Characterization of Prurigo Nodules in Adults With Moderate-To-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Japan: A 2-Year Observational Study.
Authors: Kataoka Y, Etoh T, Saeki H, Katoh N, Teramukai S, Tajima Y, Bosman K, Ardeleanu M, Arima K
Journal: The Journal of dermatology
mental health
psychology
open access
Abstract
The global insufficiency of physical activity represents a significant public health challenge, particularly among adolescents and young adults. In China, over 80% of students fail to meet recommended daily physical activity levels [, ], contributing to increased risks of obesity, metabolic disorders, and poor mental health [, ]. Medical students are especially vulnerable due to prolonged academic stress, sedentary behaviors, and limited time for recreational physical activity [–]. These factors may compromise both physical fitness and bone health, a critical concern given that early adulthood is a pivotal period for peak bone mass accumulation [–]. Health disparities may be further influenced by ethnic background, socioeconomic conditions, and culturally shaped lifestyle factors [–]. Southwest China is characterized by substantial ethnic diversity, providing a valuable setting for investigating physical fitness and bone health among medical students from different ethnic backgrounds. Although previous studies have examined physical fitness or bone mineral density (BMD) in general student populations, few have focused on medical students in ethnically diverse regions of China, and none have comprehensively assessed the interrelationships among body mass index (BMI), physical fitness, and BMD within this population. This study aimed to address this gap by investigating physical fitness and bone health among medical students in Southwest China. By examining sex-specific patterns, potential ethnic differences, and key modifiable factors, this study seeks to provide evidence for targeted health promotion strategies in ethnically diverse populations. This study aimed to examine physical fitness and bone health among medical students in Southwest China, with particular attention to sex-specific differences, potential ethnic variations, and key modifiable factors. The study addressed the following research questions: