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




Researcher : Adab P

List of Research Outputs

Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.
Loerbroks A., Jiang C., Thomas G.N., Adab P., Zhang W., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., COPD and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 44(3): 408-15.


Researcher : Ai Y

List of Research Outputs

Ai Y., Fielding R. and McGhee S., Cost effectiveness analysis of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in elderly men in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 144.
Ai Y., Fielding R., McGhee S., Cheng S.W.K. and Cheuk B., Cost effectiveness analysis of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in elderly men in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 41.


Researcher : Au HYA

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Comparing supportive care needs patterns in breast and colorectal cancer patients (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 24-25.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Ye M., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2013, 22(4): 792-8.


Researcher : Au Yeung RSL

Project Title:46th Annual SER Meeting; Systematic differences among alcohol users: Do they apply in non-western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
Investigator(s):Au Yeung SLR
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Au Yeung SLR

Project Title:46th Annual SER Meeting; Systematic differences among alcohol users: Do they apply in non-western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
Investigator(s):Au Yeung SLR
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in Mendelian randomization analysis in Southern Chinese men?, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(1): 318-28.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in mendelian randomization analysis in southern Chinese men? (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Me, 2012, Free paper 4.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Systematic differences among alcohol users: do they apply in non-Western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 677-S.
Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight and adult cardiovascular risk factors using multiple birth status in the 1958 birth cohort as an instrumental variable (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 504-S.
Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight, infant growth and adolescent blood pressure using twin status as an instrumental variable in a Chinese birth cohort: “Children of 1997” (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 505-S.
Schooling C.M., Au Yeung S.L.R. and Freeman G., Mendelian randomization estimates may be inflated (Letter), Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2013, 61(18): 1931.
Schooling C.M., Au Yeung S.L.R., Freeman G. and Cowling B.J., The effect of statins on testosterone in men and women, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11(1): 57.


Researcher : Baudon EM

List of Research Outputs

Baudon E.M., Cowling B.J., Hiep D.T., Hoa P.T.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Peyre M., Network analysis of the pig movements within the pig value Chain in Northern Vietnam (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 23.


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 : CHAU YK

List of Research Outputs

MA X., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lai P.C. and Wong C.M., A pilot study on traffic related exposure in Hong Kong , Poster presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 48.
Ma X., Thach T.Q., Lai P.C., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Chan W.M., Lee R.S.Y. and Wong C.M., Traffic related exposure and health effects among Hong Kong older population (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 151.
Parry J.E., Ip D.K.M., CHAU Y.K., WU K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Predictors and Consequences of In-hospital Formula Supplementation for Healthy Breastfeeding Newborns , Journal of Human Lactation. 2013, 29: 527-536.
Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.


Researcher : Cao P

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Wang X. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 145.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 47.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in two subtropical cities (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 54.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Cao P., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Age-specific infection-hospitalization risk of first wave 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 9.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.


Researcher : Chan BHY

List of Research Outputs

Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived neighborhood cohesion (NC) and education: Individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 124-S.
Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived social cohesion and education: individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 29.
Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-point Healthy Living Index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study, The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest Hilton, Hungary, 724. . Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S290.
Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Kavikondala S. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-pointn healthy living index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S290.
Lee H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., Stressful life events as a moderator of the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 11.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., Chan B.H.Y. and Lam T.H., Effects of depressive symptoms and family satisfaction on health related quality of life: The Hong Kong FAMILY study, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e58436.
Nan H., Lee H., Chan B.H.Y., McDowell I., Lam T.H., Ni M.Y. and Stewart S.M., Family satisfaction, chronic conditions and depressive symptoms in a community sample: The Hong Kong FAMILY Project , The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary, 88.. Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S37.
Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Ni M.Y. and Lam T.H., Higher family satisfaction, favorable mental health-related quality of life and less depressive symptoms: the Hong Kong FAMILY study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 20.


Researcher : Chan KP

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Wang X. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 145.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 47.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in two subtropical cities (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 54.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Cao P., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Age-specific infection-hospitalization risk of first wave 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 9.
Wong C.M., Yang L., Chan K.P. and Peiris J.S.M., Associations of ambient air pollution with influenza virus activity in a subtropical city, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, O-178.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess mortality associated with the 2009 pandemic of influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(9): 1542-50.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality risks in an elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 45.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Chan K.H., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality: Evidence from an elderly cohort in Hong Kong, Preventive Medicine. 2013, 56(2): 118-23.


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
Completion Date:12/2012


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


Project Title:Role of Vitamin D and its Genetic Polymorphisms in Epstein-Barr Virus Activity and the Risk of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Investigator(s):Chan YH, Lung ML, Kwong DLW, Lee AWM, Schooling CM, Cowling BJ, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:World Cancer Research Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2012


Project Title:Accelerated Cellular Senescence and Vascular Ageing in Lamin A/C Variation-Induced PR Interval Prolongation: Role of Aldosterone
Investigator(s):Chan YH, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


Project Title:PR Interval Prolongation-Induced Abnormal Vascular Function and Cardiovascular Death through Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Activation: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Investigator(s):Chan YH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:09/2012


Project Title:Mendelian randomization to causally infer the impact of life-long vitamin D deficiency on Cardiovascular disease and death: implications for community-based cardiovascular prevention
Investigator(s):Chan YH, Schooling CM, Cowling BJ, Sham PC, Tse HF, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.H., Applications of Epidemiological Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University. 2013.
Chan Y.H., Introduction to Epidemiological Methods, Hong Kong Baptist University. 2013.
LAU H.Y., Liang J., Chan Y.H., Lee A.W.M., Kwong D.L.W., Lung M.L. and Lam T.H., Secular trends of salted fish consumption and asopharyngeal carcinoma: a multi-jurisdiction ecological study in 8 regions from 3 continents, BMC Cancer. 2013, 13: 298.
Lam T.H., Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Lin J. and Chan Y.H., An assessment of publication bias in previous nasopharyngeal carcinoma case-control studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 29.
Lau G.K.K., Chan Y.H., Wong Y.K., Yiu K.H., Teo K.C., Li L.S.W., Shu X.O., Cheung R.T.F., Ho S.L., Chan K.H., Siu D.C.W. and Tse H.F., Garlic intake is an independent predictor of endothelial function in patients with ischaemic stroke, 18th Medical Research Conference, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19 (Suppl 1): 29.
Lau G.K.K., Wong Y.K., Chan Y.H., Yiu K.H., Teo K.C., Li L.S.W., Ho S.L., Chan K.H., Siu D.C.W. and Tse H.F., Prognostic implications of surrogate markers of atherosclerosis in low to intermediate risk patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diabetology. 2012, 11: 101.
Lau G.K.K., Wong Y.K., Chan Y.H., Yiu K.H., Teo K.C., Li L.S.W., Ho S.L., Chan K.H., Siu D.C.W. and Tse H.F., Prognostic implications of surrogate markers of atherosclerosis in low-to-intermediate risk patients with type 2 diabetes, 18th Medical Research Conference, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19 (Suppl 1): 30.
Lau G.K.K., Chan Y.H., Liu S., Chan K.H., Yeung C.Y., Ho S.L., Lau C.P., Li L.S.W., Tse H.F. and Siu D.C.W., Roles of the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores in post-myocardial infarction patients: risk of new occurrence of atrial fibrillation and ischaemic stroke, 18th Medical Research Conference, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19 (Suppl 1): 29.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: Relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 148.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A51.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Occupational exposures and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 43.
Lee A.W.M., Ng W.T., Chan Y.H., Sze C.K.H., Chan C. and Lam T.H., The battle against nasopharyngeal cancer, Radiotherapy and Oncology. 2012, 104(3): 272-8.
Lo C.M.M., Lau H.Y., Chan Y.H., Cheung F. and Lam T.H., Barriers in establishing the secular trends of nasopharyngeal carcinoma by histological subtype: an assessment of data in cancer registries from 7 regions across three continents (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 28.
Tse H.F., Ho J.C.Y., Buter A.W., Lee Y.K., Choi S.W., Ng K.M., Siu D.C.W., Simpson M.A., Lai K.W.H., Chan Y.H., Zhang Y.H., Lay K.W., Esteban M.A., Colman A. and Sham P.C., Patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells derived cardiomyocytes recapitulates the pathogenic phenotypes of dilated cardiomyopathy due to a novel desmin gene mutation identified by whole exome sequencing, Hum Mol Genet . 2013, 22: 1395-1403.


Researcher : Chau J

List of Research Outputs

Lai H.K., Tsang H., Chau J., Lee C.H., McGhee S., Hedley A.J. and Wong C.M., Health impact assessment of marine emissions in Pearl River Delta region, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2013, 66(1-2): 158-63.
Lee S.L., Tinsley H.M., Chau J., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Ip P., Chow C.B. and Hedley A.J., Review of Outdoor Air Pollution and Child Health in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2013, 18(2): 69-76.
Yu R., Chau P.H., McGhee S., Chau J., Lee C.H., Chan C.M.Y., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Trends of Disease Burden Consequent to Stroke in Older Persons in Hong Kong: Implications of Population Ageing. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 2012, 1-128.


Researcher : Chau YK

List of Research Outputs

MA X., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lai P.C. and Wong C.M., A pilot study on traffic related exposure in Hong Kong , Poster presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 48.
Ma X., Thach T.Q., Lai P.C., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Chan W.M., Lee R.S.Y. and Wong C.M., Traffic related exposure and health effects among Hong Kong older population (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 151.
Parry J.E., Ip D.K.M., CHAU Y.K., WU K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Predictors and Consequences of In-hospital Formula Supplementation for Healthy Breastfeeding Newborns , Journal of Human Lactation. 2013, 29: 527-536.
Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.


Researcher : Cheng KK

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in Mendelian randomization analysis in Southern Chinese men?, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(1): 318-28.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in mendelian randomization analysis in southern Chinese men? (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Me, 2012, Free paper 4.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Systematic differences among alcohol users: do they apply in non-Western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 677-S.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Influence of heart rate at rest for predicting the metabolic syndrome in older Chinese adults, Acta Diabetologica. 2013, 50(3): 325-31.
Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Jiang C., Loerbroks A., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Adab P., Mental health and asthma in China: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2013, 20(2): 259-64.
Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.
Loerbroks A., Jiang C., Thomas G.N., Adab P., Zhang W., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., COPD and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 44(3): 408-15.
Long M., Lam T.H., Jiang C. and Cheng K.K., Association of obesity and Framingham general cardiovascular risk profile with minor isolated ST-T abnormalities in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 186.
Ni M.Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 101.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 278-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 11.
Zhao J., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Jiang C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors in men, a mendelian randomization analysis in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 200-S.
Zhong Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Height, its components, and hematological coagulability among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 510-S.


Researcher : Cheng KY

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
Poon L.L.M., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fung C.C.Y., Cheng K.Y., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral genetic sequence variations in pandemic H1N1/2009 and seasonal H3N2 influenza viruses within an individual, a household and a community. , J Clin Virol. 2012, 52: 146-150.


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 YTD

Project Title:Society for Reserach on Nicotine and Tobacco 19th Annual International Meeting; Can smoke-free legislation be an opportunity to reduce second-hand smoke exposure and increase practice of smoking hygiene at home? The case in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Cheung YTD
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.T.D., Spittal M.J., Williamson M.K., Tung S.J. and Pirkis J., Application of Scan Statistics to Detect Suicide Clusters in Australia, PLoS ONE. Public Library of Science, 2013, 8(1): e54168.
Cheung Y.T.D., Spittal M.J., Pirkis J. and Yip P.S.F., Spatial analysis of suicide mortality in Australia: Investigation of metropolitan-rural-remote differentials of suicide risk across states/territories, Social Science & Medicine. 2012, 75(8): 1460-1468.
Pirkis J., Spittal M.J., Cox G., Robinson J., Cheung Y.T.D. and Studdert D., The effectiveness of structural interventions at suicide hotspots: a meta-analysis, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(2): 541-548.


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
Completion Date:01/2013




Researcher : Chiu AWK

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong J.H.F., Chiu A.W.K., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Chan S.W.W. and Fielding R., Waiting to see the doctor: Understanding appraisal and utilization components of consultation delay for new breast symptoms in Chinese women, Psycho-oncology. 2012, 21(12): 1316-23.


Researcher : Choi CW

List of Research Outputs

Choi C.W., Cost-effectiveness analysis of organized HPV vaccination in Hong Kong (oral presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, 26-28 June 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Choi C.W., Jit M., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 194.
Choi C.W., Mark J., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 6.
Lam K.O., Lee V.H.F., Choi C.W., Sze C.K.H., Kwok R.C.C., Shum B.C.Y., Wong I.W.C., Tsang J.W.H., Liu K.Y., Leung T.W. and Kwong D.L.W., Cetuximab beyond progression in Kras wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer, In: Annals of Oncology, ESMO 15th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer. Annals of Oncology, 2013, 24; Suppl. 4.
Lee V.H.F., Ng C.Y., Choi C.W., Luk M.Y., Leung T.W., Au G.K.H. and Kwong D.L.W., Comparative analysis of dosimetric parameters of three different radiation techniques for patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy treated with retro-orbital irradiation., Radiation Oncology. Radiation Oncology, 2012, 7: 199.


Researcher : Choi CW

List of Research Outputs

Choi C.W., Cost-effectiveness analysis of organized HPV vaccination in Hong Kong (oral presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, 26-28 June 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Choi C.W., Jit M., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 194.
Choi C.W., Mark J., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 6.
Lam K.O., Lee V.H.F., Choi C.W., Sze C.K.H., Kwok R.C.C., Shum B.C.Y., Wong I.W.C., Tsang J.W.H., Liu K.Y., Leung T.W. and Kwong D.L.W., Cetuximab beyond progression in Kras wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer, In: Annals of Oncology, ESMO 15th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer. Annals of Oncology, 2013, 24; Suppl. 4.
Lee V.H.F., Ng C.Y., Choi C.W., Luk M.Y., Leung T.W., Au G.K.H. and Kwong D.L.W., Comparative analysis of dosimetric parameters of three different radiation techniques for patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy treated with retro-orbital irradiation., Radiation Oncology. Radiation Oncology, 2012, 7: 199.


Researcher : Chou SK

List of Research Outputs

Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.


Researcher : Chow CB

Project Title:Use of Internet marketing in promotion of smoking cessation among youths in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chow CB, Ip P, Lam TH, Chan SSC
Department:HKJC Ctr for Suicide Research & Preventn
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:07/2012


List of Research Outputs

Leung C., Johnston J.M., Chow C.B. and Lam T.H., Geospatial mapping and surveillance of unintentional childhood injuries: a systematic review of literature (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 46.


Researcher : Chung RYN

List of Research Outputs

Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Patterns of and hypotheses for infection-related cancers in a Chinese population with rapid economic development, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(10): 1904-19.


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 Support 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
Completion Date:12/2012


Project Title:The epidemiology of influenza in households of school-age children
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Ip DKM, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Efficacy of face masks to prevent influenza virus transmission: an experimental study
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Ip DKM, Li Y, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Vitamin D and risk of influenza in children and adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Ip DKM, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:A community-based study of respiratory virus infections
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ, Ip DKM, Peiris JSM, Wu JTK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:46th Annual SER Meeting; Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): a systematic review and meta-analysis
Investigator(s):Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Baudon E.M., Cowling B.J., Hiep D.T., Hoa P.T.T., Peiris J.S.M. and Peyre M., Network analysis of the pig movements within the pig value Chain in Northern Vietnam (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 23.
Chan K.H., Chan K.M., Ho Y.L., Lam Y.P., Tong H.L., Poon L.L.M., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Quantitative analysis of four rapid antigen assays for detection of pandemic H1N1 2009 compared with seasonal H1N1 and H3N2 influenza A viruses on nasopharyngeal aspirates from patients with influenza, Journal of Virological Methods. 2012, 186(1-2): 184-8.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Patterns of and hypotheses for infection-related cancers in a Chinese population with rapid economic development, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(10): 1904-19.
Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Olsen S.J., Levy J., Uyeki T.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chotpitayasunondh T., Nishiura H. and Simmerman J.M., Aerosol transmission is an important mode of influenza A virus spread, Nature Communications. 2013, 4: 1935.
Cowling B.J., Household and community studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 23.
Cowling B.J., Modes of influenza transmission, TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
Cowling B.J., Seasonal variation in influenza transmission dynamics, AOGS - AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly, 13-17 August 2012, Singapore. Singapore, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, 2012.
Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Riley S. and Leung G.M., Statistical algorithms for early detection of the annual influenza peak season in Hong Kong using sentinel surveillance data, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S4-5.
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Riley S. and Leung G.M., Viral shedding, clinical history and transmission of influenza, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S19-23.
Cowling B.J. and Nishiura H., Virus interference and estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness from test-negative studies (letter), Epidemiology. 2012, 23(6): 930-1.
Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Power and sample size calculations for mendelian randomization studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 465.
Ip D.K.M., Liao Q.H., Wu P., Gao Z.C., Cao B., Feng L.Z., Xu X.L., Jiang H., Li M., Bao J., Zheng J.D., Zhang Q., Chang Z.R., Li Y., Yu J.X., Liu F.F., Ni M.Y., Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Yang W.Z., Leung G.M. and Yu H.J., Detection of mild to moderate influenza A/H7N9 infection by China's national sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness: Case series, British Medical Journal. 2013, 346: f3693.
Ip D.K.M., 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 and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 6.
Jacobs J.H., Archer B.N., Baker M.G., Cowling B.J., Heffernan R.T., Mercer G., Uez O., Hanshaoworakul W., Viboud C., Schwartz J., Tchetgen E.T. and Lipsitch M., Searching for sharp drops in the incidence of pandemic A/H1N1 influenza by single year of age, PLoS One. 2012, 7(8): e42328.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission in Hong Kong of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 198.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 pandemic in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 2.
Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H. and Cowling B.J., Transmissibility of influenza (Response to letter), Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 650-1.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Wu K.M., Read J.M., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 37.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Read J., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 52.
Lang B.H.H., Ng S.H., Lau L.H.L., Cowling B.J. and Wong K.P., A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and surgical outcomes of total thyroidectomy between harmonic scalpel versus ligasure, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2013, 20(6): 1918-1926.
Lang B.H.H., Cowling B.J., Lau L.H.L., Wong K.P. and Wan K.Y., A systematic review and meta-analysis of prophylactic central neck dissection on short-term locoregional recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma after total thyroidectomy, Thyroid. 2013, 23(9): 1087-1-09.
Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Potential use of multiple surveillance data in the forecast of hospital admissions (abstract and poster presentation), International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference - Expanding collaborations to chart a new course in public health surveillance, 4-5 December 2012, San Diego, USA. San Diego, USA, Global Biodefense, 2012.
Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Potential use of multiple surveillance data in the forecast of hospital admissions (abstract in 2012 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, 3-5 December 2012, San Diego, USA), Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 2013, 5(1): e168.
Lau E.H.Y., Nishiura H., Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M. and Wu J.T.K., Scarlet fever outbreak, Hong Kong, 2011 (Letter), Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012, 18(10): 1700-2.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Fang J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in viral shedding among individuals with medically attended influenza a virus infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2013, 207(8): 1281-5.
Lau L.H.L., Nishiura H., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis, Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 531-42.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Nishiura H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Variability of viral shedding dynamics among cases of influenza A virus infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 2.
Leung C.Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Zhang L., Guan Y., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Avian Influenza And Ban On Overnight Poultry Storage In Live Poultry Markets, Hong Kong, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012, 18(8): 1339-1341.
Levy J.W., Cowling B.J., Simmerman J.M., Olsen S.J., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Jarman R.G., Klick B.A. and Chotipitayasunondh T., The Serial Intervals of Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Viruses in Households in Bangkok, Thailand, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(12): 1443-51.
Milton D.K., Fabian M.P., Cowling B.J., Grantham M.L. and McDevitt J.J., Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: Particle size, culturability, and effect of surgical masks, PLoS Pathogens. 2013, 9(3): e1003205.
Moren A. and Cowling B.J., Choice of controls in case control studies of VE, International meeting on influenza vaccine effectiveness, 3-4 December 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva, Switzerland, IVR of WHO and US CDC, 2012.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Efficacy and effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination against confirmed influenza, acute respiratory illness, and medically attended acute respiratory illness (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 72.
Ng S., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Humoral antibody response after receipt of inactivated seasonal influenza vaccinations one year apart in children, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2012, 31(9): 964-9.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effect of age and recent influenza vaccination history on the immunogenicity and efficacy of 2009-10 seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination in children, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e59077.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine and medically attended acute respiratory illnesses in children and their households, a cluster randomized controlled trial (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 1.
Nishiura H., Mizumoto K., Ejima K., Zhong Y., Cowling B.J. and Omori R., Incubation period as part of the case definition of severe respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(42): doi:pii: 20296.
Nishiura H., Yen H. and Cowling B.J., Sample size considerations for one-to-one animal transmission studies of the influenza A viruses, PLoS One. 2013, 8(1): e55358.
Ohmit S.E., Petrie J.G., Malosh R.E., Cowling B.J., Thompson M.G., Shay D.K. and Monto A.S., Influenza vaccine effectiveness in the community and the household, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2013, 56(10): 1363-9.
Omori R., Cowling B.J. and Nishiura H., How Is vaccine effectiveness scaled by the transmission dynamics of interacting pathogen strains with cross- protective immunity?, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50751.
Poon L.L.M., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fung C.C.Y., Cheng K.Y., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral genetic sequence variations in pandemic H1N1/2009 and seasonal H3N2 influenza viruses within an individual, a household and a community. , J Clin Virol. 2012, 52: 146-150.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Longitudinal serum quadruples from Hong Kong suggest a key role for middle-aged adults in the transmission of influenza A during the postpandemic period (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Riley S., Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Viral evolution from one generation of human influenza infection to the next, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S6-10.
Schooling C.M., Freeman G. and Cowling B.J., Mendelian randomization and estimation of treatment efficacy for chronic diseases, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(10): 1128-33.
Schooling C.M., Au Yeung S.L.R., Freeman G. and Cowling B.J., The effect of statins on testosterone in men and women, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11(1): 57.
Van Kerkhove M.D., Broberg E., Engelhardt O.G., Wood J., Nicoll A., Mounts A., Zhang W.Q., Katz J., Uyeki T., Laurie K., White P., Riley S., Cowling B.J., Peiris J.S.M., Hoeschler K., Pebody R., Horby P., Akwar H., van der Sande M. and Hungnes O., The consortium for the standardization of influenza seroepidemiology (CONSISE): A global partnership to standardize influenza seroepidemiology and develop influenza investigation protocols to inform public health policy, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 231-4.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 12.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns on respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 8.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in a rapidly transitioning Chinese population, PLoS One. 2013, 8(4): e61495.
Wong O.L., Tsang J.W.H., Cowling B.J. and Leung G.M., Optimizing resource allocation for breast cancer prevention and care among Hong Kong Chinese women, Cancer. 2012, 118(8): 4394-4403.
Wong Y.T., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 442.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Cowling B.J., Kelly H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Nishiura H., The case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): A systematic review (abstract poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 41.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.
Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of patterns in influenza-associated excess mortality among men and women in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 62.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Nishiura H., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality attributable to influenza epidemics in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 59.
Wu P., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Nishiura H., The epidemiological and public health research response to 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): Experiences from Hong Kong, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 367-82.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular events among men: a meta-analysis of randomized trials (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 1.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 666.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11: 108.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess mortality associated with the 2009 pandemic of influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(9): 1542-50.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost associated with deaths of patients with laboratory-confirmed 2009 pandemic (H1N1) virus infection in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 61.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost in the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 209.


Researcher : Durrani S

List of Research Outputs

Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.


Researcher : Fabrizio CS

List of Research Outputs

Fabrizio C.S., Hirschmann M.A.R., Lam T.H., Cheung T., Pang I., Chan S.S.C. and Stewart S.M., Bringing scientific rigor to community-developed programs in Hong Kong, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12: 1129.


Researcher : Fang J

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Olsen S.J., Levy J., Uyeki T.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chotpitayasunondh T., Nishiura H. and Simmerman J.M., Aerosol transmission is an important mode of influenza A virus spread, Nature Communications. 2013, 4: 1935.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Fang J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in viral shedding among individuals with medically attended influenza a virus infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2013, 207(8): 1281-5.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Nishiura H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Variability of viral shedding dynamics among cases of influenza A virus infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 2.
Levy J.W., Cowling B.J., Simmerman J.M., Olsen S.J., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Jarman R.G., Klick B.A. and Chotipitayasunondh T., The Serial Intervals of Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Viruses in Households in Bangkok, Thailand, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(12): 1443-51.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Efficacy and effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination against confirmed influenza, acute respiratory illness, and medically attended acute respiratory illness (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 72.
Ng S., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Humoral antibody response after receipt of inactivated seasonal influenza vaccinations one year apart in children, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2012, 31(9): 964-9.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effect of age and recent influenza vaccination history on the immunogenicity and efficacy of 2009-10 seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination in children, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e59077.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine and medically attended acute respiratory illnesses in children and their households, a cluster randomized controlled trial (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 1.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 12.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns on respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.


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 Support 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 TKD, 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


Project Title:Communication of influenza information, parents' decision making and childhood vaccination uptake against seasonal influenza in Hong Kong: a longitudinal survey
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:09/2012


Project Title:Can family decision-making about adolescent HPV vaccination inform our understanding of future vaccine uptake? - A qualitative study among Hong Kong Chinese families
Investigator(s):Fielding R, Wu JTK, Lam WWT
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:World Congress of Psycho-Oncology ; Quality of life trajectories in Chinese patients with nasopharynegeal cancer (NPC)
Investigator(s):Fielding R
Department:Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2012


List of Research Outputs

Ai Y., Fielding R. and McGhee S., Cost effectiveness analysis of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in elderly men in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 144.
Ai Y., Fielding R., McGhee S., Cheng S.W.K. and Cheuk B., Cost effectiveness analysis of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in elderly men in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 41.
Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Shun S.C., Okuyama T., Lai Y.H., Wada M., Akechi T. and Li W.Y., Attributing variance in supportive care needs during cancer: Culture-service, and individual differences, before clinical factors, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e65099.
Fielding R., Cancer screening in Hong Kong (powerpoint presentation), 2012 Cross-Straits Conference on Cancer Prevention and Control on 13-14th September 2012 in Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei, Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2012.
Fielding R. and Lam W.W.T., Patterns of quality of life in Chinese patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 2012 Joint Meeting of IPOS 14th World Congress and COSA's 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 November 2012, Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2012.
Fielding R. and Wong W.S., Prevalence of chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigue in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(Suppl 3): S9-12.
Fielding R., The importance of the clinical team in the cancer experience: The impact on outcomes (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 第五屆腫瘤心理與姑息治療學習班, 17-15 May 2013, Tianjin. Tianjin, Beijing Cancer Hospital, 2013, 11.
Fielding R. and Lam W.W.T., Unresolved problems with distress screening (Letter), British Journal of Cancer. 2013, 108(9): 1922-3.
Hon Y.Y.L., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Perceived illness severity, personality, and causal attribution among Hong Kong Chinese Breast Cancer Patients (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A14.
Hon Y.Y.L., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Lai C.L., Yuen R.M.F., Ip D.K.M. and Tsang J.W.H., Validation of the Chinese version of the Revised-IPQ: Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised for Cancer Predisposition (IPQ-CP) (abstract and poster presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking, 2012, 44-45.
Kwok N.T., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Does promoting shared decision making consultation behaviours increase treatment decision making satisfaction among women facing decision for breast cancer surgery? (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A70.
Lam W.W.T., Ng J., Tsang J.W.H., Yau T.K., Soong I., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Wong K.Y., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Sze W.K., Ng A. and Fielding R., Patterns of psychological distress among Chinese women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 2012 Joint Meeting of IPOS 14th World Congress and COSA's 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 November 2012, Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2012.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., McDowell I.W., Johnston J.M., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony (3H) among Hong Kong Chinese people: A qualitative study, Health Education Research. 2012, 27(5): 767-79.
Lam W.W.T., Ye M. and Fielding R., Trajectories of quality of life among Chinese patients diagnosed with nasopharynegeal cancer, PLoS One. 2012, 7(9): e44022.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J. and Fielding R., Changes in psychological distress among Chinese patients newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer: A longitudinal study (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A68.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Comparing supportive care needs patterns in breast and colorectal cancer patients (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 24-25.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Ye M., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2013, 22(4): 792-8.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong J.H.F., Chiu A.W.K., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Chan S.W.W. and Fielding R., Waiting to see the doctor: Understanding appraisal and utilization components of consultation delay for new breast symptoms in Chinese women, Psycho-oncology. 2012, 21(12): 1316-23.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Fielding R. and Xu X., Cost-effectiveness analysis of screening plus active-passive immunization for hepatisis B in China (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 201.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Xie X., Cheng J.Q. and Fielding R., Economic burden of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Shenzhen, China (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 19.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Xie X., Cheng J.Q. and Fielding R., Economic evaluation of universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination in China, Vaccine. 2013, 31(14): 1864-9.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Tam M.H.C., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Intervention to reduce burnout symptoms among health care professionals in palliative and hospice care setting: Systematic review (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Tam M.H.C., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Interventions to reduce burnout syndrome among health care professionals in palliative and hospice care settings: A systematic review (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 34.
Tsang J.W.H., Lam W.W.T., Liu K.Y., Soong S.I., Yung S.T., Kwong D.L.W. and Fielding R., Adaptation of Patient-centred Communication Skill Training for Medical Registrars – A Pilot Study, 3rd East Asia Psyho-Oncology Network (EAPON) Meeting 2012.
Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., A qualitative study of Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs on adult cancer prevention at childhood (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A66.
Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs about cancer prevention at childhood (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 154.
Wong S.W., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., The association between trajectories of optimism and realistic outcome expectation for the elected surgery among women with breast cancer (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A17.
Wong S.W., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Trajectories of optimism in predicting psychological distress among women with breast cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 34-35.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., The co-morbidity of chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigue in the general adult population of Hong Kong: Prevalence and associated factors, Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2012, 73(1): 28-34.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clustering in different groups of cancer survivors (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 18-19.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Ng A., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clusters in cancer survivors in Hong Kong - a cluster analysis (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A72.


Researcher : Freeman G

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Power and sample size calculations for mendelian randomization studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 465.
Schooling C.M., Freeman G. and Cowling B.J., Mendelian randomization and estimation of treatment efficacy for chronic diseases, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(10): 1128-33.
Schooling C.M., Au Yeung S.L.R. and Freeman G., Mendelian randomization estimates may be inflated (Letter), Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2013, 61(18): 1931.
Schooling C.M., Au Yeung S.L.R., Freeman G. and Cowling B.J., The effect of statins on testosterone in men and women, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11(1): 57.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular events among men: a meta-analysis of randomized trials (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 1.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 666.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11: 108.


Researcher : Fung SSW

List of Research Outputs

Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Investigations of behaviors that relate to positive family relationships and family harmony (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 195.


Researcher : He Y

List of Research Outputs

He Y., Li L.S., Li L.S., Sun D.L., Wu L. and Lam T.H., 中老年人戒煙的健康效應 – 戒煙與心腦血管病死亡的前瞻性研究 (abstract), 6th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 4-6 November 2012, Nanjing. 第六屆兩岸四地煙害防制交流研討會 , Nanjing, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2012, 300.
He Y., Jiang B., Li L.S., Li L.S., Ko S.F., Wu L., Sun D.L., He S.F., Liang B.Q., Hu F.B. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure predicted chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other tobacco related mortality in a 17-years cohort study in China, Chest. 2012, 142(4): 909-18.


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

LIAN J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H., Lai W.K.W., Chu D.W.S. and Wong D.S.H., Screening for diabetic retinopathy with or without a copayment in a randomized controlled trial: Influence of the inverse care law, Ophthalmology. 2013, 120(6): 1247-53.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M. and Hedley A.J., A WHO annual air quality guideline for sulphur dioxide (SO2) derived from WHO 24-hour guideline with data from seven cities (abstract), 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, E-041.
Lai H.K., Tsang H., Chau J., Lee C.H., McGhee S., Hedley A.J. and Wong C.M., Health impact assessment of marine emissions in Pearl River Delta region, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2013, 66(1-2): 158-63.
Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Abdullah A.S.M., Taam Wong V., Chan A.Y.W. and Hedley A.J., Smoking reduction intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking: A randomised controlled trial, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(Suppl 3): S4-8.
Lee S.L., Tinsley H.M., Chau J., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Ip P., Chow C.B. and Hedley A.J., Review of Outdoor Air Pollution and Child Health in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2013, 18(2): 69-76.
Lian J., Wong S.H., Chan K.W., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam L.K., Yap K.H., Lai W.W., Chu W.S. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 200.
Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.


Researcher : Heys M

List of Research Outputs

Heys M., Lin S., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Lifetime growth and blood pressure in adolescence: Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(1): e62-72.


Researcher : Hirschmann MAR

List of Research Outputs

Fabrizio C.S., Hirschmann M.A.R., Lam T.H., Cheung T., Pang I., Chan S.S.C. and Stewart S.M., Bringing scientific rigor to community-developed programs in Hong Kong, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12: 1129.


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:School-based survey on smoking among students 2010/11
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lo WS, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health, Welfare and Food Bureau - General Award
Start Date:08/2010


Project Title:Evaluation of anti-smoking theatre performance “Smokefree Superkid” for primary school students in 2010-11
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:The evaluation of the New Basic Life Skills Training Programme
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lo WS, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:08/2011


Project Title:Provision of Services for Developing Age-specific Education Materials to facilitate parents, teachers and other parties to appropriately communicate with children to prevent underage drinking
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:07/2012


Project Title:A Hong Kong adolescent alcohol control programme using simple and innovative methods to reach adolescents and parents
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:07/2012


Project Title:School-based Survey on Smoking Among Students 2012/13
Investigator(s):Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Food and Health Bureau - General Award
Start Date:07/2012


Project Title:Evaluation of anti-smoking theatre performance "The Smoke-free Journey of Red Hoodlet" for primary school students in 2012-13
Investigator(s):Ho DSY, Wang MP
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chou K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Effects of built environment on walking among Hong Kong older adults, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S39-41.
Ho D.S.Y., Member of Editorial Board, Epidemiology Section, Dataset International. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012.
Ho D.S.Y., Lai Y.K., Lam T.H., Chan V., Mak K.K. and Lo W.S., Risk factors and outcomes of childhood obesity in Hong Kong: a retrospective cohort study, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(suppl 4): S45-7.
Ho D.S.Y., Smoking and family, Environment, Quality, Health & Safety Week, Lamma Power Station, Hong Kong Electric. 2012.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., The use of Stunkard’s figure rating scale to identify underweight and overweight in Chinese adolescents, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50017.
MAK K.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Day J.R., Smoking of parents and best friend - Independent and combined effects on adolescent smoking and intention to initiate and quit smoking, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2012, 14(9): 1057-64.
Mak K.K., Lee S.L., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Sleep and academic performance in Hong Kong adolescents, Journal of School Health. 2012, 82(11): 522-7.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Huang R. and Lo W.S., An effort to promote healthy breakfast eating among Hong Kong children (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 7.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Association between television viewing and self-esteem in children, Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2012, 33(6): 479-85.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Location of breakfast consumption predicts body mass index change in young Hong Kong children, International Journal of Obesity. 2012, 36(7): 925-30.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., The use of a composite lifestyle score to predict weight gain in Hong Kong children (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 203.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Perceived distance from tobacco retail outlets and the intention to smoke among never-smoking adolescents in Hong Kong., 第十屆粵港澳台預防醫學學術會議, 2013.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure and health services use among adolescent current smokers, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e64322.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Smoking family, secondhand smoke exposure at home, and quitting in adolescent smokers, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2013, 15(1): 185-91.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Underage alcohol drinking and medical services use in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, BMJ Open. 2013, 3(5): e002740.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K. and Lam T.H., Parental anti-smoking practices and adolescent smoking in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 155.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Huang R. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke and insomnia symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 39.
Wong Y.M.B., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Cerin E., MAK K.K. and Lam T.H., Longitudinal relations of perceived availability of neighborhood sport facilities with physical activity in adolescents: An analysis of potential moderators, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2013.


Researcher : Ho LM

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Riley S. and Leung G.M., Statistical algorithms for early detection of the annual influenza peak season in Hong Kong using sentinel surveillance data, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S4-5.
Ip D.K.M., 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 and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 6.
Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of patterns in influenza-associated excess mortality among men and women in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 62.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Nishiura H., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality attributable to influenza epidemics in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 59.


Researcher : Hon YYL

List of Research Outputs

Hon Y.Y.L., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Perceived illness severity, personality, and causal attribution among Hong Kong Chinese Breast Cancer Patients (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A14.
Hon Y.Y.L., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Lai C.L., Yuen R.M.F., Ip D.K.M. and Tsang J.W.H., Validation of the Chinese version of the Revised-IPQ: Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised for Cancer Predisposition (IPQ-CP) (abstract and poster presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking, 2012, 44-45.


Researcher : Hou WW

List of Research Outputs

Hou W.W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Adolescent testosterone, muscle mass and glucose metabolism: Evidence from “Children of 1997” in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 372-S.


Researcher : Huang R

List of Research Outputs

Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Huang R. and Lo W.S., An effort to promote healthy breakfast eating among Hong Kong children (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 7.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Huang R. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke and insomnia symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 39.


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
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Early origins of socio-economic disparities of cardiovascular disease risks in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Schooling CM, Kwok MK, Wong OL
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:11/2011


Project Title:To promote muscle strength and physical fitness among adolescents through a functional training program in a school setting
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Kwok MK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:04/2012
Completion Date:03/2013


Project Title:Does formula-feeding increase the risks of type 2 diabetes among Hong Kong adolescents?
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Schooling CM, Kwok MK, Lee SL
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Migration and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hong Kong adolescents
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Prenatal exposure to dioxins and subsequent neurocognitive and developmental function in Hong Kong Chinese children
Investigator(s):Hui LL, Hedley AJ, Lau EYY, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:02/2013


Project Title:the 46th Annual Society of Epidemiologic Research (SER) Meeting; Can birth weight explain differences in the association of infant growth with subsequent fat free mass between populations?
Investigator(s):Hui LL
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Hui L.L., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Can birth weight explain differences in the association of infant growth with subsequent fat free mass between populations? (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 046.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth and adolescent adiposity - Evidence from the Hong Kong “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 16.
Hui L.L., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Infant growth and adolescent adiposity - Evidence from the Hong Kong “children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 047.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Small for gestational age and age at puberty: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2012, 176(9): 785-93.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socio-economic disparities in cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hong Kong adolescents - Evidence from the Hong Kong “children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 7.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The role of dairy products and milk in adolescent obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s ‘‘Children of 1997’’ birth cohort, PLoS One. 2012, 7(12): e52575.


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:A Randomised Controlled Trial of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Yu Ping Feng San) for influenza prophylaxis in elderly residential care homes in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:10/2011


Project Title:Development and evaluation of an electronic school absenteeism system for influenza-like-illness surveillance in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Cowling BJ, Ho LM, Lau EHY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:11/2011


Project Title:Workplace productivity losses related to acute upper respiratory tract infections among health care workers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip DKM, Kwok HKH, Cowling BJ, Johnston JM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:02/2013


List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Olsen S.J., Levy J., Uyeki T.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chotpitayasunondh T., Nishiura H. and Simmerman J.M., Aerosol transmission is an important mode of influenza A virus spread, Nature Communications. 2013, 4: 1935.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
Hon Y.Y.L., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Lai C.L., Yuen R.M.F., Ip D.K.M. and Tsang J.W.H., Validation of the Chinese version of the Revised-IPQ: Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised for Cancer Predisposition (IPQ-CP) (abstract and poster presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking, 2012, 44-45.
Ip D.K.M., Liao Q.H., Wu P., Gao Z.C., Cao B., Feng L.Z., Xu X.L., Jiang H., Li M., Bao J., Zheng J.D., Zhang Q., Chang Z.R., Li Y., Yu J.X., Liu F.F., Ni M.Y., Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Yang W.Z., Leung G.M. and Yu H.J., Detection of mild to moderate influenza A/H7N9 infection by China's national sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness: Case series, British Medical Journal. 2013, 346: f3693.
Ip D.K.M., Doris Zimmern HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Fellowships 2012-2013, The University of Hong Kong. 2012.
Ip D.K.M., 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 and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 6.
Ip D.K.M., University of Hong Kong/ China Medical Board Grants 2012, The University of Hong Kong. 2012.
Ip D.K.M., Visiting Fellow, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. 2012.
Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.
Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Potential use of multiple surveillance data in the forecast of hospital admissions (abstract and poster presentation), International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference - Expanding collaborations to chart a new course in public health surveillance, 4-5 December 2012, San Diego, USA. San Diego, USA, Global Biodefense, 2012.
Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Potential use of multiple surveillance data in the forecast of hospital admissions (abstract in 2012 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, 3-5 December 2012, San Diego, USA), Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 2013, 5(1): e168.
Lau E.H.Y., Nishiura H., Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M. and Wu J.T.K., Scarlet fever outbreak, Hong Kong, 2011 (Letter), Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012, 18(10): 1700-2.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Fang J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in viral shedding among individuals with medically attended influenza a virus infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2013, 207(8): 1281-5.
Lau L.H.L., Nishiura H., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis, Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 531-42.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Nishiura H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Variability of viral shedding dynamics among cases of influenza A virus infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 2.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Efficacy and effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination against confirmed influenza, acute respiratory illness, and medically attended acute respiratory illness (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 72.
Ng S., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Humoral antibody response after receipt of inactivated seasonal influenza vaccinations one year apart in children, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2012, 31(9): 964-9.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effect of age and recent influenza vaccination history on the immunogenicity and efficacy of 2009-10 seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination in children, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e59077.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine and medically attended acute respiratory illnesses in children and their households, a cluster randomized controlled trial (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 1.
Parry J.E., Ip D.K.M., CHAU Y.K., WU K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Predictors and Consequences of In-hospital Formula Supplementation for Healthy Breastfeeding Newborns , Journal of Human Lactation. 2013, 29: 527-536.
Poon L.L.M., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fung C.C.Y., Cheng K.Y., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral genetic sequence variations in pandemic H1N1/2009 and seasonal H3N2 influenza viruses within an individual, a household and a community. , J Clin Virol. 2012, 52: 146-150.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 12.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns on respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 442.
Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of patterns in influenza-associated excess mortality among men and women in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 62.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Nishiura H., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality attributable to influenza epidemics in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 59.
Wu P., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Nishiura H., The epidemiological and public health research response to 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): Experiences from Hong Kong, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 367-82.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost associated with deaths of patients with laboratory-confirmed 2009 pandemic (H1N1) virus infection in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 61.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost in the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 209.


Researcher : Jiang C

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in Mendelian randomization analysis in Southern Chinese men?, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(1): 318-28.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in mendelian randomization analysis in southern Chinese men? (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Me, 2012, Free paper 4.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Systematic differences among alcohol users: do they apply in non-Western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 677-S.
Cummings D., Lessler J., Read J., Kwok K.O., Zhu H., Tan L.J., Guan Y., Jiang C. and Riley S., Spatial heterogeneity of influenza immunity and infections: The effect of population density and effective neighbourhood size (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 56.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Influence of heart rate at rest for predicting the metabolic syndrome in older Chinese adults, Acta Diabetologica. 2013, 50(3): 325-31.
Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Jiang C., Loerbroks A., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Adab P., Mental health and asthma in China: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2013, 20(2): 259-64.
Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.
Lessler J., Riley S., Read J.M., Wang S., Zhu H., Smith G.J., Guan Y., Jiang C. and Cummings D.A.T., Evidence for Antigenic Seniority in Influenza A (H3N2) Antibody Responses in Southern China, PLoS Pathogens. 2012, 8: e1002802.
Loerbroks A., Jiang C., Thomas G.N., Adab P., Zhang W., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., COPD and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 44(3): 408-15.
Long M., Lam T.H., Jiang C. and Cheng K.K., Association of obesity and Framingham general cardiovascular risk profile with minor isolated ST-T abnormalities in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 186.
Ni M.Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 101.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 278-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 11.
Zhao J., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Jiang C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors in men, a mendelian randomization analysis in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 200-S.
Zhong Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Height, its components, and hematological coagulability among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 510-S.


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: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


Project Title:Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Study: Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection
Start Date:02/2012


Project Title:Graphical and numerical display literacy - Impact on risk perception and risk communication: A mixed methods study
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Lam WWT, Fielding R, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012


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: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


Project Title:Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Commissioned Study: Healthcare Manpower Planning and Projection
Start Date:02/2012


Project Title:Graphical and numerical display literacy - Impact on risk perception and risk communication: A mixed methods study
Investigator(s):Johnston JM, Lam WWT, Fielding R, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Sit H.P., Barnett A., Johnston J.M., Cheung M.C. and Chan W.M., Ageing in an ultra-dense metropolis: Perceived neighbourhood characteristics and utilitarian walking in Hong Kong elders, Public Health Nutrition. 2012, 1-8.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chou K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Effects of built environment on walking among Hong Kong older adults, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S39-41.
Cerin E., Lee K.Y., Barnett A., Sit C.H.P., Cheung M.C., Chan W.M. and Johnston J.M., Walking for transportation in Hong Kong Chinese urban elders: a cross-sectional study on what destinations matter and when, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2013, 10: 78.
Johnston J.M., IT in medical education (powerpoint presentation), The Fifth Workshop of Knowledge Management & E-Learning - by Faculty Research Theme (FRT) on Knowledge Management, 5 March 2013, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Faculty of Education, HKU, 2013.
Lam K.F.K. and Johnston J.M., Health insurance and healthcare utilisation for Shenzhen residents: A tale of registrants and migrants?, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12(1): 868.
Lam K.F.K. and Johnston J.M., Healthcare utilization, physical inactivity and dietary intake amongst different occupational sectors in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation) , 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 148.
Lam K.K.F. and Johnston J.M., Healthcare utilization, physical inactivity and dietary intake amongst different occupational sectors in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 42.
Lam T.H. and Johnston J.M., 香港大學公共衛生學院醫學生控煙課程經驗分享 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 4-6 November 2012, Nanjing. 第六屆兩岸四地煙害防制交流研討會, Nanjing, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2012, 134.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., McDowell I.W., Johnston J.M., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony (3H) among Hong Kong Chinese people: A qualitative study, Health Education Research. 2012, 27(5): 767-79.
Leung C., Johnston J.M., Chow C.B. and Lam T.H., Geospatial mapping and surveillance of unintentional childhood injuries: a systematic review of literature (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 46.
Leung C., Johnston J.M., Chow C.B. and Lam T.H., In-depth exploration of unintentional childhood injuries in low-income settings in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 149.
Xu H. and Johnston J.M., Exploring the relations hip between physicians’ burnout and patients satisfaction (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 157.
Xu H. and Johnston J.M., Exploring the relationship between physicians’ burnout and patients’ satisfaction (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 38.


Researcher : Kavikondala S

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Kavikondala S. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-pointn healthy living index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S290.


Researcher : Klick BA

List of Research Outputs

Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission in Hong Kong of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 198.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 pandemic in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 2.
Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H. and Cowling B.J., Transmissibility of influenza (Response to letter), Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 650-1.
Levy J.W., Cowling B.J., Simmerman J.M., Olsen S.J., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Jarman R.G., Klick B.A. and Chotipitayasunondh T., The Serial Intervals of Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Viruses in Households in Bangkok, Thailand, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(12): 1443-51.


Researcher : Kwok HKH

List of Research Outputs

Ip D.K.M., 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 and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 6.


Researcher : Kwok KO

Project Title:Third International Conference on Infectious Disease Dynamics (Epidemics 3 2011) Self-reported social contacts as risk factors for infection during the main wave of the 2009 pandemic
Investigator(s):Kwok KO
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2011


Project Title:Longitudinal study of the temporal changes of contact patterns of individuals in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Kwok KO, Cowling BJ, Riley S
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cummings D., Lessler J., Read J., Kwok K.O., Zhu H., Tan L.J., Guan Y., Jiang C. and Riley S., Spatial heterogeneity of influenza immunity and infections: The effect of population density and effective neighbourhood size (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 56.
Kwok K.O., Leung G.M., Mak P. and Riley S., Antiviral stockpiles for influenza pandemics from the household perspective: Treatment alone versus treatment with prophylaxis, Epidemics. 2013, 5(2): 92-7.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Wu K.M., Read J.M., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 37.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Read J., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 52.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Longitudinal serum quadruples from Hong Kong suggest a key role for middle-aged adults in the transmission of influenza A during the postpandemic period (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.


Researcher : Kwok MK

List of Research Outputs

Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight and adult cardiovascular risk factors using multiple birth status in the 1958 birth cohort as an instrumental variable (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 504-S.
Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight, infant growth and adolescent blood pressure using twin status as an instrumental variable in a Chinese birth cohort: “Children of 1997” (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 505-S.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding and adolescent blood pressure: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 13.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding and adolescent psychological wellbeing: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 9.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding, childhood milk consumption, and onset of puberty, Pediatrics. 2012, 130(3): e631-9.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H., Leung S.L. and Schooling C.M., Environmental and intergenerational influences on height: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 45.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The role of dairy products and milk in adolescent obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s ‘‘Children of 1997’’ birth cohort, PLoS One. 2012, 7(12): e52575.


Researcher : Kwok NT

List of Research Outputs

Kwok N.T., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Does promoting shared decision making consultation behaviours increase treatment decision making satisfaction among women facing decision for breast cancer surgery? (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A70.


Researcher : LEUNG SM

List of Research Outputs

LEUNG S.M., Estimating the protective effect of hemagglutination-inhibition antibody against pandemic influenza A(H1N1) infections (powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, 26-28 June 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.


Researcher : LIAN J

List of Research Outputs

LIAN J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H., Lai W.K.W., Chu D.W.S. and Wong D.S.H., Screening for diabetic retinopathy with or without a copayment in a randomized controlled trial: Influence of the inverse care law, Ophthalmology. 2013, 120(6): 1247-53.
Lian J., Wong S.H., Chan K.W., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam L.K., Yap K.H., Lai W.W., Chu W.S. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 200.


Researcher : Lai HK

Project Title:2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health (SESEH 2012); Meta-analysis of adverse health effects due to air pollution in Chinese populations
Investigator(s):Lai HK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2012


List of Research Outputs

Lai H.K., Wong C.M. and Hedley A.J., A WHO annual air quality guideline for sulphur dioxide (SO2) derived from WHO 24-hour guideline with data from seven cities (abstract), 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, E-041.
Lai H.K., Tsang H., Chau J., Lee C.H., McGhee S., Hedley A.J. and Wong C.M., Health impact assessment of marine emissions in Pearl River Delta region, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2013, 66(1-2): 158-63.
Lai H.K., Tsang H. and Wong C.M., Meta-analysis of adverse health effects due to air pollution in Chinese populations, BMC Public Health. 2013, 13: 360.
Lee S.L., Tinsley H.M., Chau J., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Ip P., Chow C.B. and Hedley A.J., Review of Outdoor Air Pollution and Child Health in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2013, 18(2): 69-76.
MA X., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lai P.C. and Wong C.M., A pilot study on traffic related exposure in Hong Kong , Poster presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 48.
Ma X., Thach T.Q., Lai P.C., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Chan W.M., Lee R.S.Y. and Wong C.M., Traffic related exposure and health effects among Hong Kong older population (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 151.
Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K. and Lam T.H., Parental anti-smoking practices and adolescent smoking in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 155.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality risks in an elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 45.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Chan K.H., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality: Evidence from an elderly cohort in Hong Kong, Preventive Medicine. 2013, 56(2): 118-23.


Researcher : Lam HKB

List of Research Outputs

Jiang C., Loerbroks A., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Adab P., Mental health and asthma in China: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2013, 20(2): 259-64.
Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.
Loerbroks A., Jiang C., Thomas G.N., Adab P., Zhang W., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., COPD and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 44(3): 408-15.


Researcher : Lam KFK

List of Research Outputs

Lam K.F.K. and Johnston J.M., Health insurance and healthcare utilisation for Shenzhen residents: A tale of registrants and migrants?, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12(1): 868.
Lam K.F.K. and Johnston J.M., Healthcare utilization, physical inactivity and dietary intake amongst different occupational sectors in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation) , 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 148.


Researcher : Lam KKF

List of Research Outputs

Lam K.K.F. and Johnston J.M., Healthcare utilization, physical inactivity and dietary intake amongst different occupational sectors in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 42.


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:A randomized controlled trail of a tailored intervention compared to usual care on smoking type 2 diabetic patients to promote smoking cessation and improve glycaemic control
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Leung AYM, Tan KCB, Wong CN, Li WHC
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:01/2011


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, Lee SL, Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011
Completion Date:12/2012


Project Title:Pubertal muscle mass and diabetes risk
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Cheung PT, Hui LL, Ip P, Lee SL, Macfarlane DJ, McManus AM, Schooling CM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health Could a tax increase of 50% in Hong Kong in 2009 result in an increase in smoking?
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2012


Project Title:A school-based survey on adolescent alcohol drinking in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lam TH, Ho DSY, Lo WS
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2012


Project Title:2013 SRNT 19th Annual International Meeting; Tobacco Endgame in Hong King: Public support for total ban on smoking
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:A long-term follow up for participants in Quit-to-Win Contest 2009 and 2010
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:Developing Health Education Materials for 'Brief Advice' Targeting People at risk of 'Hazardous Drinking' for Use in Primary Care
Investigator(s):Lam TH
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Centre for Health Protection
Start Date:05/2013


List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in Mendelian randomization analysis in Southern Chinese men?, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(1): 318-28.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in mendelian randomization analysis in southern Chinese men? (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Me, 2012, Free paper 4.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Systematic differences among alcohol users: do they apply in non-Western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 677-S.
Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived neighborhood cohesion (NC) and education: Individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 124-S.
Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived social cohesion and education: individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 29.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community based participatory research - an effective approach to increase family communication, Harmony, Happiness and Health (3Hs): Findings from the Happy Family Kitchen (HFK) project in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Kwok L.T., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community leaders engagement increase family communication, Health, Harmony and Happiness (3Hs): Evidence from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) program in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Family communication is a mediator to increase Family Harmony, Happiness and Health: Findings from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) project in Hong Kong, Abstracts from the 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest, Hungary, 28-31 August 2012, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, 2012, Vol.19, Supplement, September: 288-289.
Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., 建設衛生保健專業人員煙草控制的能力: "培訓師培訓"項目的有效性, The 6th Cross-strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 4 - 6 November 2012, Nanjing . 中國控制吸煙協會 第六屆兩岸四地煙害防制交流研討會, 2012, 122-126.
Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N. and Lam T.H., Will mothers of sick children help their husbands to stop smoking after receiving a brief intervention from nurses? Secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial, BMC Pediatrics. 2013, 13: 50.
Chan Y.H., Lau G.K.K., Yiu K.H., Yiu Y.F., Li L.S.W., Lam T.H., Lau C.P., Siu D.C.W. and Tse H.F., PR prolongation strongly predicts new-onset myocardial infarction, ischaemic stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular death in coronary patients or risk equivalent: a 5-year clinical-patholophysiological study, 18th Medical Research Conference, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013.
Cheung M.W.L., Yip P.S.F., Fan S.Y.S. and Lam T.H., Marital satisfaction among Hong Kong couples, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(Suppl 6): S25-26.
Deng H., Tomlinson B., Lam T.H., Jong S.D.E. and Thomas G.N., Gene Co-Expression Network Analysisi to Identify Genes Related to Blood Pressure Control by RAS Blockers, Eight International Symposium on Healthy Aging, 9-10 March 2013, Hong Kong. 2013, 52.
Fabrizio C.S., Hirschmann M.A.R., Lam T.H., Cheung T., Pang I., Chan S.S.C. and Stewart S.M., Bringing scientific rigor to community-developed programs in Hong Kong, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12: 1129.
Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Investigations of behaviors that relate to positive family relationships and family harmony (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 195.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Influence of heart rate at rest for predicting the metabolic syndrome in older Chinese adults, Acta Diabetologica. 2013, 50(3): 325-31.
He Y., Li L.S., Li L.S., Sun D.L., Wu L. and Lam T.H., 中老年人戒煙的健康效應 – 戒煙與心腦血管病死亡的前瞻性研究 (abstract), 6th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 4-6 November 2012, Nanjing. 第六屆兩岸四地煙害防制交流研討會 , Nanjing, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2012, 300.
He Y., Jiang B., Li L.S., Li L.S., Ko S.F., Wu L., Sun D.L., He S.F., Liang B.Q., Hu F.B. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure predicted chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other tobacco related mortality in a 17-years cohort study in China, Chest. 2012, 142(4): 909-18.
Heys M., Lin S., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Lifetime growth and blood pressure in adolescence: Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(1): e62-72.
Ho D.S.Y., Lai Y.K., Lam T.H., Chan V., Mak K.K. and Lo W.S., Risk factors and outcomes of childhood obesity in Hong Kong: a retrospective cohort study, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(suppl 4): S45-7.
Hou W.W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Adolescent testosterone, muscle mass and glucose metabolism: Evidence from “Children of 1997” in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 372-S.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Small for gestational age and age at puberty: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2012, 176(9): 785-93.
Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Jiang C., Loerbroks A., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Adab P., Mental health and asthma in China: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2013, 20(2): 259-64.
Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Xu L., Zhang W.S., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Yu H., Huang L.M., Cheng K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Uric acid levels, even in the normal range, are associated with increased cardiovascular risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Int J Cardiol. 2013.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding, childhood milk consumption, and onset of puberty, Pediatrics. 2012, 130(3): e631-9.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H., Leung S.L. and Schooling C.M., Environmental and intergenerational influences on height: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 45.
LAU H.Y., Liang J., Chan Y.H., Lee A.W.M., Kwong D.L.W., Lung M.L. and Lam T.H., Secular trends of salted fish consumption and asopharyngeal carcinoma: a multi-jurisdiction ecological study in 8 regions from 3 continents, BMC Cancer. 2013, 13: 298.
Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.
Lam T.H. and Johnston J.M., 香港大學公共衛生學院醫學生控煙課程經驗分享 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 4-6 November 2012, Nanjing. 第六屆兩岸四地煙害防制交流研討會, Nanjing, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2012, 134.
Lam T.H. and Lai V.W.Y., 香港增加煙草稅的成效及長遠策略 – 強弱機危綜合分析法 (SWOT Analysis) (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 4-6 November 2012, Nanjing. 第六屆兩岸四地煙害防制交流研討會 , Nanjing, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, 2012, 58-60.
Lam T.H., Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Lin J. and Chan Y.H., An assessment of publication bias in previous nasopharyngeal carcinoma case-control studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 29.
Lam T.H., Woodward M. and Huxley R., Burden of smoking for CVD in Asia-Pacific (powerpoint presentation), Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2013 Congress, 21-24 February 2013, Pattaya. Pattaya, Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology, 2013.
Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Kavikondala S. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-pointn healthy living index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S290.
Lam T.H., Introduction of Hong Kong experiences and discussion on various issues on tobacco control in Hong Kong and China (oral presentation), Policy and management salon, 12 May 2013, Shantou. Shantou, Law School, University of Shantou, 2013.
Lam T.H., Racial and ethnic differences in measures and effects of obesity (abstract and powerpoint presentation), WCRF International and IASO joint conference, 16-17 April 2013 in London. London, WCRF UK, 2013, 19.
Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Abdullah A.S.M., Taam Wong V., Chan A.Y.W. and Hedley A.J., Smoking reduction intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking: A randomised controlled trial, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(Suppl 3): S4-8.
Lam T.H., Woodward M. and Huxley R., The first decade of the Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration (APCSC) (abstract and powerpoint presentation in Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2013 Congress on 21-24 February 2013 in Pattaya), ASEAN Heart Journal. 2013, 21(1): 77.
Lam T.H., Woodward M. and Huxley R., The first decade of the Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration (powerpoint presentation), Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2013 Congress, 21-24 February 2013, Pattaya, Thailand. Pattaya, Thailand, Heart Association of Thailand, 2013.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Wang X., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Tobacco endgame in Hong Kong: Public support for total ban on smoking (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 19th Annual Meeting, 13-16 March 2013, Boston. Boston, SRNT, 2013.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., McDowell I.W., Johnston J.M., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony (3H) among Hong Kong Chinese people: A qualitative study, Health Education Research. 2012, 27(5): 767-79.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: Relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 148.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A51.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Occupational exposures and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 43.
Lee A.W.M., Ng W.T., Chan Y.H., Sze C.K.H., Chan C. and Lam T.H., The battle against nasopharyngeal cancer, Radiotherapy and Oncology. 2012, 104(3): 272-8.
Lee H., Nan H., Yu Y.Y., McDowell I.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., For non-exercising people, the number of steps walked is more strongly associated with health than time spent walking, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013, 16(3): 227-30.
Lee H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., Stressful life events as a moderator of the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 11.
Lee H., Stewart S.M., Lun V.M.C., Bond M.H., Yu X. and Lam T.H., Validating the concord index as a measure of family relationships in China, Journal of Family Psychology. 2012, 26(6): 906-15.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Leng X.Y., Chen X.Y., Chook P., Xiong L., Lin W.H., Liu J.Y., Tomlinson B., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Lam K.S.L., Cheung B.M.Y. and Wong K.S., Association between metabolic syndrome and carotid atherosclerosis: A community-based study in Hong Kong, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 2013, 11(2): 109-14.
Leng X.Y., Chen X.Y., Chook P., Xiong L., Lin W.H., Tomlinson B., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Lam K.S.L., Cheung B.M.Y. and Wong K.S., Correlation of Large Artery Intracranial Occlusive Disease With Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Presence of Carotid Plaque, Stroke. 2013, 44(1): 68-72.
Leung C., Lam T.H., Leung G.M., Lin S. and Schooling C.M., Does informal child care affect adolescent psychosocial health? Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013.
Leung C., Johnston J.M., Chow C.B. and Lam T.H., Geospatial mapping and surveillance of unintentional childhood injuries: a systematic review of literature (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 46.
Leung C., Johnston J.M., Chow C.B. and Lam T.H., In-depth exploration of unintentional childhood injuries in low-income settings in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 149.
Leung C.C., Hui L., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H., Yew W.W., Hui D.S.C., Chan R.C.Y., Mok Y.W., Law W.S., Chang K.C., Leung E.C.C. and Tam C.M., Tuberculosis is associated with increased lung cancer mortality, International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 2013, 17(5): 687-92.
Leung D.Y.P., Wong E.M.L., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Psychometric properties of the Big Five Inventory in a Chinese sample of smokers receiving cessation treatment: A validation study, Journal of Nursing Education and Practice. 2012, 3, No. 6: 1-10.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The role of dairy products and milk in adolescent obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s ‘‘Children of 1997’’ birth cohort, PLoS One. 2012, 7(12): e52575.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Timing of solid food introduction and obesity: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(5): e1459-67.
Lo C.M.M., Lau H.Y., Chan Y.H., Cheung F. and Lam T.H., Barriers in establishing the secular trends of nasopharyngeal carcinoma by histological subtype: an assessment of data in cancer registries from 7 regions across three continents (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 28.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., The use of Stunkard’s figure rating scale to identify underweight and overweight in Chinese adolescents, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50017.
Loerbroks A., Jiang C., Thomas G.N., Adab P., Zhang W., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., COPD and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 44(3): 408-15.
Long M., Lam T.H., Jiang C. and Cheng K.K., Association of obesity and Framingham general cardiovascular risk profile with minor isolated ST-T abnormalities in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 186.
Mak K.K., Lee S.L., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Sleep and academic performance in Hong Kong adolescents, Journal of School Health. 2012, 82(11): 522-7.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Ni M.Y., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Depressive symptoms in people with chronic physical conditions: Prevalence and risk factors in a Hong Kong community sample, BMC Psychiatry. 2012, 12: 198.
Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., Chan B.H.Y. and Lam T.H., Effects of depressive symptoms and family satisfaction on health related quality of life: The Hong Kong FAMILY study, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e58436.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with depressive symptoms in a Hong Kong community sample of people with chronic physical conditions (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S37.
Nan H., Lee H., Chan B.H.Y., McDowell I., Lam T.H., Ni M.Y. and Stewart S.M., Family satisfaction, chronic conditions and depressive symptoms in a community sample: The Hong Kong FAMILY Project , The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary, 88.. Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S37.
Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Ni M.Y. and Lam T.H., Higher family satisfaction, favorable mental health-related quality of life and less depressive symptoms: the Hong Kong FAMILY study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 20.
Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.
Ni M.Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 101.
Sen Zhang W., Xu L., Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Keung Cheng K., Liu B. and Lam T.H., Effect of alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenase gene polymorphisms on alcohol-associated hypertension: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Hypertens Res. 2013.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol intake and death from cancer: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 27.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol use and death from respiratory diseases: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 100.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol use and death from respiratory diseases: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. 2013, 002-S.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Self-reported diabetes and mortality in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 001-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 278-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 11.
Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Association between television viewing and self-esteem in children, Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2012, 33(6): 479-85.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Location of breakfast consumption predicts body mass index change in young Hong Kong children, International Journal of Obesity. 2012, 36(7): 925-30.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., The use of a composite lifestyle score to predict weight gain in Hong Kong children (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 203.
WONG H.K., Ong K.L., Leung Y.H., Cheung T.T., Xu A., Lam T.H., Lam K.S.L. and Cheung B.M.Y., Plasma level of adrenomedullin is influenced by a single nucleotide polymorphism in the adiponectin gene, PLoS One.. 2013, 8: e70335.
Wang H., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life course adiposity and adolescent depressive symptoms: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 192-S.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure and health services use among adolescent current smokers, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e64322.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Smoking family, secondhand smoke exposure at home, and quitting in adolescent smokers, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2013, 15(1): 185-91.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Underage alcohol drinking and medical services use in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, BMJ Open. 2013, 3(5): e002740.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K. and Lam T.H., Parental anti-smoking practices and adolescent smoking in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 155.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Huang R. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke and insomnia symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 39.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Tang J., Su S.H., Chen J.W., Zhuang R.S., Lou X.J. and Lam T.H., A cross-sectional study on the establishment of smoking cessation clinics in Guangdong province 2011., 2011年广州省戒烟门诊开展情况调查, The 6th Cross-strait Conference on Tobacco Control. 中國控制吸煙協會 第六屆兩岸四地煙害防制交流研討會, 2012.
Wong H.K., Ong K.L., Leung Y.H., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Lam K.S.L. and Cheung B.M.Y., A single nucleotide polymorphism of interleukin-6 gene is related to plasma adrenomedullin levels, Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology. Presented at the Sixteenth Annual Scientific Meeting of Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, Hong Kong Nov 2012. 20 (2): 56.
Wong Y.M.B., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Cerin E., MAK K.K. and Lam T.H., Longitudinal relations of perceived availability of neighborhood sport facilities with physical activity in adolescents: An analysis of potential moderators, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2013.
Woodward M., Huxley R., Ueshima H., Fang X.H., Kim H.C. and Lam T.H., The Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration: A decade of achievements, Global Health. 2012, 7(4): 343-51.
Xu L., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Smoking and hemorrhagic stroke mortality in a prospective cohort study of older Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 154-S.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality risks in an elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 45.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Chan K.H., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality: Evidence from an elderly cohort in Hong Kong, Preventive Medicine. 2013, 56(2): 118-23.
Yoon S.W. and Lam T.H., The alcohol industry lobby and Hong Kong's zero wine and beer tax policy, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12: 717.
Zhao J., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Jiang C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors in men, a mendelian randomization analysis in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 200-S.
Zhong Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Height, its components, and hematological coagulability among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 510-S.


Researcher : Lam WWT

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 TKD
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:06/2010


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: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 MYS, Tsang JWH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010
Completion Date:03/2013


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
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 TKD, Law WL, Poon TCJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Cancer Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:Joint Meeting of IPOS 14th World Congress and COSA's 39th Annual Scientific Meeting ; Patterns of psychological distress among Chinese women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer /A study of trajectories of psychological distress in women diagnosed with breast cancer
Investigator(s):Lam WWT
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2012


List of Research Outputs

Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Shun S.C., Okuyama T., Lai Y.H., Wada M., Akechi T. and Li W.Y., Attributing variance in supportive care needs during cancer: Culture-service, and individual differences, before clinical factors, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e65099.
Fielding R. and Lam W.W.T., Patterns of quality of life in Chinese patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 2012 Joint Meeting of IPOS 14th World Congress and COSA's 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 November 2012, Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2012.
Fielding R. and Lam W.W.T., Unresolved problems with distress screening (Letter), British Journal of Cancer. 2013, 108(9): 1922-3.
Hon Y.Y.L., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Perceived illness severity, personality, and causal attribution among Hong Kong Chinese Breast Cancer Patients (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A14.
Hon Y.Y.L., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Lai C.L., Yuen R.M.F., Ip D.K.M. and Tsang J.W.H., Validation of the Chinese version of the Revised-IPQ: Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised for Cancer Predisposition (IPQ-CP) (abstract and poster presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking, 2012, 44-45.
Kwok N.T., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Does promoting shared decision making consultation behaviours increase treatment decision making satisfaction among women facing decision for breast cancer surgery? (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A70.
Laidsaar-Powell R.C., Butow P.N., Bu S., Charles C., Gafni A., Lam W.W.T., Jansen J., McCaffery K.J., Shepherd H.L., Tattersall M.H.N. and Juraskova I., Physician-patient-companion communication and decision-making: A systematic review of triadic medical consultations, Patient Education and Counseling. 2013, 91(1): 3-13.
Lam W.W.T., A study of trajectories of psychological distress in women diagnosed with breast cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 2012 Joint Meeting of IPOS 14th World Congress and COSA's 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 November 2012, Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2012.
Lam W.W.T., Building research collaboration with clinicians working in cancer care (abstract), 第五屆腫瘤心理與姑息治療學習班, 17-18 May 2013, Tianjin. Tianjin, Beijing Cancer Hospital, 2013, 11.
Lam W.W.T., Decision aids to help patients who are facing cancer treatment decisions (oral presentation), “Explore the World of Medicine” Public lecture series 2013 - “Confronting cancer” , 8 June 2013, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicien, HKU, 2013.
Lam W.W.T., PLOS ONE. 2012.
Lam W.W.T., Patient outcomes in breast cancer management (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 16.
Lam W.W.T., Ng J., Tsang J.W.H., Yau T.K., Soong I., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Wong K.Y., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Sze W.K., Ng A. and Fielding R., Patterns of psychological distress among Chinese women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 2012 Joint Meeting of IPOS 14th World Congress and COSA's 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 November 2012, Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2012.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., McDowell I.W., Johnston J.M., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony (3H) among Hong Kong Chinese people: A qualitative study, Health Education Research. 2012, 27(5): 767-79.
Lam W.W.T., Ye M. and Fielding R., Trajectories of quality of life among Chinese patients diagnosed with nasopharynegeal cancer, PLoS One. 2012, 7(9): e44022.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J. and Fielding R., Changes in psychological distress among Chinese patients newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer: A longitudinal study (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A68.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Comparing supportive care needs patterns in breast and colorectal cancer patients (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 24-25.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Ye M., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2013, 22(4): 792-8.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong J.H.F., Chiu A.W.K., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Chan S.W.W. and Fielding R., Waiting to see the doctor: Understanding appraisal and utilization components of consultation delay for new breast symptoms in Chinese women, Psycho-oncology. 2012, 21(12): 1316-23.
So W.K.W., Choi K.C., Chan D.N.S., Shiu A.T.Y., Ho S.S.M., Chan H.Y.L., Lam W.W.T., Cheng K.K.F., Goggins W. and Chan C.W.H., Colorectal cancer screening behaviour and associated factors among Chinese aged 50 and above in Hong Kong - A population-based survey, European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2012, 16(4): 413-18.
Tam M.H.C., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Intervention to reduce burnout symptoms among health care professionals in palliative and hospice care setting: Systematic review (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Tam M.H.C., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Interventions to reduce burnout syndrome among health care professionals in palliative and hospice care settings: A systematic review (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 34.
Tsang J.W.H., Lam W.W.T., Liu K.Y., Soong S.I., Yung S.T., Kwong D.L.W. and Fielding R., Adaptation of Patient-centred Communication Skill Training for Medical Registrars – A Pilot Study, 3rd East Asia Psyho-Oncology Network (EAPON) Meeting 2012.
Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., A qualitative study of Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs on adult cancer prevention at childhood (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A66.
Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs about cancer prevention at childhood (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 154.
Wong S.W., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., The association between trajectories of optimism and realistic outcome expectation for the elected surgery among women with breast cancer (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A17.
Wong S.W., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Trajectories of optimism in predicting psychological distress among women with breast cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 34-35.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clustering in different groups of cancer survivors (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 18-19.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Ng A., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clusters in cancer survivors in Hong Kong - a cluster analysis (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A72.


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

Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Ip D.K.M., 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 and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 6.
Lau E.H.Y., Epidemiological inferences based on publicly available information in the influenza A(H7N9) epidemic in China (powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, 26-28 June 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Potential use of multiple surveillance data in the forecast of hospital admissions (abstract and poster presentation), International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference - Expanding collaborations to chart a new course in public health surveillance, 4-5 December 2012, San Diego, USA. San Diego, USA, Global Biodefense, 2012.
Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Potential use of multiple surveillance data in the forecast of hospital admissions (abstract in 2012 International Society for Disease Surveillance Conference, 3-5 December 2012, San Diego, USA), Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 2013, 5(1): e168.
Lau E.H.Y., Nishiura H., Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M. and Wu J.T.K., Scarlet fever outbreak, Hong Kong, 2011 (Letter), Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012, 18(10): 1700-2.
Leung C.Y.H., Lau E.H.Y., Zhang L., Guan Y., Cowling B.J. and Peiris J.S.M., Avian Influenza And Ban On Overnight Poultry Storage In Live Poultry Markets, Hong Kong, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012, 18(8): 1339-1341.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.
Wu P., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Nishiura H., The epidemiological and public health research response to 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): Experiences from Hong Kong, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 367-82.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yao X., Wang H., yan P.P., Lu Y., Lin H., Chen L., Ng J., Lau E.H.Y., Liu L., Wu J.T.K. and Chen Z., Rising epidemic of HIV-1 infections among general populations in Fujian, China, Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2012, 60(3): 328-35.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost associated with deaths of patients with laboratory-confirmed 2009 pandemic (H1N1) virus infection in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 61.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost in the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 209.


Researcher : Lau HY

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Lin J. and Chan Y.H., An assessment of publication bias in previous nasopharyngeal carcinoma case-control studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 29.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: Relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 148.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A51.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Occupational exposures and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 43.
Lo C.M.M., Lau H.Y., Chan Y.H., Cheung F. and Lam T.H., Barriers in establishing the secular trends of nasopharyngeal carcinoma by histological subtype: an assessment of data in cancer registries from 7 regions across three continents (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 28.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.


Researcher : Lau HY

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Lin J. and Chan Y.H., An assessment of publication bias in previous nasopharyngeal carcinoma case-control studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 29.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: Relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 148.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A51.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Occupational exposures and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 43.
Lo C.M.M., Lau H.Y., Chan Y.H., Cheung F. and Lam T.H., Barriers in establishing the secular trends of nasopharyngeal carcinoma by histological subtype: an assessment of data in cancer registries from 7 regions across three continents (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 28.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.


Researcher : Lau LHL

List of Research Outputs

Lang B.H.H., Ng S.H., Lau L.H.L., Cowling B.J. and Wong K.P., A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and surgical outcomes of total thyroidectomy between harmonic scalpel versus ligasure, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2013, 20(6): 1918-1926.
Lang B.H.H., Cowling B.J., Lau L.H.L., Wong K.P. and Wan K.Y., A systematic review and meta-analysis of prophylactic central neck dissection on short-term locoregional recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma after total thyroidectomy, Thyroid. 2013, 23(9): 1087-1-09.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Fang J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in viral shedding among individuals with medically attended influenza a virus infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2013, 207(8): 1281-5.
Lau L.H.L., Nishiura H., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis, Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 531-42.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Nishiura H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Variability of viral shedding dynamics among cases of influenza A virus infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 2.


Researcher : Lau LHL

List of Research Outputs

Lang B.H.H., Ng S.H., Lau L.H.L., Cowling B.J. and Wong K.P., A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and surgical outcomes of total thyroidectomy between harmonic scalpel versus ligasure, Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2013, 20(6): 1918-1926.
Lang B.H.H., Cowling B.J., Lau L.H.L., Wong K.P. and Wan K.Y., A systematic review and meta-analysis of prophylactic central neck dissection on short-term locoregional recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma after total thyroidectomy, Thyroid. 2013, 23(9): 1087-1-09.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Fang J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in viral shedding among individuals with medically attended influenza a virus infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2013, 207(8): 1281-5.
Lau L.H.L., Nishiura H., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis, Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 531-42.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Nishiura H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Variability of viral shedding dynamics among cases of influenza A virus infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 2.


Researcher : Lau WLE

List of Research Outputs

Lau W.L.E., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., A temporal decomposition of the evolution of disparities in health in a recently developed population using an age-period-cohort model (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 199.


Researcher : Lee CH

List of Research Outputs

Lai H.K., Tsang H., Chau J., Lee C.H., McGhee S., Hedley A.J. and Wong C.M., Health impact assessment of marine emissions in Pearl River Delta region, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2013, 66(1-2): 158-63.
Yu R., Chau P.H., McGhee S., Chau J., Lee C.H., Chan C.M.Y., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Trends of Disease Burden Consequent to Stroke in Older Persons in Hong Kong: Implications of Population Ageing. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 2012, 1-128.


Researcher : Lee H

List of Research Outputs

Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived neighborhood cohesion (NC) and education: Individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 124-S.
Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived social cohesion and education: individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 29.
Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-point Healthy Living Index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study, The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest Hilton, Hungary, 724. . Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S290.
Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Kavikondala S. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-pointn healthy living index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S290.
Lee H. and Yu P.L.H., An R package for analyzing and modeling ranking data, BMC Medical Research Methodology. 2013, 13: 65.
Lee H., Data imputation for accelerometer-measured physical activity: The combined approach, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2013, 97(5): 965-71.
Lee H., Nan H., Yu Y.Y., McDowell I.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., For non-exercising people, the number of steps walked is more strongly associated with health than time spent walking, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013, 16(3): 227-30.
Lee H. and Yu P.L.H., Mixtures of weighted distance-based models for ranking data with applications in political studies, Computational Statistics & Data Analysis. 2012, 56: 2486-2500.
Lee H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., Stressful life events as a moderator of the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 11.
Lee H., Stewart S.M., Lun V.M.C., Bond M.H., Yu X. and Lam T.H., Validating the concord index as a measure of family relationships in China, Journal of Family Psychology. 2012, 26(6): 906-15.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Ni M.Y., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Depressive symptoms in people with chronic physical conditions: Prevalence and risk factors in a Hong Kong community sample, BMC Psychiatry. 2012, 12: 198.
Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., Chan B.H.Y. and Lam T.H., Effects of depressive symptoms and family satisfaction on health related quality of life: The Hong Kong FAMILY study, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e58436.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with depressive symptoms in a Hong Kong community sample of people with chronic physical conditions (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S37.
Nan H., Lee H., Chan B.H.Y., McDowell I., Lam T.H., Ni M.Y. and Stewart S.M., Family satisfaction, chronic conditions and depressive symptoms in a community sample: The Hong Kong FAMILY Project , The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary, 88.. Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S37.
Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Ni M.Y. and Lam T.H., Higher family satisfaction, favorable mental health-related quality of life and less depressive symptoms: the Hong Kong FAMILY study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 20.
Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.


Researcher : Lee RSY

List of Research Outputs

Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality risks in an elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 45.


Researcher : Leung C

List of Research Outputs

Leung C., Lam T.H., Leung G.M., Lin S. and Schooling C.M., Does informal child care affect adolescent psychosocial health? Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013.
Leung C., Johnston J.M., Chow C.B. and Lam T.H., Geospatial mapping and surveillance of unintentional childhood injuries: a systematic review of literature (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 46.
Leung C., Johnston J.M., Chow C.B. and Lam T.H., In-depth exploration of unintentional childhood injuries in low-income settings in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 149.


Researcher : Leung CC

List of Research Outputs

Leung C.C., Hui L., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H., Yew W.W., Hui D.S.C., Chan R.C.Y., Mok Y.W., Law W.S., Chang K.C., Leung E.C.C. and Tam C.M., Tuberculosis is associated with increased lung cancer mortality, International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 2013, 17(5): 687-92.


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 S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in Mendelian randomization analysis in Southern Chinese men?, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(1): 318-28.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in mendelian randomization analysis in southern Chinese men? (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Me, 2012, Free paper 4.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Systematic differences among alcohol users: do they apply in non-Western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 677-S.
Choi C.W., Jit M., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 194.
Choi C.W., Mark J., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 6.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Patterns of and hypotheses for infection-related cancers in a Chinese population with rapid economic development, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(10): 1904-19.
Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Olsen S.J., Levy J., Uyeki T.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chotpitayasunondh T., Nishiura H. and Simmerman J.M., Aerosol transmission is an important mode of influenza A virus spread, Nature Communications. 2013, 4: 1935.
Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Riley S. and Leung G.M., Statistical algorithms for early detection of the annual influenza peak season in Hong Kong using sentinel surveillance data, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S4-5.
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Riley S. and Leung G.M., Viral shedding, clinical history and transmission of influenza, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S19-23.
Gray S.F. and Leung G.M., Investing in health (Editorial), Journal of Public Health. 2012, 34(3): 319.
Gray S.F. and Leung G.M., New year, new approaches (Editorial), Journal of Public Health. 2013, 35(1): 1.
Heys M., Lin S., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Lifetime growth and blood pressure in adolescence: Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(1): e62-72.
Hou W.W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Adolescent testosterone, muscle mass and glucose metabolism: Evidence from “Children of 1997” in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 372-S.
Hui L.L., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Can birth weight explain differences in the association of infant growth with subsequent fat free mass between populations? (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 046.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth and adolescent adiposity - Evidence from the Hong Kong “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 16.
Hui L.L., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Infant growth and adolescent adiposity - Evidence from the Hong Kong “children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 047.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Small for gestational age and age at puberty: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2012, 176(9): 785-93.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socio-economic disparities in cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hong Kong adolescents - Evidence from the Hong Kong “children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 7.
Ip D.K.M., Liao Q.H., Wu P., Gao Z.C., Cao B., Feng L.Z., Xu X.L., Jiang H., Li M., Bao J., Zheng J.D., Zhang Q., Chang Z.R., Li Y., Yu J.X., Liu F.F., Ni M.Y., Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Yang W.Z., Leung G.M. and Yu H.J., Detection of mild to moderate influenza A/H7N9 infection by China's national sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness: Case series, British Medical Journal. 2013, 346: f3693.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission in Hong Kong of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 198.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 pandemic in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 2.
Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.
Kwok K.O., Leung G.M., Mak P. and Riley S., Antiviral stockpiles for influenza pandemics from the household perspective: Treatment alone versus treatment with prophylaxis, Epidemics. 2013, 5(2): 92-7.
Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight and adult cardiovascular risk factors using multiple birth status in the 1958 birth cohort as an instrumental variable (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 504-S.
Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight, infant growth and adolescent blood pressure using twin status as an instrumental variable in a Chinese birth cohort: “Children of 1997” (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 505-S.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding and adolescent blood pressure: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 13.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding and adolescent psychological wellbeing: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 9.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding, childhood milk consumption, and onset of puberty, Pediatrics. 2012, 130(3): e631-9.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H., Leung S.L. and Schooling C.M., Environmental and intergenerational influences on height: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 45.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., McDowell I.W., Johnston J.M., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony (3H) among Hong Kong Chinese people: A qualitative study, Health Education Research. 2012, 27(5): 767-79.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Fang J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in viral shedding among individuals with medically attended influenza a virus infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2013, 207(8): 1281-5.
Lau L.H.L., Nishiura H., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis, Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 531-42.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Nishiura H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Variability of viral shedding dynamics among cases of influenza A virus infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 2.
Lau W.L.E., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., A temporal decomposition of the evolution of disparities in health in a recently developed population using an age-period-cohort model (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 199.
Lee H., Nan H., Yu Y.Y., McDowell I.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., For non-exercising people, the number of steps walked is more strongly associated with health than time spent walking, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013, 16(3): 227-30.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Leung C., Lam T.H., Leung G.M., Lin S. and Schooling C.M., Does informal child care affect adolescent psychosocial health? Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013.
Leung G.M., Cost effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccination. , First meeting on seasonal influenza vaccines in the Western Pacific Region, World Health Organisation, Manila, Phillippines, 22 Oct 2012. 2012.
Leung G.M., From principles to consequences: Addressing the unethical epidemic of disparities (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Caritas - Hong Kong 60th Anniversary International Conference, 15-18 May 2013, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Caritas, 2013.
Leung G.M., Gold Bauhinia Star (G.B.S.), Government of HKSAR. 2012.
Leung G.M., Preliminary observations on validating sociopatterns measurement in a Hong Kong primary school (powerpoint presentation), International Workshop "Digital Epidemiology", 30-31 May 2013, Turin, Italy. Turin, Italy, Institute for Scientific Interchange Foundation, 2013.
Leung G.M., Primary care models - Let a hundred flowers bloom (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2013, 16 June 2013, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, 2013.
Leung G.M., Progress towards supplementary voluntary private insurance in Hong Kong. , Seminar for the Ministry of Health, Government of Malaysia, Feb 6, 2013.. 2013.
Leung G.M., Revisiting a century of global challenges through literature, High Table Dinner speaker for the Lee Shiu Summer Programme. 2012.
Leung G.M., Strategies to tackle complex chronic conditions - Apply what we already know (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Hospital Authority Convention, 15-16 May 2013, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hospital Authority, 2013, 116.
Leung G.M., The Asia Pacific and European Observatories for Health Systems and Policies – issues in the public-private mix of hospitals. , Second Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, Beijing, China, Nov 1, 2012. 2012.
Leung G.M., The story continues: The forgotten half of Cochrane’s Random Reflections in Bentham’s path (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The Inaugural Victorian Psycho-oncology Research Conference, 14 June 2013, Parkville, Australia. Parkville, Australia, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, 2013, 18.
Leung G.M., Translating epidemiologic differences between populations into biologic mechanisms: a meta big data approach., Clinical rounds at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia, Feb 5, 2013.. 2013.
Leung G.M., Trust and be trusted: a quintet of virtues. (powerpoint presentation), 5th Quality & Safety Seminar, Hong Kong East Cluster, Hospital Authority, 13 March 2013, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong East Cluster, Hospital Authority, 2013.
Leung G.M. and Gray S., Unfinished epidemics (editorial), Journal of Public Health. 2013, 35(2): 181.
Leung G.M., Update on the epidemiology of A(H7N9). , Plenary at NIH MIDAS annual meeting, Austin, Texas, US, May 6, 2013.. 2013.
Leung G.M., Valuing cancer care (powerpoint presentation), 9th Annual Conference of Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research cosponsored by Lancet Oncology, Bangkok, Thailand, 22-24 March 2013.. Thailand, Org for Oncology & Translational Research, 2013.
Leung G.M. and Gray S., What are we? What should we be? (Editorial), Journal of Public Health. 2012, 34(4): 475-6.
Leung G.M., What do we want to know and why do we want to know it? Keynote Speaker, Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 22.
Leung G.M., What's next for HK? , The widening wealth gap is the root cause of Hong Kong's "Anti-rich" sentiment, plenary session, 29 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Durham University HK Society, 2012.
Leung G.M., When Cochrane meets Machiavelli: The science and politics of population cancer screening in Hong Kong (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology (Abstracts of the Joint Meeting of the COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting and IPOS 14th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, 13-15 November 2012, Brisbane, Australia). 2012, 8(Suppl.3): 156.
Lin S., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Early life risk factors of childhood obesity - A comparison of growth modeling (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 36.
Lin S., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Mode of delivery and adiposity: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 030-S.
Lin S., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Mode of delivery and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 200.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The role of dairy products and milk in adolescent obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s ‘‘Children of 1997’’ birth cohort, PLoS One. 2012, 7(12): e52575.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Timing of solid food introduction and obesity: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(5): e1459-67.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Efficacy and effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination against confirmed influenza, acute respiratory illness, and medically attended acute respiratory illness (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 72.
Ng S., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Humoral antibody response after receipt of inactivated seasonal influenza vaccinations one year apart in children, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2012, 31(9): 964-9.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effect of age and recent influenza vaccination history on the immunogenicity and efficacy of 2009-10 seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination in children, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e59077.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine and medically attended acute respiratory illnesses in children and their households, a cluster randomized controlled trial (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 1.
Ni M.Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 101.
Poon L.L.M., Chan K.H., Chu K.W., Fung C.C.Y., Cheng K.Y., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Viral genetic sequence variations in pandemic H1N1/2009 and seasonal H3N2 influenza viruses within an individual, a household and a community. , J Clin Virol. 2012, 52: 146-150.
Riley S., Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Viral evolution from one generation of human influenza infection to the next, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S6-10.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Self-reported diabetes and mortality in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 001-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 278-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 11.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wang H., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life course adiposity and adolescent depressive symptoms: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 192-S.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 12.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns on respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 8.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in a rapidly transitioning Chinese population, PLoS One. 2013, 8(4): e61495.
Wong O.L., Tsang J.W.H., Cowling B.J. and Leung G.M., Optimizing resource allocation for breast cancer prevention and care among Hong Kong Chinese women, Cancer. 2012, 118(8): 4394-4403.
Wong Y.T., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 442.
Wong Y.T., Cowling B.J., Kelly H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Nishiura H., The case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): A systematic review (abstract poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 41.
Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of patterns in influenza-associated excess mortality among men and women in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 62.
Xu L., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Smoking and hemorrhagic stroke mortality in a prospective cohort study of older Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 154-S.
Zhao J., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Jiang C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors in men, a mendelian randomization analysis in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 200-S.
Zhong Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Height, its components, and hematological coagulability among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 510-S.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost associated with deaths of patients with laboratory-confirmed 2009 pandemic (H1N1) virus infection in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 61.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost in the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 209.


Researcher : Li WY

List of Research Outputs

Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Shun S.C., Okuyama T., Lai Y.H., Wada M., Akechi T. and Li W.Y., Attributing variance in supportive care needs during cancer: Culture-service, and individual differences, before clinical factors, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e65099.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J. and Fielding R., Changes in psychological distress among Chinese patients newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer: A longitudinal study (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A68.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Comparing supportive care needs patterns in breast and colorectal cancer patients (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 24-25.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Ye M., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2013, 22(4): 792-8.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong J.H.F., Chiu A.W.K., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Chan S.W.W. and Fielding R., Waiting to see the doctor: Understanding appraisal and utilization components of consultation delay for new breast symptoms in Chinese women, Psycho-oncology. 2012, 21(12): 1316-23.


Researcher : Li WY

List of Research Outputs

Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Shun S.C., Okuyama T., Lai Y.H., Wada M., Akechi T. and Li W.Y., Attributing variance in supportive care needs during cancer: Culture-service, and individual differences, before clinical factors, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e65099.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J. and Fielding R., Changes in psychological distress among Chinese patients newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer: A longitudinal study (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A68.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Comparing supportive care needs patterns in breast and colorectal cancer patients (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 24-25.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Ye M., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2013, 22(4): 792-8.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong J.H.F., Chiu A.W.K., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Chan S.W.W. and Fielding R., Waiting to see the doctor: Understanding appraisal and utilization components of consultation delay for new breast symptoms in Chinese women, Psycho-oncology. 2012, 21(12): 1316-23.


Researcher : Lian J

List of Research Outputs

LIAN J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H., Lai W.K.W., Chu D.W.S. and Wong D.S.H., Screening for diabetic retinopathy with or without a copayment in a randomized controlled trial: Influence of the inverse care law, Ophthalmology. 2013, 120(6): 1247-53.
Lian J., Wong S.H., Chan K.W., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam L.K., Yap K.H., Lai W.W., Chu W.S. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 200.


Researcher : Liang J

List of Research Outputs

LAU H.Y., Liang J., Chan Y.H., Lee A.W.M., Kwong D.L.W., Lung M.L. and Lam T.H., Secular trends of salted fish consumption and asopharyngeal carcinoma: a multi-jurisdiction ecological study in 8 regions from 3 continents, BMC Cancer. 2013, 13: 298.


Researcher : Liao Q

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.


Researcher : Lim Wai WS

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.


Researcher : Lin J

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Lin J. and Chan Y.H., An assessment of publication bias in previous nasopharyngeal carcinoma case-control studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 29.


Researcher : Lin S

List of Research Outputs

Heys M., Lin S., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Lifetime growth and blood pressure in adolescence: Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(1): e62-72.
Leung C., Lam T.H., Leung G.M., Lin S. and Schooling C.M., Does informal child care affect adolescent psychosocial health? Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013.
Lin S., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Early life risk factors of childhood obesity - A comparison of growth modeling (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 36.
Lin S., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Mode of delivery and adiposity: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 030-S.
Lin S., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Mode of delivery and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 200.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The role of dairy products and milk in adolescent obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s ‘‘Children of 1997’’ birth cohort, PLoS One. 2012, 7(12): e52575.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Timing of solid food introduction and obesity: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(5): e1459-67.


Researcher : Lo CMM

Project Title:Multi-jurisdiction ecological studies on the secular trends of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma incidence rates by histologic subtypes and salted fish/vegetable/cigarette consumption per capita
Investigator(s):Lo CMM, Chan YH, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:6th International Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Symposium; Barriers in establishing the secular trends of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma by histological subtype: an assessment of data in cancer registries from 7 regions across three continents
Investigator(s):Lo CMM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Lin J. and Chan Y.H., An assessment of publication bias in previous nasopharyngeal carcinoma case-control studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 29.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: Relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 148.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Age specific incidence rate and histological subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Hong Kong: relation to salted fish, cigarette and vegetable consumption (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A51.
Lau H.Y., Lo C.M.M., Chan Y.H. and Lam T.H., Occupational exposures and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 43.
Lo C.M.M., Lau H.Y., Chan Y.H., Cheung F. and Lam T.H., Barriers in establishing the secular trends of nasopharyngeal carcinoma by histological subtype: an assessment of data in cancer registries from 7 regions across three continents (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 6th International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 20-22 June 2013, Istanbul. Istanbul, Ea Organization, 2013, 28.
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Researcher : Lo SV

List of Research Outputs

Tin Y.K., Tsoi P.K.O., Lee Y.H., Tsui E.L.H., Lam D.W.S., Chui A.W.M. and Lo S.V., Hong Kong domestic health spending: Financial years 1989/90 to 2008/09, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(Suppl 4): S2-23.
Tin Y.K., Tsoi P.K.O., Lee Y.H., Tsui E.L.H., Chui A.W.M. and Lo S.V., Hong Kong domestic health spending: Financial years 1989/90 to 2009/10, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(2) Suppl 3: S2-23.


Researcher : Lo WS

List of Research Outputs

Ho D.S.Y., Lai Y.K., Lam T.H., Chan V., Mak K.K. and Lo W.S., Risk factors and outcomes of childhood obesity in Hong Kong: a retrospective cohort study, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(suppl 4): S45-7.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., The use of Stunkard’s figure rating scale to identify underweight and overweight in Chinese adolescents, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50017.
Mak K.K., Lee S.L., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Sleep and academic performance in Hong Kong adolescents, Journal of School Health. 2012, 82(11): 522-7.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Huang R. and Lo W.S., An effort to promote healthy breakfast eating among Hong Kong children (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 7.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Perceived distance from tobacco retail outlets and the intention to smoke among never-smoking adolescents in Hong Kong., 第十屆粵港澳台預防醫學學術會議, 2013.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure and health services use among adolescent current smokers, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e64322.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Smoking family, secondhand smoke exposure at home, and quitting in adolescent smokers, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2013, 15(1): 185-91.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Huang R. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke and insomnia symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 39.
Wong Y.M.B., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Cerin E., MAK K.K. and Lam T.H., Longitudinal relations of perceived availability of neighborhood sport facilities with physical activity in adolescents: An analysis of potential moderators, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2013.


Researcher : Long M

List of Research Outputs

Long M., Lam T.H., Jiang C. and Cheng K.K., Association of obesity and Framingham general cardiovascular risk profile with minor isolated ST-T abnormalities in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 186.
Wen S.F., Wong O.L., Long M., Li J.G., Li X.F., Guo D.M., Xu Z.H. and Yin Q.S., Effectiveness of 3 surgical decompression strategies for treatment of multilevel cervical myelopathy in 3 spinal centers in China, Spine. 2012, 37(17): 1463-9.


Researcher : Lu Q

List of Research Outputs

Lu Q., McGhee S., Fielding R. and Xu X., Cost-effectiveness analysis of screening plus active-passive immunization for hepatisis B in China (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 201.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Xie X., Cheng J.Q. and Fielding R., Economic burden of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Shenzhen, China (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 19.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Xie X., Cheng J.Q. and Fielding R., Economic evaluation of universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination in China, Vaccine. 2013, 31(14): 1864-9.


Researcher : MA X

List of Research Outputs

MA X., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lai P.C. and Wong C.M., A pilot study on traffic related exposure in Hong Kong , Poster presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 48.
Ma X., Thach T.Q., Lai P.C., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Chan W.M., Lee R.S.Y. and Wong C.M., Traffic related exposure and health effects among Hong Kong older population (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 151.


Researcher : MAK KK

List of Research Outputs

Ho D.S.Y., Lai Y.K., Lam T.H., Chan V., Mak K.K. and Lo W.S., Risk factors and outcomes of childhood obesity in Hong Kong: a retrospective cohort study, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(suppl 4): S45-7.
Ho R...C., MAK K.K., Tao R., Lu Y., Day J.R. and Pan F., Views on the peer review system of biomedical journals: an online survey of academics from high-ranking universities, BMC Medical Research Methodology. UK, BioMed Central, 2013, 13:74.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., The use of Stunkard’s figure rating scale to identify underweight and overweight in Chinese adolescents, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50017.
MAK K.K., Ho S...C...H., Zhang M...W...B., Day J.R. and Ho C...R...M., Asian Journal of Psychiatry. Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations, 2013.
MAK K.K. and Day J.R., Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, Illicit Drug Exposure and Family Factors in Early Hong Kong Chinese Adolescents. Routledge, 2012, 21(4): 323-332.
MAK K.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Day J.R., Smoking of parents and best friend - Independent and combined effects on adolescent smoking and intention to initiate and quit smoking, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2012, 14(9): 1057-64.
MAK K.K. and Day J.R., The associations of asthma symptoms with active and passive smoking in Hong Kong adolescents, Respiratory Care. USA, American Association of Respiratory Care, 2012, 57(9): 1398-1404.
Mak K.K., Lee S.L., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Sleep and academic performance in Hong Kong adolescents, Journal of School Health. 2012, 82(11): 522-7.
Wong Y.M.B., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Cerin E., MAK K.K. and Lam T.H., Longitudinal relations of perceived availability of neighborhood sport facilities with physical activity in adolescents: An analysis of potential moderators, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2013.


Researcher : Ma X

List of Research Outputs

MA X., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lai P.C. and Wong C.M., A pilot study on traffic related exposure in Hong Kong , Poster presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 48.
Ma X., Thach T.Q., Lai P.C., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Chan W.M., Lee R.S.Y. and Wong C.M., Traffic related exposure and health effects among Hong Kong older population (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 151.


Researcher : Mak KH

List of Research Outputs

Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Association between television viewing and self-esteem in children, Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2012, 33(6): 479-85.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Location of breakfast consumption predicts body mass index change in young Hong Kong children, International Journal of Obesity. 2012, 36(7): 925-30.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., The use of a composite lifestyle score to predict weight gain in Hong Kong children (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 203.


Researcher : Mak KK

List of Research Outputs

Ho D.S.Y., Lai Y.K., Lam T.H., Chan V., Mak K.K. and Lo W.S., Risk factors and outcomes of childhood obesity in Hong Kong: a retrospective cohort study, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(suppl 4): S45-7.
Ho R...C., MAK K.K., Tao R., Lu Y., Day J.R. and Pan F., Views on the peer review system of biomedical journals: an online survey of academics from high-ranking universities, BMC Medical Research Methodology. UK, BioMed Central, 2013, 13:74.
Lo W.S., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K. and Lam T.H., The use of Stunkard’s figure rating scale to identify underweight and overweight in Chinese adolescents, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50017.
MAK K.K., Ho S...C...H., Zhang M...W...B., Day J.R. and Ho C...R...M., Asian Journal of Psychiatry. Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations, 2013.
MAK K.K. and Day J.R., Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, Illicit Drug Exposure and Family Factors in Early Hong Kong Chinese Adolescents. Routledge, 2012, 21(4): 323-332.
MAK K.K., Ho D.S.Y. and Day J.R., Smoking of parents and best friend - Independent and combined effects on adolescent smoking and intention to initiate and quit smoking, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2012, 14(9): 1057-64.
MAK K.K. and Day J.R., The associations of asthma symptoms with active and passive smoking in Hong Kong adolescents, Respiratory Care. USA, American Association of Respiratory Care, 2012, 57(9): 1398-1404.
Mak K.K., Lee S.L., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Sleep and academic performance in Hong Kong adolescents, Journal of School Health. 2012, 82(11): 522-7.
Wong Y.M.B., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Cerin E., MAK K.K. and Lam T.H., Longitudinal relations of perceived availability of neighborhood sport facilities with physical activity in adolescents: An analysis of potential moderators, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2013.


Researcher : McDowell IW

List of Research Outputs

Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived neighborhood cohesion (NC) and education: Individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 124-S.
Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived social cohesion and education: individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 29.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., McDowell I.W., Johnston J.M., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony (3H) among Hong Kong Chinese people: A qualitative study, Health Education Research. 2012, 27(5): 767-79.
Lee H., Nan H., Yu Y.Y., McDowell I.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., For non-exercising people, the number of steps walked is more strongly associated with health than time spent walking, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013, 16(3): 227-30.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Ni M.Y., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Depressive symptoms in people with chronic physical conditions: Prevalence and risk factors in a Hong Kong community sample, BMC Psychiatry. 2012, 12: 198.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with depressive symptoms in a Hong Kong community sample of people with chronic physical conditions (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S37.
Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.


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 Support 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
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Health-related Cost of Tobacco
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Policy-related survey on tobacco control for COSH
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH, Wong CN
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:11/2012


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Tobacco-related Morbidity and Morality
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs

Ai Y., Fielding R. and McGhee S., Cost effectiveness analysis of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in elderly men in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 144.
Ai Y., Fielding R., McGhee S., Cheng S.W.K. and Cheuk B., Cost effectiveness analysis of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in elderly men in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 41.
Chau P.H., McGhee S. and Woo J., Population aging: Impact of common chronic diseases on health and social services, Aging in Hong Kong: A Comparative Perspective. Springer, 2012, 115-156.
Fong A.H.C., Shum J., Ng A.L.K., Li K.K.W., McGhee S. and Wong D.S.H., Prevalence of ocular abnormalities in adults with Down syndrome in Hong Kong, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013, 97(4): 423-8.
Hui C.L.M., Chang W.C., Chan K.W., Lee H.M.E., Tam W.W.Y., Lai C.D.C., Wong G.H.Y., Tang Y.M., FWS L.I., Leung K.F., McGhee S., Sham P.C. and Chen E.Y.H., Early intervention and evaluation for adult-onset psychosis: The JCEP study rationale and design, Early Intervention in Psychiatry. 2013.
LIAN J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H., Lai W.K.W., Chu D.W.S. and Wong D.S.H., Screening for diabetic retinopathy with or without a copayment in a randomized controlled trial: Influence of the inverse care law, Ophthalmology. 2013, 120(6): 1247-53.
Lai H.K., Tsang H., Chau J., Lee C.H., McGhee S., Hedley A.J. and Wong C.M., Health impact assessment of marine emissions in Pearl River Delta region, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2013, 66(1-2): 158-63.
Lam T.P., Lam C.L.K., Lai C.L., Yuen R.M.F., Fong D.Y.T., McGhee S. and So M.K., Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Anti-viral Treatment in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Infection in Hong Kong, Poster presented at the presented at the 2012 International Society for Quality of Life Research Annual Conference in Budapest on Oct 24-27, 2012.
Lian J., Wong S.H., Chan K.W., Gangwani R.A., Hedley A.J., Lam L.K., Yap K.H., Lai W.W., Chu W.S. and McGhee S., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 200.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Fielding R. and Xu X., Cost-effectiveness analysis of screening plus active-passive immunization for hepatisis B in China (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 201.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Xie X., Cheng J.Q. and Fielding R., Economic burden of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Shenzhen, China (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 19.
Lu Q., McGhee S., Xie X., Cheng J.Q. and Fielding R., Economic evaluation of universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination in China, Vaccine. 2013, 31(14): 1864-9.
Ma X. and McGhee S., A cross-sectional study on socioeconomic status and health-related quality of life among elderly Chinese, BMJ Open. 2013, 3(2): e002418.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.
Yu H.Y., Chau P.H., McGhee S., Cheung W.L., Chan K.C., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Trends in prevalence and mortality of dementia in elderly Hong Kong population: projections, disease burden, and implications for long term care, International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2012, 2012: 1-6.
Yu R., Chau P.H., McGhee S., Chau J., Lee C.H., Chan C.M.Y., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Trends of Disease Burden Consequent to Stroke in Older Persons in Hong Kong: Implications of Population Ageing. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 2012, 1-128.


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 Support 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
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Health-related Cost of Tobacco
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Policy-related survey on tobacco control for COSH
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH, Wong CN
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:11/2012


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Tobacco-related Morbidity and Morality
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs



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 Support 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
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Health-related Cost of Tobacco
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Policy-related survey on tobacco control for COSH
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH, Wong CN
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:11/2012


Project Title:Provision of Services on the Impact of Tobacco Control Policies on Tobacco-related Morbidity and Morality
Investigator(s):McGhee S, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Department of Health - General Award
Start Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Mizumoto K

List of Research Outputs

Mizumoto K., Yamamoto T. and Nishiura H., Age-dependent estimates of the epidemiological impact of pandemic influenza (H1N1-2009) in Japan, Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. 2013, 2013; 2013: Article ID 637064.
Mizumoto K., Nishiura H. and Yamamoto T., Effectiveness of antiviral prophylaxis coupled with contact tracing in reducing the transmission of the influenza A (H1N1-2009): A systematic review, Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling. 2013, 10: 4.
Mizumoto K., Ejima K., Yamamoto T. and Nishiura H., Vaccination and clinical severity: Is the effectiveness of contact tracing and case isolation hampered by past vaccination?, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2013, 10(3): 816-29.
Nishiura H. and Mizumoto K., Epidemiological Determinants of Successful Vaccine Development, International Journal of Medical Sciences. 2013, 10(4): 382-4.
Nishiura H., Mizumoto K. and Ejima K., How to interpret the transmissibility of novel influenza A(H7N9): An analysis of initial epidemiological data of human cases from China, Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling. 2013, 10: 30.
Nishiura H., Mizumoto K., Ejima K., Zhong Y., Cowling B.J. and Omori R., Incubation period as part of the case definition of severe respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(42): doi:pii: 20296.


Researcher : Mok YW

List of Research Outputs

Leung C.C., Hui L., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H., Yew W.W., Hui D.S.C., Chan R.C.Y., Mok Y.W., Law W.S., Chang K.C., Leung E.C.C. and Tam C.M., Tuberculosis is associated with increased lung cancer mortality, International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 2013, 17(5): 687-92.


Researcher : Nan H

List of Research Outputs

Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived neighborhood cohesion (NC) and education: Individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 124-S.
Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived social cohesion and education: individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 29.
Fisher E.B., Chan J.C.N., Nan H., Startorius N. and Oldenburg B., Co-occurrence of diabetes and depression: Conceptual considerations for an emerging global health challenge, Journal of Affective Disorders. 2012, 142 Suppl: S56-66.
Gu Y., Wang C., Zhang Y., Hou X., Mo Y., Yu W., Zhang L., Hu C., Nan H., Chen L., Li J., Liu Y., Huang Z., Han M., Bao Y., Zhong W. and Jia W., Cancer incidence and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with human insulin: a cohort study in Shanghai, In: Mary Schooling, PLoS One. PLoS One, 2013, 8.
Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-point Healthy Living Index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study, The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest Hilton, Hungary, 724. . Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S290.
Lam T.H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Kavikondala S. and Chan S.S.C., Development of a 10-pointn healthy living index (HELI): Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project cohort study (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S290.
Lee H., Nan H., Yu Y.Y., McDowell I.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., For non-exercising people, the number of steps walked is more strongly associated with health than time spent walking, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013, 16(3): 227-30.
Lee H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., Stressful life events as a moderator of the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 11.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Ni M.Y., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Depressive symptoms in people with chronic physical conditions: Prevalence and risk factors in a Hong Kong community sample, BMC Psychiatry. 2012, 12: 198.
Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., Chan B.H.Y. and Lam T.H., Effects of depressive symptoms and family satisfaction on health related quality of life: The Hong Kong FAMILY study, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e58436.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with depressive symptoms in a Hong Kong community sample of people with chronic physical conditions (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S37.
Nan H., Lee H., Chan B.H.Y., McDowell I., Lam T.H., Ni M.Y. and Stewart S.M., Family satisfaction, chronic conditions and depressive symptoms in a community sample: The Hong Kong FAMILY Project , The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary, 88.. Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S37.
Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Ni M.Y. and Lam T.H., Higher family satisfaction, favorable mental health-related quality of life and less depressive symptoms: the Hong Kong FAMILY study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 20.
Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.
Nan H., Uric acid, hyperuricemia and diabetes, In: Q Qiao, Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes. Bentham Books, 2012, 82-97.


Researcher : Ng S

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Efficacy and effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination against confirmed influenza, acute respiratory illness, and medically attended acute respiratory illness (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 72.
Ng S., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Humoral antibody response after receipt of inactivated seasonal influenza vaccinations one year apart in children, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2012, 31(9): 964-9.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effect of age and recent influenza vaccination history on the immunogenicity and efficacy of 2009-10 seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination in children, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e59077.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine and medically attended acute respiratory illnesses in children and their households, a cluster randomized controlled trial (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 1.


Researcher : Ng S

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
Klick B.A., Durrani S., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chou S.K., Kwok H.K.H., Ng S., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Live attenuated seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial, Vaccine. 2013, 31(15): 1937-43.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Efficacy and effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination against confirmed influenza, acute respiratory illness, and medically attended acute respiratory illness (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 72.
Ng S., Fang J., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Humoral antibody response after receipt of inactivated seasonal influenza vaccinations one year apart in children, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2012, 31(9): 964-9.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., The effect of age and recent influenza vaccination history on the immunogenicity and efficacy of 2009-10 seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination in children, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e59077.
Ng S., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine and medically attended acute respiratory illnesses in children and their households, a cluster randomized controlled trial (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 1.


Researcher : Ni MY

Project Title:46th Annual SER Meeting; Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
Investigator(s):Ni MY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived neighborhood cohesion (NC) and education: Individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 124-S.
Chan B.H.Y., Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., McDowell I.W. and Lam T.H., Perceived social cohesion and education: individual and combined effects on daily smoking and heavier drinking in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 29.
Ip D.K.M., Liao Q.H., Wu P., Gao Z.C., Cao B., Feng L.Z., Xu X.L., Jiang H., Li M., Bao J., Zheng J.D., Zhang Q., Chang Z.R., Li Y., Yu J.X., Liu F.F., Ni M.Y., Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Yang W.Z., Leung G.M. and Yu H.J., Detection of mild to moderate influenza A/H7N9 infection by China's national sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness: Case series, British Medical Journal. 2013, 346: f3693.
Lee H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., Stressful life events as a moderator of the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 11.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Ni M.Y., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Depressive symptoms in people with chronic physical conditions: Prevalence and risk factors in a Hong Kong community sample, BMC Psychiatry. 2012, 12: 198.
Nan H., Lee H., Ni M.Y., Chan B.H.Y. and Lam T.H., Effects of depressive symptoms and family satisfaction on health related quality of life: The Hong Kong FAMILY study, PLoS One. 2013, 8(3): e58436.
Nan H., Lee H., Chan B.H.Y., McDowell I., Lam T.H., Ni M.Y. and Stewart S.M., Family satisfaction, chronic conditions and depressive symptoms in a community sample: The Hong Kong FAMILY Project , The 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine ”Behavioral Medicine: From Basic Science to Clinical Investigation and Public Health”. 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary, 88.. Springer 233 Spring St NY 10013 USA, Springer, 2012, 19: S37.
Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Lee H., Ni M.Y. and Lam T.H., Higher family satisfaction, favorable mental health-related quality of life and less depressive symptoms: the Hong Kong FAMILY study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 20.
Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.
Ni M.Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 101.
Ni M.Y. and Gilman S.E., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and risk of bipolar I disorder (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 10.
Shea Y.F., Chan J.F.W., Kwok W.C., Hwang Y.Y., Chan T.C., Ni M.Y., Li W.S., Chiu P.K.C., Luk J.K.H. and Chu L.W., Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: An uncommon clinical presentation of tuberculosis, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(6): 517-25.


Researcher : Nishiura H

Project Title:Statistical estimation of the basic reproduction number based on cumulative incidence of minor outbreaks
Investigator(s):Nishiura H
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Chowell G., Nishiura H. and Viboud C., Modeling rapidly disseminating infectious disease during mass gatherings, BMC Medicine. 2012, 10: 159.
Chowell G. and Nishiura H., Toward unbiased assessment of treatment and prevention: Modeling household transmission of pandemic influenza, BMC Medicine. 2012, 10: 118.
Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Suntarattiwong P., Olsen S.J., Levy J., Uyeki T.M., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M., Chotpitayasunondh T., Nishiura H. and Simmerman J.M., Aerosol transmission is an important mode of influenza A virus spread, Nature Communications. 2013, 4: 1935.
Cowling B.J. and Nishiura H., Virus interference and estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness from test-negative studies (letter), Epidemiology. 2012, 23(6): 930-1.
Ejima K., Aihara K. and Nishiura H., Modeling the obesity epidemic: Social contagion and its implications for control, Theoretical Biology & Medical Modelling. 2013, 10: 17.
Ejima K., Aihara K. and Nishiura H., The impact of model building on the transmission dynamics under vaccination: Observable (symptom-based) versus unobservable (contagiousness-dependent) approaches, PLoS One. 2013, 8(4): e62062.
Funk S., Nishiura H., Heesterbeek H., Edmunds W.J. and Checchi F., Identifying transmission cycles at the human-animal interface: The role of animal reservoirs in maintaining gambiense human African trypanosomiasis, PLoS Computational Biology. 2013, 9(1): e1002855.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission in Hong Kong of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 198.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of seasonal and pandemic influenza during the 2009 pandemic in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 2.
Klick B.A., Nishiura H. and Cowling B.J., Transmissibility of influenza (Response to letter), Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 650-1.
Lau E.H.Y., Nishiura H., Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M. and Wu J.T.K., Scarlet fever outbreak, Hong Kong, 2011 (Letter), Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012, 18(10): 1700-2.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Fang J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Heterogeneity in viral shedding among individuals with medically attended influenza a virus infection, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2013, 207(8): 1281-5.
Lau L.H.L., Nishiura H., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Household transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis, Epidemiology. 2012, 23(4): 531-42.
Lau L.H.L., Ip D.K.M., Fang J., Chan K.H., Nishiura H., Leung G.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Variability of viral shedding dynamics among cases of influenza A virus infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 2.
Mizumoto K., Yamamoto T. and Nishiura H., Age-dependent estimates of the epidemiological impact of pandemic influenza (H1N1-2009) in Japan, Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. 2013, 2013; 2013: Article ID 637064.
Mizumoto K., Nishiura H. and Yamamoto T., Effectiveness of antiviral prophylaxis coupled with contact tracing in reducing the transmission of the influenza A (H1N1-2009): A systematic review, Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling. 2013, 10: 4.
Mizumoto K., Ejima K., Yamamoto T. and Nishiura H., Vaccination and clinical severity: Is the effectiveness of contact tracing and case isolation hampered by past vaccination?, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2013, 10(3): 816-29.
Nishiura H. and Mizumoto K., Epidemiological Determinants of Successful Vaccine Development, International Journal of Medical Sciences. 2013, 10(4): 382-4.
Nishiura H., Mizumoto K. and Ejima K., How to interpret the transmissibility of novel influenza A(H7N9): An analysis of initial epidemiological data of human cases from China, Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling. 2013, 10: 30.
Nishiura H., Mizumoto K., Ejima K., Zhong Y., Cowling B.J. and Omori R., Incubation period as part of the case definition of severe respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(42): doi:pii: 20296.
Nishiura H., Yen H. and Cowling B.J., Sample size considerations for one-to-one animal transmission studies of the influenza A viruses, PLoS One. 2013, 8(1): e55358.
Oei W. and Nishiura H., The relationship between tuberculosis and influenza death during the influenza (H1N1) pandemic from 1918-19, Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. 2012, 2012: 124861.
Omori R., Cowling B.J. and Nishiura H., How Is vaccine effectiveness scaled by the transmission dynamics of interacting pathogen strains with cross- protective immunity?, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50751.
PERERA K.V.H., Wickramasinghe G., Cheung C.Y., Nishiura H., Smith D.K., Poon L.L.M., Perera A.K.C., Ma S.K., Sunil-Chandra N.P., Guan Y. and Peiris J.S.M., Swine influenza in Sri Lanka, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2013, 19(3): 481-4.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Cowling B.J., Kelly H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Nishiura H., The case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): A systematic review (abstract poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 41.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.
Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of patterns in influenza-associated excess mortality among men and women in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 62.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Nishiura H., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality attributable to influenza epidemics in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 59.
Wu P., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Nishiura H., The epidemiological and public health research response to 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): Experiences from Hong Kong, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 367-82.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost associated with deaths of patients with laboratory-confirmed 2009 pandemic (H1N1) virus infection in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 61.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost in the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 209.


Researcher : Omori R

Project Title:Japan Society for Mathematical Biology Annual Meeting 2012; Vaccine Effectiveness is scaled by epidemiological interference between strains
Investigator(s):Omori R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2012
Completion Date:09/2012


List of Research Outputs

Nishiura H., Mizumoto K., Ejima K., Zhong Y., Cowling B.J. and Omori R., Incubation period as part of the case definition of severe respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(42): doi:pii: 20296.
Omori R., Cowling B.J. and Nishiura H., How Is vaccine effectiveness scaled by the transmission dynamics of interacting pathogen strains with cross- protective immunity?, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e50751.


Researcher : Ou C

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.


Researcher : Rabl A

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.


Researcher : Riley S

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ho L.M., Riley S. and Leung G.M., Statistical algorithms for early detection of the annual influenza peak season in Hong Kong using sentinel surveillance data, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S4-5.
Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M., Riley S. and Leung G.M., Viral shedding, clinical history and transmission of influenza, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S19-23.
Cummings D., Lessler J., Read J., Kwok K.O., Zhu H., Tan L.J., Guan Y., Jiang C. and Riley S., Spatial heterogeneity of influenza immunity and infections: The effect of population density and effective neighbourhood size (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 56.
Kwok K.O., Leung G.M., Mak P. and Riley S., Antiviral stockpiles for influenza pandemics from the household perspective: Treatment alone versus treatment with prophylaxis, Epidemics. 2013, 5(2): 92-7.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Wu K.M., Read J.M., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 37.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Read J., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 52.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Longitudinal serum quadruples from Hong Kong suggest a key role for middle-aged adults in the transmission of influenza A during the postpandemic period (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Riley S., Cowling B.J., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Viral evolution from one generation of human influenza infection to the next, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(Suppl 4): S6-10.
Van Kerkhove M.D., Broberg E., Engelhardt O.G., Wood J., Nicoll A., Mounts A., Zhang W.Q., Katz J., Uyeki T., Laurie K., White P., Riley S., Cowling B.J., Peiris J.S.M., Hoeschler K., Pebody R., Horby P., Akwar H., van der Sande M. and Hungnes O., The consortium for the standardization of influenza seroepidemiology (CONSISE): A global partnership to standardize influenza seroepidemiology and develop influenza investigation protocols to inform public health policy, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 231-4.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of basic reproductive number and generation time of on-going community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 206.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of the basic reproductive number and generation time of community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 15.


Researcher : Schooling CM

Project Title:Is moderate alcohol use causally protective against cardiorespiratory disease?
Investigator(s):Schooling CM, 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:Infant and childhood growth and blood pressure in adolescence
Investigator(s):Schooling CM, Mak KH, 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, 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 S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in Mendelian randomization analysis in Southern Chinese men?, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(1): 318-28.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in mendelian randomization analysis in southern Chinese men? (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Me, 2012, Free paper 4.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Systematic differences among alcohol users: do they apply in non-Western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 677-S.
Chung R.Y.N., Leung G.M., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Patterns of and hypotheses for infection-related cancers in a Chinese population with rapid economic development, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(10): 1904-19.
Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Power and sample size calculations for mendelian randomization studies (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 465.
Heys M., Lin S., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Lifetime growth and blood pressure in adolescence: Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(1): e62-72.
Hou W.W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Adolescent testosterone, muscle mass and glucose metabolism: Evidence from “Children of 1997” in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 372-S.
Hui L.L., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Can birth weight explain differences in the association of infant growth with subsequent fat free mass between populations? (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 046.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Infant growth and adolescent adiposity - Evidence from the Hong Kong “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 16.
Hui L.L., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Infant growth and adolescent adiposity - Evidence from the Hong Kong “children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 047.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M., Wong M.Y., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Small for gestational age and age at puberty: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2012, 176(9): 785-93.
Hui L.L., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Socio-economic disparities in cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hong Kong adolescents - Evidence from the Hong Kong “children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 7.
Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight and adult cardiovascular risk factors using multiple birth status in the 1958 birth cohort as an instrumental variable (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 504-S.
Kwok M.K., Au Yeung S.L.R., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Birth weight, infant growth and adolescent blood pressure using twin status as an instrumental variable in a Chinese birth cohort: “Children of 1997” (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 505-S.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding and adolescent blood pressure: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 13.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding and adolescent psychological wellbeing: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 9.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Breastfeeding, childhood milk consumption, and onset of puberty, Pediatrics. 2012, 130(3): e631-9.
Kwok M.K., Leung G.M., Lam T.H., Leung S.L. and Schooling C.M., Environmental and intergenerational influences on height: evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 45.
Lau W.L.E., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., A temporal decomposition of the evolution of disparities in health in a recently developed population using an age-period-cohort model (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 199.
Leung C., Lam T.H., Leung G.M., Lin S. and Schooling C.M., Does informal child care affect adolescent psychosocial health? Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013.
Lin S., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Early life risk factors of childhood obesity - A comparison of growth modeling (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 36.
Lin S., Schooling C.M. and Leung G.M., Mode of delivery and adiposity: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 030-S.
Lin S., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Mode of delivery and childhood obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 200.
Lin S., Tarrant A.M., Hui L.L., Kwok M.K., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., The role of dairy products and milk in adolescent obesity: Evidence from Hong Kong’s ‘‘Children of 1997’’ birth cohort, PLoS One. 2012, 7(12): e52575.
Lin S., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Timing of solid food introduction and obesity: Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort, Pediatrics. 2013, 131(5): e1459-67.
Ni M.Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 101.
Schooling C.M., Androgen activity and ischemic heart disease among men in NHANES III (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 667.
Schooling C.M., Freeman G. and Cowling B.J., Mendelian randomization and estimation of treatment efficacy for chronic diseases, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(10): 1128-33.
Schooling C.M., Au Yeung S.L.R. and Freeman G., Mendelian randomization estimates may be inflated (Letter), Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2013, 61(18): 1931.
Schooling C.M., Modifiable determinants of child health: What have we learnt from Hong Kong's Children of 1997 birth cohort? (abstract), Maternal & Child Health Conference 2012, 7-8 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Department of Health, HKSAR, 2012, 40-41.
Schooling C.M., Au Yeung S.L.R., Freeman G. and Cowling B.J., The effect of statins on testosterone in men and women, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11(1): 57.
Sen Zhang W., Xu L., Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Keung Cheng K., Liu B. and Lam T.H., Effect of alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenase gene polymorphisms on alcohol-associated hypertension: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Hypertens Res. 2013.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol intake and death from cancer: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 27.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol use and death from respiratory diseases: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 100.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol use and death from respiratory diseases: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. 2013, 002-S.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Self-reported diabetes and mortality in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 001-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 278-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 11.
Wang H., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life course adiposity and adolescent depressive symptoms: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 192-S.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 8.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in a rapidly transitioning Chinese population, PLoS One. 2013, 8(4): e61495.
Xu L., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Smoking and hemorrhagic stroke mortality in a prospective cohort study of older Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 154-S.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular events among men: a meta-analysis of randomized trials (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 1.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 666.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11: 108.
Zhao J., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Jiang C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors in men, a mendelian randomization analysis in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 200-S.
Zhong Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Height, its components, and hematological coagulability among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 510-S.


Researcher : Shen C

List of Research Outputs

Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol intake and death from cancer: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 27.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Hui Y.F., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol use and death from respiratory diseases: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 100.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Ng P.S. and Lam T.H., Alcohol use and death from respiratory diseases: A prospective Chinese elderly cohort study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. 2013, 002-S.
Shen C., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Self-reported diabetes and mortality in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 001-S.


Researcher : So HC

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.


Researcher : Soong SS

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community based participatory research - an effective approach to increase family communication, Harmony, Happiness and Health (3Hs): Findings from the Happy Family Kitchen (HFK) project in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Kwok L.T., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community leaders engagement increase family communication, Health, Harmony and Happiness (3Hs): Evidence from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) program in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Family communication is a mediator to increase Family Harmony, Happiness and Health: Findings from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) project in Hong Kong, Abstracts from the 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest, Hungary, 28-31 August 2012, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, 2012, Vol.19, Supplement, September: 288-289.


Researcher : Stewart SM

List of Research Outputs

Fabrizio C.S., Hirschmann M.A.R., Lam T.H., Cheung T., Pang I., Chan S.S.C. and Stewart S.M., Bringing scientific rigor to community-developed programs in Hong Kong, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12: 1129.
Fung S.S.W., Stewart S.M., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Investigations of behaviors that relate to positive family relationships and family harmony (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 195.
Lee H., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Stewart S.M., Stressful life events as a moderator of the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 11.
Lee H., Stewart S.M., Lun V.M.C., Bond M.H., Yu X. and Lam T.H., Validating the concord index as a measure of family relationships in China, Journal of Family Psychology. 2012, 26(6): 906-15.
Lee H., McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
McDowell I.W., Fielding R., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Nan H., Chan B.H.Y., Ni M.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Validating the family harmony scale in Hong Kong Chinese: Jockey Club FAMILY project (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) 46th Annual Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Boston, USA, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 335.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Ni M.Y., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Depressive symptoms in people with chronic physical conditions: Prevalence and risk factors in a Hong Kong community sample, BMC Psychiatry. 2012, 12: 198.
Nan H., Lee H., McDowell I.W., Stewart S.M. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with depressive symptoms in a Hong Kong community sample of people with chronic physical conditions (abstract and poster presentation in 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, 29 August - 1 September 2012, Budapest, Hungary), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 19(Suppl 1): S37.


Researcher : Sun Y

List of Research Outputs

Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 278-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 11.


Researcher : Tam CM

List of Research Outputs

Leung C.C., Hui L., Lee R.S.Y., Lam T.H., Yew W.W., Hui D.S.C., Chan R.C.Y., Mok Y.W., Law W.S., Chang K.C., Leung E.C.C. and Tam C.M., Tuberculosis is associated with increased lung cancer mortality, International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 2013, 17(5): 687-92.


Researcher : Tam MHC

List of Research Outputs

Tam M.H.C., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Intervention to reduce burnout symptoms among health care professionals in palliative and hospice care setting: Systematic review (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Tam M.H.C., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Interventions to reduce burnout syndrome among health care professionals in palliative and hospice care settings: A systematic review (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 34.


Researcher : Tam WWS

List of Research Outputs

Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.


Researcher : Thach TQ

List of Research Outputs

Chen R.J., Huang W., Wong C.M., Wang Z.S., Thach T.Q., Chen B.H. and Kan H.D., Short-term exposure to sulfur dioxide and daily mortality in 17 Chinese cities: The China air pollution and health effects study (CAPES), Environmental Research. 2012, 118: 101-6.
Lee S.L., Tinsley H.M., Chau J., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Ip P., Chow C.B. and Hedley A.J., Review of Outdoor Air Pollution and Child Health in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2013, 18(2): 69-76.
MA X., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lai P.C. and Wong C.M., A pilot study on traffic related exposure in Hong Kong , Poster presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 48.
Ma X., Thach T.Q., Lai P.C., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Chan W.M., Lee R.S.Y. and Wong C.M., Traffic related exposure and health effects among Hong Kong older population (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 151.
Mahiyuddin W.R.W., Sahani M., Aripin R., Latif M.T., Thach T.Q. and Wong C.M., Short-term effects of daily air pollution on mortality, Atmospheric Environment. 2013, 65: 69-79.
Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality risks in an elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 45.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Chan K.H., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality: Evidence from an elderly cohort in Hong Kong, Preventive Medicine. 2013, 56(2): 118-23.


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., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Influence of heart rate at rest for predicting the metabolic syndrome in older Chinese adults, Acta Diabetologica. 2013, 50(3): 325-31.
Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Jiang C., Loerbroks A., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Adab P., Mental health and asthma in China: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2013, 20(2): 259-64.
Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.
Leng X.Y., Chen X.Y., Chook P., Xiong L., Lin W.H., Liu J.Y., Tomlinson B., Thomas G.N., Lam T.H., Lam K.S.L., Cheung B.M.Y. and Wong K.S., Association between metabolic syndrome and carotid atherosclerosis: A community-based study in Hong Kong, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 2013, 11(2): 109-14.
Loerbroks A., Jiang C., Thomas G.N., Adab P., Zhang W., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., COPD and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 44(3): 408-15.


Researcher : Tin SPP

List of Research Outputs

Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Huang R. and Lo W.S., An effort to promote healthy breakfast eating among Hong Kong children (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 7.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Association between television viewing and self-esteem in children, Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2012, 33(6): 479-85.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., Location of breakfast consumption predicts body mass index change in young Hong Kong children, International Journal of Obesity. 2012, 36(7): 925-30.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.H., Wan K.L. and Lam T.H., The use of a composite lifestyle score to predict weight gain in Hong Kong children (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 203.


Researcher : Tin YK

List of Research Outputs

Tin Y.K., Tsoi P.K.O., Lee Y.H., Tsui E.L.H., Lam D.W.S., Chui A.W.M. and Lo S.V., Hong Kong domestic health spending: Financial years 1989/90 to 2008/09, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(Suppl 4): S2-23.
Tin Y.K., Tsoi P.K.O., Lee Y.H., Tsui E.L.H., Chui A.W.M. and Lo S.V., Hong Kong domestic health spending: Financial years 1989/90 to 2009/10, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(2) Suppl 3: S2-23.


Researcher : Tinsley HM

List of Research Outputs

Lee S.L., Tinsley H.M., Chau J., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Ip P., Chow C.B. and Hedley A.J., Review of Outdoor Air Pollution and Child Health in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series). 2013, 18(2): 69-76.


Researcher : Tsang H

List of Research Outputs

Lai H.K., Tsang H., Chau J., Lee C.H., McGhee S., Hedley A.J. and Wong C.M., Health impact assessment of marine emissions in Pearl River Delta region, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2013, 66(1-2): 158-63.
Lai H.K., Tsang H. and Wong C.M., Meta-analysis of adverse health effects due to air pollution in Chinese populations, BMC Public Health. 2013, 13: 360.


Researcher : Tsang THF

List of Research Outputs

Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.


Researcher : Viswanath K

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Wang X., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Tobacco endgame in Hong Kong: Public support for total ban on smoking (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 19th Annual Meeting, 13-16 March 2013, Boston. Boston, SRNT, 2013.


Researcher : WONG YT

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wong Y.T., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 442.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Cowling B.J., Kelly H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Nishiura H., The case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): A systematic review (abstract poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 41.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.


Researcher : WU KM

List of Research Outputs

Bai L., Wu K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Association between Intrepartum Interventions and Breastfeeding Duration, 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, December 12 & 13. 2012, 144.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Wu K.M., Read J.M., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 37.
Parry J.E., Ip D.K.M., CHAU Y.K., WU K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Predictors and Consequences of In-hospital Formula Supplementation for Healthy Breastfeeding Newborns , Journal of Human Lactation. 2013, 29: 527-536.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Longitudinal serum quadruples from Hong Kong suggest a key role for middle-aged adults in the transmission of influenza A during the postpandemic period (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Tarrant A.M., Wu K.M., Yuen C.Y.S., Cheung K.L. and Chan H.S., Determinants of 2009 A/H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Among Pregnant Women in Hong Kong , Maternal and Child Health Journal . 2013, 17(1): 23-32.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of basic reproductive number and generation time of on-going community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 206.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of the basic reproductive number and generation time of community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 15.


Researcher : Wang D

List of Research Outputs

Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., A qualitative study of Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs on adult cancer prevention at childhood (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A66.
Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs about cancer prevention at childhood (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 154.


Researcher : Wang H

List of Research Outputs

Wang H., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Life course adiposity and adolescent depressive symptoms: Evidence from Hong Kong’s “Children of 1997” birth cohort (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 192-S.


Researcher : Wang MP

List of Research Outputs

Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Wang X., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Tobacco endgame in Hong Kong: Public support for total ban on smoking (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 19th Annual Meeting, 13-16 March 2013, Boston. Boston, SRNT, 2013.
Tin S.P.P., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Huang R. and Lo W.S., An effort to promote healthy breakfast eating among Hong Kong children (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 7.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Perceived distance from tobacco retail outlets and the intention to smoke among never-smoking adolescents in Hong Kong., 第十屆粵港澳台預防醫學學術會議, 2013.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure and health services use among adolescent current smokers, PLoS One. 2013, 8(5): e64322.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Smoking family, secondhand smoke exposure at home, and quitting in adolescent smokers, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2013, 15(1): 185-91.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Underage alcohol drinking and medical services use in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study, BMJ Open. 2013, 3(5): e002740.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K. and Lam T.H., Parental anti-smoking practices and adolescent smoking in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 155.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Huang R. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke and insomnia symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 39.


Researcher : Wang X

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Wang X. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 145.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 47.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in two subtropical cities (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 54.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community based participatory research - an effective approach to increase family communication, Harmony, Happiness and Health (3Hs): Findings from the Happy Family Kitchen (HFK) project in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Kwok L.T., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community leaders engagement increase family communication, Health, Harmony and Happiness (3Hs): Evidence from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) program in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Family communication is a mediator to increase Family Harmony, Happiness and Health: Findings from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) project in Hong Kong, Abstracts from the 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest, Hungary, 28-31 August 2012, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, 2012, Vol.19, Supplement, September: 288-289.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Wang X., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Tobacco endgame in Hong Kong: Public support for total ban on smoking (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 19th Annual Meeting, 13-16 March 2013, Boston. Boston, SRNT, 2013.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Cao P., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Age-specific infection-hospitalization risk of first wave 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 9.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.


Researcher : Wang X

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Wang X. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 145.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 47.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in two subtropical cities (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 54.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community based participatory research - an effective approach to increase family communication, Harmony, Happiness and Health (3Hs): Findings from the Happy Family Kitchen (HFK) project in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Kwok L.T., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community leaders engagement increase family communication, Health, Harmony and Happiness (3Hs): Evidence from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) program in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Family communication is a mediator to increase Family Harmony, Happiness and Health: Findings from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) project in Hong Kong, Abstracts from the 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest, Hungary, 28-31 August 2012, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, 2012, Vol.19, Supplement, September: 288-289.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Wang X., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Tobacco endgame in Hong Kong: Public support for total ban on smoking (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 19th Annual Meeting, 13-16 March 2013, Boston. Boston, SRNT, 2013.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Cao P., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Age-specific infection-hospitalization risk of first wave 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 9.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.


Researcher : Wang X

List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Wang X. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 145.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 47.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in two subtropical cities (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 54.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community based participatory research - an effective approach to increase family communication, Harmony, Happiness and Health (3Hs): Findings from the Happy Family Kitchen (HFK) project in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Kwok L.T., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Community leaders engagement increase family communication, Health, Harmony and Happiness (3Hs): Evidence from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) program in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region The 3rd Regional Symposium, 11-13 December 2012, Singapore. Singapore, CIFA, 2012.
Chan S.S.C., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Lam T.H., Family communication is a mediator to increase Family Harmony, Happiness and Health: Findings from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) project in Hong Kong, Abstracts from the 12th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest, Hungary, 28-31 August 2012, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, 2012, Vol.19, Supplement, September: 288-289.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Wang X., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Tobacco endgame in Hong Kong: Public support for total ban on smoking (abstract and poster presentation), Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 19th Annual Meeting, 13-16 March 2013, Boston. Boston, SRNT, 2013.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Cao P., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Age-specific infection-hospitalization risk of first wave 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 9.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.


Researcher : Wang Y

List of Research Outputs

Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lai H.K. and Lam T.H., Parental anti-smoking practices and adolescent smoking in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 155.
Wang Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Huang R. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke and insomnia symptoms in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 39.


Researcher : Wei L

List of Research Outputs

Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 12.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns in respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Wei L., Ip D.K.M., Chan K.H., Fang J., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Patterns on respiratory virus infections in children presenting to outpatient clinics with acute upper respiratory tract infections (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.


Researcher : Wei WI

List of Research Outputs

Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Wu K.M., Read J.M., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 37.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Read J., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 52.


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
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, 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: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
Completion Date:12/2012


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


Project Title:A cohort study for effects of environmental thermal stress and air pollution on mortality for the older population in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wong CM, Lai HK, Lai PC, Lam TH, Thach TQ, Yang L
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2012


List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Wang X. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 145.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 47.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in two subtropical cities (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 54.
Chen R.J., Huang W., Wong C.M., Wang Z.S., Thach T.Q., Chen B.H. and Kan H.D., Short-term exposure to sulfur dioxide and daily mortality in 17 Chinese cities: The China air pollution and health effects study (CAPES), Environmental Research. 2012, 118: 101-6.
Lai H.K., Wong C.M. and Hedley A.J., A WHO annual air quality guideline for sulphur dioxide (SO2) derived from WHO 24-hour guideline with data from seven cities (abstract), 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, E-041.
Lai H.K., Tsang H., Chau J., Lee C.H., McGhee S., Hedley A.J. and Wong C.M., Health impact assessment of marine emissions in Pearl River Delta region, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2013, 66(1-2): 158-63.
Lai H.K., Tsang H. and Wong C.M., Meta-analysis of adverse health effects due to air pollution in Chinese populations, BMC Public Health. 2013, 13: 360.
MA X., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lai P.C. and Wong C.M., A pilot study on traffic related exposure in Hong Kong , Poster presentation, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 48.
Ma X., Thach T.Q., Lai P.C., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Chan W.M., Lee R.S.Y. and Wong C.M., Traffic related exposure and health effects among Hong Kong older population (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 151.
Mahiyuddin W.R.W., Sahani M., Aripin R., Latif M.T., Thach T.Q. and Wong C.M., Short-term effects of daily air pollution on mortality, Atmospheric Environment. 2013, 65: 69-79.
Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Cao P., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Age-specific infection-hospitalization risk of first wave 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 9.
Wong C.M., Yang L., Chan K.P. and Peiris J.S.M., Associations of ambient air pollution with influenza virus activity in a subtropical city, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, O-178.
Wong C.M., Ou C., Thach T.Q., Lai H.K., Chan K.P., Chau Y.K., Lam T.H. and Hedley A.J., Health effects of air pollution on lifestyle and socio-economic subgroups - implications for public health interventions (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 17th congress of the Asian pacific Society of respiratory, 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Thoracic Society, 2012.
Wong C.M., Rabl A., Thach T.Q., Chau Y.K., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., McGhee S., Anderson H.R. and Hedley A.J., Impact of the 1990 Hong Kong legislation for restriction on sulfur content in fuel, Health Effects Institute research report. 2012, 170: 5-91.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess mortality associated with the 2009 pandemic of influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(9): 1542-50.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality risks in an elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 45.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Chan K.H., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality: Evidence from an elderly cohort in Hong Kong, Preventive Medicine. 2013, 56(2): 118-23.


Researcher : Wong JHF

List of Research Outputs

Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Wong J.H.F., Chiu A.W.K., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Chan S.W.W. and Fielding R., Waiting to see the doctor: Understanding appraisal and utilization components of consultation delay for new breast symptoms in Chinese women, Psycho-oncology. 2012, 21(12): 1316-23.


Researcher : Wong OL

Project Title:Optimizing resource allocation for breast cancer prevention and care in Hong Kong Chinese: A generalized cost-effectiveness analysis
Investigator(s):Wong OL, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Disease burden of breast cancer in Hong Kong: an exploration of trends for screening policy and resource allocation
Investigator(s):Wong OL, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Informed decision making (IDM) for early breast cancer detection practices among Hong Kong Chinese women: The role and function of a decision aid
Investigator(s):Wong OL, Lam WWT, Fielding R, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Wen S.F., Wong O.L., Long M., Li J.G., Li X.F., Guo D.M., Xu Z.H. and Yin Q.S., Effectiveness of 3 surgical decompression strategies for treatment of multilevel cervical myelopathy in 3 spinal centers in China, Spine. 2012, 37(17): 1463-9.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 8.
Wong O.L., Cowling B.J., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Age-period-cohort projections of ischaemic heart disease mortality by socio-economic position in a rapidly transitioning Chinese population, PLoS One. 2013, 8(4): e61495.
Wong O.L., Effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and affordability of trastuzumab use in targeted immunotherapeutic therapy for HER2 - Positive breast cancer in Hong Kong (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 50.
Wong O.L., Tsang J.W.H., Cowling B.J. and Leung G.M., Optimizing resource allocation for breast cancer prevention and care among Hong Kong Chinese women, Cancer. 2012, 118(8): 4394-4403.


Researcher : Wong SW

List of Research Outputs

Wong S.W., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., The association between trajectories of optimism and realistic outcome expectation for the elected surgery among women with breast cancer (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A17.
Wong S.W., Lam W.W.T., Chan M., Or A., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D. and Fielding R., Trajectories of optimism in predicting psychological distress among women with breast cancer (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 34-35.


Researcher : Wong WS

List of Research Outputs

Fielding R. and Wong W.S., Prevalence of chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigue in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(Suppl 3): S9-12.
Wong W.S. and Fielding R., The co-morbidity of chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigue in the general adult population of Hong Kong: Prevalence and associated factors, Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2012, 73(1): 28-34.


Researcher : Wong YT

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wong Y.T., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 442.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Cowling B.J., Kelly H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Nishiura H., The case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): A systematic review (abstract poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 41.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.


Researcher : Wong YT

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Cowling B.J., Ng S., Ma E.S.K., Fang J., So H.C., Lim Wai W.S., Cheng K.Y., Wong Y.T., Chan K.H., Ip D.K.M., Chiu S.S.S., Peiris J.S.M. and Leung G.M., Protective efficacy against pandemic influenza of seasonal influenza vaccination in children in Hong Kong: A randomized controlled trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2012, 55(5): 695-702.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wong Y.T., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 442.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Cowling B.J., Kelly H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Nishiura H., The case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): A systematic review (abstract poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 41.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.


Researcher : Woo SC

List of Research Outputs

Woo S.C., Preliminary observations on validating SocioPatterns measurement in a Hong Kong primary school (abstract and oral presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, 26-28 June 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.


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: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 Support 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
Completion Date:09/2012


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 Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Modeling the impact of public reactions against vaccine-induced adverse events on population-wide vaccination against novel emerging infectious diseases
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Ho WK
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Estimating the epidemic curve of influenza among healthy adults in Hong Kong during 2010-2011 Phase 1: Pandemic influenza A/H1N1
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Real-time forecasting of infectious disease epidemics
Investigator(s):Wu JTK, Cowling BJ
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Choi C.W., Jit M., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 194.
Choi C.W., Mark J., Leung G.M. and Wu J.T.K., Public health impact and economic evaluation of organized HPV vaccination program in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Free paper 6.
Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Ip D.K.M., Liao Q.H., Wu P., Gao Z.C., Cao B., Feng L.Z., Xu X.L., Jiang H., Li M., Bao J., Zheng J.D., Zhang Q., Chang Z.R., Li Y., Yu J.X., Liu F.F., Ni M.Y., Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Yang W.Z., Leung G.M. and Yu H.J., Detection of mild to moderate influenza A/H7N9 infection by China's national sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness: Case series, British Medical Journal. 2013, 346: f3693.
Lau E.H.Y., Nishiura H., Cowling B.J., Ip D.K.M. and Wu J.T.K., Scarlet fever outbreak, Hong Kong, 2011 (Letter), Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012, 18(10): 1700-2.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., A qualitative study of Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs on adult cancer prevention at childhood (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A66.
Wang D., Lam W.W.T., Wu J.T.K. and Fielding R., Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs about cancer prevention at childhood (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 154.
Wong Y.T., Kelly H., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Case fatality risk of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1): A systematic review and meta-analysis (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 442.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.
Wu J.T.K., Cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination in Hong Kong (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 51.
Wu J.T.K., Inferring influenza infection attack rate from seroprevalence data, TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, 26-28 June 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of patterns in influenza-associated excess mortality among men and women in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 62.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Nishiura H., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality attributable to influenza epidemics in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 59.
Wu P., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Nishiura H., The epidemiological and public health research response to 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): Experiences from Hong Kong, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 367-82.
Yao X., Wang H., yan P.P., Lu Y., Lin H., Chen L., Ng J., Lau E.H.Y., Liu L., Wu J.T.K. and Chen Z., Rising epidemic of HIV-1 infections among general populations in Fujian, China, Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2012, 60(3): 328-35.


Researcher : Wu KM

List of Research Outputs

Bai L., Wu K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Association between Intrepartum Interventions and Breastfeeding Duration, 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, December 12 & 13. 2012, 144.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Wu K.M., Read J.M., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 37.
Parry J.E., Ip D.K.M., CHAU Y.K., WU K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Predictors and Consequences of In-hospital Formula Supplementation for Healthy Breastfeeding Newborns , Journal of Human Lactation. 2013, 29: 527-536.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Longitudinal serum quadruples from Hong Kong suggest a key role for middle-aged adults in the transmission of influenza A during the postpandemic period (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Tarrant A.M., Wu K.M., Yuen C.Y.S., Cheung K.L. and Chan H.S., Determinants of 2009 A/H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Among Pregnant Women in Hong Kong , Maternal and Child Health Journal . 2013, 17(1): 23-32.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of basic reproductive number and generation time of on-going community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 206.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of the basic reproductive number and generation time of community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 15.


Researcher : Wu KM

List of Research Outputs

Bai L., Wu K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Association between Intrepartum Interventions and Breastfeeding Duration, 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, December 12 & 13. 2012, 144.
Kwok K.O., Cowling B.J., Wei W.I., Wu K.M., Read J.M., Lessler J., Cummings D.A., Peiris J.S.M. and Riley S., Self-reported social contacts and the risk of influenza infection during a pandemic (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 37.
Parry J.E., Ip D.K.M., CHAU Y.K., WU K.M. and Tarrant A.M., Predictors and Consequences of In-hospital Formula Supplementation for Healthy Breastfeeding Newborns , Journal of Human Lactation. 2013, 29: 527-536.
Riley S., Kwok K.O., Wu K.M., Chu K.W., Ma E.S.K., Peiris J.S.M. and Cowling B.J., Longitudinal serum quadruples from Hong Kong suggest a key role for middle-aged adults in the transmission of influenza A during the postpandemic period (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 50.
Tarrant A.M., Wu K.M., Yuen C.Y.S., Cheung K.L. and Chan H.S., Determinants of 2009 A/H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Among Pregnant Women in Hong Kong , Maternal and Child Health Journal . 2013, 17(1): 23-32.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of basic reproductive number and generation time of on-going community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 206.
Wu K.M. and Riley S., Joint estimation of the basic reproductive number and generation time of community outbreaks from case incidence data (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 15.


Researcher : Wu P

List of Research Outputs

Cowling B.J., Freeman G., Wong Y.T., Wu P., Liao Q., Lau E.H.Y., Wu J.T.K., Fielding R. and Leung G.M., Preliminary inferences on the age-specific seriousness of human disease caused by avian influenza A(H7N9) infections in China, March to April 2013, Euro Surveillance. 2013, 18(19): pii: 20475.
Ip D.K.M., Liao Q.H., Wu P., Gao Z.C., Cao B., Feng L.Z., Xu X.L., Jiang H., Li M., Bao J., Zheng J.D., Zhang Q., Chang Z.R., Li Y., Yu J.X., Liu F.F., Ni M.Y., Wu J.T.K., Cowling B.J., Yang W.Z., Leung G.M. and Yu H.J., Detection of mild to moderate influenza A/H7N9 infection by China's national sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness: Case series, British Medical Journal. 2013, 346: f3693.
WONG Y.T., Goldstein E., Wu P., Ip D.K.M., Wu J.T.K., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Analysis of potential changes in seriousness of influenza A and B viruses in Hong Kong from 2001 to 2011 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, Jun 26 ­ 28, 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.
Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Leung G.M. and Cowling B.J., Comparison of patterns in influenza-associated excess mortality among men and women in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 62.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Nishiura H., Ho L.M., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality attributable to influenza epidemics in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 59.
Wu P., Severity profile of influenza A(H7N9) (powerpoint presentation), TDModNet Modeling Respiratory Infections in the Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Hong Kong, 26-28 June 2013. Hong Kong, School of Public Health, HKU.
Wu P., Cowling B.J., Wu J.T.K., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M. and Nishiura H., The epidemiological and public health research response to 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1): Experiences from Hong Kong, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2013, 7(3): 367-82.


Researcher : XU W

List of Research Outputs

Thach T.Q., XU W., Chau Y.K., Lai H.K., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J., Lee S.L., Chan W.M. and Wong C.M., Apparent temperature associated mortality risk and effect modification by sex and education in an elderly cohort of Hong Kong Chinese, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, P-142.


Researcher : Xie Y

List of Research Outputs

Xie Y. and Ho Chan S., Evidence of Associations between Birth Weight and Later Overweight, Central Adiposity and Hypertension in Hong Kong Chinese Women, 9th IDF-WPR Congress & 4th AASD Scientific Meeting, Kyoto, Japan. 24-27 November. Kyoto, Japan, 2012.
Xie Y. and Ho Chan S., Prenotification had no additional effect on the response rate and survey quality: a randomized trial, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2013.
Xie Y. and Ho Chan S., The Association Between Body Silhouette Over the Life Course and Adult Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) in Hong Kong Chinese Women, 24th Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension, Sydney, Australia. 30 September - 4 October. International Society of Hypertension, 2012.
Xie Y. and Ho Chan S., The association between body silhouette over the life course and adult systolic blood pressure (SBP) in Hong Kong Chinese women, Journal of Hypertension. 2012, 30: Suppl: e70-71.
Xie Y. and Ho Chan S., Weight Change from Young Adulthood to Middle-old Age and Its Association with Blood Pressure in Hong Kong Chinese Women, American Public Health Association (APHA) 140th Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, USA. 27-31October. San Francisco, USA, American Public Health Association, 2012.
Xie Y., Young Investigator Travel Support, 9th IDF-WPR Congress & 4th AASD Scientific Meeting. Kyoto, Japan, 2012.
Zhang Y., Li H., Liu S. .J., Fu G. .J., Zhao Y., Xie Y., Zhang Y. and Wang Y. .X., The associations of high birth weight with blood pressure and hypertension in later life: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Hypertension Research. 2013, 36: 725-735.


Researcher : Xu H

List of Research Outputs

Xu H. and Johnston J.M., Exploring the relations hip between physicians’ burnout and patients satisfaction (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 157.
Xu H. and Johnston J.M., Exploring the relationship between physicians’ burnout and patients’ satisfaction (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 38.


Researcher : Xu L

Project Title:46th Annual Society for Epidemiologic Research Meeting; Smoking and hemorrhagic stroke mortality in a prospective cohort study of older Chinese
Investigator(s):Xu L
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Xu L., Zhang W.S., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Yu H., Huang L.M., Cheng K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Uric acid levels, even in the normal range, are associated with increased cardiovascular risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Int J Cardiol. 2013.
Sen Zhang W., Xu L., Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Keung Cheng K., Liu B. and Lam T.H., Effect of alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenase gene polymorphisms on alcohol-associated hypertension: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Hypertens Res. 2013.
Xu L., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Smoking and hemorrhagic stroke mortality in a prospective cohort study of older Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 154-S.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular events among men: a meta-analysis of randomized trials (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 1.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 666.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11: 108.
Xu L., Y S and Christabel Lung Postgraduate Scholarship , 龍榮軾教授及朱淑濂女士研究生獎學金, The University of Hong Kong. 2012.


Researcher : Xu L

List of Research Outputs

Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Jin Y.L., Zhu T., Xu L., Zhang W.S., Liu B., Jiang C.Q., Yu H., Huang L.M., Cheng K.K., Thomas G.N. and Lam T.H., Uric acid levels, even in the normal range, are associated with increased cardiovascular risk: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Int J Cardiol. 2013.
Sen Zhang W., Xu L., Schooling C.M., Jiang C.Q., Keung Cheng K., Liu B. and Lam T.H., Effect of alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenase gene polymorphisms on alcohol-associated hypertension: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Hypertens Res. 2013.
Xu L., Schooling C.M., Chan W.M., Lee S.Y., Lam T.H. and Leung G.M., Smoking and hemorrhagic stroke mortality in a prospective cohort study of older Chinese (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 154-S.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular events among men: a meta-analysis of randomized trials (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 1.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 666.
Xu L., Freeman G., Cowling B.J. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone therapy and cardiovascular events among men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials, BMC Medicine. 2013, 11: 108.
Xu L., Y S and Christabel Lung Postgraduate Scholarship , 龍榮軾教授及朱淑濂女士研究生獎學金, The University of Hong Kong. 2012.


Researcher : Yang L

Project Title:Estimation of excess mortality and hospitalization associated with pandemic influenza 2009
Investigator(s):Yang L, Wong CM, Chiu SSS, Cowling BJ, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Start Date:02/2012


Project Title:Temporal antigenic variation of influenza viruses and its impact on seasonal transmission of influenza: A multidisplinary study linking epidemiology and genetic data in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yang L, Wong CM, Poon LLM, Chan KH, Peiris JSM
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Cao P., Yang L., Chan K.P., Wang X. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 145.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in Shenzhen (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 47.
Cao P., Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Wang X., Cheng X.W. and Wong C.M., Spatial-temporal variations of influenza activity in two subtropical cities (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 54.
Wang X., Yang L., Chan K.P., Cao P., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Age-specific infection-hospitalization risk of first wave 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 9.
Wong C.M., Yang L., Chan K.P. and Peiris J.S.M., Associations of ambient air pollution with influenza virus activity in a subtropical city, 24th Annual Conference International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 26-30 August 2012, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Columbia, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, 2012, O-178.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Infection fatality risk of the pandemic A(H1N1)2009 virus in Hong Kong, American Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 177(8): 834-40.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., Inferring 2009 pandemic influenza severity in Hong Kong using time series regression model (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 156.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The infection fatality risk of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract and powerpoint presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 33.
Wong Y.T., Wu P., Nishiura H., Goldstein E., Lau E.H.Y., Yang L., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F., Peiris J.S.M., Wu J.T.K. and Cowling B.J., The severity of the first wave of 2009 pandemic influenza in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 5.
Wu P., Goldstein E., Ho L.M., Yang L., Nishiura H., Wu J.T.K., Ip D.K.M., Chuang S.K., Tsang T.H.F. and Cowling B.J., Excess mortality associated with influenza A and B virus in Hong Kong, 1998–2009, Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2012, 206(12): 1862-71.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau E.H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess hospitalization associated with seasonal and pandemic influenza in a subtropical city (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 63.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Cowling B.J., Chiu S.S.S., Chan K.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Excess mortality associated with the 2009 pandemic of influenza A(H1N1) in Hong Kong, Epidemiology and Infection. 2012, 140(9): 1542-50.
Yang L., Wang X., Chan K.P., Cao P., Lau H.Y., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Hospitalisation associated with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong, 2005 to 2010, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(45): doi:pii: 20309.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality risks in an elderly cohort (abstract and poster presentation), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 45.
Yang L., Chan K.P., Lee R.S.Y., Chan W.M., Lai H.K., Thach T.Q., Chan K.H., Lam T.H., Peiris J.S.M. and Wong C.M., Obesity and influenza associated mortality: Evidence from an elderly cohort in Hong Kong, Preventive Medicine. 2013, 56(2): 118-23.


Researcher : Ye M

List of Research Outputs

Lam W.W.T., Ye M. and Fielding R., Trajectories of quality of life among Chinese patients diagnosed with nasopharynegeal cancer, PLoS One. 2012, 7(9): e44022.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Ye M., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2013, 22(4): 792-8.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clustering in different groups of cancer survivors (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 18-19.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Ng A., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clusters in cancer survivors in Hong Kong - a cluster analysis (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A72.


Researcher : Ye M

List of Research Outputs

Lam W.W.T., Ye M. and Fielding R., Trajectories of quality of life among Chinese patients diagnosed with nasopharynegeal cancer, PLoS One. 2012, 7(9): e44022.
Li W.Y., Lam W.W.T., Au H.Y.A., Ye M., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Tsang J.W.H., Girgis A. and Fielding R., Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer, Psycho-Oncology. 2013, 22(4): 792-8.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clustering in different groups of cancer survivors (abstract and powerpoint presentation), The third Meeting of East Asian Psycho-Oncology Network (EAPON), 6-7 September 2012, Beijing. Beijing, Peking University, 2012, 18-19.
Ye M., Lam W.W.T., Tsang J.W.H., Lee V.H.F., Soong I., Chan K.K.L., Lee C., Sze W.K., Ng A., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M. and Fielding R., Symptom clusters in cancer survivors in Hong Kong - a cluster analysis (abstract), 19th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8-9 November 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, A72.


Researcher : Yin P

List of Research Outputs

Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.


Researcher : Yoon SW

Project Title:The sociocultural contexts of alcohol use among adolescents in Hong Kong: a qualitative pilot study
Investigator(s):Yoon SW, Lam TH
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012


Project Title:Understanding underage drinking motivations and contexts in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis
Investigator(s):Yoon SW, Lam WWT, Ho DSY
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:11/2012


List of Research Outputs

Kamradt-Scott A. and Yoon S.W., The Global Health Governance of Pandemic Influenza: a Snapshot of Asia's Contribution, In: Lee K, Pang T and Tan Y, Asia's Role in Governing Global Health. UK, Routledge, 2012.
Lee K., Kamradt-Scott A., Yoon S.W. and Xu J., Asian Contributions to Three Instruments of Global Health Governance, Global Policy. UK, Wiley, 2012, 3, 3: 348-361.
Yoon S.W., Gender and health in a global perspective: Current progress and future challenges (powerpoint presentation), Symposium on Gender-sensitive Health Polcies in the City of Seoul, 13 August 2012, Seoul. Seoul, Ewha Womans University, 2012.
Yoon S.W. and Lam T.H., The alcohol industry lobby and Hong Kong's zero wine and beer tax policy, BMC Public Health. 2012, 12: 717.


Researcher : Yu X

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
Completion Date:08/2012


List of Research Outputs

Lee H., Stewart S.M., Lun V.M.C., Bond M.H., Yu X. and Lam T.H., Validating the concord index as a measure of family relationships in China, Journal of Family Psychology. 2012, 26(6): 906-15.


Researcher : Yu YY

List of Research Outputs

Lee H., Nan H., Yu Y.Y., McDowell I.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., For non-exercising people, the number of steps walked is more strongly associated with health than time spent walking, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013, 16(3): 227-30.
Nan H., Ni M.Y., Lee H., Tam W.W.S., Yu Y.Y., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and McDowell I.W., Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 331-S.


Researcher : Zhang W

List of Research Outputs

Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in Mendelian randomization analysis in Southern Chinese men?, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2013, 42(1): 318-28.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Is aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 a credible genetic instrument for alcohol use in mendelian randomization analysis in southern Chinese men? (abstract and oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Me, 2012, Free paper 4.
Au Yeung S.L.R., Jiang C., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Systematic differences among alcohol users: do they apply in non-Western populations? Evidence from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 677-S.
Hartaigh B.O., Jiang C., Bosch J.A., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Thomas G.N., Influence of heart rate at rest for predicting the metabolic syndrome in older Chinese adults, Acta Diabetologica. 2013, 50(3): 325-31.
Jiang C., Xu L., Lam T.H., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K. and Schooling C.M., Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 164(3): 349-54.
Jiang C., Loerbroks A., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Thomas G.N., Zhang W., Cheng K.K., Lam T.H. and Adab P., Mental health and asthma in China: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2013, 20(2): 259-64.
Lam H.K.B., Yin P., Jiang C., Zhang W., Adab P., Miller M.R., Thomas G.N., Ayres J.G., Lam T.H. and Cheng K.K., Past dust and GAS/FUME exposure and COPD in Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Respiratory Medicine. 2012, 106(10): 1421-8.
Loerbroks A., Jiang C., Thomas G.N., Adab P., Zhang W., Lam H.K.B., Bosch J.A., Cheng K.K. and Lam T.H., COPD and depressive symptoms: Findings from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012, 44(3): 408-15.
Ni M.Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Childhood adversity, adult stressful life events and depression: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 101.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 278-S.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 153.
Sun Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Leung G.M., Lam T.H. and Schooling C.M., Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 11.
Zhao J., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Jiang C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors in men, a mendelian randomization analysis in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 200-S.
Zhong Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Height, its components, and hematological coagulability among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 510-S.


Researcher : Zhao J

List of Research Outputs

Zhao J., Lam T.H., Cheng K.K., Liu B., Zhang W., Jiang C., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors in men, a mendelian randomization analysis in the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 200-S.


Researcher : Zhong Y

List of Research Outputs

Nishiura H., Mizumoto K., Ejima K., Zhong Y., Cowling B.J. and Omori R., Incubation period as part of the case definition of severe respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, Eurosurveillance. 2012, 17(42): doi:pii: 20296.
Zhong Y., Jiang C., Cheng K.K., Zhang W., Lam T.H., Leung G.M. and Schooling C.M., Height, its components, and hematological coagulability among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (abstract and poster presentation), 46th Annual SER Meeting, 18-21 June 2013, Boston, USA. Boston, Society for Epidemiologic Research, 2013, 510-S.


Researcher : Zhou Y

List of Research Outputs

Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost associated with deaths of patients with laboratory-confirmed 2009 pandemic (H1N1) virus infection in Hong Kong in 2009 (abstract), Incidence, Severity, and Impact 2012: An isirv International Conference on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza, 5-8 September 2012, Munich, Germany. Munich, Germany, ISIRV, 2012, 61.
Zhou Y., Cowling B.J., Lau E.H.Y., Ip D.K.M., Nishiura H., Peiris J.S.M., Leung G.M. and Seto W.H., Years of life lost in the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract and oral presentation), 17th Research Postgraduate Symposium, 12-13 December 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS faculty of Medicine, HKU, 2012, 209.
Zhou Y., Years of life lost in the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 September 2012, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2012, Poster 3.


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