F Frost
Biographic Data
| ID | 6067238 |
|---|---|
| NAME | F Frost |
| GIVEN NAMES | F |
| FAMILY NAME | Frost |
| SIGNATURE | FROST F |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 49 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1980 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1990 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Survey of occupational exposure of waste industry workers to infectious waste in Washington State
We surveyed 940 Washington state waste industry workers to evaluate occupational exposure to potentially infectious materials (response rate 47 percent). Only 26 percent were trained specifically to deal with safety hazards associated with medical waste. For the year preceding the survey, 50 percent of respondents reported having received cuts and scratches on the job, 22 percent reported direct contact with waste blood on their clothing or shoes…
Immediate public health concerns and actions in volcanic eruptions: Lessons from the Mount St. Helens eruptions, May 18-October 18, 1980
A comprehensive epidemiological evaluation of mortality and short-term morbidity associated with explosive volcanic activity was carried out by the Centers for Disease Control in collaboration with affected state and local health departments, clinicians, and private institutions. Following the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a series of public health actions were rapidly instituted to develop accurate information about volcanic hazards…
A comparative study of hospital fetal death records and Washington State fetal death certificates
Hospital fetal death records were compared with Washington State fetal death certificates to ascertain the completeness of reporting. Washington State law requires reporting of all fetal deaths of 20 or more weeks gestation. For 16 hospitals reporting 603 fetal deaths, an additional 49 fetal deaths were identified in the mother's charts. The study documents underreporting, especially in the gestational ages closet to the 20-week age limitation wh…
A three-state study of waterborne disease surveillance techniques
For a two-year period, the states of Colorado, Vermont and Washington tested the effectiveness of ten surveillance methods for identifying waterborne disease. Nine were active surveillance methods, soliciting illness reports; one was passive, relying on voluntary disease reporting. One waterborne disease outbreak was identified through use of the nine active methods, while 14 were reported through the passive surveillance method. The presence of …
Effects of maternal education, age, and parity on fatal infant accidents
Accidents are a major cause of death among children. Using computerized linked birth and death record information, this study examined the relationship of selected parental factors to the risk of infant accidental death. The analyses suggest that maternal age and education are inversely related to infant accident mortality while mother's parity is directly related. Accident mortality rate differentials by educational level were more evident for c…
Giardiasis in an infant and toddler swim class
A Giardia infected Washington State child was found to participate in an infant and toddler swim class. A stool survey of 70 child participants revealed a 61 per cent prevalence of Giardia infection. Also, 39 per cent of 53 mothers and 28 per cent of 21 fathers were Giardia positive. None of the non-swimming playmates were positive. Thirty-five per cent of 23 children exposed only at a better maintained pool to which the classes had been moved fo…
Birth complication reporting: The effect of birth certificate design
The completeness of reporting of selected birth complications and congenital malformations on the Washington State birth certificate was estimated by comparing the total occurrences reported on birth certificates to the totals reported in hospital records. Two time periods were studied (1977-78 and 1980-81 before and after changes in birth certificate design). The design change (inclusion of a series of check boxes for conditions) was found to pr…
Completeness of infant death registration for very low birthweight infants: Washington State 1978-79
Washington State hospitals were queried about the fate of 507 infants born in 1978-79 for whom no linked death certificate existed. Only ten previously unregistered deaths were discovered, raising mortality for this group by 2.5 per cent. In addition, 13 previously unmatched death records were linked to birth records, providing more accurate calculation of birthweight-specific mortality rates. Washington State infant death registration is more co…
Giardia prevalence among 1-to-3-year-old children in two Washington State counties
A survey of intestinal parasites was conducted in two Washington counties. Giardia prevalence among 518 children surveyed was 7.1 per cent and was unrelated to the source of domestic drinking water (surface or well), day care center attendance, or parental occupation. Identified risk factors for Giardia infection include a history of drinking untreated surface water and having two or more siblings between the ages of 3 and 10 years. Of 47 family …
Racial differences between linked birth and infant death records in Washington State
The race of infants who died in Washington State 1968-1977 was ascertained by two different methods: 1) race on the death record, and 2) race on the corresponding linked birth record. The second method resulted in substantial increases in the numbers of infant deaths for the nonwhite races: Indian 39 per cent (n = 114/293), Filipino 56 per cent (n = 19/34), Japanese 121 per cent (n = 23/19), and Chinese 117 per cent (n = 14/12). For Indians, the …
Racial differences between linked birth and infant death records in Washington State
The race of infants who died in Washington State 1968-1977 was ascertained by two different methods: 1) race on the death record, and 2) race on the corresponding linked birth record. The second method resulted in substantial increases in the numbers of infant deaths for the nonwhite races: Indian 39 per cent (n = 114/293), Filipino 56 per cent (n = 19/34), Japanese 121 per cent (n = 23/19), and Chinese 117 per cent (n = 14/12). For Indians, the …
Birth complication reporting: The effect of birth certificate design
The completeness of reporting of selected birth complications and congenital malformations on the Washington State birth certificate was estimated by comparing the total occurrences reported on birth certificates to the totals reported in hospital records. Two time periods were studied (1977-78 and 1980-81 before and after changes in birth certificate design). The design change (inclusion of a series of check boxes for conditions) was found to pr…
Effects of maternal education, age, and parity on fatal infant accidents
Accidents are a major cause of death among children. Using computerized linked birth and death record information, this study examined the relationship of selected parental factors to the risk of infant accidental death. The analyses suggest that maternal age and education are inversely related to infant accident mortality while mother's parity is directly related. Accident mortality rate differentials by educational level were more evident for c…
A comparative study of hospital fetal death records and Washington State fetal death certificates
Hospital fetal death records were compared with Washington State fetal death certificates to ascertain the completeness of reporting. Washington State law requires reporting of all fetal deaths of 20 or more weeks gestation. For 16 hospitals reporting 603 fetal deaths, an additional 49 fetal deaths were identified in the mother's charts. The study documents underreporting, especially in the gestational ages closet to the 20-week age limitation wh…
Immediate public health concerns and actions in volcanic eruptions: Lessons from the Mount St. Helens eruptions, May 18-October 18, 1980
A comprehensive epidemiological evaluation of mortality and short-term morbidity associated with explosive volcanic activity was carried out by the Centers for Disease Control in collaboration with affected state and local health departments, clinicians, and private institutions. Following the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a series of public health actions were rapidly instituted to develop accurate information about volcanic hazards…
Giardia prevalence among 1-to-3-year-old children in two Washington State counties
A survey of intestinal parasites was conducted in two Washington counties. Giardia prevalence among 518 children surveyed was 7.1 per cent and was unrelated to the source of domestic drinking water (surface or well), day care center attendance, or parental occupation. Identified risk factors for Giardia infection include a history of drinking untreated surface water and having two or more siblings between the ages of 3 and 10 years. Of 47 family …
Survey of occupational exposure of waste industry workers to infectious waste in Washington State
We surveyed 940 Washington state waste industry workers to evaluate occupational exposure to potentially infectious materials (response rate 47 percent). Only 26 percent were trained specifically to deal with safety hazards associated with medical waste. For the year preceding the survey, 50 percent of respondents reported having received cuts and scratches on the job, 22 percent reported direct contact with waste blood on their clothing or shoes…
Giardiasis in an infant and toddler swim class
A Giardia infected Washington State child was found to participate in an infant and toddler swim class. A stool survey of 70 child participants revealed a 61 per cent prevalence of Giardia infection. Also, 39 per cent of 53 mothers and 28 per cent of 21 fathers were Giardia positive. None of the non-swimming playmates were positive. Thirty-five per cent of 23 children exposed only at a better maintained pool to which the classes had been moved fo…
Racial differences between linked birth and infant death records in Washington State
The race of infants who died in Washington State 1968-1977 was ascertained by two different methods: 1) race on the death record, and 2) race on the corresponding linked birth record. The second method resulted in substantial increases in the numbers of infant deaths for the nonwhite races: Indian 39 per cent (n = 114/293), Filipino 56 per cent (n = 19/34), Japanese 121 per cent (n = 23/19), and Chinese 117 per cent (n = 14/12). For Indians, the …
Completeness of infant death registration for very low birthweight infants: Washington State 1978-79
Washington State hospitals were queried about the fate of 507 infants born in 1978-79 for whom no linked death certificate existed. Only ten previously unregistered deaths were discovered, raising mortality for this group by 2.5 per cent. In addition, 13 previously unmatched death records were linked to birth records, providing more accurate calculation of birthweight-specific mortality rates. Washington State infant death registration is more co…
Giardia prevalence among 1-to-3-year-old children in two Washington State counties
A survey of intestinal parasites was conducted in two Washington counties. Giardia prevalence among 518 children surveyed was 7.1 per cent and was unrelated to the source of domestic drinking water (surface or well), day care center attendance, or parental occupation. Identified risk factors for Giardia infection include a history of drinking untreated surface water and having two or more siblings between the ages of 3 and 10 years. Of 47 family …
Effects of maternal education, age, and parity on fatal infant accidents
Accidents are a major cause of death among children. Using computerized linked birth and death record information, this study examined the relationship of selected parental factors to the risk of infant accidental death. The analyses suggest that maternal age and education are inversely related to infant accident mortality while mother's parity is directly related. Accident mortality rate differentials by educational level were more evident for c…
Giardiasis in an infant and toddler swim class
A Giardia infected Washington State child was found to participate in an infant and toddler swim class. A stool survey of 70 child participants revealed a 61 per cent prevalence of Giardia infection. Also, 39 per cent of 53 mothers and 28 per cent of 21 fathers were Giardia positive. None of the non-swimming playmates were positive. Thirty-five per cent of 23 children exposed only at a better maintained pool to which the classes had been moved fo…
Birth complication reporting: The effect of birth certificate design
The completeness of reporting of selected birth complications and congenital malformations on the Washington State birth certificate was estimated by comparing the total occurrences reported on birth certificates to the totals reported in hospital records. Two time periods were studied (1977-78 and 1980-81 before and after changes in birth certificate design). The design change (inclusion of a series of check boxes for conditions) was found to pr…
A three-state study of waterborne disease surveillance techniques
For a two-year period, the states of Colorado, Vermont and Washington tested the effectiveness of ten surveillance methods for identifying waterborne disease. Nine were active surveillance methods, soliciting illness reports; one was passive, relying on voluntary disease reporting. One waterborne disease outbreak was identified through use of the nine active methods, while 14 were reported through the passive surveillance method. The presence of …
Immediate public health concerns and actions in volcanic eruptions: Lessons from the Mount St. Helens eruptions, May 18-October 18, 1980
A comprehensive epidemiological evaluation of mortality and short-term morbidity associated with explosive volcanic activity was carried out by the Centers for Disease Control in collaboration with affected state and local health departments, clinicians, and private institutions. Following the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a series of public health actions were rapidly instituted to develop accurate information about volcanic hazards…
A comparative study of hospital fetal death records and Washington State fetal death certificates
Hospital fetal death records were compared with Washington State fetal death certificates to ascertain the completeness of reporting. Washington State law requires reporting of all fetal deaths of 20 or more weeks gestation. For 16 hospitals reporting 603 fetal deaths, an additional 49 fetal deaths were identified in the mother's charts. The study documents underreporting, especially in the gestational ages closet to the 20-week age limitation wh…
Survey of occupational exposure of waste industry workers to infectious waste in Washington State
We surveyed 940 Washington state waste industry workers to evaluate occupational exposure to potentially infectious materials (response rate 47 percent). Only 26 percent were trained specifically to deal with safety hazards associated with medical waste. For the year preceding the survey, 50 percent of respondents reported having received cuts and scratches on the job, 22 percent reported direct contact with waste blood on their clothing or shoes…
Medicine (10 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Demography (6 works) · Disease (4 works) · Pediatrics (4 works) · Pediatrics (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes (3 works) · Cause of death (3 works) · Infant mortality (3 works)