland. Setting: College, high schools and professional centers in the Swiss canton of Vaud. Method: A total of 3540 subjects aged 9–19 y answered a self-reported anonymous questionnaire to assess lifestyles, physical plus sports activity and food habits. Within this sample, a subgroup of 246 subjects
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents i... more Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents in Switzerland. Setting: College, high schools and professional centers in the Swiss canton of Vaud. Method: A total of 3540 subjects aged 9–19 y answered a self-reported anonymous questionnaire to assess lifestyles, physical plus sports activity and food habits. Within this sample, a subgroup of 246 subjects
Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adult... more Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adults relate to those observed in younger generations. Objective. To explore this issue in a Swiss region using two population health surveys of 3636 adolescents ages 9 -19 years and 3299 adults ages 25-74 years. Methods. Age patterns of continuous CRF were estimated by robust locally weighted regression
Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adult... more Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adults relate to those observed in younger generations. Objective. To explore this issue in a Swiss region using two population health surveys of 3636 adolescents ages 9 -19 years and 3299 adults ages 25-74 years. Methods. Age patterns of continuous CRF were estimated by robust locally weighted regression
Substance Use & Misuse, 2006
Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article rev... more Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article reviews current knowledge and evidence of specific aspects of smoking in youth, tobacco control strategies, and smoking cessation interventions that target young people. Finally, it provides recommendations for primary care physicians.
Substance Use & Misuse, 2006
Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article rev... more Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article reviews current knowledge and evidence of specific aspects of smoking in youth, tobacco control strategies, and smoking cessation interventions that target young people. Finally, it provides recommendations for primary care physicians.
Archives De Pediatrie, 1996
Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can h... more Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can have, on the short and long terms, definite influences on the health and the well-being of children and adolescents, as well as adults. The measurement of physical fitness raises several conceptual, methodological and technical problems which explains why surveys including such measures have been scarce
Archives De Pediatrie, 1996
Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can h... more Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can have, on the short and long terms, definite influences on the health and the well-being of children and adolescents, as well as adults. The measurement of physical fitness raises several conceptual, methodological and technical problems which explains why surveys including such measures have been scarce
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, a... more More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, abdominal or musculoskeletal pain. Often, these complaints are self limited without impact on adolescent development but the cause of emergency consultations, unnecessary costs or inappropriate prescriptions. For a small number of adolescents, chronic pain can express psychological suffering or impact on growth and physical, cognitive or social development. Continuity of care and collaboration among professionals is central. Primary care phyisicians play a crucial role (private practice, adolescent clinic...). Efforts should be made to increase access to modern approaches of chronic pain taking into account family, development as well as aspects related to pain in itself.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, a... more More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, abdominal or musculoskeletal pain. Often, these complaints are self limited without impact on adolescent development but the cause of emergency consultations, unnecessary costs or inappropriate prescriptions. For a small number of adolescents, chronic pain can express psychological suffering or impact on growth and physical, cognitive or social development. Continuity of care and collaboration among professionals is central. Primary care phyisicians play a crucial role (private practice, adolescent clinic...). Efforts should be made to increase access to modern approaches of chronic pain taking into account family, development as well as aspects related to pain in itself.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group... more Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group. Adolescents may present complex health problems which require a multidisciplinary and global assessment. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the type of health problems for which adolescents are referred to our clinics and the care they receive in response to them.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group... more Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group. Adolescents may present complex health problems which require a multidisciplinary and global assessment. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the type of health problems for which adolescents are referred to our clinics and the care they receive in response to them.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 13, 2012
Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This ... more Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This difference fades as children reach the teenage years and disappears in adulthood. On the other hand migrants have less access to preventive services. In teenagers, school immunization programs are the strongest determinant of good coverage. Immunization is only one aspect of adolescent preventive care but it provides the opportunity for a wider range of preventive activities. Multi-sectoral approaches including national and cantonal policies, school health services, primary care are needed to improve vaccine coverage and preventive opportunities at the same time. This article highlights the benefits of preventive services for young people whatever their origin and offers practical recommendations for immunization catch up in 11-25 year olds'.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 13, 2012
Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This ... more Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This difference fades as children reach the teenage years and disappears in adulthood. On the other hand migrants have less access to preventive services. In teenagers, school immunization programs are the strongest determinant of good coverage. Immunization is only one aspect of adolescent preventive care but it provides the opportunity for a wider range of preventive activities. Multi-sectoral approaches including national and cantonal policies, school health services, primary care are needed to improve vaccine coverage and preventive opportunities at the same time. This article highlights the benefits of preventive services for young people whatever their origin and offers practical recommendations for immunization catch up in 11-25 year olds'.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 13, 2012
Journal of Pediatrics, 2010
To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns a... more To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns are in contact with primary care physicians and could thus be identified in primary care. A representative sample of 7548 (16 to 20 years old) students completed a self-administered questionnaire on health-related topics (2002 Swiss Multicenter Adolescent Health Survey). Adolescents with excessive weight and eating concerns were compared with control subjects for frequency of somatic complaints and primary care visits in the past year. Analyses were stratified by sex. Logistic regression was used to adjust for confounders. Excessive weight and eating concerns were frequent in adolescents, particularly in girls (girls, 13.9%; boys, 1.6%). Adolescents with these concerns reported more frequent somatic complaints compared with their peers. Nearly 80% of them were in contact with a primary care physician at least once a year. Primary care physicians are in contact with adolescents who have excessive weight and eating concerns. Identification of these concerns should be encouraged for appropriate management.
Journal of Pediatrics, 2010
To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns a... more To determine the extent to which adolescents with excessive weight concerns and eating concerns are in contact with primary care physicians and could thus be identified in primary care. A representative sample of 7548 (16 to 20 years old) students completed a self-administered questionnaire on health-related topics (2002 Swiss Multicenter Adolescent Health Survey). Adolescents with excessive weight and eating concerns were compared with control subjects for frequency of somatic complaints and primary care visits in the past year. Analyses were stratified by sex. Logistic regression was used to adjust for confounders. Excessive weight and eating concerns were frequent in adolescents, particularly in girls (girls, 13.9%; boys, 1.6%). Adolescents with these concerns reported more frequent somatic complaints compared with their peers. Nearly 80% of them were in contact with a primary care physician at least once a year. Primary care physicians are in contact with adolescents who have excessive weight and eating concerns. Identification of these concerns should be encouraged for appropriate management.
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2008
Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising ... more Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising behaviors have lower access to health care. Using data from a Swiss national survey we tested the hypothesis that in a country with universal insurance coverage, adolescents engaging in health-compromising behaviors access primary care to the same extent as those who do not engage in these
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2008
Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising ... more Data from studies in the United States suggest that young people engaging in health-compromising behaviors have lower access to health care. Using data from a Swiss national survey we tested the hypothesis that in a country with universal insurance coverage, adolescents engaging in health-compromising behaviors access primary care to the same extent as those who do not engage in these
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents i... more Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents in Switzerland. Setting: College, high schools and professional centers in the Swiss canton of Vaud. Method: A total of 3540 subjects aged 9–19 y answered a self-reported anonymous questionnaire to assess lifestyles, physical plus sports activity and food habits. Within this sample, a subgroup of 246 subjects
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents i... more Objective: To describe food habits and dietary intakes of athletic and non-athletic adolescents in Switzerland. Setting: College, high schools and professional centers in the Swiss canton of Vaud. Method: A total of 3540 subjects aged 9–19 y answered a self-reported anonymous questionnaire to assess lifestyles, physical plus sports activity and food habits. Within this sample, a subgroup of 246 subjects
Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adult... more Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adults relate to those observed in younger generations. Objective. To explore this issue in a Swiss region using two population health surveys of 3636 adolescents ages 9 -19 years and 3299 adults ages 25-74 years. Methods. Age patterns of continuous CRF were estimated by robust locally weighted regression
Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adult... more Background. Few European studies have investigated how cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in adults relate to those observed in younger generations. Objective. To explore this issue in a Swiss region using two population health surveys of 3636 adolescents ages 9 -19 years and 3299 adults ages 25-74 years. Methods. Age patterns of continuous CRF were estimated by robust locally weighted regression
Substance Use & Misuse, 2006
Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article rev... more Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article reviews current knowledge and evidence of specific aspects of smoking in youth, tobacco control strategies, and smoking cessation interventions that target young people. Finally, it provides recommendations for primary care physicians.
Substance Use & Misuse, 2006
Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article rev... more Tobacco use is a major public health problem, and onset usually begins in youth. This article reviews current knowledge and evidence of specific aspects of smoking in youth, tobacco control strategies, and smoking cessation interventions that target young people. Finally, it provides recommendations for primary care physicians.
Archives De Pediatrie, 1996
Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can h... more Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can have, on the short and long terms, definite influences on the health and the well-being of children and adolescents, as well as adults. The measurement of physical fitness raises several conceptual, methodological and technical problems which explains why surveys including such measures have been scarce
Archives De Pediatrie, 1996
Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can h... more Physical fitness represents one of the several facets of sports and physical activity which can have, on the short and long terms, definite influences on the health and the well-being of children and adolescents, as well as adults. The measurement of physical fitness raises several conceptual, methodological and technical problems which explains why surveys including such measures have been scarce
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, a... more More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, abdominal or musculoskeletal pain. Often, these complaints are self limited without impact on adolescent development but the cause of emergency consultations, unnecessary costs or inappropriate prescriptions. For a small number of adolescents, chronic pain can express psychological suffering or impact on growth and physical, cognitive or social development. Continuity of care and collaboration among professionals is central. Primary care phyisicians play a crucial role (private practice, adolescent clinic...). Efforts should be made to increase access to modern approaches of chronic pain taking into account family, development as well as aspects related to pain in itself.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, a... more More than 20% of adolescents in the general population suffer of chronic pain mainly headaches, abdominal or musculoskeletal pain. Often, these complaints are self limited without impact on adolescent development but the cause of emergency consultations, unnecessary costs or inappropriate prescriptions. For a small number of adolescents, chronic pain can express psychological suffering or impact on growth and physical, cognitive or social development. Continuity of care and collaboration among professionals is central. Primary care phyisicians play a crucial role (private practice, adolescent clinic...). Efforts should be made to increase access to modern approaches of chronic pain taking into account family, development as well as aspects related to pain in itself.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group... more Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group. Adolescents may present complex health problems which require a multidisciplinary and global assessment. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the type of health problems for which adolescents are referred to our clinics and the care they receive in response to them.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 11, 2014
Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group... more Adolescent health clinics were created in response to the specific health needs of this age-group. Adolescents may present complex health problems which require a multidisciplinary and global assessment. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the type of health problems for which adolescents are referred to our clinics and the care they receive in response to them.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 13, 2012
Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This ... more Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This difference fades as children reach the teenage years and disappears in adulthood. On the other hand migrants have less access to preventive services. In teenagers, school immunization programs are the strongest determinant of good coverage. Immunization is only one aspect of adolescent preventive care but it provides the opportunity for a wider range of preventive activities. Multi-sectoral approaches including national and cantonal policies, school health services, primary care are needed to improve vaccine coverage and preventive opportunities at the same time. This article highlights the benefits of preventive services for young people whatever their origin and offers practical recommendations for immunization catch up in 11-25 year olds'.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 13, 2012
Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This ... more Children of foreign origin have better immunization coverage than children of swiss origin. This difference fades as children reach the teenage years and disappears in adulthood. On the other hand migrants have less access to preventive services. In teenagers, school immunization programs are the strongest determinant of good coverage. Immunization is only one aspect of adolescent preventive care but it provides the opportunity for a wider range of preventive activities. Multi-sectoral approaches including national and cantonal policies, school health services, primary care are needed to improve vaccine coverage and preventive opportunities at the same time. This article highlights the benefits of preventive services for young people whatever their origin and offers practical recommendations for immunization catch up in 11-25 year olds'.
Revue médicale suisse, Jan 13, 2012