DEPT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE



Researcher : Abdullah ASM

Project Title:Establishment of a pilot anti-smoking telephone hotline for persons who want to quit or to ask questions about smoking and health
Investigator(s):Abdullah ASM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Promotion Projects
Start Date:06/2000


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Leung D.Y., Abdullah A.S.M., Wong V.T., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., A randomized controlled trial of a smoking reduction plus nicotine replacement therapy intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking, Addiction. 2011, 106(6): 1155-63.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T.S., Yip A.W.C., Kok W.M., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Smoking-Cessation and Adherence Intervention Among Chinese Patients with Erectile Dysfunction, American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Elsevier Inc, 2010, 39(3): 251-258.


Researcher : Adab P

List of Research Outputs

Lao X., Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Adab P., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2010, 104(11): 1750-1756.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Adab P., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study, American Journal of Human Biology. 2010, 22(5): 683-687.


Researcher : Anderson HR

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.


Researcher : Au AHY

List of Research Outputs

Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong W.T.T., Chan M.C.M., Or A.Y.M., Kwong A., Suen D., Wong A.L. and Fielding R., Development and evaluation of a decision aid for use among Chinese women facing a breast cancer surgery: Pilot-testing (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 46.
Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Prevalence of psychosocial unmet needs of Chinese women facing advanced breast cancer (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 31.
Lehmann C., Mehnert A., Koch U., Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Validation of the Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF 34): A comparison of the German and the Chinese versions (abstract and oral presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 19.


Researcher : Au HYA

List of Research Outputs

Au H.Y.A., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Validation of the supportive care needs survey (SCNS-SF34): the Chinese version (Ch-SCNS-SF34) (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.


Researcher : Au WHD

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Viswanath K., Au W.H.D., Ma C.M.S., Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: a qualitative study, Health Education Research. USA, Oxford University Press, 2011, 26(4): 664-674.


Researcher : Au Yeung RSL

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate Alcohol Use and Cognitive Function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 873-882.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function a Chinese elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 37.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in an elderly Chinese cohort (letter), Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2011, 59(1): 172-4.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.


Researcher : Betson CL

Project Title:A study of nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practice of health education activities in the general outpatient departments (GOPDs) in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Betson CL, Chan SSC, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:01/1996


Project Title:A randomised control trial (RTC) of a health education intervention provided by nurses to mothers or grandmothers of sick children in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Betson CL, Chan SSC, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:03/1996




Researcher : Chan CKW

List of Research Outputs

Lian J., Wong D.S.H., Ko W., Ko W., Yap M., Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., Lee C.H. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 62.


Researcher : Chan KP

List of Research Outputs

Ou C., He J.F., Deng A.P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chen P. and Wong C.M., Influenza surveillance and excess associated mortality in Guangzhou, China (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S153.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Wong C.M., Yang L., Chan K.P., Ma S.S.L., He J.F., Chen P.Y., Chan K.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Disease burden of influenza in three tropic and sub-tropic cities in Asia (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 229-230.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.
Yang L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.P., Wong W.H.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Validating statistical models for estimating disease burden of influenza and other respiratory viruses using virologically confirmed data (oral presentation), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 36.
Yang L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.P., Chan K.H., Wong W.H.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Validation of statistical models for estimating hospitalization associated with influenza and other respiratory viruses, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17882.


Researcher : Chan YH

Project Title:Vitamin D Deficiency and Vascular Dysfunction
Investigator(s):Chan YH, Lam TH, Lau CP, Tse HF
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:23rd Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention
Investigator(s):Chan YH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2010
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Interactions of Genetic Polymorphisms of MicroRNA processing and Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor +1166A/C in Atherosclerosis
Investigator(s):Chan YH, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Siu D.C.W., Li L.S.W., Lam T.H., Lau C.P. and Tse H.F., Abnormal Vascular Function In Pr Interval Prolongation: Novel Insights Into Mechanisms Of Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes (Abstract and Oral Presentation), 3rd Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference cum 8th Certificate Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation, 11-14 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 2010.
Chan Y.H., Asian-Pacific Society of Hypertension Young Investigator Fellowships Award, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, 2010. 2010.
Chan Y.H., Best Paper Award 2010: "Abnormal vascular function in PR interval prolongation: Novel insights into mechanisms of adverse cardiovascular outcomes", Asian Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference 2010. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 2010.
Chan Y.H., Lam T.H., Lau K.K., Yiu K.H., Siu D.C.W., Li S.W., Chan H.T., Tam S., Lau C.P. and Tse H.F., Dietary Intake of Phytoestrogen is Associated with Increased Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease, European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. 2010.
Chan Y.H., Lam T.H., Lau G.K.K., Yiu K.H., Siu D.C.W., Li L.S.W., Chan K.H.T., Tam S., Lau C.P. and Tse H.F., Dietary intake of phytoestrogen is associated with increased circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with cardiovascular disease, European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. 2011, 18(3): 360-368.
Chan Y.H., Dr. TY Chau Training and Research Scholarship, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. 2010.
Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chan Y.H., Lee K.H., Chan C.K., Ko W.S., Lam P.Y., Lee W.T., Tong P.Y., Wong H.Y., Wong S.C. and Yu T.O., OSH Student Research Scholarship 2010-2011 (Student Health Research Project Supervisor), Occupational Safety and Health Council, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chan Y.H. and Schooling C.M., Performance of immunochemical fecal occult blood tests among users of low-dose aspirin (letter), JAMA. 2011, 305(11): 1093.
Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chan Y.H., World Cancer Research Fund International Fellowship, WCRF International Conference and International Course in Nutritional Epidemiology, Imperial College London, London, 2010. 2010.
Yiu Y.F., Chan Y.H., Yiu K.H., Siu D.C.W., Chan H.T., Li S.W., Wong L.Y., Tam S., Lau C.P. and Tse H.F., Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Depletion Of Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells And Endothelial Dysfunction In Patients With Type II Diabetes, European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress 2010. European Heart Journal (Supp) 2010 P4690, 2010 . 2010.
Yiu Y.F., Chan Y.H., Yiu K.H., Siu D.C.W., Li L.S.W., Wong L.Y., Lee S.W.L., Tam S., Wong E.W.K., Cheung B.M.Y. and Tse H.F., Vitamin D deficiency is associated with depletion of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and endothelial dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. , J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011, 96(5): E830-835.


Researcher : Chapman PS

List of Research Outputs

Chapman P.S., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., Exposure to street level particulate pollution in urban Hong Kong and the associated health impact - Application of trams as a mobile monitor (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.


Researcher : Chau J

List of Research Outputs

Chau J., Tse V.C., Ng W.T., Lee V.H.F., Lee A.W.M., Chua D.T.T. and McGhee S., Cost-analysis of XELOX and FOLFOX4 for treatment of colorectal cancer in Hong Kong (abstract), 7th Annual Conference Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 13-14 May 2011, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 2011, 46.
Chau J., Cost-effective osteoporosis intervention thresholds for Hong Kong Southern Chinese postmenopausal women (abstract and oral presentation), 12th Regional Osteoporosis Conference, 21-22 May 2011, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong, 2011, 12.


Researcher : Chau YK

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Ou C., Song Y.F., Chau Y.K., Yang L., Wong C.M. and Chen P., Cold and winter mortality from cardiovascular disease in Guangzhou, China (abstract of 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S25.
Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K. and Wong C.M., How to determine life expectancy change of air pollution mortality: A time series study, Environmental Health. 2011, 10: 25.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.
Xu W., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., A Comparison of thermal stress associated heart effects in urban and suburban areas of Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.


Researcher : Chen J

List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., Woo J., Lee C.H., Cheung W.L., Chen J., Chan W.M., Hui L. and McGhee S., Older people with diabetes have higher risk of depression, cognitive and functional impairments: Implications for diabetes services, The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0071-z.
Chen J., Wong L.C. and McGhee S., A cost-effectiveness analysis of a community pharmacist aid smoking cessation program in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.


Researcher : Chen J

List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., Woo J., Lee C.H., Cheung W.L., Chen J., Chan W.M., Hui L. and McGhee S., Older people with diabetes have higher risk of depression, cognitive and functional impairments: Implications for diabetes services, The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0071-z.
Chen J., Wong L.C. and McGhee S., A cost-effectiveness analysis of a community pharmacist aid smoking cessation program in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.


Researcher : Chen P

List of Research Outputs

Ou C., Song Y.F., Chau Y.K., Yang L., Wong C.M. and Chen P., Cold and winter mortality from cardiovascular disease in Guangzhou, China (abstract of 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S25.
Ou C., He J.F., Deng A.P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chen P. and Wong C.M., Influenza surveillance and excess associated mortality in Guangzhou, China (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S153.


Researcher : Cheng KK

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate Alcohol Use and Cognitive Function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 873-882.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Chung R.Y.N., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Does economic development contribute to sex differences in ischaemic heart disease mortality? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 38-39.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C.Q., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Independent and combined associations of abdominal obesity and seated resting heart rate with type 2 diabetes among older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2011, 27(3): 298-306.
He Y., Lam T.H., Jiang B., Liu Q.H., Zuo F., Sai X.Y., Zhou C.X., Lin Z., Wu L., Cheng K.K. and Chan S.S.C., Study design and the preliminary results on the modes of smoking cessation in general hospitals (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 中华流行病学杂志, 2011, 32(2): 192-195.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011, 65(6): 522-528.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 948-954.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 25(7): 507-516.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Jiang B., Zuo F., Wu L., Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Cheng K.K. and He Y., 集體干預對軍人戰士吸煙行為的影響(abstract), 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 227-228.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Different outcomes of atherosclerosis betweens smoking and smoking cessation: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 228-235.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Dose-response relationship between smoking status and carotid atherosclerosis (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 31(9): 23-27.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Smoking cessation and carotid atherosclerosis: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 1004-1009.
Jin Y.L., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Guo L.H., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Study on the association between gene polymorphism of ENPP1 and left ventricular hypertrophy: A Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 13(7): 746-750.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does “Mismatch” or maternal sex-steroids provide the link to intergenerational diabetes risk? The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Intergenerational effects on ischemic heart disease risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S161.
Lao X., Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Adab P., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2010, 104(11): 1750-1756.
Long M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Xu L., Zhang W., Lin J.M., Ou J.P. and Cheng K.K., Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 148(1): 48-52.
Long M., Lin J.M., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease and alcohol consumption in older Chinese people: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Qin L., Corpeleijn E., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M., Stolk R.P. and Lam T.H., Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes Care. 2010, 33(11): 2342-2348.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 61-66.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Childhood meat eating and inflammatory markers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Adab P., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study, American Journal of Human Biology. 2010, 22(5): 683-687.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Parental death during childhood and adult cardiovascular risk in a developing country: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(5): e19675.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Size does matter: adolescent build and male reproductive success in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 56-60.
Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Taheri S., Xiao Z.H., Tomlinson B., Cheung B.M.Y., Lam T.H., Barnett A.H. and Cheng K.K., A systematic review of lifestyle modification and glucose intolerance in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, Current Diabetes Reviews. 2010, 6(6): 378-387.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W. and Cheng K.K., Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Cardiology. 2010, 117(4): 260-264.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Yue X.J., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011, 25(3): 152-158.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Bao B., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and HbA1c defined prediabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2011, 74(4): 528-531.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Short or long sleep duration is associated with memory impairment in older chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Sleep. 2011, 34(5): 575-580.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2010, 73(2): 181-188.


Researcher : Cheng KY

List of Research Outputs

Cheng K.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Lau E.H.Y., Digital dashboard design using multiple data steams for influenza surveillance in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.
Cheng K.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Ip D.K.M., Influenza surveillance using school absenteeism data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Wai W., Fang J., Chan K., Ma E., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 79-80.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Lau L.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 301-303.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association of antibody titer measured by hemagglutination inhibition with protection from influenza virus infection and illness in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 231.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Baseline hemagglutination inhibition titer levels and protection against naturally acquired influenza virus infection and illness (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 60.
Lau L.L.H., Fang J., Chan K., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hnog Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 70.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.


Researcher : Cheng YH

Project Title:To identify the pattern of physical exercise and determinants contributing to the engagement in physical exercise among HK older adults
Investigator(s):Cheng YH, Chi I, Macfarlane DJ, Chou KL
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:12/2001




Researcher : Cheung WL

List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., Woo J., Lee C.H., Cheung W.L., Chen J., Chan W.M., Hui L. and McGhee S., Older people with diabetes have higher risk of depression, cognitive and functional impairments: Implications for diabetes services, The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0071-z.
Cheung W.L., McGhee S., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F. and Lam T.H., Quality adjusted life years lost contributed by smoking in Chinese adults 65 years and older in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 49.
Yu R., Chau P.H., McGhee S., Cheung W.L., Chan K.C., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Dementia Trends: Impact of the Ageing Population and Societal Implications for Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 2010, 1-100.


Researcher : Chiang YS

List of Research Outputs

Ip D.K.M., Chiang Y.S., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Cowling B.J. and Kwok H.K.H., The impact of influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 on sickness-absence and productivity loss among healthcare workers in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 233.


Researcher : Chim D

Project Title:Pilot Randomized Trial of a Motivational Interview versus Brief Advice in Primary Care to Engage Hong Kong Chinese Adolescents with an Internet-Based, Physician-Supervised, Depression and Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention
Investigator(s):Chim D, Lam TH, Lam CLK, Tsang AMC, Ip P
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Lam T.H. and Chim D., Controlling alcohol-related global health problems, Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2010, 22(3 Suppl): 203S-208S.


Researcher : Choi CW

List of Research Outputs

Choi C.W. and Wu J.T.K., Assessing the impact of the cervical screening program on screening attitude and coverage in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 33-34.


Researcher : Chung RYN

List of Research Outputs

Chung R.Y.N., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Does economic development contribute to sex differences in ischaemic heart disease mortality? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 38-39.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Infection-related cancers and rapid economic development: Patterns and hypotheses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 41.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Will Hong Kong people’s long life span be sustained? A Bayesian age-period-cohort projection to 2035 (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 34.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.


Researcher : Cowling BJ

Project Title:1st International Conference on Infectious Disease Dynamics Estimates of the serial interval of influenza using laboratory-confirmed natural infections in households
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Effectiveness of vaccinating children in reducing influenza among household contacts - a community based, randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Leung GM, Chiu SSS, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:A cost-effectiveness analysis of Helicobacter pylori screening for gastric cancer in Hong Kong Chinese: a decision analytic approach
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:A longitudinal community study of influenza virus infections in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM, Riley S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Influenza-like illness and viral aetiology in Hong Kong children
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Chan KH, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Cheng K.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Lau E.H.Y., Digital dashboard design using multiple data steams for influenza surveillance in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.
Cheng K.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Ip D.K.M., Influenza surveillance using school absenteeism data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Chung R.Y.N., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Does economic development contribute to sex differences in ischaemic heart disease mortality? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 38-39.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Infection-related cancers and rapid economic development: Patterns and hypotheses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 41.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Will Hong Kong people’s long life span be sustained? A Bayesian age-period-cohort projection to 2035 (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 34.
Cook A.R., Fang J., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association between influenza A viral shedding and infectivity in households (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Academic Editor, PLoS ONE. 2010.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Cowling B.J., Excellent Research Award (Public Health), Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR . Hong Kong, Food and Health Bureau, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Non-pharmaceutical interventions to mitigate pandemic influenza (powerpoint presentation), 2nd International Forum on Pandemic Influenza 2010, 24-25 July 2010, Qingdao. Qingdao, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Riley S., Seto W.H. and Leung G.M., Nosocomial transmission and control of SARS, In: Jon Ayres, Roy M Harrison, Gordon Nichols, Robert Maynard, Environmental Medicine. London, Hodder Arnold, 2010, Chapter 16: 205-212.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Reply to Skowronski (letter), Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2011, 52(6): 832-833.
Cowling B.J., School closures in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), 5th ECDC Surveillance and Studies in a Pandemic Meeting, 21-22 October 2010, Stockholm. Stockholm, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Serologic surveillance in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), 5th ECDC Surveillance and Studies in a Pandemic Meeting, 21-22 October 2010, Stockholm. Stockholm, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Surveillance of pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), International Workshop: Surveillance and discovery in respiratory and other emerging infectious diseases, 29-31 May 2011, Phnom Penh. International Network Institut Pasteur, 2011, 16.
Cowling B.J., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Lau E.H.Y., The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: Prospective estimation, Epidemiology. 2010, 21(6): 842-846.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Wai W., Fang J., Chan K., Ma E., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 79-80.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Fang J., Cook A.R., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Inferring influenza A infection attack rates from serologic data allowing for cross-reactive antibody responses (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 229.
Goldstein E., Cowling B.J., O'Hagan J.J., Danon L., Fang J., Hagy A., Miller J.C., Reshef D., Robins J., Biedrzycki P. and Lipsitch M., Oseltamivir for treatment and prevention of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 virus infection in households, Milwaukee, 2009, BMC Infectious Diseases . 2010, 10(1): 211.
Ho L.M., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Cowling B.J., Ho S. and Leung T.H., A 3-year follow-up population study on overweight and obesity (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Determinants of infant growth: Evidence from Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(11): 827-835.
Ip D.K.M., Chiang Y.S., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Cowling B.J. and Kwok H.K.H., The impact of influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 on sickness-absence and productivity loss among healthcare workers in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 233.
Jacobs J., Archer B., Baker M., Cowling B.J., Heffernan R., Mercer G., Uez O., Tchetgen E. and Lipsitch M., Epidemiologic evidence on age-related immunity to 2009 H1N1 influenza (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 258.
Kelly H.A. and Cowling B.J., Insights from Europe related to pandemic influenza A(H1N1)2009 have international relevance, Eurosurveillance. 2011, 16(26): 1-3.
Klick B.A., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of competing methods for influenza detection in household studies (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 42.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H. and Cowling B.J., Transmissibility of seasonal and pandemic influenza in a cohort of households in Hong Kong (abstract), Inference for epidemic-related risk, 28 March – 1 April 2011, Warwick. Warwick, University of Warwick, 2011.
Kwok H.K.H., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Yu I.T.S., Association between presenteeism and prior sickness absence in health care workers in Hong Kong (poster presentation), Royal Australasian College of Physicians Congress 2011, 22-26 May 2011, Darwin, Australia . Darwin, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2011.
Kwok H.K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Effects of Aging on Work Productivity Loss in Hong Kong Public Hospital Health Care Workers (Abstract and poster presentation), Canadian Geriatric Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-16 April 2011, Vancouver. Vancouver, Canadian Geriatric Society, 2011.
Kwok H.K.H., Wong J.Y.P., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Sickness absence from work related musculoskeletal injuries among health care workers in Hong Kong: Results from a hospital cluster Hong Kong West Cluster (HKWC) (poster presentation), Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 30th Annual Congress 'Occupational Orthopaedics', 27-28 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2010.
Lang B.H.H., Lo C.Y., Wong O.L. and Cowling B.J., Impact of second primary malignancy on outcomes of differentiated thyroid carcinoma, Surgery. 2010, 148(6): 1191-6.
Lang B.H.H., Wong I.O., Wong K.P., Cowling B.J. and Wan K.Y., Risk of Second Primary Malignancy in Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Treated with Radioactive Iodine Therapy, Surgery. 2011, Epub ahead of print.
Lau L.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 301-303.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association of antibody titer measured by hemagglutination inhibition with protection from influenza virus infection and illness in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 231.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Baseline hemagglutination inhibition titer levels and protection against naturally acquired influenza virus infection and illness (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 60.
Lau L.L.H., Fang J., Chan K., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hnog Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 70.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 202-204.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 49.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Real-time estimation of transmissibility of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and self-reported receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17713.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, PLoS One. 2010, 5(10): e13350.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 306-307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., The Influence of social-cognitive factors on personal hygiene practices to protect against influenzas: Using modelling to compare avian A/H5N1 and 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 influenzas in Hong Kong, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2011, 18(2): 93-104.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.
Nishiura H., Cook A.R. and Cowling B.J., Assortativity and the probability of epidemic extinction: A case study of pandemic influenza A (H1N1-2009), Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2010, 2011: 194507.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Warren-Gash C., Hayward A., Bhaskaran K., Smeeth L., Pebody R., Wong C.M., Lo S.V., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors and acute myocardial infarction: An ecological study in Hong Kong and the UK (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 235-236.
Warren-Gash C., Bhaskaran K., Hayward A., Leung G.M., Lo S.V., Wong C.M., Ellis J., Pebody R., Smeeth L. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors, and acute myocardial infarction: a time series study in England and Wales and Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011, 203(12): 1710-1718.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Law S.C.K., Mang O.W.K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Understanding sociohistorical imprint on cancer risk by age-period-cohort decomposition in Hong Kong, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(7): 596-603.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Understanding the effect of socio-economic transitions on bacterial disease related mortality in Hong Kong: age-period-cohort analyses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 76.
Wong Y.T., Wu J.T.K., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Inferring influenza epidemic attack rates from cross-sectional serologic surveillance data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 309.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Riley S., Peiris J.S.M., Ma E., Lee K., Hung I.F.N., Lau Y.L., Lo S.V. and Leung G.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: Implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 256.
Wu J.T.K., Lee C.K., Cowling B.J. and Yuen K.Y., Logistical feasibility and potential benefits of a population-wide passive immunotherapy program during an influenza pandemic (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 226-229.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Elwell-Sutton TM

List of Research Outputs

Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.


Researcher : Elwell-Sutton TM

List of Research Outputs

Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.


Researcher : Fabrizio CS

List of Research Outputs

Hirschmann M.A.R., Fabrizio C.S., Pang S.Y., Lam T.H., Stewart S.M. and Yu X., Does planning enhance behavior change for parents learning to control their anger? The Hong Kong FAMILY Project., The Hong Kong Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011.
Wong T.W.T., Lam W.W.T., Lo Y.Y.C., Fabrizio C.S., Chan M., Or A. and Fielding R., Informational gathering by patient and companion in the first breast cancer consultation (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 30.


Researcher : Fang J

List of Research Outputs

Cook A.R., Fang J., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association between influenza A viral shedding and infectivity in households (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Wai W., Fang J., Chan K., Ma E., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 79-80.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Fang J., Cook A.R., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Inferring influenza A infection attack rates from serologic data allowing for cross-reactive antibody responses (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 229.
Goldstein E., Cowling B.J., O'Hagan J.J., Danon L., Fang J., Hagy A., Miller J.C., Reshef D., Robins J., Biedrzycki P. and Lipsitch M., Oseltamivir for treatment and prevention of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 virus infection in households, Milwaukee, 2009, BMC Infectious Diseases . 2010, 10(1): 211.
Lau L.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 301-303.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association of antibody titer measured by hemagglutination inhibition with protection from influenza virus infection and illness in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 231.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Baseline hemagglutination inhibition titer levels and protection against naturally acquired influenza virus infection and illness (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 60.
Lau L.L.H., Fang J., Chan K., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hnog Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 70.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.
Wong Y.T., Wu J.T.K., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Inferring influenza epidemic attack rates from cross-sectional serologic surveillance data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 309.


Researcher : Fielding R

Project Title:18th UICC International Cancer Congress Do Quality of Life (QoL) Scales Have Utility in Predicting Cancer Survival?
Investigator(s):Fielding R
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2002


Project Title:A three phase study on women facing breast cancer
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:09/2007


Project Title:Psychosocial and physical outcomes after surgery for breast cancer: a five to six year follow-up and exploration consultation factors
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2007


Project Title:Longitudinal study of psychosocial needs and distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT, Tsang JWH, Suen DTK, Epstein R, Kwong A
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2008


Project Title:Health promotion knowledge, attitudes, skills and expectations of medical students
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Johnston JM, Lo LS
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:Behavioural changes in relation to risk perception and prevention of avian and human influenza in the general population of Hong Kong, 2006 to 2009
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Cowling BJ, Lam WWT
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Perceptions of cancer risk and self-care practices: A comparison of groups at different risk for cancers
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Lam WWT, Lai CL, Tsang JWH, Ip DKM, Yuen RMF
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong W.T.T., Chan M.C.M., Or A.Y.M., Kwong A., Suen D., Wong A.L. and Fielding R., Development and evaluation of a decision aid for use among Chinese women facing a breast cancer surgery: Pilot-testing (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 46.
Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Prevalence of psychosocial unmet needs of Chinese women facing advanced breast cancer (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 31.
Au H.Y.A., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Validation of the supportive care needs survey (SCNS-SF34): the Chinese version (Ch-SCNS-SF34) (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Chan S.S.C., Viswanath K., Au W.H.D., Ma C.M.S., Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: a qualitative study, Health Education Research. USA, Oxford University Press, 2011, 26(4): 664-674.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Fielding R., The perversion of scientific evidence for policy advocacy: A perspective on Avery 2010, World Medical & Health Policy. 2011, 3(1): art7.
Fielding R., The role of risk communications in patients making treatment decisions (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 28.
Lam W.W.T., Shing Y.T. and Fielding R., Patterns of distress predict long-term psychosocial adjustment among women with breast cancer (abstract and oral presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 21.
Lam W.W.T., Bonanno G.A., Mancini A.D., Ho M.Y., Chan M., Hung W.K., Or A. and Fielding R., Trajectories of psychological distress among Chinese women diagnosed with breast cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2010, 19(10): 1044-1051.
Lehmann C., Mehnert A., Koch U., Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Validation of the Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF 34): A comparison of the German and the Chinese versions (abstract and oral presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 19.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Chan S. and Fielding R., Understanding how and why Chinese women seek medical help for symptomatic breast cancer (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and self-reported receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17713.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, PLoS One. 2010, 5(10): e13350.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 306-307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., The Influence of social-cognitive factors on personal hygiene practices to protect against influenzas: Using modelling to compare avian A/H5N1 and 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 influenzas in Hong Kong, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2011, 18(2): 93-104.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Fielding R. and Cheng J.Q., Health economic evaluation on hepatitis B vaccination strategies in China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 65.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.
Ng K.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Towards a more complete picture of the quality of community-based medical education: A study of the intended and unintended learning outcomes of patient care project (Mother-Baby) (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 42-43.
Tsui C.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Patient care project (feel-link): Continuous improvement in inter-disciplinary community - Based learning (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 43-44.
Wong T.W.T., Lam W.W.T., Lo Y.Y.C., Fabrizio C.S., Chan M., Or A. and Fielding R., Informational gathering by patient and companion in the first breast cancer consultation (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 30.
Wong W.S., Chen P.P., Yap J., Mak K.H., Tam B.K.H. and Fielding R., Chronic pain and psychiatric morbidity: A comparison between patients attending specialist orthopedics clinic and multidisciplinary pain clinic, Pain Medicine. 2011, 12(2): 246-259.
Wong W.S., Kwok H.Y., Luk K.D.K., Chow Y.F., Mak K.H., Tam B.K.H., Wong E.T. and Fielding R., Fear of movement/(re)injury in Chinese patients with chronic pain: Factorial validity of the Chinese version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2010, 42(7): 620-629.
Wong W.S., Jensen M.P., Mak K.H., Tam B.K.H. and Fielding R., Preliminary psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Chronic Pain Coping Inventory (ChCPCI) in a Hong Kong Chinese population, Journal of Pain. 2010, 11(7): 672-680.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain in the general population of Hong Kong, Journal of Pain. 2011, 12(2): 236-245.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., Prevalence of chronic fatigue among Chinese adults in Hong Kong: A population-based study, Journal of Affective Disorders. 2010, 127(1-3): 248-256.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., Prevalence of insomnia among Chinese adults in Hong Kong: A population-based study, Journal of Sleep Research. 2011, 20 (1 Pt 1): 117-126.


Researcher : Fung SSW

List of Research Outputs

Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Ho D.S.Y., Wong J.P.S. and Lam T.H., Body dissatisfaction, maternal appraisal, and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, International Journal of psychology. 2010, 45(6): 453-460.


Researcher : Girgis A

List of Research Outputs

Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Prevalence of psychosocial unmet needs of Chinese women facing advanced breast cancer (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 31.


Researcher : He Y

List of Research Outputs

He Y., Jiang B., Li L.S., Li L.S., Wu L., Sun D.L. and Lam T.H., 二手煙對中老年人群心腦血管病及主要煙草相關疾病死亡的前膽性研究(abstract), 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 227.
He Y., Lam T.H., Jiang B., Liu Q.H., Zuo F., Sai X.Y., Zhou C.X., Lin Z., Wu L., Cheng K.K. and Chan S.S.C., Study design and the preliminary results on the modes of smoking cessation in general hospitals (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 中华流行病学杂志, 2011, 32(2): 192-195.
Jiang B., Zuo F., Wu L., Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Cheng K.K. and He Y., 集體干預對軍人戰士吸煙行為的影響(abstract), 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 227-228.


Researcher : Hedley AJ

Project Title:SARSID: future development of an integrated database for the analysis of the epidemic
Investigator(s):Hedley AJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Risks from passive smoking by workers in the catering industry
Investigator(s):Hedley AJ, McGhee S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2007


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Leung D.Y., Abdullah A.S.M., Wong V.T., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., A randomized controlled trial of a smoking reduction plus nicotine replacement therapy intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking, Addiction. 2011, 106(6): 1155-63.
Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Hedley A.J., A medical emergency: "Who needs academic departments of public health, and why?" (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong Public Health Forum 2010, 31 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU, 2010.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., 'Carcinogens in a puff': smoking in Hong Kong movies, Tobacco Control. 2010, 19(6): 518-519.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S.M. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of health impacts arising from proposed new air quality objectives (abstract and oral presentation), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of the health impacts and economic burden arising from proposed new air quality objectives in a high pollution environment, The Open Epidemiology Journal. 2011, 4: 106-122.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M. and Hedley A.J., Radiation hazards from Fukushima compared with tobacco smoke. LC Paper No. CB(1)1768/10-11(08). Subcommittee on Public Revenue Protection (Dutiable Commodities), Legislative Council, 2011., Legislative Council. 2011.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.
McGhee S.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Tobacco, In: Detels R, Sullivan S, Public Health in Asia. IAS Publications, USA, 2010.
Shetye S.S., Johnston J.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Smoking prevalence and attitudes towards tobacco among Hong Kong medical students: A pre-post evaluation of a teaching module (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 41-42.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., Undergraduate medical students’ research constitutes scholarship of discovery (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 51-52.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.


Researcher : Heys M

List of Research Outputs

Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011, 65(6): 522-528.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 948-954.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 25(7): 507-516.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.


Researcher : Hirschmann MAR

List of Research Outputs

Hirschmann M.A.R., Fabrizio C.S., Pang S.Y., Lam T.H., Stewart S.M. and Yu X., Does planning enhance behavior change for parents learning to control their anger? The Hong Kong FAMILY Project., The Hong Kong Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011.


Researcher : Ho DSY

Project Title:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) - youth smoking and health survey 2003
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:02/2003


Project Title:Two-year follow up of the Hong Kong student obesity surveillance project (HKSOS) on trends and predictors of adolescent obesity and related behaviours
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lam TH, Lo WS, Mak KK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:A prospective study on obesity and psychosocial health in Hong Kong adolescents
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2008
Completion Date:07/2010


Project Title:Secondary school YouTube video competition for tobacco control
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lai HK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:03/2009


Project Title:Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010 Secondhand smoke exposure at home was associated with smoking urge among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2010
Completion Date:10/2010


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong older adults. , Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong.. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y. and Ho K.S., Relationships of perceived neighborhood built environment and walking for different purposes in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Sit H.P., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y., Lee L.C.J. and Chan W.M., Reliable and valid NEWS for Chinese seniors: measuring perceived neighborhood attributes related to walking., International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2010, 7: 84.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T.S., Yip A.W.C., Kok W.M., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Smoking-Cessation and Adherence Intervention Among Chinese Patients with Erectile Dysfunction, American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Elsevier Inc, 2010, 39(3): 251-258.
Fong D.Y.T., Ho D.S.Y., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Assessing Mental Health by a Well Established Tool, Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. 2010, 91-92.
Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., The Short Form-12 Health Survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents., Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010, 63: 1020-1029.
Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Ho D.S.Y., Wong J.P.S. and Lam T.H., Body dissatisfaction, maternal appraisal, and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, International Journal of psychology. 2010, 45(6): 453-460.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., 'Carcinogens in a puff': smoking in Hong Kong movies, Tobacco Control. 2010, 19(6): 518-519.
Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., A pilot study on the use of laser pointers by students to enhance teacher-student interaction during lectures (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 38-39.
Ho D.S.Y., A retrospective cohort study on the risk factors and outcomes of childhood obesity in Hong Kong, Journal Club of the Food and Health Bureau. 2010.
Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Exposure to secondhand smoke and academic performance in non-smoking adolescents, Journal of Pediatrics. 2010, 157(6): 1012-1017.
Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Ho D.S.Y., Obesity-related risk factors in Hong Kong adolescents, Frontiers in Biomedical Research, University of Hong Kong. 2010.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home was associated with smoking urge among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 218.
Ho D.S.Y., Smoking in Hong Kong children (abstract and oral presentation), Frontiers in Biomedical Research HKU 2010, 3 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2010, 61.
Ho D.S.Y., Tobacco Control in Asia, Fourth Asian Pacific Conference: Perspectives in Lung Cancer, 3-4 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Imedex, 2010.
Ho D.S.Y., Tobacco control in Hong Kong and Asia, Asia Pacific Perspective on Lung Cancer. 2010.
Ho L.M., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Cowling B.J., Ho S. and Leung T.H., A 3-year follow-up population study on overweight and obesity (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., Validity and test-retest reliability in assessing current body size with figure drawings in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e107-e113.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., McGhee S. and Lam T.H., Family structure, parent-child conversation time and substance use among Chinese adolescents, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 503.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Norms and demographic differences of the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 in Chinese adolescents, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(4): 173-182.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of exercise and non-exercise physical activity in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011, 8: 3.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Breakfast consumption and psychosocial health among Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 73.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Is breakfast habit related to height change in Hong Kong children? (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 125.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Lifestyle and socioeconomic correlates of breakfast skipping in Hong Kong primary 4 schoolchildren, Preventive Medicine. 2011, 52(3-4): 250-253.
Wang M.P., Thomas G.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Mak K.H. and Lam T.H., Fish consumption and mortality in Hong Kong Chinese - The LIMOR study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(3): 164-169.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 74.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2011, 48(4): 418-420.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Lai W.Y. and Lam T.H., Secondary school youtube video competition for tobacco control (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 127.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 228.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., Predictors of intention to quit smoking in Hong Kong secondary school children, Journal of Public Health. 2010, 32: 360-371.


Researcher : Ho LM

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Cheng K.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Lau E.H.Y., Digital dashboard design using multiple data steams for influenza surveillance in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.
Cheng K.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Ip D.K.M., Influenza surveillance using school absenteeism data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Lau E.H.Y., The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: Prospective estimation, Epidemiology. 2010, 21(6): 842-846.
Ho L.M., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Cowling B.J., Ho S. and Leung T.H., A 3-year follow-up population study on overweight and obesity (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Ip D.K.M., Chiang Y.S., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Cowling B.J. and Kwok H.K.H., The impact of influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 on sickness-absence and productivity loss among healthcare workers in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 233.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 202-204.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 49.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Real-time estimation of transmissibility of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.
Lee A.C.K., Ho L.M., Yip A.W., Fan S. and Lam T.H., The effect of alcohol drinking on erectile dysfunction in Chinese men, Int J Impot Res.. 2010, 22 (4): 272-8.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.
Yeung W.F., Chung K.F., Tso K.C., Zhang S.P., Zhang Z. and Ho L.M., Electroacupuncture for residual insomnia associated with major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial, Sleep. 2011, 34 (6): 807-815.
Zhang Z., Tan Q.R., Tong Y., Wang X.Y., Wang H.H., Ho L.M., Wong H.K., Feng Y., Wang D., Ng R., McAlonan G.M., Wang C.Y. and Wong V.T., An Epidemiological Study of Concomitant Use of Chinese Medicine and Antipsychotics in Schizophrenic Patients: Implication for Herb-Drug Interaction, PLos One. 2011, 6 (2): e17239.


Researcher : Ho WK

List of Research Outputs

Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.


Researcher : Hui LL

Project Title:Infant growth and pubertal adiposity associations - implications to future cardiovascular health and immunological benefits
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Schooling CM, Wong MY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Determinants of infant growth: Evidence from Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(11): 827-835.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth and pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Hui L.L., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth during the first year of life and age at puberty onset: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S135.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Influence of small for gestational age on timing of pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 54.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Hui L.L., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Child care and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Dairy products and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.


Researcher : Ip DKM

Project Title:Influenza Resistance Information Study (IRIS)
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:F Hoffmann-La Roche and Co. Ltd. - General Award
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Host genetic determinants of human influenza infection
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cherny SS, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chan V.W., Song K., Mang O., Ip D.K.M. and Au W.Y., Incidence of plasma cell myeloma in ethnic Chinese in British Columbia, a 30-year survey from 1975-2004 (Abstract and poster presentation), 52rd ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, 4-7 December 2010, Orlando. Orlando, American Society of Hematology, 2010.
Cheng K.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Ip D.K.M., Influenza surveillance using school absenteeism data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Reply to Skowronski (letter), Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2011, 52(6): 832-833.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Wai W., Fang J., Chan K., Ma E., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 79-80.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Ip D.K.M., Genetics and its relationship to you and to public health (powerpoint presentation), “Explore the World of Medicine” Public Lecture Series 2011, 11 June 2011, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 2011.
Ip D.K.M., Infectious Disease Surveillance in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), Influenza Surveillance Symposium in Chinese National Influenza Center, 14 October 2010, Beijing. Beijing, Chinese National Influenza Center, 2010.
Ip D.K.M., Chiang Y.S., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Cowling B.J. and Kwok H.K.H., The impact of influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 on sickness-absence and productivity loss among healthcare workers in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 233.
Ip D.K.M., The impact of influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 on sickness-absence and productivity loss among healthcare workers in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong . Hong Kong, Department of Microbiology, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Ip D.K.M., Travel Medicine (powerpoint presentation), 193rd Hong Kong Doctors Union Sunday Afternoon Symposium, 17 October 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Doctors Union, 2010.
Kwok H.K.H., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Yu I.T.S., Association between presenteeism and prior sickness absence in health care workers in Hong Kong (poster presentation), Royal Australasian College of Physicians Congress 2011, 22-26 May 2011, Darwin, Australia . Darwin, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2011.
Kwok H.K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Effects of Aging on Work Productivity Loss in Hong Kong Public Hospital Health Care Workers (Abstract and poster presentation), Canadian Geriatric Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-16 April 2011, Vancouver. Vancouver, Canadian Geriatric Society, 2011.
Kwok H.K.H., Wong J.Y.P., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Sickness absence from work related musculoskeletal injuries among health care workers in Hong Kong: Results from a hospital cluster Hong Kong West Cluster (HKWC) (poster presentation), Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 30th Annual Congress 'Occupational Orthopaedics', 27-28 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2010.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association of antibody titer measured by hemagglutination inhibition with protection from influenza virus infection and illness in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 231.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Baseline hemagglutination inhibition titer levels and protection against naturally acquired influenza virus infection and illness (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 60.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Jiang CQ

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate Alcohol Use and Cognitive Function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 873-882.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Jiang C.Q., Yang L., Deng L.Z. and Lam T.H., Building capacity in smoking cessation counseling among health care professionals in China, Asian Perspectives and Evidence on Health Promotion and Education. Springer, 2011, 317-326.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Jiang C.Q. and Lam T.H., Gender differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices in smoking cessation interventions among non-smoking Chinese physicians in Guangzhou, China, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 193.
Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C.Q., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Independent and combined associations of abdominal obesity and seated resting heart rate with type 2 diabetes among older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2011, 27(3): 298-306.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011, 65(6): 522-528.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 948-954.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 25(7): 507-516.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Different outcomes of atherosclerosis betweens smoking and smoking cessation: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 228-235.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Dose-response relationship between smoking status and carotid atherosclerosis (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 31(9): 23-27.
Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Jin Y.L., Cheung B.M.Y. and Thomas G.N., Interleukin-6 receptor gene polymorphism modulates interleukin-6 levels and the metabolic syndrome: GBCS-CVD, Obesity. 2010, 18(10): 1969-1974.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Smoking cessation and carotid atherosclerosis: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 1004-1009.
Jin Y.L., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Guo L.H., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Study on the association between gene polymorphism of ENPP1 and left ventricular hypertrophy: A Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 13(7): 746-750.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does “Mismatch” or maternal sex-steroids provide the link to intergenerational diabetes risk? The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Intergenerational effects on ischemic heart disease risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S161.
Lam T.H., Jiang C.Q., Chan Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking cessation intervention practices in Chinese physicians: Do gender and smoking status matter?, Health & Social Care in the Community. 2011, 19(2): 126-137.
Lao X., Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Adab P., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2010, 104(11): 1750-1756.
Long M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Xu L., Zhang W., Lin J.M., Ou J.P. and Cheng K.K., Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 148(1): 48-52.
Long M., Lin J.M., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease and alcohol consumption in older Chinese people: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Qin L., Corpeleijn E., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M., Stolk R.P. and Lam T.H., Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes Care. 2010, 33(11): 2342-2348.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 61-66.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Childhood meat eating and inflammatory markers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Adab P., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study, American Journal of Human Biology. 2010, 22(5): 683-687.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Parental death during childhood and adult cardiovascular risk in a developing country: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(5): e19675.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Size does matter: adolescent build and male reproductive success in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 56-60.
Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Taheri S., Xiao Z.H., Tomlinson B., Cheung B.M.Y., Lam T.H., Barnett A.H. and Cheng K.K., A systematic review of lifestyle modification and glucose intolerance in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, Current Diabetes Reviews. 2010, 6(6): 378-387.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W. and Cheng K.K., Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Cardiology. 2010, 117(4): 260-264.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Yue X.J., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011, 25(3): 152-158.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Bao B., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and HbA1c defined prediabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2011, 74(4): 528-531.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Short or long sleep duration is associated with memory impairment in older chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Sleep. 2011, 34(5): 575-580.
Xu L., Lam T.H. and Jiang C.Q., Sleep duration and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2010, 73(2): 181-188.


Researcher : Johnston CA

List of Research Outputs

Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Precursors and predictors of ambulatory care service use for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong community-dwelling elderly: Perspectives from physicians, nurses and social workers (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Triggering factors leading to first admissions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF): Perspectives from community-dwelling elderly newly hospitalized for COPD or CHF (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 59.


Researcher : Johnston J

Project Title:Multi-professional education among undergraduate medical and nursing students: effectiveness and acceptability
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Leung GM, Chan SSC, Cheng YH, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:02/2005


Project Title:Pilot study: feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:Hospital Accreditation Outcomes Research Programme
Investigator(s):Johnston JM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust - Training and Research Assistance Scheme
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Hospital Accreditation Outcomes Research Programme
Investigator(s):Johnston JM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Faculty Development Fund of Faculty of Medicine
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Is there a measurable difference in performance in ACHS certified hospitals compared with WHO-ICCET hospitals in Hong Kong?
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Tse VC, Cowling BJ, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Johnston JM

Project Title:Multi-professional education among undergraduate medical and nursing students: effectiveness and acceptability
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Leung GM, Chan SSC, Cheng YH, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:02/2005


Project Title:Pilot study: feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:Hospital Accreditation Outcomes Research Programme
Investigator(s):Johnston JM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust - Training and Research Assistance Scheme
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Hospital Accreditation Outcomes Research Programme
Investigator(s):Johnston JM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Faculty Development Fund of Faculty of Medicine
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Is there a measurable difference in performance in ACHS certified hospitals compared with WHO-ICCET hospitals in Hong Kong?
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Tse VC, Cowling BJ, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong older adults. , Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong.. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y. and Ho K.S., Relationships of perceived neighborhood built environment and walking for different purposes in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chin W.Y., Johnston J.M., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung A.K.Y., Poster on "Identifying the Quality Criteria for Community-Based Medical Education in Hong Kong", AMEA 2011. IMU, Kuala Lumpur.
Johnston J.M., Kong J.H.B., Vu M.T., Schooling C.M., Tinsley H., Chan A., Tsang L. and Chan J., Feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-Cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Johnston J.M., Ngai L.C.J. and Yu S., Impact of hospital accreditation on quality of care – Perceptions of senior hospital management staff (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 55.
Johnston J.M. and Koon W., Medical student readiness to provide lifestyle counselling for patients, Association for Medical Education in Europe Conference 2010, 4-8 September 2010, Glasgow. Glasgow, Association for Medical Education in Europe, 2010, 106.
Johnston J.M., Schooling C.M., Chan S.K. and Leung G.M., Systematic review of potential drivers for avoidable hospitalization, International Society for Quality in Health Care 27th International Conference, 10-13 October 2010, Paris, France. Paris, France, International Society for Quality in Health Care, 2010.
Koon W. and Johnston J.M., Assessing change in medical student readiness to provide lifestyle counseling for patients: Are we achieving our quality in education objectives? (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 46-47.
Koon W. and Johnston J.M., Medical student readiness to provide lifestyle counseling for patients (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 57.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Precursors and predictors of ambulatory care service use for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong community-dwelling elderly: Perspectives from physicians, nurses and social workers (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Johnston J.M., Liu X., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Trends and volumes of acute public hospital use for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong elderly (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Triggering factors leading to first admissions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF): Perspectives from community-dwelling elderly newly hospitalized for COPD or CHF (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 59.
Lau C.W., Lam K.K.F. and Johnston J.M., Hospital accreditation and its impact on patient satisfaction with hospital-based care - A baseline survey (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.
Ng B.P.N., Yau C.Y.S., Johnston J.M., Dai D.S.K., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Drivers of avoidable hospitalization for older people in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 68.
Ng K.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Towards a more complete picture of the quality of community-based medical education: A study of the intended and unintended learning outcomes of patient care project (Mother-Baby) (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 42-43.
Shetye S.S., Johnston J.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Smoking prevalence and attitudes towards tobacco among Hong Kong medical students: A pre-post evaluation of a teaching module (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 41-42.
Tam M.H.C. and Johnston J.M., The missing gap of effective knowledge translation and communication to the community: A systematic review of diabetes self-management education (DSME) (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 72.
Tsui C.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Patient care project (feel-link): Continuous improvement in inter-disciplinary community - Based learning (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 43-44.
Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Wu J.T.K. and Schooling C.M., Assessment strategies for the students centered learning - MBBS Year 3 tuberculosis clerkship (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 54.
Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., Undergraduate medical students’ research constitutes scholarship of discovery (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 51-52.
Zhou H., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Ho K.S., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Factors related to avoidable hospitalization of elderly with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart disease or ischemic heart disease at the first admission (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.


Researcher : Kavikondala S

List of Research Outputs

Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does “Mismatch” or maternal sex-steroids provide the link to intergenerational diabetes risk? The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Intergenerational effects on ischemic heart disease risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S161.


Researcher : Klick BA

List of Research Outputs

Klick B.A., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of competing methods for influenza detection in household studies (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 42.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H. and Cowling B.J., Transmissibility of seasonal and pandemic influenza in a cohort of households in Hong Kong (abstract), Inference for epidemic-related risk, 28 March – 1 April 2011, Warwick. Warwick, University of Warwick, 2011.


Researcher : Klick BA

List of Research Outputs

Klick B.A., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of competing methods for influenza detection in household studies (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 42.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H. and Cowling B.J., Transmissibility of seasonal and pandemic influenza in a cohort of households in Hong Kong (abstract), Inference for epidemic-related risk, 28 March – 1 April 2011, Warwick. Warwick, University of Warwick, 2011.


Researcher : Kong JHB

List of Research Outputs

Johnston J.M., Kong J.H.B., Vu M.T., Schooling C.M., Tinsley H., Chan A., Tsang L. and Chan J., Feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-Cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.


Researcher : Koon W

List of Research Outputs

Johnston J.M. and Koon W., Medical student readiness to provide lifestyle counselling for patients, Association for Medical Education in Europe Conference 2010, 4-8 September 2010, Glasgow. Glasgow, Association for Medical Education in Europe, 2010, 106.
Koon W. and Johnston J.M., Assessing change in medical student readiness to provide lifestyle counseling for patients: Are we achieving our quality in education objectives? (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 46-47.
Koon W. and Johnston J.M., Medical student readiness to provide lifestyle counseling for patients (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 57.


Researcher : Kwok HKH

List of Research Outputs

Kwok H.K.H., Ip D.K.M., Cowling B.J. and Yu I.T.S., Association between presenteeism and prior sickness absence in health care workers in Hong Kong (poster presentation), Royal Australasian College of Physicians Congress 2011, 22-26 May 2011, Darwin, Australia . Darwin, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2011.
Kwok H.K.H., Cowling B.J. and Ip D.K.M., Effects of Aging on Work Productivity Loss in Hong Kong Public Hospital Health Care Workers (Abstract and poster presentation), Canadian Geriatric Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-16 April 2011, Vancouver. Vancouver, Canadian Geriatric Society, 2011.
Kwok H.K.H., Wong J.Y.P., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Sickness absence from work related musculoskeletal injuries among health care workers in Hong Kong: Results from a hospital cluster Hong Kong West Cluster (HKWC) (poster presentation), Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 30th Annual Congress 'Occupational Orthopaedics', 27-28 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2010.


Researcher : Kwok KO

List of Research Outputs

Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.


Researcher : Kwok MK

List of Research Outputs

Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Does childhood diet or physical activity mediate the association of paternal smoking with child obesity? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 57.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early Life Infections and Onset of Puberty: Evidence From Hong Kong's Children of 1997 Birth Cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2011, 173(12): 1440-1452.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early life infections and pubertal onset: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 43.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is pre- or post-natal secondhand smoke exposure associated with childhood overweight? Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S311-S312.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Paternal smoking and childhood overweight: evidence from the Hong Kong "Children of 1997", Pediatrics. 2010, 126(1): e46-56.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Dairy products and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Tarrant A.M., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breast-feeding and Childhood Hospitalizations for Infections, Epidemiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010, 21: 847-854.


Researcher : Lai BTY

List of Research Outputs

Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Precursors and predictors of ambulatory care service use for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong community-dwelling elderly: Perspectives from physicians, nurses and social workers (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Johnston J.M., Liu X., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Trends and volumes of acute public hospital use for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong elderly (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Triggering factors leading to first admissions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF): Perspectives from community-dwelling elderly newly hospitalized for COPD or CHF (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 59.


Researcher : Lai HK

Project Title:Randomized controlled trial of sending SMS warning and advice during air pollution exceedance for asthmatic students: a pilot study
Investigator(s):Lai HK, Wong CM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology Assessment of health impacts arising from proposed new air quality objectives
Investigator(s):Lai HK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2010
Completion Date:09/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chapman P.S., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., Exposure to street level particulate pollution in urban Hong Kong and the associated health impact - Application of trams as a mobile monitor (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., 'Carcinogens in a puff': smoking in Hong Kong movies, Tobacco Control. 2010, 19(6): 518-519.
Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Exposure to secondhand smoke and academic performance in non-smoking adolescents, Journal of Pediatrics. 2010, 157(6): 1012-1017.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S.M. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of health impacts arising from proposed new air quality objectives (abstract and oral presentation), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of the health impacts and economic burden arising from proposed new air quality objectives in a high pollution environment, The Open Epidemiology Journal. 2011, 4: 106-122.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M. and Hedley A.J., Radiation hazards from Fukushima compared with tobacco smoke. LC Paper No. CB(1)1768/10-11(08). Subcommittee on Public Revenue Protection (Dutiable Commodities), Legislative Council, 2011., Legislative Council. 2011.
Lai H.K., Smokers are at risk from radioactive element in tobacco. In Leaders & Letters. South China Morning Post. March 27, 2011., South China Morning Post. 2011.
Lai H.K., Statistics show why bars must stay smoke-free. In Leaders & Letters. South China Morning Post. December 15, 2010., South China Morning Post. 2010.
Lai H.K., 詠春研學會第16期升級試 2011年4月:優異獎(金), 詠春研學會, 2011.
Lai H.K., 詠春研學會第15期升級試 2010年12月:最佳搏擊獎(銀), 詠春研學會, 2010.
Lai H.K., 詠春研學會第15期升級試 2010年12月:最佳套路獎(金), 詠春研學會, 2010.
Lai H.K., 詠春研學會第15期升級試 2010年12月: 優異獎(金), 詠春研學會, 2010.
Lai H.K., 詠春研學會第16期升級試 2011年4月:最佳搏擊獎(金), 詠春研學會, 2011.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.
Wang M.P., Thomas G.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Mak K.H. and Lam T.H., Fish consumption and mortality in Hong Kong Chinese - The LIMOR study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(3): 164-169.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Lai W.Y. and Lam T.H., Secondary school youtube video competition for tobacco control (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 127.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Xu W., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., A Comparison of thermal stress associated heart effects in urban and suburban areas of Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.


Researcher : Lai YK

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Ho D.S.Y., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Assessing Mental Health by a Well Established Tool, Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. 2010, 91-92.
Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., The Short Form-12 Health Survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents., Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010, 63: 1020-1029.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Norms and demographic differences of the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 in Chinese adolescents, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(4): 173-182.


Researcher : Lam KKF

List of Research Outputs

Lau C.W., Lam K.K.F. and Johnston J.M., Hospital accreditation and its impact on patient satisfaction with hospital-based care - A baseline survey (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.


Researcher : Lam TH

Project Title:A prospective study on environmental tobacco smoke and hospitalisation due to respiratory illness in a birth cohort in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Betson CL
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:04/1996


Project Title:A prospective study on environmental tobacco smoke and hospitalisation due to respiratory illness in a birth cohort in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Betson CL
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:04/1996


Project Title:A mega-case-control study (20,000 deaths and 30,000 controls) on smoking and mortality in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Hedley AJ, Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:12/1997


Project Title:A study on passive smoking and chromosome damage in lymphocytes in umbilical blood in Guangzhou
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control - General Award
Start Date:01/1998


Project Title:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - youth smoking survey
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/1999


Project Title:Smoke free restaurant survey 1999
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Chan BHY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:11/1999


Project Title:A telephone follow-up survey on self-reported work-related illness and peceived hazards in occupational safety and health in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Occupational Safety and Health Council - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:01/2000


Project Title:Life style and molecular epidemiology studies
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2000


Project Title:A 3-year follow up study on health-related lifestyle practices and their predictor factors in Hong Kong adults
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Chan BHY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002


Project Title:Smoking reduction intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking: a randomised control trial
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Abdullah ASM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:08/2004


Project Title:A 3 -year follow-up study of the Hong Kong population health survey cohort on overweight and obesity and its related behavioural factors
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Thomas GN, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2006


Project Title:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Leung GM, Johnston JM, Ho DSY, Chan SSC, Stewart SM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:Public Health
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Strategic Research Theme
Start Date:11/2008


Project Title:Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health (APACT 2010) Smoking cessation service: adding values to tobacco control in Hong Kong and China
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2010
Completion Date:10/2010


Project Title:Are life long sex-steroids causally related to cardiovascular disease in men and women?
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Cherny SS, Ip DKM, Ip P, Jiang CQ, Lee SL, Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Understanding the association of active and passive smoking on HbA1c and the number of diabetes-related complications among type II diabetic patients: A cross-sectional study
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Chan SSC, Leung YP, Tan KCB
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2011


List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate Alcohol Use and Cognitive Function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 873-882.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function a Chinese elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 37.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in an elderly Chinese cohort (letter), Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2011, 59(1): 172-4.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wan S.F., Fu C.Y. and Lam T.H., A nurse-led gender-specific smoking cessation program for female smokers: A successful experience in Hong Kong, Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Hong Kong, 7 November . 2010, 78.
Chan S.S.C., Leung D.Y., Abdullah A.S.M., Wong V.T., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., A randomized controlled trial of a smoking reduction plus nicotine replacement therapy intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking, Addiction. 2011, 106(6): 1155-63.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Jiang C.Q., Yang L., Deng L.Z. and Lam T.H., Building capacity in smoking cessation counseling among health care professionals in China, Asian Perspectives and Evidence on Health Promotion and Education. Springer, 2011, 317-326.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., Challenges and opportunities in using biomarker feedback of spouses and children in helping smoking fathers to quit: results from a pilot randomized controlled trial, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 130.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Yiu I.T.L., Chan H.C.H., Wan M., Kong H.W.M. and Lam T.H., Characterisitcs of smokders receiving interventions in integrated centres on smoking cessation in Hong Kong, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 130-131.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wan S.F. and Lam T.H., Cost analysis of an outreach smoking cessation programme to promote quitting among smokers in public places , Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 52.
Chan S.S.C., Yau J.P.L., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M., Emmons K., Leung A.Y.M. and Lam T.H., Differences in the knowledge and attitude towards smoking, secondhand smoke, and smoking cessation among smoking fathers and non-smoking mothers, Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong, 11 September. 2010, 25.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wong C.N., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Effectiveness of promoting smoking cessation through the Quit to Win Contest in Hong Kong: The 6-month follow-up of a randomized controlled trial, Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 17th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 16-19 February. Canada, 2011, 66.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wong C.N., Lai V.W.Y., Lam O.B.C. and Lam T.H., Effectiveness of promoting smoking cessation through the Quit to Win Contest in Hong Kong: a 2-month follow up, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 130.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Jiang C.Q. and Lam T.H., Gender differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices in smoking cessation interventions among non-smoking Chinese physicians in Guangzhou, China, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 193.
Chan S.S.C., Viswanath K., Au W.H.D., Ma C.M.S., Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: a qualitative study, Health Education Research. USA, Oxford University Press, 2011, 26(4): 664-674.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Impact of the smokefree legislation on public perceptions on smokers and smoking in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 193-194.
Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Mothers taking actions to help their husbands to quit: a randomised controlled trial of a low intensity nurse-delivered health education intervention, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 90.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Mak Y.W., Leung G.M., Leung S. and Lam T.H., New anti-smoking legislation on second-hand smoke exposure of children in homes, Hong Kong Medical Journal. Hong Kong, HK Academy of Medicine and the HK Medical Association, 2011, 17 (3): 38-42.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M., Lam D.O.B., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., New anti-smoking legislation on youth smoking and quitting behaviours via a smoking cessation hotline, Hong Kong Medical Journal. Hong Kong, HK Academy of Medicine and HK Medical Association, 2011, 17 (3): 43-46.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Fu C.Y., Wan S.F. and Lam T.H., Predictors of quitting for smoking women who received gender-specific cessation counseling in Hong Kong, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 129.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wong C.N., Lai V., Lam C.O.B. and Lam T.H., Promoting Smoking Cessation in the Community: Results of a Quit to Win Contest, 5th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum. Hong Kong, School of Nursing, HKU, 2011, 55.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Leung A.Y.M., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Promoting smoking cessation among youth smokers: the effectiveness of the first Youth Quitline in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong, 11 September. 2010, 24.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Fu C.Y., Wan S.F. and Lam T.H., Quitting patterns of women smokers who joined nurse-led gender specific smoking cessation programme, 2010年國際護理學術大會- 協和護理教育創建90周年, China, 2010, 117.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T.S., Yip A.W.C., Kok W.M., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Smoking-Cessation and Adherence Intervention Among Chinese Patients with Erectile Dysfunction, American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Elsevier Inc, 2010, 39(3): 251-258.
Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., He Y., Jiang B., Liu Q.H., Zuo F., Sai X.Y., Zhou C.X., Zou L., Wu L. and Cheng K.K., Study Design And The Preliminary Results On The Modes Of Smoking Cessation In General Hospitals, 綜合性醫院開展戒烟干預方法研究的設計和初步結果 , Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 中華流行病學雜誌, China, Chinese Medical Association, 2011, 32 (2): 192-195.
Chan S.S.C., Ng C.S.M., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., The Impact of the Smoke-free Legislation on Smoker's Behaviour: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study, The 1st Global congress for Qualitative Health Research 2011, 23-25 June 2011. Korea, Ewha Womans University, 2011, 49.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wong C.N., Leung A.Y.M., Lam D.O.B., Chik B.C.B., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., The effectiveness of the youth quitline in helping smokers to quit in Hong Kong, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 129.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M., Lam D.O.B., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., The impact of the smoke-free legislation on smoking reduction among youth smokers in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong, 11 September. 2010, 24-25.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Mak Y.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., The impact of the smoke-free legislation on the mother's actions in protecting their children from secondhand smoke exposure and supporting their husbands to quit smoking in Hong Kong: a two-group comparison, Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong, 11 September. 2010, 25.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Wan S.F., Fu C.Y. and Lam T.H., Working with the community to reduce tobacco use in women: evaluating the first gender-specific smoking cessation programme in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong, 11 September. 2010, 24.
Chan S.S.C., Ng C.S.M., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., 評估室內禁煙政策實施后對香港不同階層煙民的影響:質性追蹤研究, 第15屆全國控制吸煙學術研討會4月19-20日,中國西安 - 論文集. China, 2011, 46.
Chan Y.H., Siu D.C.W., Li L.S.W., Lam T.H., Lau C.P. and Tse H.F., Abnormal Vascular Function In Pr Interval Prolongation: Novel Insights Into Mechanisms Of Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes (Abstract and Oral Presentation), 3rd Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference cum 8th Certificate Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation, 11-14 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 2010.
Chan Y.H., Lam T.H., Lau K.K., Yiu K.H., Siu D.C.W., Li S.W., Chan H.T., Tam S., Lau C.P. and Tse H.F., Dietary Intake of Phytoestrogen is Associated with Increased Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease, European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. 2010.
Chan Y.H., Lam T.H., Lau G.K.K., Yiu K.H., Siu D.C.W., Li L.S.W., Chan K.H.T., Tam S., Lau C.P. and Tse H.F., Dietary intake of phytoestrogen is associated with increased circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with cardiovascular disease, European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. 2011, 18(3): 360-368.
Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chen R.Q., Wong C.M., Cao K. and Lam T.H., An evidence-based validation of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes, Complementary Therapies in Medicine . 2010, 18(5): 199-205.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Leung Y.H., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Association of a genetic variant in adrenomedullin gene with its plasma level , Presented at the 16th Medical Research Conference of the Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Jiang C.Q., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Tso A.W.K., Tam S., Wong K.S., Tomlinson B., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Lam K.S.L., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Association of a genetic variant in the apolipoprotein A5 gene with the metabolic syndrome in Chinese, Presented at the 16th Medical Research Conference of the Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Xu A., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Association of genetic variants in gene encoding lipocalin-2 with plasma alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, Presented at the 16th Medical Research Conference of the Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Gamma-glutamyl transaminase level predicts the development of hypertension., Poster Presentation at the 23rd Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension, Vancouver. 2010.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Gamma-glutamyl transferase level predicts the development of hypertension in Hong Kong Chinese, Clin Chim Acta. 2011, 412(15-16): 1326-1331.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Gamma-glutamyl transferase level predicts the development of hypertension in Hong Kong Chinese, Presented at the 16th Medical Research Conference of the Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Increasing prevalence of hypertension and central obesity in the Hong Kong cardiovascular risk factor prevalence study, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. Presented at the 10th Congress of the European Association for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Budapest. 2011, 109 (Suppl. 1): 108.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Increasing prevalence of hypertension in Hong Kong Cardiovascular Risk Factor Prevalence Study: Role of general and central obesity, Presented at the 16th Medical Research Conference of the Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Leung Y.H., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Mendelian randomisation analysis suggests that plasma interleukin-6 is raised in hypertension but does not cause its development, Presented at the 16th Medical Research Conference of the Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung B.M.Y., Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Role of genetic variants in gene encoding lipocalin-2 in the development of elevated blood pressure, Presented at the 16th Medical Research Conference of the Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2011.
Cheung W.L., McGhee S., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F. and Lam T.H., Quality adjusted life years lost contributed by smoking in Chinese adults 65 years and older in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 49.
Deng H., Jiang C.Q., Tomlinson B., Liu B., Lin J.M., Wong K.S., Cheung B.M.Y., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., A polymorphism in transforming growth factor-β1 is associated with carotid plaques and increased carotid intima-media thickness in older Chinese men: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-Cardiovascular Disease Subcohort, Atherosclerosis. 2010, 214(2): 391-396.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
Fong D.Y.T., Ho D.S.Y., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Assessing Mental Health by a Well Established Tool, Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. 2010, 91-92.
Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., The Short Form-12 Health Survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents., Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010, 63: 1020-1029.
Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Ho D.S.Y., Wong J.P.S. and Lam T.H., Body dissatisfaction, maternal appraisal, and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, International Journal of psychology. 2010, 45(6): 453-460.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C.Q., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Independent and combined associations of abdominal obesity and seated resting heart rate with type 2 diabetes among older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2011, 27(3): 298-306.
He Y., Jiang B., Li L.S., Li L.S., Wu L., Sun D.L. and Lam T.H., 二手煙對中老年人群心腦血管病及主要煙草相關疾病死亡的前膽性研究(abstract), 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 227.
He Y., Lam T.H., Jiang B., Liu Q.H., Zuo F., Sai X.Y., Zhou C.X., Lin Z., Wu L., Cheng K.K. and Chan S.S.C., Study design and the preliminary results on the modes of smoking cessation in general hospitals (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 中华流行病学杂志, 2011, 32(2): 192-195.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011, 65(6): 522-528.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 948-954.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 25(7): 507-516.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Hirschmann M.A.R., Fabrizio C.S., Pang S.Y., Lam T.H., Stewart S.M. and Yu X., Does planning enhance behavior change for parents learning to control their anger? The Hong Kong FAMILY Project., The Hong Kong Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., 'Carcinogens in a puff': smoking in Hong Kong movies, Tobacco Control. 2010, 19(6): 518-519.
Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., A pilot study on the use of laser pointers by students to enhance teacher-student interaction during lectures (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 38-39.
Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Exposure to secondhand smoke and academic performance in non-smoking adolescents, Journal of Pediatrics. 2010, 157(6): 1012-1017.
Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home was associated with smoking urge among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 218.
Ho L.M., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Cowling B.J., Ho S. and Leung T.H., A 3-year follow-up population study on overweight and obesity (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Determinants of infant growth: Evidence from Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(11): 827-835.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth and pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Hui L.L., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth during the first year of life and age at puberty onset: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S135.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Influence of small for gestational age on timing of pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 54.
Hung I.F.N., Leung A.Y.M., Chu D.W.S., Leung Y.P., Cheung T..., Chan C.K., Lam C.L.K., Liu S...H..., Chu C...M..., Ho P.L., Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Liang R.H.S. and Yuen K.Y., Prevention of acute myocardial infarction and stroke among elderly persons by dual pneumococcal and influenza vaccination: a prospective cohort study, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(9): 1007-1016.
Jiang B., Zuo F., Wu L., Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Cheng K.K. and He Y., 集體干預對軍人戰士吸煙行為的影響(abstract), 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 227-228.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Different outcomes of atherosclerosis betweens smoking and smoking cessation: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 228-235.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Dose-response relationship between smoking status and carotid atherosclerosis (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 31(9): 23-27.
Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Jin Y.L., Cheung B.M.Y. and Thomas G.N., Interleukin-6 receptor gene polymorphism modulates interleukin-6 levels and the metabolic syndrome: GBCS-CVD, Obesity. 2010, 18(10): 1969-1974.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Smoking cessation and carotid atherosclerosis: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 1004-1009.
Jin Y.L., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Guo L.H., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Study on the association between gene polymorphism of ENPP1 and left ventricular hypertrophy: A Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 13(7): 746-750.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does “Mismatch” or maternal sex-steroids provide the link to intergenerational diabetes risk? The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Intergenerational effects on ischemic heart disease risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S161.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Does childhood diet or physical activity mediate the association of paternal smoking with child obesity? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 57.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early Life Infections and Onset of Puberty: Evidence From Hong Kong's Children of 1997 Birth Cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2011, 173(12): 1440-1452.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early life infections and pubertal onset: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 43.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is pre- or post-natal secondhand smoke exposure associated with childhood overweight? Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S311-S312.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Paternal smoking and childhood overweight: evidence from the Hong Kong "Children of 1997", Pediatrics. 2010, 126(1): e46-56.
Lam E.K.K., Batty G.D., Huxley R.R., Martiniuk A.L.C., Barzi F., Lam T.H., Lawes C.M.M., Giles G.G., Welborn T., Ueshima H., Tamakoshi A., Woo J., Kim H.C., Fang X., Czernichow S. and Woodward M., Associations of diabetes mellitus with site-specific cancer morality in the Asia-Pacific region (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Lam E.K.K., Batty G.D., Ruxley R.R., Martiniuk A.L.C., Barzi F., Lam T.H., Lawes C.M.M., Giles G.G., Welborn T., Ueshima H., Tamakoshi A., Woo J., Kim H.C., Fang X., Czernichow S. and Woodward M., Associations of diabetes mellitus with site-specific cancer mortality in the Asia-Pacific region, Annals of Oncology. 2011, 22(3): 730-738.
Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C. and Lau L., 香港加煙稅2009至2011:支持與反對的鬥爭(abstract), 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 8-9.
Lam T.H., Alcohol control: WHO global strategy and Hong Kong problems (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 71.
Lam T.H., Best science for best evaluation: Use of randomized controlled trial (RCT) in community settings (abstract and oral presentation), Symposium cum training workshop for FAMILY: A Jockey Club initiative for a harmonious society, 4-7 December 2010, Hong Kong . Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU, 2010.
Lam T.H., Cessation Case Study: Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program 2010, 17-31 July 2010, Baltimore. Balitmore, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2010.
Lam T.H. and Chim D., Controlling alcohol-related global health problems, Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2010, 22(3 Suppl): 203S-208S.
Lam T.H., Innovation in cessation support from Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), UICC World Cancer Congress 2010, 18-21 August 2010, Shenzhen. Shenzhen, International Union Against Cancer, 2010, S4.17.
Lam T.H., Most cancer can be prevented: We can do more (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 7th Annual Conference Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 13-14 May 2011, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 2011, 26.
Lam T.H., Research directions in Asia (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 2010 WCRF International Conference, 12-13 September 2010, London. London, World Cancer Research Fund, 2010, 25.
Lam T.H., Jiang C.Q., Chan Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking cessation intervention practices in Chinese physicians: Do gender and smoking status matter?, Health & Social Care in the Community. 2011, 19(2): 126-137.
Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking cessation service: Adding values to tobacco control in Hong Kong and China (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 80-81.
Lam T.H., Tobacco and alcohol control: Why drink a carcinogen to protect the heart? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 28.
Lam T.H., 香港大学的公共卫生硕士课程 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), National Conference of Deans and Directors of Schools of Public Health, 20 July 2010, Chengdu. 中華預防醫學會公共衛生教育分會第五屆第九次全體會議暨全國公共衛生學院院長/系主任聯席會議,2010年7月20日,成都, Chengdu, Sichuan University West China School of Public Health, 2010.
Lao X., Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Adab P., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2010, 104(11): 1750-1756.
Lau H.M.C., Chiu T.T.W. and Lam T.H., Measurement of craniovertebral angle with Electronic Head Posture Instrument: Criterion validity, Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. 2010, 47(9): 911-918.
Lau H.M.C., Chiu T.T.W. and Lam T.H., The effectiveness of thoracic manipulation on patients with chronic mechanical neck pain - A randomized controlled trial, Manual Therapy. 2011, 16(2): 141-147.
Lee A.C.K., Ho L.M., Yip A.W., Fan S. and Lam T.H., The effect of alcohol drinking on erectile dysfunction in Chinese men, Int J Impot Res.. 2010, 22 (4): 272-8.
Leung C.C., Lam T.H., Yew W.W., Chan W.M., Law W.S. and Tam C.M., Lower lung cancer mortality in obesity, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2011, 40(1): 174-182.
Leung S.S.L., Leung C., Lam T.H., Hung S.F., Chan R., Yeung T., Miao M., Cheng S., Leung S.H., Lau A. and Lee D.T.S., Outcome of a postnatal depression screening programme using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Public Health. 2011, 33(2): 292-301.
Leung Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Leung G.M., Emmons K.A.R.E.N. and Lam T.H., Factor structure of the ENRICH marital satisfaction scale: a cross-sectional survey of Chinese couples of smoking husbands and non-smoking wives, The Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, Sydney Australia, 6-9 October 2010. Book of Abstracts.. 2010, 155.
Leung Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Yau J.P.L. and Lam T.H., Facture structure of teh ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale: an investigation of wording effects, Health Research Symposim 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence. 2010, 23.
Leung Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Fu C.Y. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding smoking cessation among affiliates of women’s organisations in Hong Kong, Health & Social Care in the Community. 2011, 19(2): 207-216.
Leung Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Mak Y.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perceived impact of the smoke-free legislation among smoking fathers and non-smoking mothers of young children in Hong Kong, The 4th Cross Strait Conference, Macau, 4-5 Nov, 2010.. 2010.
Leung Y.P., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Predictors of long-term quitting among chinese smokers following treatment: The role of personality traits, 2011 SRNT 17TH ANNUAL MEETING. Canada, 2011, 115.
Leung Y.P., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Relationship between personality and length of abstinence among Chinese smokers after treatment, Health Research Symposim 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence. 2010, 26.
Leung Y.P., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Three versions of the Perceived Stress Scale: validation in a sample of Chinese cardiac patients who smoke, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 513.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Hui L.L., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Child care and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Dairy products and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., Validity and test-retest reliability in assessing current body size with figure drawings in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e107-e113.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Long M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Xu L., Zhang W., Lin J.M., Ou J.P. and Cheng K.K., Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 148(1): 48-52.
Long M., Lin J.M., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease and alcohol consumption in older Chinese people: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., McGhee S. and Lam T.H., Family structure, parent-child conversation time and substance use among Chinese adolescents, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 503.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Norms and demographic differences of the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 in Chinese adolescents, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(4): 173-182.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of exercise and non-exercise physical activity in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011, 8: 3.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.
McGhee S.M. and Lam T.H., Mortality, morbidity and economic costs of tobacco use in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), UICC World Cancer Congress 2010, 18-21 August 2010, Shenzhen. Shenzhen, International Union Against Cancer, 2010, S4.08.
McGhee S.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Tobacco, In: Detels R, Sullivan S, Public Health in Asia. IAS Publications, USA, 2010.
Mitchell-Wong L., Leung G.M., Yau C.Y.S., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Out-of-school study time and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 67.
Ng C.S.M., Yau P.L.J., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Emmons K., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., The effects of enlisting spousal support in a community-based 'smoke-free homes' intervention on quitting behaviours: A qualitative analysis, The SRNT 17th Annual Meeting. Canada, 2011, 155.
Ong K.L., Tso A.W.K., Leung Y.H., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Lam T.H., Cheung B.M.Y. and Lam K.S.L., A genetic variant in the gene encoding adrenomedullin predicts the development of dysglycemia over 6.4 years in Chinese, Clin Chim Acta. 2010, 412: 353-7.
Ong K.L., Cheung B.M.Y., Tso A.W.K., Leung Y.H., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Lam T.H. and Lam K.S.L., Association of a genetic variant in adrenomedullin gene with its plasma level., Oral Presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong. 2010.
Ong K.L., Jiang C.Q., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Tso A.W.K., Tam S., Wong K.S., Tomlinson B., Cheung B.M.Y., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Lam K.S.L., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Association of a genetic variant in the apolipoprotein A5 gene with the metabolic syndrome in Chinese, Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2010, 74: 206-13.
Ong K.L., Li M., Tso A.W.K., Xu A., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C., Tse H.F., Lam T.H., Cheung B.M.Y. and Lam K.S.L., Association of genetic variants in the adiponectin gene with adiponectin level and hypertension in Hong Kong Chinese. , European Journal of Endocrinology. 2010, 163: 251-257.
Parr C.L., Batty G.D., Lam T.H., Barzi F., Fang X., Ho S.C., Jee S.H., Ansary-Moghaddam A., Jamrozik K., Ueshima H., Woodward M. and Huxley R.R., Body-mass index and cancer mortality in the Asia-Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration: pooled analyses of 424519 participants, Lancet Oncology. 2010, 11(8): 741-752.
Qin L., Corpeleijn E., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M., Stolk R.P. and Lam T.H., Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes Care. 2010, 33(11): 2342-2348.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 61-66.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Childhood meat eating and inflammatory markers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Adab P., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study, American Journal of Human Biology. 2010, 22(5): 683-687.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Parental death during childhood and adult cardiovascular risk in a developing country: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(5): e19675.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Size does matter: adolescent build and male reproductive success in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 56-60.
Shetye S.S., Johnston J.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Smoking prevalence and attitudes towards tobacco among Hong Kong medical students: A pre-post evaluation of a teaching module (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 41-42.
Sun W., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Ho K.S. and Lam T.H., The association between depressive symptoms and mortality among Chinese elderly: A Hong Kong cohort study, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. 2011, 66(4): 459-466.
Tarrant A.M., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breast-feeding and Childhood Hospitalizations for Infections, Epidemiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010, 21: 847-854.
Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Taheri S., Xiao Z.H., Tomlinson B., Cheung B.M.Y., Lam T.H., Barnett A.H. and Cheng K.K., A systematic review of lifestyle modification and glucose intolerance in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, Current Diabetes Reviews. 2010, 6(6): 378-387.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Breakfast consumption and psychosocial health among Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 73.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Is breakfast habit related to height change in Hong Kong children? (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 125.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Lifestyle and socioeconomic correlates of breakfast skipping in Hong Kong primary 4 schoolchildren, Preventive Medicine. 2011, 52(3-4): 250-253.
Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., Undergraduate medical students’ research constitutes scholarship of discovery (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 51-52.
Wan S.F., Leung Y.P., Fu C.Y., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Comparing the effectiveness of face-to-face versus telephone cessation counseling in helping female smokers to quit in Hong Kong, 2011 SRNT 17TH ANNUAL MEETING. Canada, 2011, 118.
Wang M.P., Thomas G.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Mak K.H. and Lam T.H., Fish consumption and mortality in Hong Kong Chinese - The LIMOR study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(3): 164-169.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 74.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2011, 48(4): 418-420.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Lai W.Y. and Lam T.H., Secondary school youtube video competition for tobacco control (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 127.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 228.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Leung Y.P., Chik B.C.B., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Gender difference of youth smokers who called the Youth Quitline and their outcomes, The World Cancer Congress of International Union Against Cancer. Shenzhen, China, August 19-21, 2010. 130.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Impact of the smoke-free legislation to regulate the smoking behaviors of youth who called a smoking cessation hotline in Hong Kong, 2011 SRNT 17TH ANNUAL MEETING. Canada, 2011, 52.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T., Leung A.Y.M., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Patterns and predictors of quitting among youth quitline callers in Hong Kong, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(1): 7-14.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., Predictors of intention to quit smoking in Hong Kong secondary school children, Journal of Public Health. 2010, 32: 360-371.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., The effectiveness of Youth Quitline to help youth and young adults quit smoking: a two-year follow up study, The 4th cross-strait conference on Tobacco Control. Macau, China, Nov 4 – 5, 2010.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Who are the youth smokers who phoned the youth Quitline? A gender comparison, 5th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum, Hong Kong, School of Nursing, HKU. 2011, 70.
Woodward M., Tsukinoki-Murakami R., Murakami Y., Suh I., Fang X.H., Ueshima H. and Lam T.H., The epidemiology of stroke amongst women in the Asia-Pacific region, Women's Health. 2011, 7(3): 305-317.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W. and Cheng K.K., Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Cardiology. 2010, 117(4): 260-264.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Yue X.J., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011, 25(3): 152-158.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Bao B., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and HbA1c defined prediabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2011, 74(4): 528-531.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Short or long sleep duration is associated with memory impairment in older chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Sleep. 2011, 34(5): 575-580.
Xu L., Lam T.H. and Jiang C.Q., Sleep duration and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2010, 73(2): 181-188.
Yau P.L.J., Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Koh D.A.V.I.D., Ng V.I.V.I.A.N. and Lam T.H., Saliva continine levels of babies and mothers living with smoking fathers under different housing types in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, 2011 SRNT 17TH ANNUAL MEETING. Canada, 2011, 37.
Yu X., Tam W.W.S., Wong P.T.K., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for measuring depressive symptoms among the general population in Hong Kong, The Society of Australian Social Psychologists Annual Conference. 2011.


Researcher : Lam WWT

Project Title:The effect of decision aids on treatment decision making for breast cancer surgery: A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Chan M, Or AYM, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:An international study of psychosocial needs and psychological distress among women with breast cancer - cross-cultural comparison
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


Project Title:Assessing unmet needs in different groups of cancer patients once treatment ends
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Tsang JWH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs, physical and psychological distress of Chinese women with advanced breast cancer: a 2nd year follow-up
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Tsang JWH, Kwong A, Suen DTK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:The role of goal adjustment on psychological well-being among women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer: a longitudinal study
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fong DYT, Ho MY, Tsang JWH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:A longitudinal study of psychosocial needs, physical symptom distress, and psychological distress of Chinese patients with colorectal cancer
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Law WL, Fong DYT
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Optimizing patient decision making for primary surgical breast cancer treatment: Stage 2: two studies of enhanced physician communication and nurse disclosure of diagnosis
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Chan S, Chiu AWK, Chan M
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:Supportive care needs in cancer patients
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R, Tsang JWH, Kwong A, Suen DTK, Law WL, Poon JTC
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong W.T.T., Chan M.C.M., Or A.Y.M., Kwong A., Suen D., Wong A.L. and Fielding R., Development and evaluation of a decision aid for use among Chinese women facing a breast cancer surgery: Pilot-testing (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 46.
Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Prevalence of psychosocial unmet needs of Chinese women facing advanced breast cancer (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 31.
Au H.Y.A., Lam W.W.T., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Tsang J.W.H., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Yau T.K., Soong I., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Validation of the supportive care needs survey (SCNS-SF34): the Chinese version (Ch-SCNS-SF34) (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Chan S.S.C., Viswanath K., Au W.H.D., Ma C.M.S., Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: a qualitative study, Health Education Research. USA, Oxford University Press, 2011, 26(4): 664-674.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Lam W.W.T., Shing Y.T. and Fielding R., Patterns of distress predict long-term psychosocial adjustment among women with breast cancer (abstract and oral presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 21.
Lam W.W.T., Bonanno G.A., Mancini A.D., Ho M.Y., Chan M., Hung W.K., Or A. and Fielding R., Trajectories of psychological distress among Chinese women diagnosed with breast cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2010, 19(10): 1044-1051.
Lehmann C., Mehnert A., Koch U., Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Validation of the Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF 34): A comparison of the German and the Chinese versions (abstract and oral presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 19.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Chan S. and Fielding R., Understanding how and why Chinese women seek medical help for symptomatic breast cancer (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and self-reported receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17713.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, PLoS One. 2010, 5(10): e13350.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 306-307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., The Influence of social-cognitive factors on personal hygiene practices to protect against influenzas: Using modelling to compare avian A/H5N1 and 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 influenzas in Hong Kong, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2011, 18(2): 93-104.
Ng K.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Towards a more complete picture of the quality of community-based medical education: A study of the intended and unintended learning outcomes of patient care project (Mother-Baby) (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 42-43.
Tsui C.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Patient care project (feel-link): Continuous improvement in inter-disciplinary community - Based learning (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 43-44.
Wong T.W.T., Lam W.W.T., Lo Y.Y.C., Fabrizio C.S., Chan M., Or A. and Fielding R., Informational gathering by patient and companion in the first breast cancer consultation (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 30.


Researcher : Lao X

List of Research Outputs

Lao X., Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Adab P., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2010, 104(11): 1750-1756.


Researcher : Lau CW

List of Research Outputs

Lau C.W., Lam K.K.F. and Johnston J.M., Hospital accreditation and its impact on patient satisfaction with hospital-based care - A baseline survey (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.


Researcher : Lau EHY

Project Title:Digital dashboard design for public health surveillance
Investigator(s):Lau EHY, Cowling BJ, Ho LM, Leung GM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:The transmission of tuberculosis in Hong Kong: role of demographic factors and relative contribution of primary infection, exogenous reinfection and endogenous reactivation
Investigator(s):Lau EHY, Cowling BJ, Riley S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2009


List of Research Outputs

Cheng K.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Lau E.H.Y., Digital dashboard design using multiple data steams for influenza surveillance in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.
Cheng K.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Ip D.K.M., Influenza surveillance using school absenteeism data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Cheng V.C.C., Tai J.W.M., Chan W.M., Lau E.H.Y., Chan J.F.W., To K.K.W., Li W.S., Ho P.L. and Yuen K.Y., Sequential introduction of single room isolation and hand hygiene campaign in the control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in intensive care unit., BMC infectious diseases. 2010, 10: 263.
Cheng V.C.C., Chan J.F.W., Lau E.H.Y., Yam W.C., Ho S.K.Y., Yau M.C.Y., Tse E.Y.F., Wong A.C.Y., Tai J.W.M., Fan S.T., Ho P.L. and Yuen K.Y., Studying the transmission dynamics of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Hong Kong using spa typing, Journal of Hospital Infection. 2011, 79(3): 206-210.
Cowling B.J., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Lau E.H.Y., The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: Prospective estimation, Epidemiology. 2010, 21(6): 842-846.
Ip D.K.M., Chiang Y.S., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Cowling B.J. and Kwok H.K.H., The impact of influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 on sickness-absence and productivity loss among healthcare workers in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 233.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 202-204.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 49.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Real-time estimation of transmissibility of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.


Researcher : Lau LHL

List of Research Outputs

Lau L.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 301-303.


Researcher : Lau LLH

List of Research Outputs

Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association of antibody titer measured by hemagglutination inhibition with protection from influenza virus infection and illness in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 231.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Baseline hemagglutination inhibition titer levels and protection against naturally acquired influenza virus infection and illness (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 60.
Lau L.L.H., Fang J., Chan K., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hnog Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 70.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Lau SY

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Lau E.H.Y., The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: Prospective estimation, Epidemiology. 2010, 21(6): 842-846.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 202-204.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 49.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Real-time estimation of transmissibility of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.


Researcher : Lau SY

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Lau E.H.Y., The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: Prospective estimation, Epidemiology. 2010, 21(6): 842-846.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 202-204.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 49.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Real-time estimation of transmissibility of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.


Researcher : Lau WLE

List of Research Outputs

Lau W.L.E., Schooling C.M., Tin Y.K. and Leung G.M., Income inequality and cause-specific mortality during economic development (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 39.


Researcher : Lee CH

List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., Woo J., Lee C.H., Cheung W.L., Chen J., Chan W.M., Hui L. and McGhee S., Older people with diabetes have higher risk of depression, cognitive and functional impairments: Implications for diabetes services, The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0071-z.
Lian J., Wong D.S.H., Ko W., Ko W., Yap M., Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., Lee C.H. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 62.


Researcher : Leung CC

List of Research Outputs

Leung C.C., Lam T.H., Yew W.W., Chan W.M., Law W.S. and Tam C.M., Lower lung cancer mortality in obesity, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2011, 40(1): 174-182.


Researcher : Leung GM

Project Title:Evidence-based practice (EBP) learning in the undergraduate medical curriculum - where is the evidence?
Investigator(s):Leung GM, Fielding R, Ho LM, Johnston JM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:01/2003


Project Title:A controlled trial of masks and hand hygiene for reducing influenza transmission
Investigator(s):Leung GM, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM, Ho LM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID)
Start Date:09/2006


List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate Alcohol Use and Cognitive Function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 873-882.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function a Chinese elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 37.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in an elderly Chinese cohort (letter), Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2011, 59(1): 172-4.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Chan S.S.C., Yau J.P.L., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M., Emmons K., Leung A.Y.M. and Lam T.H., Differences in the knowledge and attitude towards smoking, secondhand smoke, and smoking cessation among smoking fathers and non-smoking mothers, Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong, 11 September. 2010, 25.
Chan S.S.C., Viswanath K., Au W.H.D., Ma C.M.S., Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: a qualitative study, Health Education Research. USA, Oxford University Press, 2011, 26(4): 664-674.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Impact of the smokefree legislation on public perceptions on smokers and smoking in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis, Handbook and Conference Program. Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health - FCTC in the Asia Pacific: Change, Challenge & Progress, Sydney, Australia, 6-9 October. 2010, 193-194.
Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Mak Y.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., The impact of the smoke-free legislation on the mother's actions in protecting their children from secondhand smoke exposure and supporting their husbands to quit smoking in Hong Kong: a two-group comparison, Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong, 11 September. 2010, 25.
Chan S.S.C., Ng C.S.M., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., 評估室內禁煙政策實施后對香港不同階層煙民的影響:質性追蹤研究, 第15屆全國控制吸煙學術研討會4月19-20日,中國西安 - 論文集. China, 2011, 46.
Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chan Y.K., Xu M.S., Ching C.Y.J., So T.M., Lai S.T., Chu C.M., Yam L.Y., Wong A.T., Chung P.H., Chan V.S.F., Lin C.L., Sham P.C., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Khoo U.S., CD209 (DC-SIGN) -336A>G promoter polymorphism and severe acute respiratory syndrome in Hong Kong Chinese, Hum Immunol. 2010, 71(7): 702-7.
Cheng K.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Lau E.H.Y., Digital dashboard design using multiple data steams for influenza surveillance in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.
Cheng K.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Leung G.M. and Ip D.K.M., Influenza surveillance using school absenteeism data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Chung R.Y.N., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Does economic development contribute to sex differences in ischaemic heart disease mortality? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 38-39.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Infection-related cancers and rapid economic development: Patterns and hypotheses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 41.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Will Hong Kong people’s long life span be sustained? A Bayesian age-period-cohort projection to 2035 (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 34.
Cook A.R., Fang J., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association between influenza A viral shedding and infectivity in households (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010.
Cowling B.J., Riley S., Seto W.H. and Leung G.M., Nosocomial transmission and control of SARS, In: Jon Ayres, Roy M Harrison, Gordon Nichols, Robert Maynard, Environmental Medicine. London, Hodder Arnold, 2010, Chapter 16: 205-212.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Reply to Skowronski (letter), Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2011, 52(6): 832-833.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Wai W., Fang J., Chan K., Ma E., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 79-80.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
Fang J., Cook A.R., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Inferring influenza A infection attack rates from serologic data allowing for cross-reactive antibody responses (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 229.
Gray S. and Leung G.M., Cars, carbon and change (editorial), Journal of Public Health. 2011, 33(2): 159.
Gray S. and Leung G.M., Fairness: in the eye of the beholder, Journal of Public Health. 2010, 32(4): 459-460.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011, 65(6): 522-528.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 948-954.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 25(7): 507-516.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Determinants of infant growth: Evidence from Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(11): 827-835.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth and pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Hui L.L., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth during the first year of life and age at puberty onset: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S135.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Influence of small for gestational age on timing of pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 54.
Johnston J.M., Schooling C.M., Chan S.K. and Leung G.M., Systematic review of potential drivers for avoidable hospitalization, International Society for Quality in Health Care 27th International Conference, 10-13 October 2010, Paris, France. Paris, France, International Society for Quality in Health Care, 2010.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does “Mismatch” or maternal sex-steroids provide the link to intergenerational diabetes risk? The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Intergenerational effects on ischemic heart disease risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S161.
Klick B.A., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of competing methods for influenza detection in household studies (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 42.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Does childhood diet or physical activity mediate the association of paternal smoking with child obesity? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 57.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early Life Infections and Onset of Puberty: Evidence From Hong Kong's Children of 1997 Birth Cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2011, 173(12): 1440-1452.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early life infections and pubertal onset: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 43.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is pre- or post-natal secondhand smoke exposure associated with childhood overweight? Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S311-S312.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Paternal smoking and childhood overweight: evidence from the Hong Kong "Children of 1997", Pediatrics. 2010, 126(1): e46-56.
Lam C.L.K., Lam T.P., Lai C.L., Yuen R.M.F., Fong D.Y.T., McGhee S. and Leung G.M., Health-related Quality of Life and Health Preference of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Infections, Poster presented at the Health Research Symposium 2010 in Hong Kong on Sept 11, 2010. Hong Kong.
Lam C.L.K., Leung G.M., Mercer S...W..., Fong D.Y.T., Lee A..., Lam T.P. and Lo Y.Y.C., Utilization patterns of primary health care services in Hong Kong: does having a family doctor make any difference?, HKMJ. 2011, 17 (suppl): S28-S32.
Lau L.H.L., Fang J., Chan K.H., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 301-303.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Association of antibody titer measured by hemagglutination inhibition with protection from influenza virus infection and illness in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 231.
Lau L.L.H., Chan K.H., Fang J., Cheng K.Y., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Baseline hemagglutination inhibition titer levels and protection against naturally acquired influenza virus infection and illness (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 60.
Lau L.L.H., Fang J., Chan K., Cheng K.Y., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns of viral shedding in pandemic and seasonal influenza virus infections in a community setting (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hnog Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 70.
Lau W.L.E., Schooling C.M., Tin Y.K. and Leung G.M., Income inequality and cause-specific mortality during economic development (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 39.
Leung G.M. and Gray S., A time for growth, maturation and harvest (letter), Journal of Public Health. 2010, 32(3): 295.
Leung G.M. and Gray S., Plus ca change... and the Lunar New Year, Journal of Public Health. 2011, 33(1): 1.
Leung G.M. and Nicoll A., Reflections on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and the international response, PLoS Medicine. 2010, 7(10): e1000346.
Leung Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Leung G.M., Emmons K.A.R.E.N. and Lam T.H., Factor structure of the ENRICH marital satisfaction scale: a cross-sectional survey of Chinese couples of smoking husbands and non-smoking wives, The Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, Sydney Australia, 6-9 October 2010. Book of Abstracts.. 2010, 155.
Leung Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Mak Y.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perceived impact of the smoke-free legislation among smoking fathers and non-smoking mothers of young children in Hong Kong, The 4th Cross Strait Conference, Macau, 4-5 Nov, 2010.. 2010.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Hui L.L., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Child care and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Dairy products and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Mitchell-Wong L., Leung G.M., Yau C.Y.S., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Out-of-school study time and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 67.
Ng M.H.L., Cheng S.H., Lau K.M., Leung G.M., Khoo U.S., Zee B.C.W. and Sung J.J.Y., Immunogenetics in SARS: A case-control study, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2010, 16 (Suppl 4): S29-S33.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.
Qin L., Corpeleijn E., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M., Stolk R.P. and Lam T.H., Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes Care. 2010, 33(11): 2342-2348.
Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., A socio-biological explanation for social disparities in non-communicable chronic diseases: The product of history?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 941-949.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 61-66.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Childhood meat eating and inflammatory markers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Adab P., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study, American Journal of Human Biology. 2010, 22(5): 683-687.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Parental death during childhood and adult cardiovascular risk in a developing country: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(5): e19675.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Size does matter: adolescent build and male reproductive success in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 56-60.
Tarrant A.M., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breast-feeding and Childhood Hospitalizations for Infections, Epidemiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010, 21: 847-854.
Warren-Gash C., Hayward A., Bhaskaran K., Smeeth L., Pebody R., Wong C.M., Lo S.V., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors and acute myocardial infarction: An ecological study in Hong Kong and the UK (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 235-236.
Warren-Gash C., Bhaskaran K., Hayward A., Leung G.M., Lo S.V., Wong C.M., Ellis J., Pebody R., Smeeth L. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors, and acute myocardial infarction: a time series study in England and Wales and Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011, 203(12): 1710-1718.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Law S.C.K., Mang O.W.K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Understanding sociohistorical imprint on cancer risk by age-period-cohort decomposition in Hong Kong, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(7): 596-603.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Understanding the effect of socio-economic transitions on bacterial disease related mortality in Hong Kong: age-period-cohort analyses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 76.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Riley S., Peiris J.S.M., Ma E., Lee K., Hung I.F.N., Lau Y.L., Lo S.V. and Leung G.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: Implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 256.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Li WY

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen D.T.K., Chan S. and Fielding R., Understanding how and why Chinese women seek medical help for symptomatic breast cancer (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010.


Researcher : Lian J

List of Research Outputs

Lian J., Wong D.S.H., Ko W., Ko W., Yap M., Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., Lee C.H. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 62.


Researcher : Liang J

List of Research Outputs

Rajendran R., Liang J., Reese T., Hentze H., Boxtel S., Henry B. and Chuang K.H., Quantitative perfusion MRI of tumor model in mouse, Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 2011, p1083.


Researcher : Liao Q

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and self-reported receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17713.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, PLoS One. 2010, 5(10): e13350.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 306-307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., The Influence of social-cognitive factors on personal hygiene practices to protect against influenzas: Using modelling to compare avian A/H5N1 and 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 influenzas in Hong Kong, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2011, 18(2): 93-104.


Researcher : Liao Q

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and actual receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Factors affecting intention to receive and self-reported receipt of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) vaccine in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17713.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, PLoS One. 2010, 5(10): e13350.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 306-307.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., The Influence of social-cognitive factors on personal hygiene practices to protect against influenzas: Using modelling to compare avian A/H5N1 and 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 influenzas in Hong Kong, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2011, 18(2): 93-104.


Researcher : Lim Wai WS

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.


Researcher : Lin S

List of Research Outputs

Lin S., Leung G.M., Hui L.L., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Child care and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Dairy products and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.


Researcher : Liu X

List of Research Outputs

Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Precursors and predictors of ambulatory care service use for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong community-dwelling elderly: Perspectives from physicians, nurses and social workers (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Johnston J.M., Liu X., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Trends and volumes of acute public hospital use for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong elderly (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Triggering factors leading to first admissions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF): Perspectives from community-dwelling elderly newly hospitalized for COPD or CHF (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 59.


Researcher : Lo SV

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Lau E.H.Y., The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: Prospective estimation, Epidemiology. 2010, 21(6): 842-846.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Precursors and predictors of ambulatory care service use for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong community-dwelling elderly: Perspectives from physicians, nurses and social workers (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Johnston J.M., Liu X., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Trends and volumes of acute public hospital use for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong elderly (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Triggering factors leading to first admissions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF): Perspectives from community-dwelling elderly newly hospitalized for COPD or CHF (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 59.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 202-204.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 49.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Real-time estimation of transmissibility of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.
Ng B.P.N., Yau C.Y.S., Johnston J.M., Dai D.S.K., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Drivers of avoidable hospitalization for older people in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 68.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Tin Y.K., Tsoi P.K.O., Leung E.S.K., Tsui E.L.H., Lam D.W.S., Tsang C.S.H. and Lo S.V., Hong Kong domestic health spending: Financial years 1989/90 to 2006/07, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2010, 16(Suppl6): S2-S23.
Warren-Gash C., Hayward A., Bhaskaran K., Smeeth L., Pebody R., Wong C.M., Lo S.V., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors and acute myocardial infarction: An ecological study in Hong Kong and the UK (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 235-236.
Warren-Gash C., Bhaskaran K., Hayward A., Leung G.M., Lo S.V., Wong C.M., Ellis J., Pebody R., Smeeth L. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors, and acute myocardial infarction: a time series study in England and Wales and Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011, 203(12): 1710-1718.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Riley S., Peiris J.S.M., Ma E., Lee K., Hung I.F.N., Lau Y.L., Lo S.V. and Leung G.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: Implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 256.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.
Zhou H., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Ho K.S., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Factors related to avoidable hospitalization of elderly with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart disease or ischemic heart disease at the first admission (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.


Researcher : Lo WS

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Ho D.S.Y., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Assessing Mental Health by a Well Established Tool, Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. 2010, 91-92.
Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., The Short Form-12 Health Survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents., Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010, 63: 1020-1029.
Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., A pilot study on the use of laser pointers by students to enhance teacher-student interaction during lectures (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 38-39.
Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., Validity and test-retest reliability in assessing current body size with figure drawings in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e107-e113.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Norms and demographic differences of the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 in Chinese adolescents, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(4): 173-182.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of exercise and non-exercise physical activity in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011, 8: 3.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2011, 48(4): 418-420.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 228.


Researcher : Lo WS

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Ho D.S.Y., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Assessing Mental Health by a Well Established Tool, Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. 2010, 91-92.
Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., The Short Form-12 Health Survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents., Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010, 63: 1020-1029.
Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., A pilot study on the use of laser pointers by students to enhance teacher-student interaction during lectures (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 38-39.
Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., Validity and test-retest reliability in assessing current body size with figure drawings in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e107-e113.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Norms and demographic differences of the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 in Chinese adolescents, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(4): 173-182.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of exercise and non-exercise physical activity in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011, 8: 3.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2011, 48(4): 418-420.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 228.


Researcher : Long M

List of Research Outputs

Long M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Xu L., Zhang W., Lin J.M., Ou J.P. and Cheng K.K., Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 148(1): 48-52.
Long M., Lin J.M., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease and alcohol consumption in older Chinese people: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.


Researcher : Lu Q

List of Research Outputs

Lu Q., McGhee S., Fielding R. and Cheng J.Q., Health economic evaluation on hepatitis B vaccination strategies in China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 65.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.


Researcher : Lu Q

List of Research Outputs

Lu Q., McGhee S., Fielding R. and Cheng J.Q., Health economic evaluation on hepatitis B vaccination strategies in China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 65.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.


Researcher : Ma CMS

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Viswanath K., Au W.H.D., Ma C.M.S., Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: a qualitative study, Health Education Research. USA, Oxford University Press, 2011, 26(4): 664-674.


Researcher : Ma SSL

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.M., Yang L., Chan K.P., Ma S.S.L., He J.F., Chen P.Y., Chan K.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Disease burden of influenza in three tropic and sub-tropic cities in Asia (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 229-230.


Researcher : Mak KH

List of Research Outputs

Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Breakfast consumption and psychosocial health among Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 73.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Is breakfast habit related to height change in Hong Kong children? (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 125.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Lifestyle and socioeconomic correlates of breakfast skipping in Hong Kong primary 4 schoolchildren, Preventive Medicine. 2011, 52(3-4): 250-253.
Wang M.P., Thomas G.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Mak K.H. and Lam T.H., Fish consumption and mortality in Hong Kong Chinese - The LIMOR study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(3): 164-169.


Researcher : Mak KK

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Ho D.S.Y., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Assessing Mental Health by a Well Established Tool, Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. 2010, 91-92.
Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., The Short Form-12 Health Survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents., Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010, 63: 1020-1029.
Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., Validity and test-retest reliability in assessing current body size with figure drawings in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e107-e113.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., McGhee S. and Lam T.H., Family structure, parent-child conversation time and substance use among Chinese adolescents, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 503.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Norms and demographic differences of the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 in Chinese adolescents, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(4): 173-182.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of exercise and non-exercise physical activity in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011, 8: 3.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.


Researcher : Mak KK

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Ho D.S.Y., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Assessing Mental Health by a Well Established Tool, Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. 2010, 91-92.
Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.L.K., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., The Short Form-12 Health Survey was a valid instrument in Chinese adolescents., Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2010, 63: 1020-1029.
Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., Validity and test-retest reliability in assessing current body size with figure drawings in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e107-e113.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lai H.K., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Weight misperception and psychosocial health in normal weight Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e381-e389.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., McGhee S. and Lam T.H., Family structure, parent-child conversation time and substance use among Chinese adolescents, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 503.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K. and Lam T.H., Norms and demographic differences of the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 in Chinese adolescents, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2011, 47(4): 173-182.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of exercise and non-exercise physical activity in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011, 8: 3.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.


Researcher : McGhee S

Project Title:Evaluation of mobile screening service for older people in Shamshuipo
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Ho LM, Abdullah ASM, Lee ACK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Promotion Projects
Start Date:01/2001


Project Title:Joint Conference of the Society for Social Medicine and the International Epidemiological Association Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Economic Issues for Individuals, Population Health and Governments
Investigator(s):McGhee S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2001


Project Title:How stable is exercise type and pattern in those attending the department of Health's Elderly Health centres and how reliable is its reporting?
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Leung GM, Schooling CM, Lam TH, Ho KS
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:The cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Wong DSH, Lam CLK, Hedley AJ, Lai WWK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2008
Completion Date:11/2010


Project Title:A quality of life instrument for the healthcare industry: a pilot study in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chau J., Tse V.C., Ng W.T., Lee V.H.F., Lee A.W.M., Chua D.T.T. and McGhee S., Cost-analysis of XELOX and FOLFOX4 for treatment of colorectal cancer in Hong Kong (abstract), 7th Annual Conference Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 13-14 May 2011, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 2011, 46.
Chau P.H., Woo J., Lee C.H., Cheung W.L., Chen J., Chan W.M., Hui L. and McGhee S., Older people with diabetes have higher risk of depression, cognitive and functional impairments: Implications for diabetes services, The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0071-z.
Chen J., Wong L.C. and McGhee S., A cost-effectiveness analysis of a community pharmacist aid smoking cessation program in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.
Cheung W.L., McGhee S., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F. and Lam T.H., Quality adjusted life years lost contributed by smoking in Chinese adults 65 years and older in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 49.
Chu L.W., McGhee S., Luk J.K.H., Kwok T., Hui E., Chiu P.K.C., Lee D.T.F. and Woo J., Advance directive and preference of old age home residents for community model of end-of-life care in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011, 17(Suppl 3): S13-S15.
Gangwani R.A., Wong D.S.H. and McGhee S., Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Hong Kong , Healthy Brain Healthy Ageing Sumposium, The University of Hong Kong . 2011.
Gangwani R.A., Wong D.S.H., Lai W.W.K. and McGhee S., Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Hong Kong , In: Rita Gangwani, David Wong, Wico Lai, SM McGhee, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium:Annual Scientific Meeting 2010.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of the health impacts and economic burden arising from proposed new air quality objectives in a high pollution environment, The Open Epidemiology Journal. 2011, 4: 106-122.
Lam C.L.K., Lam T.P., Lai C.L., Yuen R.M.F., Fong D.Y.T., McGhee S. and Leung G.M., Health-related Quality of Life and Health Preference of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Infections, Poster presented at the Health Research Symposium 2010 in Hong Kong on Sept 11, 2010. Hong Kong.
Lian J., Wong D.S.H., Ko W., Ko W., Yap M., Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., Lee C.H. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 62.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Fielding R. and Cheng J.Q., Health economic evaluation on hepatitis B vaccination strategies in China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 65.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., McGhee S. and Lam T.H., Family structure, parent-child conversation time and substance use among Chinese adolescents, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 503.
Paileeklee S., Kanato M., Kaenmanee S. and McGhee S., Alcohol drinking behaviour and economic cost incurred by users in Khon Kaen, Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2011, 93 Suppl 3: S38-S44.
Yu R., Chau P.H., McGhee S., Cheung W.L., Chan K.C., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Dementia Trends: Impact of the Ageing Population and Societal Implications for Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 2010, 1-100.


Researcher : McGhee SM

Project Title:Evaluation of mobile screening service for older people in Shamshuipo
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Ho LM, Abdullah ASM, Lee ACK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Promotion Projects
Start Date:01/2001


Project Title:Joint Conference of the Society for Social Medicine and the International Epidemiological Association Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Economic Issues for Individuals, Population Health and Governments
Investigator(s):McGhee S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2001


Project Title:How stable is exercise type and pattern in those attending the department of Health's Elderly Health centres and how reliable is its reporting?
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Leung GM, Schooling CM, Lam TH, Ho KS
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:The cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Wong DSH, Lam CLK, Hedley AJ, Lai WWK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2008
Completion Date:11/2010


Project Title:A quality of life instrument for the healthcare industry: a pilot study in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S.M. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of health impacts arising from proposed new air quality objectives (abstract and oral presentation), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
McGhee S.M. and Lam T.H., Mortality, morbidity and economic costs of tobacco use in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), UICC World Cancer Congress 2010, 18-21 August 2010, Shenzhen. Shenzhen, International Union Against Cancer, 2010, S4.08.
McGhee S.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Tobacco, In: Detels R, Sullivan S, Public Health in Asia. IAS Publications, USA, 2010.


Researcher : Mcghee SM

Project Title:Evaluation of mobile screening service for older people in Shamshuipo
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Ho LM, Abdullah ASM, Lee ACK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Promotion Projects
Start Date:01/2001


Project Title:Joint Conference of the Society for Social Medicine and the International Epidemiological Association Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Economic Issues for Individuals, Population Health and Governments
Investigator(s):McGhee S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2001


Project Title:How stable is exercise type and pattern in those attending the department of Health's Elderly Health centres and how reliable is its reporting?
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Leung GM, Schooling CM, Lam TH, Ho KS
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:The cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Wong DSH, Lam CLK, Hedley AJ, Lai WWK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2008
Completion Date:11/2010


Project Title:A quality of life instrument for the healthcare industry: a pilot study in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S.M. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of health impacts arising from proposed new air quality objectives (abstract and oral presentation), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
McGhee S.M. and Lam T.H., Mortality, morbidity and economic costs of tobacco use in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), UICC World Cancer Congress 2010, 18-21 August 2010, Shenzhen. Shenzhen, International Union Against Cancer, 2010, S4.08.
McGhee S.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Tobacco, In: Detels R, Sullivan S, Public Health in Asia. IAS Publications, USA, 2010.


Researcher : Ng CSM

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Ng C.S.M., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., The Impact of the Smoke-free Legislation on Smoker's Behaviour: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study, The 1st Global congress for Qualitative Health Research 2011, 23-25 June 2011. Korea, Ewha Womans University, 2011, 49.
Chan S.S.C., Ng C.S.M., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., 評估室內禁煙政策實施后對香港不同階層煙民的影響:質性追蹤研究, 第15屆全國控制吸煙學術研討會4月19-20日,中國西安 - 論文集. China, 2011, 46.
Ng C.S.M., Yau P.L.J., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Emmons K., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., The effects of enlisting spousal support in a community-based 'smoke-free homes' intervention on quitting behaviours: A qualitative analysis, The SRNT 17th Annual Meeting. Canada, 2011, 155.


Researcher : Ng KM

List of Research Outputs

Ng K.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Towards a more complete picture of the quality of community-based medical education: A study of the intended and unintended learning outcomes of patient care project (Mother-Baby) (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 42-43.


Researcher : Ng MW

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, PLoS One. 2010, 5(10): e13350.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 306-307.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Ng MW

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, PLoS One. 2010, 5(10): e13350.
Liao Q., Cowling B.J., Lam W.W.T., Ng M.W. and Fielding R., Situational awareness and health protective responses to pandemic influenza A in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 306-307.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Ng S

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Reply to Skowronski (letter), Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2011, 52(6): 832-833.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Wai W., Fang J., Chan K., Ma E., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 79-80.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Ng S

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma S.K., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination against Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Virus Infection during 2009 in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(12): 1370-1379.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Reply to Skowronski (letter), Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2011, 52(6): 832-833.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Wai W., Fang J., Chan K., Ma E., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: A randomized controlled trial (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 79-80.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma E.S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing pandemic and seasonal influenza infection: a randomized controlled trial (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 328-332.
Ng S., Cheng K.Y., Lim Wai W.S., Fang J., Chan K.H., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Seasonal influenza vaccine and risk of pandemic influenza infection: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 69.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Ngai LCJ

List of Research Outputs

Johnston J.M., Ngai L.C.J. and Yu S., Impact of hospital accreditation on quality of care – Perceptions of senior hospital management staff (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 55.


Researcher : Ning Y

List of Research Outputs

Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.


Researcher : Nishiura H

List of Research Outputs

Klick B.A., Nishiura H. and Cowling B.J., Transmissibility of seasonal and pandemic influenza in a cohort of households in Hong Kong (abstract), Inference for epidemic-related risk, 28 March – 1 April 2011, Warwick. Warwick, University of Warwick, 2011.
Nishiura H., Cook A.R. and Cowling B.J., Assortativity and the probability of epidemic extinction: A case study of pandemic influenza A (H1N1-2009), Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2010, 2011: 194507.
Nishiura H., Chowell G. and Castillo-Chavez C., Did Modeling Overestimate the Transmission Potential of Pandemic (H1N1-2009)? Sample Size Estimation for Post-Epidemic Seroepidemiological Studies, PLoS One. Public Library of Science, 2011, 6: e17908.
Nishiura H. and Oshitani H., Effects of Vaccination against Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 among Japanese Children., Emerging Infectious Diseases. Atlanta, USA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, 2011, 17: 746-747.
Nishiura H. and Inaba H., Estimation of the incubation period of influenza A (H1N1-2009) among imported cases: addressing censoring using outbreak data at the origin of importation., Journal of Theoretical Biology. 2011, 272: 123-130.
Nishiura H. and Kamiya K., Fever screening during the influenza (H1N1-2009) pandemic at Narita International Airport, Japan, BMC Infectious Diseases. BioMed Central, 2011, 11: 111.
Nishiura H., Joint quantification of transmission dynamics and diagnostic accuracy applied to influenza, Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering. 2011, 8: 49-64.
Nishiura H., Real-time forecasting of an epidemic using a discrete time stochastic model: a case study of pandemic influenza (H1N1-2009), BioMedical Engineering OnLine. BioMed Central, 2011, 10: article 15.
Omori R. and Nishiura H., Theoretical basis to measure the impact of short-lasting control of an infectious disease on the epidemic peak, Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling. BioMed Central, 2011, 8: 2.


Researcher : Ou C

List of Research Outputs

Ou C., Song Y.F., Chau Y.K., Yang L., Wong C.M. and Chen P., Cold and winter mortality from cardiovascular disease in Guangzhou, China (abstract of 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S25.
Ou C., He J.F., Deng A.P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chen P. and Wong C.M., Influenza surveillance and excess associated mortality in Guangzhou, China (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S153.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.


Researcher : Riley S

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Riley S., Seto W.H. and Leung G.M., Nosocomial transmission and control of SARS, In: Jon Ayres, Roy M Harrison, Gordon Nichols, Robert Maynard, Environmental Medicine. London, Hodder Arnold, 2010, Chapter 16: 205-212.
Dhanasekaran V., Smith G.J., Pybus O.G., Zhu H., Bahl J., Poon L.L.M., Riley S., Bahl J., Ma S.K., Cheung C.L., Perera R.A.P.M., Chen H., Shortridge K.F., Webby R., Guan Y. and Peiris J.S.M., Long-term evolution and transmission dynamics of swine influenza A virus., Nature. 2011, 473: 519-22.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Riley S., Peiris J.S.M., Ma E., Lee K., Hung I.F.N., Lau Y.L., Lo S.V. and Leung G.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: Implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 256.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., A likelihood-based method for estimating basic reproductive number and serial interval of an epidemic (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 77.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., A likelihood-based method for estimating basic reproductive number of an epidemic (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 303.


Researcher : Schooling CM

Project Title:Is moderate alcohol use causally protective against cardiorespiratory disease?
Investigator(s):Schooling CM, Wong MY, Cowling BJ, Lam TH, Leung GM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Does infant or childhood obesity lead to adolescent depression?
Investigator(s):Schooling CM, Stewart SM, Heys M
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and disease Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study Leg length and pubertal landmarks in men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study Birth weight and adult cardiovascular risk in a developing southern chinese population: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
Investigator(s):Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Infant and childhood growth and blood pressure in adolescence
Investigator(s):Schooling CM, Mak KH, Wong MY, Heys M
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:02/2010


Project Title:Projecting IHD mortality and morbidity in Hong Kong: a model for policy and planning
Investigator(s):Schooling CM, Wong OL, Cowling BJ, Lo SV, Chan YH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate Alcohol Use and Cognitive Function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 873-882.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function a Chinese elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 37.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Leung G.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in an elderly Chinese cohort (letter), Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2011, 59(1): 172-4.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chan Y.H. and Schooling C.M., Performance of immunochemical fecal occult blood tests among users of low-dose aspirin (letter), JAMA. 2011, 305(11): 1093.
Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Chung R.Y.N., Schooling C.M., Cowling B.J., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Does economic development contribute to sex differences in ischaemic heart disease mortality? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 38-39.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Infection-related cancers and rapid economic development: Patterns and hypotheses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 41.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Will Hong Kong people’s long life span be sustained? A Bayesian age-period-cohort projection to 2035 (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 34.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011, 65(6): 522-528.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 948-954.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 25(7): 507-516.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Determinants of infant growth: Evidence from Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(11): 827-835.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth and pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Hui L.L., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth during the first year of life and age at puberty onset: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S135.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Influence of small for gestational age on timing of pubertal onset: Hong Kong’s children of 1997 birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 54.
Johnston J.M., Kong J.H.B., Vu M.T., Schooling C.M., Tinsley H., Chan A., Tsang L. and Chan J., Feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-Cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Johnston J.M., Schooling C.M., Chan S.K. and Leung G.M., Systematic review of potential drivers for avoidable hospitalization, International Society for Quality in Health Care 27th International Conference, 10-13 October 2010, Paris, France. Paris, France, International Society for Quality in Health Care, 2010.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does “Mismatch” or maternal sex-steroids provide the link to intergenerational diabetes risk? The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Intergenerational effects on ischemic heart disease risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S161.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Does childhood diet or physical activity mediate the association of paternal smoking with child obesity? (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 57.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early Life Infections and Onset of Puberty: Evidence From Hong Kong's Children of 1997 Birth Cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2011, 173(12): 1440-1452.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Early life infections and pubertal onset: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 43.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is pre- or post-natal secondhand smoke exposure associated with childhood overweight? Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S311-S312.
Kwok M.K., Schooling C.M., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Paternal smoking and childhood overweight: evidence from the Hong Kong "Children of 1997", Pediatrics. 2010, 126(1): e46-56.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Precursors and predictors of ambulatory care service use for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong community-dwelling elderly: Perspectives from physicians, nurses and social workers (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Johnston J.M., Liu X., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Trends and volumes of acute public hospital use for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) in Hong Kong elderly (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 58.
Lai B.T.Y., Schooling C.M., Liu X., Johnston C.A., Lankhorst E.K., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Triggering factors leading to first admissions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF): Perspectives from community-dwelling elderly newly hospitalized for COPD or CHF (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 59.
Lau W.L.E., Schooling C.M., Tin Y.K. and Leung G.M., Income inequality and cause-specific mortality during economic development (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 39.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Hui L.L., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Child care and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Dairy products and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 63.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., McGhee S. and Lam T.H., Family structure, parent-child conversation time and substance use among Chinese adolescents, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 503.
Mitchell-Wong L., Leung G.M., Yau C.Y.S., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Out-of-school study time and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 67.
Ng B.P.N., Yau C.Y.S., Johnston J.M., Dai D.S.K., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Drivers of avoidable hospitalization for older people in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 68.
Qin L., Corpeleijn E., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M., Stolk R.P. and Lam T.H., Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes Care. 2010, 33(11): 2342-2348.
Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., A socio-biological explanation for social disparities in non-communicable chronic diseases: The product of history?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 941-949.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 61-66.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Childhood meat eating and inflammatory markers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Adab P., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study, American Journal of Human Biology. 2010, 22(5): 683-687.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Parental death during childhood and adult cardiovascular risk in a developing country: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(5): e19675.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Size does matter: adolescent build and male reproductive success in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 56-60.
Sun W., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Ho K.S. and Lam T.H., The association between depressive symptoms and mortality among Chinese elderly: A Hong Kong cohort study, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. 2011, 66(4): 459-466.
Tarrant A.M., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breast-feeding and Childhood Hospitalizations for Infections, Epidemiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010, 21: 847-854.
Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Wu J.T.K. and Schooling C.M., Assessment strategies for the students centered learning - MBBS Year 3 tuberculosis clerkship (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 54.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Law S.C.K., Mang O.W.K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Understanding sociohistorical imprint on cancer risk by age-period-cohort decomposition in Hong Kong, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(7): 596-603.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Understanding the effect of socio-economic transitions on bacterial disease related mortality in Hong Kong: age-period-cohort analyses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 76.
Zhou H., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Ho K.S., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Factors related to avoidable hospitalization of elderly with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart disease or ischemic heart disease at the first admission (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.


Researcher : Shen L

List of Research Outputs

Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.


Researcher : Shetye SS

List of Research Outputs

Shetye S.S., Johnston J.M., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Smoking prevalence and attitudes towards tobacco among Hong Kong medical students: A pre-post evaluation of a teaching module (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 41-42.


Researcher : Shing YT

List of Research Outputs

Lam W.W.T., Shing Y.T. and Fielding R., Patterns of distress predict long-term psychosocial adjustment among women with breast cancer (abstract and oral presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 21.


Researcher : Stewart SM

List of Research Outputs

Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Ho D.S.Y., Wong J.P.S. and Lam T.H., Body dissatisfaction, maternal appraisal, and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, International Journal of psychology. 2010, 45(6): 453-460.
Hirschmann M.A.R., Fabrizio C.S., Pang S.Y., Lam T.H., Stewart S.M. and Yu X., Does planning enhance behavior change for parents learning to control their anger? The Hong Kong FAMILY Project., The Hong Kong Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011.
Yu X., Tam W.W.S., Wong P.T.K., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for measuring depressive symptoms among the general population in Hong Kong, The Society of Australian Social Psychologists Annual Conference. 2011.


Researcher : Sun W

List of Research Outputs

Sun W., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Ho K.S. and Lam T.H., The association between depressive symptoms and mortality among Chinese elderly: A Hong Kong cohort study, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. 2011, 66(4): 459-466.


Researcher : Tam CM

List of Research Outputs

Leung C.C., Lam T.H., Yew W.W., Chan W.M., Law W.S. and Tam C.M., Lower lung cancer mortality in obesity, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2011, 40(1): 174-182.


Researcher : Tam MHC

List of Research Outputs

Tam M.H.C. and Johnston J.M., The missing gap of effective knowledge translation and communication to the community: A systematic review of diabetes self-management education (DSME) (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 72.


Researcher : Tam WWS

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Yu X., Tam W.W.S., Wong P.T.K., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for measuring depressive symptoms among the general population in Hong Kong, The Society of Australian Social Psychologists Annual Conference. 2011.


Researcher : Thach TQ

List of Research Outputs

Mazrura S., Mahiyuddin W.R.W., Aripin R., Latif T.M., Thach T.Q. and Wong C.M., Health risks of air pollution on mortality in Klang Valley, Malaysia (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S159.
Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K. and Wong C.M., How to determine life expectancy change of air pollution mortality: A time series study, Environmental Health. 2011, 10: 25.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M. and Thach T.Q., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA) - A forum for further development with new scopes and participants (abstract), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.
Xu W., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., A Comparison of thermal stress associated heart effects in urban and suburban areas of Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.


Researcher : Thomas GN

Project Title:Investigation of differential impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin type 1 receptor antagonists on blood pressure homeostatic mechanisms: a pharmacogenomic approach
Investigator(s):Thomas GN, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


List of Research Outputs

Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C.Q., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Independent and combined associations of abdominal obesity and seated resting heart rate with type 2 diabetes among older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2011, 27(3): 298-306.
Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Ho L.M., Lam T.H., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Cowling B.J., Ho S. and Leung T.H., A 3-year follow-up population study on overweight and obesity (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 53.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Different outcomes of atherosclerosis betweens smoking and smoking cessation: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 228-235.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Dose-response relationship between smoking status and carotid atherosclerosis (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 31(9): 23-27.
Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Jin Y.L., Cheung B.M.Y. and Thomas G.N., Interleukin-6 receptor gene polymorphism modulates interleukin-6 levels and the metabolic syndrome: GBCS-CVD, Obesity. 2010, 18(10): 1969-1974.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Smoking cessation and carotid atherosclerosis: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 1004-1009.
Jin Y.L., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Guo L.H., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Study on the association between gene polymorphism of ENPP1 and left ventricular hypertrophy: A Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 13(7): 746-750.
Lao X., Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Adab P., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2010, 104(11): 1750-1756.
Long M., Lin J.M., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., Left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease and alcohol consumption in older Chinese people: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 64.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., McGhee S. and Lam T.H., Family structure, parent-child conversation time and substance use among Chinese adolescents, BMC Public Health. 2010, 10: 503.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.
Qin L., Corpeleijn E., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M., Stolk R.P. and Lam T.H., Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes Care. 2010, 33(11): 2342-2348.
Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Taheri S., Xiao Z.H., Tomlinson B., Cheung B.M.Y., Lam T.H., Barnett A.H. and Cheng K.K., A systematic review of lifestyle modification and glucose intolerance in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, Current Diabetes Reviews. 2010, 6(6): 378-387.
Wang M.P., Thomas G.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Mak K.H. and Lam T.H., Fish consumption and mortality in Hong Kong Chinese - The LIMOR study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(3): 164-169.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W. and Cheng K.K., Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Cardiology. 2010, 117(4): 260-264.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Yue X.J., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011, 25(3): 152-158.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Bao B., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and HbA1c defined prediabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2011, 74(4): 528-531.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Short or long sleep duration is associated with memory impairment in older chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Sleep. 2011, 34(5): 575-580.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2010, 73(2): 181-188.


Researcher : Tin PSP

List of Research Outputs

Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Breakfast consumption and psychosocial health among Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 73.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Is breakfast habit related to height change in Hong Kong children? (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 125.
Tin P.S.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Lifestyle and socioeconomic correlates of breakfast skipping in Hong Kong primary 4 schoolchildren, Preventive Medicine. 2011, 52(3-4): 250-253.


Researcher : Tin YK

List of Research Outputs

Hopkins S., Irava W. and Tin Y.K., Comparisons of health expenditure in 3 pacific island countries using National Health Accounts, Pacific Health Dialogue. 2010, 16(2): 41-50.
Lau W.L.E., Schooling C.M., Tin Y.K. and Leung G.M., Income inequality and cause-specific mortality during economic development (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 39.
Tin Y.K., Tsoi P.K.O., Leung E.S.K., Tsui E.L.H., Lam D.W.S., Tsang C.S.H. and Lo S.V., Hong Kong domestic health spending: Financial years 1989/90 to 2006/07, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2010, 16(Suppl6): S2-S23.


Researcher : Tinsley H

List of Research Outputs

Johnston J.M., Kong J.H.B., Vu M.T., Schooling C.M., Tinsley H., Chan A., Tsang L. and Chan J., Feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-Cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.


Researcher : Tsang THF

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Lau S.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Lau E.H.Y., The effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza: Prospective estimation, Epidemiology. 2010, 21(6): 842-846.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 202-204.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Prospective estimation of the effective reproduction number of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 49.
Lau S.Y., Lau E.H.Y., Ho L.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Liu S.H., Leung P.Y., Lo S.V. and Cowling B.J., Real-time estimation of transmissibility of pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 61.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.


Researcher : Tse VC

List of Research Outputs

Chau J., Tse V.C., Ng W.T., Lee V.H.F., Lee A.W.M., Chua D.T.T. and McGhee S., Cost-analysis of XELOX and FOLFOX4 for treatment of colorectal cancer in Hong Kong (abstract), 7th Annual Conference Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 13-14 May 2011, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research, 2011, 46.


Researcher : Tsui CM

List of Research Outputs

Tsui C.M., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Johnston J.M., Patient care project (feel-link): Continuous improvement in inter-disciplinary community - Based learning (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 43-44.


Researcher : Vackova D

List of Research Outputs

Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Wu J.T.K. and Schooling C.M., Assessment strategies for the students centered learning - MBBS Year 3 tuberculosis clerkship (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 54.
Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., Undergraduate medical students’ research constitutes scholarship of discovery (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 51-52.


Researcher : Vu MT

List of Research Outputs

Johnston J.M., Kong J.H.B., Vu M.T., Schooling C.M., Tinsley H., Chan A., Tsang L. and Chan J., Feasibility, acceptability and utilization of an e-Cardiovascular profile platform amongst physicians and patients (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.


Researcher : Wang MP

List of Research Outputs

Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., 'Carcinogens in a puff': smoking in Hong Kong movies, Tobacco Control. 2010, 19(6): 518-519.
Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., A pilot study on the use of laser pointers by students to enhance teacher-student interaction during lectures (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 38-39.
Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Exposure to secondhand smoke and academic performance in non-smoking adolescents, Journal of Pediatrics. 2010, 157(6): 1012-1017.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home was associated with smoking urge among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 218.
Wang M.P., Thomas G.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Mak K.H. and Lam T.H., Fish consumption and mortality in Hong Kong Chinese - The LIMOR study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(3): 164-169.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 74.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2011, 48(4): 418-420.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Lai W.Y. and Lam T.H., Secondary school youtube video competition for tobacco control (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 127.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 228.


Researcher : Wang MP

List of Research Outputs

Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K., Hedley A.J. and Lam T.H., 'Carcinogens in a puff': smoking in Hong Kong movies, Tobacco Control. 2010, 19(6): 518-519.
Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., A pilot study on the use of laser pointers by students to enhance teacher-student interaction during lectures (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 38-39.
Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Exposure to secondhand smoke and academic performance in non-smoking adolescents, Journal of Pediatrics. 2010, 157(6): 1012-1017.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home was associated with smoking urge among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 218.
Wang M.P., Thomas G.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Mak K.H. and Lam T.H., Fish consumption and mortality in Hong Kong Chinese - The LIMOR study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(3): 164-169.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 74.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2011, 48(4): 418-420.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lai H.K., Lai W.Y. and Lam T.H., Secondary school youtube video competition for tobacco control (abstract and poster presentation), Conference on Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2010, 6-8 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, World Association of Chinese Public Health Professionals, 2010, 127.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure at home predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong (abstract), Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health 2010, 6-9 October 2010, Sydney. Sydney, Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2010, 228.


Researcher : West DA

List of Research Outputs

West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.


Researcher : Wong CM

Project Title:Short term health impact and costs due to raod traffic-related air pollution
Investigator(s):Wong CM, Hedley AJ, McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Environment Protection Department - General Award
Start Date:02/1998


Project Title:A pilot study for the validation and elucidation of public health related environmental effect estimates from statistical modelling of daily counts of health outcome
Investigator(s):Wong CM, Thach TQ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:07/2001


Project Title:Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong Legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel
Investigator(s):Wong CM, Thach TQ, Cowling BJ, Lam TH, McGhee S, Hedley AJ, Anderson HR
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Effects Institute - General Award
Start Date:11/2006


Project Title:Effect modifications of lifestyle factors on risk of mortality associated with influenza in an elderly cohort
Investigator(s):Wong CM, Ho KS, Lai HK, Thach TQ, Yang L, Ho LM, Lam TH, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality analysis: methods and results from Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wong CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2010
Completion Date:09/2010


Project Title:Climate change and environmental health – the impact of thermal stress on the mortality and morbidity in urban Hong Kong: Development of a coordinated methodology between multidisciplinary experts from Hong Kong and Germany
Investigator(s):Wong CM, Thach TQ, Lai HK, Chau YK, Hart MA, Lai PC
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:A stimulation study for a method to determine life expectancy change due to air pollution from time series data
Investigator(s):Wong CM, Thach TQ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:02/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chapman P.S., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., Exposure to street level particulate pollution in urban Hong Kong and the associated health impact - Application of trams as a mobile monitor (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Chen R.Q., Wong C.M., Cao K. and Lam T.H., An evidence-based validation of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes, Complementary Therapies in Medicine . 2010, 18(5): 199-205.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S.M. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of health impacts arising from proposed new air quality objectives (abstract and oral presentation), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M., McGhee S. and Hedley A.J., Assessment of the health impacts and economic burden arising from proposed new air quality objectives in a high pollution environment, The Open Epidemiology Journal. 2011, 4: 106-122.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M. and Hedley A.J., Radiation hazards from Fukushima compared with tobacco smoke. LC Paper No. CB(1)1768/10-11(08). Subcommittee on Public Revenue Protection (Dutiable Commodities), Legislative Council, 2011., Legislative Council. 2011.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.
Mazrura S., Mahiyuddin W.R.W., Aripin R., Latif T.M., Thach T.Q. and Wong C.M., Health risks of air pollution on mortality in Klang Valley, Malaysia (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S159.
Ou C., Song Y.F., Chau Y.K., Yang L., Wong C.M. and Chen P., Cold and winter mortality from cardiovascular disease in Guangzhou, China (abstract of 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S25.
Ou C., He J.F., Deng A.P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chen P. and Wong C.M., Influenza surveillance and excess associated mortality in Guangzhou, China (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S153.
Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K. and Wong C.M., How to determine life expectancy change of air pollution mortality: A time series study, Environmental Health. 2011, 10: 25.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Warren-Gash C., Hayward A., Bhaskaran K., Smeeth L., Pebody R., Wong C.M., Lo S.V., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors and acute myocardial infarction: An ecological study in Hong Kong and the UK (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 235-236.
Warren-Gash C., Bhaskaran K., Hayward A., Leung G.M., Lo S.V., Wong C.M., Ellis J., Pebody R., Smeeth L. and Cowling B.J., Circulating influenza virus, climatic factors, and acute myocardial infarction: a time series study in England and Wales and Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011, 203(12): 1710-1718.
Wong C.M., Yang L., Chan K.P., Ma S.S.L., He J.F., Chen P.Y., Chan K.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Disease burden of influenza in three tropic and sub-tropic cities in Asia (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 229-230.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Anderson H.R., Estimation of life expectancy from Poisson regression daily mortality time-series analysis: Methods and results from Hong Kong (poster), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M. and Thach T.Q., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA) - A forum for further development with new scopes and participants (abstract), 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 Aug - 1 Sep 2010, Seoul. Seoul, ISES-ISEE, 2010.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.
Wong C.M., 亞洲空氣污染與公共衛生研究項目(PAPA):曼谷,香港,上海,武漢 (powerpoint presentation), 復旦大學環保公益項目《我國主要大氣污染物的健康風險評估及相應環境質量標準修訂的預研究》研討會,2010年7月19-20日,上海, Shanghai, Fudan University, 2010.
Xu W., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., A Comparison of thermal stress associated heart effects in urban and suburban areas of Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.
Yang L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.P., Wong W.H.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Validating statistical models for estimating disease burden of influenza and other respiratory viruses using virologically confirmed data (oral presentation), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 36.
Yang L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.P., Chan K.H., Wong W.H.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Validation of statistical models for estimating hospitalization associated with influenza and other respiratory viruses, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17882.


Researcher : Wong HW

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Tam W.W.S., Wong H.W., Ho L.M., Chau Y.K., Schooling C.M., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Novel Physical Activity Variability Index and Impact on Haemodynamics: Implications for Cardiovascular Prevention, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.


Researcher : Wong JPS

List of Research Outputs

Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Ho D.S.Y., Wong J.P.S. and Lam T.H., Body dissatisfaction, maternal appraisal, and depressive symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents, International Journal of psychology. 2010, 45(6): 453-460.


Researcher : Wong LC

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Wong L.C. and McGhee S., A cost-effectiveness analysis of a community pharmacist aid smoking cessation program in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 48.
Lu Q., Fielding R., Hedley A.J., Wong L.C., Lai H.K., Wong C.M., Repace J.L. and McGhee S., Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposures: Workplace exposures, related perceptions of SHS risk, and reactions to smoking in catering workers in smoking and nonsmoking premises, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2011, 13(5): 344-352.


Researcher : Wong OL

List of Research Outputs

Lang B.H.H., Lo C.Y., Wong O.L. and Cowling B.J., Impact of second primary malignancy on outcomes of differentiated thyroid carcinoma, Surgery. 2010, 148(6): 1191-6.
Wong O.L., Cost effectiveness of Mammography Screening (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Health Research Symposium 2010, 11 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR, 2010.
Wong O.L., Cost effectiveness of mammography screening, Health Research Symposium, Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR. 2010.
Wong O.L., Excellent Research Award (Health and Health Services Research), Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR. Hong Kong, Food and Health Bureau, 2010.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Law S.C.K., Mang O.W.K., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Understanding sociohistorical imprint on cancer risk by age-period-cohort decomposition in Hong Kong, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(7): 596-603.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Understanding the effect of socio-economic transitions on bacterial disease related mortality in Hong Kong: age-period-cohort analyses (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 76.


Researcher : Wong PTK

List of Research Outputs

Yu X., Tam W.W.S., Wong P.T.K., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for measuring depressive symptoms among the general population in Hong Kong, The Society of Australian Social Psychologists Annual Conference. 2011.


Researcher : Wong TWT

List of Research Outputs

Wong T.W.T., Lam W.W.T., Lo Y.Y.C., Fabrizio C.S., Chan M., Or A. and Fielding R., Informational gathering by patient and companion in the first breast cancer consultation (abstract and poster presentation), The 2nd Meeting of East Asia Psycho-Oncology Society, 23-24 August 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 30.


Researcher : Wong WS

List of Research Outputs

Wong W.S., Chen P.P., Yap J., Mak K.H., Tam B.K.H. and Fielding R., Chronic pain and psychiatric morbidity: A comparison between patients attending specialist orthopedics clinic and multidisciplinary pain clinic, Pain Medicine. 2011, 12(2): 246-259.
Wong W.S., Kwok H.Y., Luk K.D.K., Chow Y.F., Mak K.H., Tam B.K.H., Wong E.T. and Fielding R., Fear of movement/(re)injury in Chinese patients with chronic pain: Factorial validity of the Chinese version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2010, 42(7): 620-629.
Wong W.S., Jensen M.P., Mak K.H., Tam B.K.H. and Fielding R., Preliminary psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Chronic Pain Coping Inventory (ChCPCI) in a Hong Kong Chinese population, Journal of Pain. 2010, 11(7): 672-680.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain in the general population of Hong Kong, Journal of Pain. 2011, 12(2): 236-245.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., Prevalence of chronic fatigue among Chinese adults in Hong Kong: A population-based study, Journal of Affective Disorders. 2010, 127(1-3): 248-256.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., Prevalence of insomnia among Chinese adults in Hong Kong: A population-based study, Journal of Sleep Research. 2011, 20 (1 Pt 1): 117-126.


Researcher : Wong WTT

List of Research Outputs

Au A.H.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong W.T.T., Chan M.C.M., Or A.Y.M., Kwong A., Suen D., Wong A.L. and Fielding R., Development and evaluation of a decision aid for use among Chinese women facing a breast cancer surgery: Pilot-testing (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 46.


Researcher : Wong YMB

List of Research Outputs

Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Lo W.S., Mak K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Neighbourhood food environment and dietary intakes in adolescents: sex and perceived family affluence as moderators, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 420-427.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Wong Y.M.B., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., Validity and test-retest reliability in assessing current body size with figure drawings in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2011, 6(2-2): e107-e113.


Researcher : Wong YT

List of Research Outputs

Wong Y.T., Wu J.T.K., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Inferring influenza epidemic attack rates from cross-sectional serologic surveillance data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 309.


Researcher : Wu JTK

Project Title:Modelling the potential impact of HPV vaccination on Hong Kong's cervical cancer burden
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Riley S, Lam TH, Leung GM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:05/2008


Project Title:Optimizing the use of antivirals during the next influenza pandemic: From the perspective of an individual or a household
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Modeling the spread and real-time surveillance of antiviral resistance during the next influenza pandemic: local and global considerations
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Smith GJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:INFORMS Annual Meeting - San Diego 2009 Hedging Against Antiviral Resistance During the Next Influenza Pandemic Using a Secondary Antiviral
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:A longitudinal study of infection attack rates among hospital outpatients in Hong Kong during the epidemic of the human swine influenza A/H1N1 virus in 2009 by tracking temporal changes in age-specific seroprevalence rates
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Cowling BJ, Hung IFN, Lau YL, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Potential utility and logistical requirements of real-time surveillance of seroprevalence during an influenza pandemic
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:2010 Conference on Modeling for Public Health Action Serologic surveillance to monitor infection attack rates and severity of influenza pandemics in real-time
Investigator(s):Wu JTK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Choi C.W. and Wu J.T.K., Assessing the impact of the cervical screening program on screening attitude and coverage in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 33-34.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2010, 5(Suppl 1): 252-255.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 59.
Cowling B.J., Ng M.W., Ip D.K.M., Liao Q., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K., Lau J.T.F., Griffiths S.M. and Fielding R., Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2010, 202(6): 867-876.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Vackova D., Johnston J.M., Wu J.T.K. and Schooling C.M., Assessment strategies for the students centered learning - MBBS Year 3 tuberculosis clerkship (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 54.
Wong Y.T., Wu J.T.K., Fang J. and Cowling B.J., Inferring influenza epidemic attack rates from cross-sectional serologic surveillance data (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 309.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 190-194.
Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Riley S., Peiris J.S.M., Ma E., Lee K., Hung I.F.N., Lau Y.L., Lo S.V. and Leung G.M., A serial cross-sectional serologic survey of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong: Implications for future pandemic influenza surveillance (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 256.
Wu J.T.K., Cervical cancer prevention through cytologic and human papillomavirus DNA screening in Hong Kong Chinese women, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2011, 17(Suppl 3): S20-S24.
Wu J.T.K., Lee C.K., Cowling B.J. and Yuen K.Y., Logistical feasibility and potential benefits of a population-wide passive immunotherapy program during an influenza pandemic (Options for the Control of Influenza VII, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong), Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2011, 5(Suppl 1): 226-229.
Wu J.T.K., Logistical feasibility and potential benefits of a population-wide passive-immunotherapy program during an influenza pandemic (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 310.
Wu J.T.K., Modelling the potential impact of HPV vaccination on Hong Kong’s cervical cancer burden (abstract), 17th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 3-5 November 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, 2010, 59.
Wu J.T.K., Ma S.K., Lee C.K., Chu K.W., Ho P.L., Shen L., Ho W.K., Hung I.F.N., Riley S., Ho L.M., Lin C.K., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Lau Y.L., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., The infection attack rate and severity of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in Hong Kong, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2010, 51(10): 1184-1191.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


Researcher : Wu KM

List of Research Outputs

Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Tarrant A.M. and Wu K.M., An investigation of the factors contributing to the early cessation of breastfeeding in Hong Kong, American Public Health Association’s 138th Annual Meeting – Social Justice: A Public Health Imperative, Denver, CO.. 2010.
Tarrant A.M., Wu K.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee I.L.Y., Wong E.M.Y., Lam C. and Dodgson J.E., Impact of baby-friendly hospital practices on breastfeeding in Hong Kong, 5th Hong Kong Nursing Forum. 2011.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., A likelihood-based method for estimating basic reproductive number and serial interval of an epidemic (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 77.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., A likelihood-based method for estimating basic reproductive number of an epidemic (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 303.


Researcher : Wu KM

List of Research Outputs

Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Ning Y., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Ho L.M., Tsang T.H.F., Lo S.V., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K. and Peiris J.S.M., Epidemiological characteristics of 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza based on paired sera from a longitudinal community cohort study, PLoS Medicine. 2011, 8(6): e1000442.
Tarrant A.M. and Wu K.M., An investigation of the factors contributing to the early cessation of breastfeeding in Hong Kong, American Public Health Association’s 138th Annual Meeting – Social Justice: A Public Health Imperative, Denver, CO.. 2010.
Tarrant A.M., Wu K.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee I.L.Y., Wong E.M.Y., Lam C. and Dodgson J.E., Impact of baby-friendly hospital practices on breastfeeding in Hong Kong, 5th Hong Kong Nursing Forum. 2011.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., A likelihood-based method for estimating basic reproductive number and serial interval of an epidemic (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 77.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., A likelihood-based method for estimating basic reproductive number of an epidemic (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 303.


Researcher : Xu L

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Different outcomes of atherosclerosis betweens smoking and smoking cessation: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 228-235.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Dose-response relationship between smoking status and carotid atherosclerosis (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 31(9): 23-27.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Smoking cessation and carotid atherosclerosis: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 1004-1009.
Jin Y.L., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Guo L.H., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Study on the association between gene polymorphism of ENPP1 and left ventricular hypertrophy: A Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 13(7): 746-750.
Long M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Xu L., Zhang W., Lin J.M., Ou J.P. and Cheng K.K., Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 148(1): 48-52.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W. and Cheng K.K., Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Cardiology. 2010, 117(4): 260-264.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Yue X.J., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011, 25(3): 152-158.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Bao B., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and HbA1c defined prediabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2011, 74(4): 528-531.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Short or long sleep duration is associated with memory impairment in older chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Sleep. 2011, 34(5): 575-580.
Xu L., Lam T.H. and Jiang C.Q., Sleep duration and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2010, 73(2): 181-188.


Researcher : Xu L

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Thomas G.N., Xu L., Chim D., Cheng K.K., Hedley A.J., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Third-hand Smoke Exposure May Contribute to Increased Risk of Hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Society of Hypertension 23rd Scientific Meeting 2010.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Different outcomes of atherosclerosis betweens smoking and smoking cessation: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 228-235.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Dose-response relationship between smoking status and carotid atherosclerosis (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 31(9): 23-27.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Smoking cessation and carotid atherosclerosis: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010, 64(11): 1004-1009.
Jin Y.L., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Guo L.H., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Study on the association between gene polymorphism of ENPP1 and left ventricular hypertrophy: A Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 13(7): 746-750.
Long M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Xu L., Zhang W., Lin J.M., Ou J.P. and Cheng K.K., Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 148(1): 48-52.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W. and Cheng K.K., Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Cardiology. 2010, 117(4): 260-264.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Yue X.J., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011, 25(3): 152-158.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Bao B., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and HbA1c defined prediabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2011, 74(4): 528-531.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Short or long sleep duration is associated with memory impairment in older chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Sleep. 2011, 34(5): 575-580.
Xu L., Lam T.H. and Jiang C.Q., Sleep duration and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2010, 73(2): 181-188.


Researcher : Xu W

List of Research Outputs

Xu W., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K. and Wong C.M., A Comparison of thermal stress associated heart effects in urban and suburban areas of Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 78.


Researcher : Yang L

Project Title:Effect of environmental factors on seasonality of influenza in a subtropical city
Investigator(s):Yang L, Chiu SSS, Chan KP, Peiris JSM, Wong CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2011


List of Research Outputs

Ou C., Song Y.F., Chau Y.K., Yang L., Wong C.M. and Chen P., Cold and winter mortality from cardiovascular disease in Guangzhou, China (abstract of 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S25.
Ou C., He J.F., Deng A.P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Chen P. and Wong C.M., Influenza surveillance and excess associated mortality in Guangzhou, China (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S153.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: Assessment of health benefits from improving visibility in Hong Kong (abstract 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 28 August - 1 September 2010, Korea), Epidemiology. 2010, 22(1) Suppl: S224.
Thach T.Q., Wong C.M., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L. and Hedley A.J., Daily visibility and mortality: assessment of health benefits from improved visibility in Hong Kong, Environmental Research. 2010, 110(6): 617-623.
Wong C.M., Yang L., Chan K.P., Ma S.S.L., He J.F., Chen P.Y., Chan K.H. and Peiris J.S.M., Disease burden of influenza in three tropic and sub-tropic cities in Asia (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 229-230.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Interaction between air pollution and respiratory viruses: Time-series study of daily mortality and hospital admissions in Hong Kong, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 4: 283-372.
Wong C.M., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Chung R.Y.N., Ou C., Yang L., Peiris J.S.M., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Wong T.W. and Hedley A.J., Public health and air pollution in Asia (PAPA): A combined analysis of four studies of air pollution and mortality, Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): Coordinated Studies of Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in Four Cities Report # 154. Boston, USA, Health Effects Institute, 2010, Part 5: 377-431.
Yang L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.P., Wong W.H.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Validating statistical models for estimating disease burden of influenza and other respiratory viruses using virologically confirmed data (oral presentation), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 36.
Yang L., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.P., Chan K.H., Wong W.H.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Validation of statistical models for estimating hospitalization associated with influenza and other respiratory viruses, PLoS One. 2011, 6(3): e17882.
Yang L., 流感疾病负担研究中常用的统计模型, 深圳市CDC, 2011.


Researcher : Yau CYS

List of Research Outputs

Mitchell-Wong L., Leung G.M., Yau C.Y.S., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Out-of-school study time and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 67.
Ng B.P.N., Yau C.Y.S., Johnston J.M., Dai D.S.K., Lo S.V. and Schooling C.M., Drivers of avoidable hospitalization for older people in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 68.


Researcher : Yoon SW

List of Research Outputs

Yoon S.W., Ideas, Institutions, and Interests in the Global Governance of Epidemics in Asia, Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2010, 22(3) Suppl: 125S-131S.
Yoon S.W., Sociology of health in nursing education: Towards quality assurance of professional training (abstract), Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education HKU 2010, 10-11 December 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, 2010, 46-47.


Researcher : Yu CW

Project Title:Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Test for recruitment of the posts of Station Officer / Ambulance Officer / Fireman / Ambulanceman in the Fire Services Department – An extension part of the project “Development and Validation of Annual Physical Fitness Assessment for all Fire and Ambulance Personnel in the Fire Services Department”
Investigator(s):Yu CW, McManus AM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government - General Award
Start Date:11/2009
Completion Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Ling C.M., Masters R.S.W., Yu C.W. and McManus A.M., Central adiposity and the propensity for rehearsal in children , Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy . Dove, 2011, 225-228.
McManus A.M., Chu Y.W., Yu C.W. and Hu Y., How children move - activity pattern characteristics in lean and obese children., Journal of Obesity. 2011, 2011: 679328.


Researcher : Yu X

Project Title:The International Conference of 4th Asian Congress of Health Psychology Evaluation of a resilience-based intervention to improve psycho-social wellbeing and quality of life among people living with HIV in rural China
Investigator(s):Yu X
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2010
Completion Date:08/2010


Project Title:Resilience and Well-being in Couples Coping with HIV in Rural China
Investigator(s):Yu X, Lam TH, Stewart SM, Chen Z
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:09/2010


List of Research Outputs

Hirschmann M.A.R., Fabrizio C.S., Pang S.Y., Lam T.H., Stewart S.M. and Yu X., Does planning enhance behavior change for parents learning to control their anger? The Hong Kong FAMILY Project., The Hong Kong Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011.
Yu X., Lau J.T.F., Mak W.W.S. and Cheng Y.M., Evaluation of a resilience-based intervention to improve psycho-social wellbeing and quality of life among people living with HIV in rural China , The International Conference of 4th Asian Congress of Health Psychology . 2010.
Yu X., Tam W.W.S., Wong P.T.K., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for measuring depressive symptoms among the general population in Hong Kong, The Society of Australian Social Psychologists Annual Conference. 2011.


Researcher : Zhang W

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate Alcohol Use and Cognitive Function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 873-882.
Au Yeung R.S.L., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Moderate alcohol use and cognitive function in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 47.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China, Social Science & Medicine. 2011, 72(11): 1884-1892.
Elwell-Sutton T.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on self-related health in Guangzhou, China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 51.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C.Q., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Independent and combined associations of abdominal obesity and seated resting heart rate with type 2 diabetes among older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 2011, 27(3): 298-306.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011, 65(6): 522-528.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does the age of achieving pubertal landmarks predict cognition in older men? Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2010, 20(12): 948-954.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Is childhood meat eating associated with better later adulthood cognition in a developing population?, European Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 25(7): 507-516.
Heys M., Jiang C.Q., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life long endogenous estrogen exposure and later adulthood cognitive function in a population of naturally postmenopausal women from Southern China (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 52.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Different outcomes of atherosclerosis betweens smoking and smoking cessation: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, 15th CATC National Conference on Tobacco Control, 19-20 April 2011, Xian. Xian, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2011, 228-235.
Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Lin J.M., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Dose-response relationship between smoking status and carotid atherosclerosis (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 31(9): 23-27.
Jin Y.L., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Xu L., Guo L.H., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Study on the association between gene polymorphism of ENPP1 and left ventricular hypertrophy: A Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study - CVD (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2010, 13(7): 746-750.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Does “Mismatch” or maternal sex-steroids provide the link to intergenerational diabetes risk? The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 56.
Kavikondala S., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Intergenerational effects on ischemic heart disease risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract) (6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease 19-22 November 2009, Santiago, Chile), Journal of developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 2010, 1(1): S161.
Lao X., Thomas G.N., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Adab P., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Obesity, high-sensitive C-reactive protein and snoring in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2010, 104(11): 1750-1756.
Long M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Xu L., Zhang W., Lin J.M., Ou J.P. and Cheng K.K., Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2011, 148(1): 48-52.
Qin L., Corpeleijn E., Jiang C.Q., Thomas G.N., Schooling C.M., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M., Stolk R.P. and Lam T.H., Physical activity, adiposity, and diabetes risk in middle-aged and older Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Diabetes Care. 2010, 33(11): 2342-2348.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Adolescent build and diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 61-66.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Childhood meat eating and inflammatory markers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 71.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Adab P., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Leg length and age of puberty among men and women from a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study, American Journal of Human Biology. 2010, 22(5): 683-687.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Parental death during childhood and adult cardiovascular risk in a developing country: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, PLoS One. 2011, 6(5): e19675.
Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Leung G.M., Size does matter: adolescent build and male reproductive success in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Epidemiology. 2011, 21(1): 56-60.
West D.A., Leung G.M., Jiang C.Q., Elwell-Sutton T.M., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Life-course origins of social inequalities in adult immune cell markers of inflammation in a developing Southern Chinese population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 75.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W. and Cheng K.K., Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Cardiology. 2010, 117(4): 260-264.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Yue X.J., Lin J.M., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011, 25(3): 152-158.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Thomas G.N., Short or long sleep duration is associated with memory impairment in older chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Sleep. 2011, 34(5): 575-580.
Xu L., Jiang C.Q., Lam T.H., Lin J.M., Yue X.J., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Jin Y.L., Zhang W. and Thomas G.N., The metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis independent of insulin resistance: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD, Clinical Endocrinology. 2010, 73(2): 181-188.


Researcher : Zhou H

List of Research Outputs

Zhou H., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Ho K.S., Ng B., Lo S.V. and Johnston J.M., Factors related to avoidable hospitalization of elderly with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart disease or ischemic heart disease at the first admission (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.


Researcher : Zhou Y

List of Research Outputs

Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Serologic survey among healthcare worker after first wave of 2009 pandemic H1N1 in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), HKCCM International Conference, 4-6 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2010, 80.
Zhou Y., Ng M.W., Ma S.K., Ip D.K.M., Kwok H., Ng S., Lau L.L.H., Wu J.T.K., Seto W.H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Seroprevalence of antibody against 2009 pandemic H1N1 among health care workers in Hong Kong, March-April 2010 (abstract), Options for the Control of Influenza VII Conference, 3-7 September 2010, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int’l Society for Influenza & Other Respiratory Virus Dis, 2010, 230.


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