Fred Paccaud
Biographic Data
| ID | 380841 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fred Paccaud |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fred |
| FAMILY NAME | Paccaud |
| SIGNATURE | PACCAUD F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7583-8153 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 31 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 32 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Winter life expectancy reduction in Europe
BACKGROUNDMortality is known to be higher in winter than in summer, with excess winter deaths ranging between 5% and 30% in Europe.A recent study conducted in the USA sought to quantify the excess winter mortality in terms of life expectancy reduction, by calculating the difference between summer and winter life expectancy. OBJECTIVESWe aimed to calculate Winter Life Expectancy Reduction (WLER) in Europe, illustrate the extent to which this indic…
Prevalence of iodine inadequacy in Switzerland assessed by the estimated average requirement cut-point method in relation to the impact of iodized salt
Objective To assess the iodine status of Swiss population groups and to evaluate the influence of iodized salt as a vector for iodine fortification. Design The relationship between 24 h urinary iodine and Na excretions was assessed in the general population after correcting for confounders. Single-day intakes were estimated assuming that 92 % of dietary iodine was excreted in 24 h urine. Usual intake distributions were derived for male and female…
Socioeconomic determinants of dietary patterns in low- and middle-income countries
Trends in hospital discharges, management and in-hospital mortality from acute myocardial infarction in Switzerland between 1998 and 2008
In Switzerland, a steep rise in hospital discharges and in revascularization procedures for AMI occurred between 1998 and 2008. The increase in revascularization procedures could explain the decrease in in-hospital mortality rates
Differing trends in the association between obesity and self-reported health in Portugal and Switzerland. Data from national health surveys 1992–2007
Obesity is increasing in Switzerland and Portugal. Obesity is increasingly associated with poorer self-health ratings in Switzerland but not in Portugal
Regional differences in self-reported screening, prevalence and management of cardiovascular risk factors in Switzerland
In Switzerland, cardiovascular risk factor screening and management differ between regions and these differences cannot be accounted for by differences in populations' characteristics. Management of most cardiovascular risk factors could be improved
Ten-year trends in overweight and obesity in the adult Portuguese population, 1995 to 2005
Between 1995 and 2005, obesity increased while overweight remained stable in the adult Portuguese population. Although higher rates were found among lesser educated subjects, the strong increase in BMI and obesity levels in highly educated subjects is of concern
Dose-dependent positive association between cigarette smoking, abdominal obesity and body fat
Among smokers, cigarettes smoked per day were positively associated with central fat accumulation, particularly in women
Prevalence and factors associated with difficulty and intention to quit smoking in Switzerland
Over two thirds of Swiss smokers want to quit. However, only a small fraction wishes to do so in the short term. Nicotine dependence, previous attempts to quit or previous history of lung disease are independently associated with difficulty and intention to quit
Trends in self-reported prevalence and management of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes in Swiss adults, 1997-2007
in Switzerland, the prevalences of self-reported hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes have increased between 1997 and 2007. Management and screening have improved, but further improvements can still be achieved as over one third of subjects with reported CV RFs are not treated
Hyperhomocysteinemia is independently associated with albuminuria in the population-based CoLaus study
In the general adult population, elevated serum homocysteine and uric acid were associated with albuminuria independently of each other and of renal function
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among migrants in Switzerland
Objective Migrants tend to present higher overweight and obesity levels, but whether this relationship applies to all nationalities has seldom been studied. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity according to nationality in adults. Design Cross-sectional population-based samples. Setting Five-year nationwide interview surveys (Swiss Health Surveys – SHS) from 1992 to 2007 ( n 63 766) and a local examination sur…
Smoking trends in Switzerland, 1992–2007
The prevalence of smoking has been decreasing in the Swiss population, for both sexes and for most age groups and educational levels between 1992 and 2007. The health effects of the change in type of tobacco products consumed await further investigation
Changes of overweight and obesity in the adult Swiss population according to educational level, from 1992 to 2007
In Switzerland, overweight and obesity increased between 1992 and 2007 and was associated with low education status in both men and women. A trend towards a stabilization of mean BMI levels was noted in most age categories since 2002. The increase in the prevalence of obesity was larger in low education strata of the population. These findings suggest that obesity preventive measures should be targeted according to educational level in Switzerlan…
Association between weight perception and socioeconomic status among adults in the Seychelles
Appropriately perceiving one's weight as too high was associated with different SES indicators, female sex and being actually overweight. These findings suggest means and targets for clinical and population-based interventions for weight control. Further studies should examine whether these differences in weight perception underlie differences in cognitive skills, healthy weight norms, or body size ideals
Dissecting the compression of mortality in Switzerland, 1876-2005
This paper aims to examine changes in common longevity and variability of the adult life span, and attempts to answer whether or not the compression of mortality continues in Switzerland in the years 1876-2005. The results show that the negative relati
Consequences of smoking for body weight, body fat distribution, and insulin resistance
Low utilization of health care services following screening for hypertension in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Low utilization of health services after hypertension screening suggests a small impact of a patient-centered screen-and-treat strategy in this low-income population. These findings emphasize the need to identify and address barriers to health care utilization for non-communicable diseases in this setting and, indirectly, the importance of public health measures for primary prevention of these diseases
Prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity in the Lausanne population
The prevalence of abdominal obesity is higher than BMI-derived obesity in the Swiss population. Women presented with more abdominal obesity than men. The association between smoking and obesity levels appears to differ between genders
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a middle-income country and estimated cost of a treatment strategy
High prevalence of major risk factors was found in a rapidly developing country and costs for treatment needed to reduce risk factors in all high-risk individuals exceeded resources generally available in low or middle income countries. Our findings emphasize the need for affordable cost-effective treatment strategies and the critical importance of population strategies aimed at reducing risk factors in the entire population
Cost-effectiveness of pharmacotherapies for nicotine dependence in primary care settings
The cost-effectiveness of the pharmacotherapies varied significantly across the six study countries, however, in each case, the results would be considered favourable as compared to other common preventive pharmacotherapies
Nonagenarians and centenarians in Switzerland, 1860–2001
Study objective: To explore the rapid rise of the extremely old population, showing the magnitude of the increase and indentifying demographic mechanisms underlying this increase. Design: Demographic analysis using census data, yearly population estimates, and mortality statistics. Setting: Switzerland 1860–2001. Main results: Indicators suggest a strong increase in the number of nonagenarians and centenarians in Switzerland as compared with othe…
Prevalence of hyperuricemia and relation of serum uric acid with cardiovascular risk factors in a developing country
This study shows that the prevalence of hyperuricemia can be high in a developing country such as the Seychelles. Besides alcohol consumption and the use of antihypertensive therapy, mainly diuretics, serum uric acid is markedly associated with parameters of the metabolic syndrome, in particular serum triglycerides. Considering the growing incidence of obesity and metabolic syndrome worldwide and the potential link between hyperuricemia and cardi…
The cost effectiveness of pharmacological smoking cessation therapies in developing countries
Pharmacological cessation therapy can be highly cost effective as compared to other common medical interventions in low mortality, middle income countries, particularly if medications can be procured at low prices
Routine statistics
Public health also depends on information systems The World Health Organisation’s annual report of the year 20001 illustrated at least two features of health information systems at present. One is that the public is eager to compare, evaluate, and discuss health topics using “information products” such as quantitative figures, rankings, and the like. By providing information on health results achieved in each country and on the levels of resource…
Dissecting the compression of mortality in Switzerland, 1876-2005
This paper aims to examine changes in common longevity and variability of the adult life span, and attempts to answer whether or not the compression of mortality continues in Switzerland in the years 1876-2005. The results show that the negative relati
Nonagenarians and centenarians in Switzerland, 1860–2001
Study objective: To explore the rapid rise of the extremely old population, showing the magnitude of the increase and indentifying demographic mechanisms underlying this increase. Design: Demographic analysis using census data, yearly population estimates, and mortality statistics. Setting: Switzerland 1860–2001. Main results: Indicators suggest a strong increase in the number of nonagenarians and centenarians in Switzerland as compared with othe…
Increased condom use without other major changes in sexual behavior among the general population in Switzerland
OBJECTIVES: This study is part of a continuous evaluation of the Swiss AIDS prevention strategy from 1987 through 1994. METHODS: Annual telephone surveys of samples representative of the general population aged 17 through 45 years have been conducted since 1987 to monitor behavioral change. RESULTS: No major changes in level of sexual activity (lifetime number of partners, frequency of sexual encounters in the past week) or potential exposure to …
Age at death and rectangularisation of the survival curve
OBJECTIVE: To check if signs of rectangularisation of the survival curve appeared during recent decades in Switzerland--that is, if life expectancy is approaching a maximum with a clustering of age at death around an average value (the so called "compression of mortality"). METHODS: Descriptive analysis of age of death and its trends over 26 years, as characterised by the modal value, median, and various percentiles beyond the median. POPULATION:…
Evaluation of aids prevention among homosexual and bisexual men in Switzerland
Coronary arteriography rates in Switzerland-How do they vary
Coronary arteriography rates in Switzerland-How do they vary
Evaluation of aids prevention among homosexual and bisexual men in Switzerland
Increased condom use without other major changes in sexual behavior among the general population in Switzerland
OBJECTIVES: This study is part of a continuous evaluation of the Swiss AIDS prevention strategy from 1987 through 1994. METHODS: Annual telephone surveys of samples representative of the general population aged 17 through 45 years have been conducted since 1987 to monitor behavioral change. RESULTS: No major changes in level of sexual activity (lifetime number of partners, frequency of sexual encounters in the past week) or potential exposure to …
Blood thiamin status and determinants in the population of Seychelles (Indian Ocean)
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Micronutrient deficiencies have become rare in industrialised countries as availability of fresh food, supplementation, and fortification have improved but a less favourable situation may still prevail in many developing countries. Blood thiamin status and determinants were therefore investigated in the Seychelles in view of the high incidence of dilated cardiomyopathy and as the staple diet is polished rice that is deficient in …
Age at death and rectangularisation of the survival curve
OBJECTIVE: To check if signs of rectangularisation of the survival curve appeared during recent decades in Switzerland--that is, if life expectancy is approaching a maximum with a clustering of age at death around an average value (the so called "compression of mortality"). METHODS: Descriptive analysis of age of death and its trends over 26 years, as characterised by the modal value, median, and various percentiles beyond the median. POPULATION:…
Fitting the Distributions of Length of Stay by Parametric Models
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the adequacy of three widely used models--Lognormal, Weibull, and Gamma--for describing the distribution of length of stay. This is a fundamental step in the development of outliers resistant (robust) methods for the statistical analysis of this kind of data, where the main objective is to determine measures of average and total resource consumption of groups of patients. Current practice uses s…
Routine statistics
Public health also depends on information systems The World Health Organisation’s annual report of the year 20001 illustrated at least two features of health information systems at present. One is that the public is eager to compare, evaluate, and discuss health topics using “information products” such as quantitative figures, rankings, and the like. By providing information on health results achieved in each country and on the levels of resource…
Prevalence of hyperuricemia and relation of serum uric acid with cardiovascular risk factors in a developing country
This study shows that the prevalence of hyperuricemia can be high in a developing country such as the Seychelles. Besides alcohol consumption and the use of antihypertensive therapy, mainly diuretics, serum uric acid is markedly associated with parameters of the metabolic syndrome, in particular serum triglycerides. Considering the growing incidence of obesity and metabolic syndrome worldwide and the potential link between hyperuricemia and cardi…
The cost effectiveness of pharmacological smoking cessation therapies in developing countries
Pharmacological cessation therapy can be highly cost effective as compared to other common medical interventions in low mortality, middle income countries, particularly if medications can be procured at low prices
Nonagenarians and centenarians in Switzerland, 1860–2001
Study objective: To explore the rapid rise of the extremely old population, showing the magnitude of the increase and indentifying demographic mechanisms underlying this increase. Design: Demographic analysis using census data, yearly population estimates, and mortality statistics. Setting: Switzerland 1860–2001. Main results: Indicators suggest a strong increase in the number of nonagenarians and centenarians in Switzerland as compared with othe…
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a middle-income country and estimated cost of a treatment strategy
High prevalence of major risk factors was found in a rapidly developing country and costs for treatment needed to reduce risk factors in all high-risk individuals exceeded resources generally available in low or middle income countries. Our findings emphasize the need for affordable cost-effective treatment strategies and the critical importance of population strategies aimed at reducing risk factors in the entire population
Cost-effectiveness of pharmacotherapies for nicotine dependence in primary care settings
The cost-effectiveness of the pharmacotherapies varied significantly across the six study countries, however, in each case, the results would be considered favourable as compared to other common preventive pharmacotherapies
Consequences of smoking for body weight, body fat distribution, and insulin resistance
Low utilization of health care services following screening for hypertension in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Low utilization of health services after hypertension screening suggests a small impact of a patient-centered screen-and-treat strategy in this low-income population. These findings emphasize the need to identify and address barriers to health care utilization for non-communicable diseases in this setting and, indirectly, the importance of public health measures for primary prevention of these diseases
Prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity in the Lausanne population
The prevalence of abdominal obesity is higher than BMI-derived obesity in the Swiss population. Women presented with more abdominal obesity than men. The association between smoking and obesity levels appears to differ between genders
Dissecting the compression of mortality in Switzerland, 1876-2005
This paper aims to examine changes in common longevity and variability of the adult life span, and attempts to answer whether or not the compression of mortality continues in Switzerland in the years 1876-2005. The results show that the negative relati
Changes of overweight and obesity in the adult Swiss population according to educational level, from 1992 to 2007
In Switzerland, overweight and obesity increased between 1992 and 2007 and was associated with low education status in both men and women. A trend towards a stabilization of mean BMI levels was noted in most age categories since 2002. The increase in the prevalence of obesity was larger in low education strata of the population. These findings suggest that obesity preventive measures should be targeted according to educational level in Switzerlan…
Association between weight perception and socioeconomic status among adults in the Seychelles
Appropriately perceiving one's weight as too high was associated with different SES indicators, female sex and being actually overweight. These findings suggest means and targets for clinical and population-based interventions for weight control. Further studies should examine whether these differences in weight perception underlie differences in cognitive skills, healthy weight norms, or body size ideals
Ten-year trends in overweight and obesity in the adult Portuguese population, 1995 to 2005
Between 1995 and 2005, obesity increased while overweight remained stable in the adult Portuguese population. Although higher rates were found among lesser educated subjects, the strong increase in BMI and obesity levels in highly educated subjects is of concern
Dose-dependent positive association between cigarette smoking, abdominal obesity and body fat
Among smokers, cigarettes smoked per day were positively associated with central fat accumulation, particularly in women
Prevalence and factors associated with difficulty and intention to quit smoking in Switzerland
Over two thirds of Swiss smokers want to quit. However, only a small fraction wishes to do so in the short term. Nicotine dependence, previous attempts to quit or previous history of lung disease are independently associated with difficulty and intention to quit
Trends in self-reported prevalence and management of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes in Swiss adults, 1997-2007
in Switzerland, the prevalences of self-reported hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes have increased between 1997 and 2007. Management and screening have improved, but further improvements can still be achieved as over one third of subjects with reported CV RFs are not treated
Hyperhomocysteinemia is independently associated with albuminuria in the population-based CoLaus study
In the general adult population, elevated serum homocysteine and uric acid were associated with albuminuria independently of each other and of renal function
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among migrants in Switzerland
Objective Migrants tend to present higher overweight and obesity levels, but whether this relationship applies to all nationalities has seldom been studied. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity according to nationality in adults. Design Cross-sectional population-based samples. Setting Five-year nationwide interview surveys (Swiss Health Surveys – SHS) from 1992 to 2007 ( n 63 766) and a local examination sur…
Smoking trends in Switzerland, 1992–2007
The prevalence of smoking has been decreasing in the Swiss population, for both sexes and for most age groups and educational levels between 1992 and 2007. The health effects of the change in type of tobacco products consumed await further investigation
Medicine (27 works) · Environmental health (20 works) · Internal Medicine (20 works) · Demography (17 works) · Population (17 works) · Demography (12 works) · Epidemiology (12 works) · Obesity (11 works) · Biostatistics (10 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (10 works)