Significance of General population
The general population, across various contexts, consistently serves as a broad reference group for comparison in studies. This group is used to understand prevalence rates of different conditions and disorders, such as insomnia, premature ejaculation, and mental health issues. It is also used to assess the impact of various factors on health, and often involves statistical analysis and epidemiological studies.
Synonyms: General public, Populace, Society, Community, Masses, Public, Inhabitants
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Hindu concept of 'General population'
In Hinduism, the "General population" encompasses a broad, unspecified group of individuals. It's used for statistical comparisons, disease prevalence studies (e.g., skin conditions, RA, premature ejaculation, insomnia, POAG, low back pain, etc.), and general health observations. It does not specifically identify a particular group.
(1) Roughly about 10% of this population has polycystic ovaries, which is a basic hormone problem and it is widespread throughout the world, according to the text.[1] (2) The epidemiology of dyspepsia within this group in Mumbai was explored in a publication found in the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology during the May-June period of 2001, specifically in volume 20, issue 3, pages 103-6.[2] (3) This is another group of people that suffers from low back pain due to their wrong posture, as per the provided text.[3] (4) General population suffers from gastrooesophageal reflux and gastritis, and the excessive use of Analgesics, smoking, alcoholism, frequent consumption of food, and other factors lead to gastric complaints.[4] (5) This is the group of people in India in which the prevalence of frozen shoulder is estimated to be 2-5%, according to the text provided.[5]
(1) This group of people, around 9% of them, are suffering from insomnia, and around 28% of people are suffering from the initiation and maintenance of sleep.[6] (2) This refers to the broader group of individuals, and the text mentions the prevalence of the condition within this demographic.[7]
(1) Acne vulgaris represents top three most prevalent skin conditions in this population in UK, USA, and France, according to the review article's information.[8]
The concept of General population in scientific sources
"General population" consistently denotes the wider group of people within a defined context. It's used to study mental health issues like psychosis, compare prevalence rates (HIV, depression, anxiety), assess vaccine coverage, understand public health impacts, and evaluate treatment effects across various populations.
(1) This phrase is used to describe the group of people, who are the subjects of the study, which is discussed in the text.[9] (2) This refers to all the people living in a specific area or country, considered as a whole, as opposed to a specific group or demographic, when discussing health-related matters.[10] (3) The group that the prevalence of depression in people with HIV is compared to in the study, with the former showing a higher prevalence.[11] (4) The group that healthcare workers' efforts to practice COVID-19 prevention measures were hindered by disapproval from, which also held conspiracy theories about COVID-19.[12] (5) This is the group of people with facial DPN from which the target group could give a true representation of the burden of the lesion.[13]
(1) The quarterly prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders was higher among health care workers compared to this, as reported in a study in Netherlands.[14] (2) This refers to the people in general, and a large portion of the general population is exposed to pyrethroids.[15] (3) This refers to the overall group of people, and the study aims to determine the incidence of post-operative deep vein thrombosis in the general population.[16] (4) This is the broader group of people within a community or country, used for comparison in studies of specific populations. The general population is used as a reference to understand the impact of HIV and assess the risk among specific groups, such as female sex workers.[17] (5) The broader group of people in a society, which is contrasted with specific patient groups in the context of CAM use.[18]
(1) General population refers to the broader group of people, and research has shown CBT to be effective in this population.[19] (2) This describes the broad group of individuals, in this case, HIV-infected patients, who were the focus of the study's assessment of hepatitis B susceptibility.[20] (3) A broad group of people, often used as a reference for comparison, such as the general population BMI cut-off points.[21] (4) The entire group of people, the study suggests quantifying and diversifying sun exposure recommendations for the general population to ensure optimal vitamin D levels.[22] (5) Doctors seek treatment less frequently and die by suicide more than the general population, as the text highlights in its conclusion.[23]
(1) This refers to the broader group of people, and the study group may not fully represent them due to the study's limitations, as acknowledged by the authors.[24] (2) The text mentions the comparison of the incidence and prevalence of common mental disorders in people living with HIV to that of the wider group of individuals.[25] (3) This refers to the entire group of people within a specific region or area, used in studies to assess health-related issues.[26] (4) This refers to the overall group of people in a region, and the study mentions the prevalence of diabetes within the South African general population.[27] (5) This is the entire group of people living in a specific area, and is not always representative in this study.[28]
(1) This is the population as a whole, and the risk of suicidality in the HIV-infected population is compared to this group.[29] (2) This refers to the broader group of people within a society, used for comparative purposes.[30] (3) This refers to the overall population of a specific region or country, such as Egypt, and the prevalence of HCV infection in this group is also considered.[31] (4) This term is used to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about HIV and AIDS between the study's target group and the wider community, revealing disparities.[32] (5) The debate surrounding HIV has had widespread repercussions among scientists, clinicians, HIV-infected individuals and more importantly, this group.[33]
(1) This is the entire group of people, whose awareness of the benefits of rehabilitation units is essential.[34] (2) The general population refers to the broader public, which is the target audience for health campaigns and studies related to back pain and its management.[35] (3) This refers to people who do not have any specific medical conditions, and patients with HIV have the same prognosis as this population.[36] (4) The group of people in which approximately 15% exercise regularly, and a much higher percentage of HIV positive individuals report using aerobic exercise or increasing their physical exercise.[37] (5) The general population is currently affected by increasingly prevalent multimorbidity, with up to one in five South Africans impacted negatively, affecting health-related quality of life.[38]
(1) This term is used to describe the broader group of individuals, as research aims to understand health conditions and related factors within this group.[39] (2) Diagnosing insulin resistance in the general population is a topic of research.[40]
(1) Blood samples were collected from this group, along with patients with epilepsy and pigs, for analysis using ELISA antigen.[41]
(1) The general population is the broader community, and recent research indicates possible links between cannabis use and hypomanic/manic symptoms within this group.[42]
(1) This refers to the wider group of people within a specific area, and their use of benzodiazepines is being observed in the provided text.[43] (2) This group is studied in relation to psychosis as a transdiagnostic and extended phenotype, providing a broader perspective on the condition.[44] (3) The broader group of people in South Africa, used for comparison to the prevalence of depression among medical interns, as the study aimed to compare findings.[45] (4) This refers to the broader group of people in which psychotic symptoms and experiences are studied, as well as the prevalence of schizophrenia, as mentioned in the provided text.[46] (5) This represents the broader group of people, not just those seeking treatment, for whom the scale is intended, helping to understand the prevalence of suicidal behavior.[47]