User profiles for Harry HX Wang
Harry HX WangSun Yat-Sen University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; The University of Edinburgh Verified email at mail.sysu.edu.cn Cited by 6647 |
[HTML][HTML] Global, regional and time-trend prevalence of central obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 13.2 million subjects
We aimed to examine the global prevalences of central obesity according to age, sex, race,
place of residence, geographical region, national income level, and the definitions of central …
place of residence, geographical region, national income level, and the definitions of central …
Benefits and limitations of implementing Chronic Care Model (CCM) in primary care programs: A systematic review
Background Chronic Care Model (CCM) has been developed to improve patients' health care
by restructuring health systems in a multidimensional manner. This systematic review aims …
by restructuring health systems in a multidimensional manner. This systematic review aims …
[HTML][HTML] Global, regional, and national estimates of the population at increased risk of severe COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions in 2020: a modelling study
Background The risk of severe COVID-19 if an individual becomes infected is known to be
higher in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Understanding the …
higher in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Understanding the …
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as an independent risk factor for mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Y Liu, X Du, J Chen, Y Jin, L Peng, HHX Wang, M Luo… - Journal of Infection, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Several studies have described the clinical characteristics of patients with novel
coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infected pneumonia (COVID-19), indicating severe patients …
coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infected pneumonia (COVID-19), indicating severe patients …
Rapid emergence of atherosclerosis in Asia: a systematic review of coronary atherosclerotic heart disease epidemiology and implications for prevention and control …
The burden of CHD is substantial, whereas contributors are multifactorial. This grand
challenge should be a top priority for injecting healthcare resources. The formulation of public …
challenge should be a top priority for injecting healthcare resources. The formulation of public …
Global incidence and mortality for prostate cancer: analysis of temporal patterns and trends in 36 countries
Background Prostate cancer (PCa) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally,
but its specific geographic patterns and temporal trends are under-researched. Objective To …
but its specific geographic patterns and temporal trends are under-researched. Objective To …
[HTML][HTML] Determinants of medication adherence to antihypertensive medications among a Chinese population using Morisky Medication Adherence Scale
Background and Objectives Poor adherence to medications is one of the major public health
challenges. Only one-third of the population reported successful control of blood pressure, …
challenges. Only one-third of the population reported successful control of blood pressure, …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of multimorbidity in China and implications for the healthcare system: cross-sectional survey among 162,464 community household residents in …
Background China, like other countries, is facing a growing burden of chronic disease but
the prevalence of multimorbidity and implications for the healthcare system have been little …
the prevalence of multimorbidity and implications for the healthcare system have been little …
[HTML][HTML] International incidence and mortality trends of liver cancer: a global profile
We examined the global incidence and mortality rates of liver cancer, and evaluated the
association between incidence/mortality and socioeconomic development (Human …
association between incidence/mortality and socioeconomic development (Human …
Determinants of medication adherence and blood pressure control among hypertensive patients in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study
CD Kang, PPM Tsang, WTL Li, HHX Wang… - International journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction Despite effective treatments, suboptimal medication adherence substantially
hinders blood pressure (BP) control among hypertensive patients. This study aimed to evaluate …
hinders blood pressure (BP) control among hypertensive patients. This study aimed to evaluate …