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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with their prevalence rising in Saudi Arabia due to unhealthy lifestyles and increased life expectancy. This study investigates the pri...
Occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs presents significant health risks to workers, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of both dermal and inhalation exposures. This systematic review examines ...
While there is growing evidence on 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep) in non-displacement settings, understanding these behaviours among displaced children remains ...
The increasing demographic shift toward an aging population in Iran highlights the urgent need to understand how socioeconomic inequalities affect the ability of older individuals to access essential resources...
Frailty can be identified in both middle-aged and older adults. However, longitudinal studies that examine whether frailty is associated with incident cancer are currently lacking. This study aimed to comprehe...
Poor oral health has important consequences for quality of life and general health and wellbeing. People from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds report worse oral health and face a range of oral health ser...
This study aimed to explore the effect of maternal exposure to cumulative childhood trauma (CT) on offspring CT and depressive symptoms.
In recent years, migration to and within Europe has increased. Human mobility has been hypothesised as a contributing factor towards antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, there is limited evidence to explai...
Poor dietary habits in adolescents contribute to the development of non-communicable diseases in adulthood. While family influence by parenting style, food parenting practice and household income on adolescent...
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) poses a significant challenge to the health and well-being of children and adolescents, with prior studies suggesting a strong association with experiences of school bullying. W...
As the population ages, the incidence of falls and related injuries has become increasingly prominent, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems and negatively affecting the quality of life of the el...
Low rates of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) contribute to high child mortality rates. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors influencing EBF in SSA using nationally representative data from the...
Despite widespread recognition of breakfast as a key contributor to adolescent health, breakfast skipping remains common and concerning. It has been associated with increased consumption of energy-dense snacks...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots could potentially provide information on sensitive topics, including sexual health, to the public. However, their performance compared to nurses and across different AI ch...
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a major public health issue affecting physical, mental, and social well-being, particularly among women. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), IPV is widespread, with controlling beha...
From December 2020 to February 2023, the research project ZEPOCTS operated as a central surveillance centre for COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) in the German state Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (M-W). Sinc...
Multiple socio-cultural and personal factors influence the transition from pediatric to adult-centered diabetes care in youth-onset type 1 diabetes (Y-T1D), but few data exist in youth-onset type 2 diabetes (Y...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with non-smokers in China accounting for over 40% of cases. Despite the proven efficacy of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in early dete...
Cholera remains a major and increasing global public health problem for all people without adequate access to safe water. Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been a major cholera hotsp...
Alcohol is an important risk factor for substance abuse and violence against women. Educating alcohol users has become important in preventing violence against women.
Psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance is emerging as an enjoyable practice that stimulates balance, coordination, and rhythm, benefiting physical function, cognition, and overall health in older ...
Youth with epilepsy suffer from stigma, which is closely associated with increased levels of psychological distress, particularly anxiety and depression. Studies have found that the stigma associated with epil...
Chronic non-communicable diseases are the world’s leading cause of death and disability. The emerging field of lifestyle medicine requires equipping healthcare professionals with instruments, knowledge, skills...
The Korean National Health Examination Baseline (KNHEB) cohort was established in 2019 by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the National Health Insurance Service to address research gaps and ...
Effective self-management behaviors offer a promising pathway to address the health challenges faced by patients with chronic diseases. As a key factor influencing self-management behaviors, multidimensional h...
Vaccination has been shown to be one of the most cost-effective health interventions worldwide, successfully preventing a number of serious childhood diseases. A retrospective analysis of vaccine coverage amon...
Globally, common gynecological disorders such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids (non-malignant gynecological diseases), as well as cervical cancer, uterine cancer, and ovaria...
With the progress of economic and social development, the demand for healthcare has increased, making the rational allocation of health resources and the efficient utilization of services crucial for public he...
Human health and homelessness are incompatible with one another. People experiencing homelessness (PEH) experience extreme health and social inequities, including a significantly higher mortality rate and lowe...
This study aims to assess the current status of sanitation facilities across primary healthcare institutions in China, offering valuable insights for improving sanitary facilities in middle-income settings.
Previous studies have revealed associations between lifestyle factors and well-being. However, few studies have examined these relationships within a network framework that accounts for their interconnections....
Previous studies have explored the mental health of HIV-positive people. However, research specifically focusing on HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) is relatively limited. From the configuration pe...
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices are vital for health, especially among school students who can propagate messages. Comparing WASH knowledge, attitudes and practices between government and non-g...
Data for the study cohort were sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2018). Study participants were classified as obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) or nonobese (BMI < 30 kg/m²) then furt...
Are physical activity-oriented interventions for improving mental health conditions cost-effective? This study systematically identified and summarized published evidence on the cost-effectiveness of physical ...
This study evaluates the long-term trends in Multiple Myeloma (MM) incidence, mortality, and Age-Period-Cohort (APC) effects in the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).
Despite the existence of comprehensive well-being frameworks, there are notable gaps in measuring and understanding well-being in adolescents. the study examines the psychometric properties of the Sterling Chi...
This study investigates the association between adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines, which include physical activity (PA), screen time (ST), and sleep duration (SD), and health-related quality of life (H...
The opioid crisis remains one of the most daunting and complex public health problems in the United States. This study investigates the national epidemic by analyzing vulnerability profiles of three key factor...
People with long COVID report prolonged, multisystem involvement and significant disability. This study aimed to determine long COVID prevalence and factors associated with it among US adults using nationally ...
Cobalt exposure is recognized as a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the impact of cobalt exposure on mortality, particularly concerning CVD-related deaths, in the U.S. remains u...
Although the effects of climate change on human health are widely recognized, its potential role in male infertility prevalence has not been thoroughly examined. This study seeks to explore the association bet...
Depressive disorders are a contemporary global public health problem and amongst the leading causes of disability worldwide. Ready-to-eat foods require minimal preparation time and are designed to maximize con...
Timely diagnostic follow-up subsequent to abnormal results is crucial for the efficacy of breast cancer screening programs. We aimed to identify the frequency and women-level factors of loss or delay in the fo...
Despite the growing adoption of the Family Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) approach to empower caregivers in detecting child malnutrition, limited evidence exists on whether caregivers act on identified cas...
The health effects of anti-inflammatory diets have been less studied in the Chinese elderly. We aimed to investigate the association of an anti-inflammatory diet on cognitive function, physical function, depre...
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare services. Understanding similar epidemic-related disruptions on a broader scope in our local setting is critical for the effective planning of essential services. The...
Community capacity-building is the cornerstone of many public health initiatives, with increasing attention paid to community engagement, collective impact, and trauma-informed practices designed to support re...
Spinal Curvature Abnormality (SCA) is a general term for abnormal curvature of the spine that can have long-term negative consequences in adolescents. Research into its aetiology is important for identifying h...
The bidirectional relationship between muscle mass and chronic lung diseases (CLD) in middle-aged and older adults remains inadequately explored. This study aims to investigate the bidirectional association be...
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