Induction of CYP3A4 is a consequence of exposure to prevalent nondioxin-like PCBs (Gillette et al. 2002; Parkinson et al. 1981).
As a consequence of the highly prevalent psychological distress (common in family members during a patients' ICU stay) there has been growing interest and effort toward addressing this problem in the ICU (mainly studied in Western Europe & America [ 10- 12] and poorly investigated in Central Europe).
Nonetheless, the magnitude of the epidemics that have been recorded in some of the large urban centers of Brazil and in many other countries in Latin America [ 2, 36, 37] is proof that the pattern of re-emergence of the dengue virus is a consequence of the living conditions prevalent in modern cities.
Gene silencing as a consequence of sequence duplications is particularly prevalent among plant species.
As a consequence of the methods used, only fairly prevalent symptom groups were detected, while rare conditions were not identified.
Liver cirrhosis occurs as a consequence of many chronic liver diseases that are prevalent worldwide.
Contractures are prevalent clinically as a consequence of casting, joint arthroplasty, sports injuries, bed rest and others [ 2– 6].
The teaching of medicine centred on diseases and hospital care and, consequently, centred on the less prevalent disorders, has arisen as a consequence of the current curricular model.
Also prevalent are respiratory illnesses, a consequence of pollution, and psychological disorders stemming from overcrowding.
In our study population, this could be a consequence of problems in the joints, which were highly prevalent among elders, as well as of their relative 'confinement' within the institution.
As a consequence of the obesity epidemic, general and central adiposity are highly prevalent.
