Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeffery Adams, Lanuola Asiasiga, Stephen Neville
Summary: Research shows that many gender and sexually diverse individuals engage in heavy drinking, with reasons including socializing, stress relief, and lack of adequate treatment services. These findings highlight the contrast between public health approaches advocating low-risk drinking and the actual behaviors of specific populations.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruixin Chi, Shijun Lu, Na Zhang, Man Zhang, Kaiwei Guo, Songming Du, Jing Guo, Guansheng Ma
Summary: Drinking alcohol during adolescence has both short-term and long-term effects on physical and mental health. A multicenter cross-sectional study in China found that the school environment, especially friends' drinking behaviors, significantly influenced adolescent drinking behavior. Students with more friends who drank were more likely to drink themselves, and factors such as classmates' drinking behaviors, friends' persuasion, and attending parties were also associated with increased risk of adolescent drinking. On the other hand, school policies and regulations banning drinking were protective factors.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruixin Chi, Shijun Lu, Na Zhang, Man Zhang, Kaiwei Guo, Songming Du, Jing Guo, Xiaoqi Hu, Guansheng Ma
Summary: The study highlights the association between family environment, especially parental attitudes, and students' drinking behaviors. Low family economic status, not living with the mother, parents' ambivalent attitudes towards children's drinking, and parental drinking were identified as risk factors for drinking among middle school students.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Seong-Uk Baek, Jong-Uk Won, Jin-Ha Yoon
Summary: This study explores the correlation between long working hours and the onset of risky alcohol use. The study involved a representative sample of 11,226 workers in South Korea and used the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test to assess risky alcohol use. The findings indicate that working over 55 hours per week is associated with a higher likelihood of risky alcohol use, and this association is observed in both male and female workers. Cumulative exposure to long working hours (>40 hours per week) is positively correlated with risky alcohol use in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, implementing appropriate work-hour policies is crucial in preventing workers from engaging in risky alcohol use.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
In Cheol Hwang, Seulggie Choi
Summary: Limited investigation on health-related behaviors by alcohol flushing found that flushers have healthier behaviors than nonflushers, including smoking and drinking less, and receiving vaccination or screening more.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Raquel Paz Castro, Severin Haug, Andreas Wenger, Michael P. Schaub
Summary: This study aimed to test the longer-term and differential efficacy of a mobile phone-based life-skills training program in preventing substance use among adolescents. The results showed that the intervention produced longer-term effectiveness in preventing tobacco smoking and cannabis use, but no effects were observed for problem drinking. Digitally delivered life-skills training programs are similarly effective and are an easy-to-implement alternative to school-based training.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessandra Mereu, Arianna Liori, Claudio Dessi, Mariano Girau, Derrick Clifford Mc Gilliard, Alessandra Sotgiu, Roberta Agabio, Paolo Contu, Claudia Sardu
Summary: This study aimed to provide an understanding of alcohol-related behavior among University of Cagliari students and identify factors associated with it. Findings revealed that 35% of students were categorized as risky drinkers, with 65% reporting binge-drinking at least once in the past year. Factors such as age of onset of alcohol use and living away from parents' home were significantly linked to risky consumption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ryvanne Paulino Rocha, Patricia Paiva De Oliveira Galvao, Zila van der Meer Sanchez, Lidiane Nogueira Reboucas, Andre Ribeiro De Castro Junior, Luis Eduardo Soares Dos Santos, Mariana Cavalcante Martins, Patricia Neiva Da Costa Pinheiro, Neiva Francenely Cunha Vieira, Fabiane do Amaral Gubert
Summary: This study analyzed the association between drug use and body dissatisfaction among adolescents in three Brazilian cities. The results showed that girls were more likely to feel dissatisfied due to overweight, while boys were more likely to feel dissatisfied due to underweight. Drug use had a significant impact on body dissatisfaction among adolescents.
REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Renske Hylkema, Onaedo Ilozumba
Summary: Sustainable Development Goal 3 aims to improve access to modern contraceptives and inform and educate people on family planning. However, contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in West Africa is low at approximately 20%. One related factor is the limited engagement of males in FP decision-making.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Peng, Feifei Yao, Shuang Xiong, Zhonghua Wu, Geng Niu, Taotao Lu
Summary: This study revealed the concentration and spatial distribution of Sr in public drinking water across China, showing regional differences in Sr concentration. The research found that the health risks of Sr in drinking water are relatively low, with infants having the highest hazard index.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefan Bozic, Don Vicendese, Michael Livingston, Bircan Erbas
Summary: The current alcohol public health policy in Australia focuses on restricting access and early prevention of problematic alcohol use, but lacks uniformity. This study found that young adults, males, and mentally well individuals in urban areas have a reduced risk of problematic drinking over time, while middle-aged adults, females, and those with mental health issues in rural areas show an increased risk. The conclusion suggests that targeted alcohol-related public health policy should focus on females, middle-aged individuals, and those living in rural areas, and prioritize programs to support problematic drinking in people with mental health disorders.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marin Basic, Dejan Mitic, Mirjana Krstic, Jovana Cvetkovic
Summary: This study examined the reproductive characteristics and attitudes towards smoking and alcohol consumption among male subjects. The results showed that the proportion of subjects with higher tobacco consumption and more severe forms of infertility increased significantly with age. The study suggests that specially designed programs can be effective in promoting health and reducing alcohol and tobacco consumption.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Urban Studies
Wenting Ma, Martin de Jong, Thomas Hoppe, Mark de Bruijne
Summary: City promotion, city marketing and city branding strategies are positively correlated with a city's level of urban development. Cities with strong tertiary sectors are more likely to use branding strategies, while the strength of the primary sector is negatively related to these strategies. Additionally, there are significant positive inter-relationships between different branding strategies, indicating complex relations and overlaps.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ariela Braverman-Bronstein, Desiree Vidana-Perez, Ana F. Ortigoza, Laura Baldovino-Chiquillo, Francisco Diez-Canseco, Julie Maslowsky, Brisa N. Sanchez, Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutierrez, Ana V. Diez Roux
Summary: Latin America has a high adolescent birth rate, with variations between urban and rural areas. This study explores the factors associated with this variation, finding that higher homicide rates and population growth in cities are associated with higher birth rates, while better living conditions and educational attainment are associated with lower birth rates. These findings highlight the importance of addressing education inequalities and living conditions in reducing adolescent birth rates in cities.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Lindsay A. Sobotka, Khalid Mumtaz, Alice Hinton, Lanla F. Conteh
Summary: Liver transplant recipients are more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications such as miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction, and hypertension, leading to higher costs and longer hospital stays. However, they have zero inpatient mortalities compared with the general population, indicating no increased risk of mortality during pregnancy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jose M. Martin-Moreno, Alex Arenas, Rafael Bengoa, Carme Borrell, Manuel Franco, Alberto L. Garcia-Basteiro, Juan Gestal, Beatriz Gonzalez Lopez-Valcarcel, Ildefonso Hernandez Aguado, Helena Legido-Quigley, Joan Carles March, Sergio Minue, Carles Muntaner, Carmen Vives-Cases
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Spain, prompting the need for an independent, multi-disciplinary evaluation to understand the situation and prepare for future crises.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Remi Gontie, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Julia Jubany, Marina Bosque-Prous, Tivy Baron-Garcia, Helena Gonzalez-Casals, Gemma Drou-Roget, Anna Beringues, Albert Espelt
Summary: This study analysed the relationship between physical activity and the incidence of dementia in people aged 50 years or older without dementia in Europe. The results showed that frequent moderate physical activity is independently associated with a lower risk of dementia. The study also found that the risk of dementia is higher in individuals who rarely or never engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carlos Fernandez-Escobar, Julia Diez, Alba Martinez-Garcia, Usama Bilal, Martin O'Flaherty, Manuel Franco
Summary: In Madrid, supermarkets have higher food availability and affordability compared to convenience stores and specialized stores. Supermarkets offer lower prices and a wider range of both healthy and less healthy food options. Area-level socioeconomic status does not affect food availability or prices, but affordability is higher in higher-income areas.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Catalina Londono-Canola, Gemma Serral, Julia Diez, Alba Martinez-Garcia, Manuel Franco, Lucia Artazcoz, Carlos Ariza
Summary: This study assessed the availability and proximity of unhealthy food stores around schools in Barcelona and its association with neighborhood socioeconomic status. The results showed that 95% of food establishments were classified as unhealthy and 90% of schools had at least two unhealthy retailers nearby. This highlights the significant social inequalities in the supply of healthy food in Barcelona, suggesting the need for policy interventions that address socioeconomic differences.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Coral Salvador, Pedro Gullon, Manuel Franco, Ana M. Vicedo-Cabrera
Summary: This study aims to explore the association between heat and the incidence of first acute cardiovascular event (CVE) in adults in Madrid, and to assess how social context and other individual characteristics modify the estimated association. The study found that the risk of suffering CVE increased by 15.3% during extreme heat, and males and deprived populations were particularly more affected.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Fontan-Vela, P. Gullon, U. Bilal, M. Franco
Summary: This study examined the relationship between social and ideological factors and COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and hesitancy in the Spanish adult population. The findings suggest that education level, political ideology, and perceived importance of economic impact of the pandemic are associated with vaccine hesitancy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. J. San Pio, C. Clotas, A. Espelt, M. J. Lopez, M. Bosque-Prous, O. Juarez, M. Bartroli
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness and implementation of a preschool-based programme called '1,2,3, emoco!' in improving emotional competence in children aged 3-5 years in Barcelona. The results show that the emotional competence level significantly increased after one or three years of intervention, with the best outcomes observed in the three-year intervention group.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luis Cereijo, Pedro Gullon, Isabel del Cura, David Valades, Usama Bilal, Manuel Franco, Hannah Badland
Summary: The study found that living in areas with lower availability of exercise facilities is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and its complications. The association is modified by socioeconomic status and sex, with the strongest effect observed in low-income areas. Increasing exercise opportunities, especially in disadvantaged areas, could help reduce the social disparity in diabetes and its complications.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Isabel Romero, Julia Diez, Isabel Del Cura, Manuel Franco, Pedro Gullon
Summary: A study found that diet quality among adults in Madrid is correlated with educational level. The research suggests that while some participants improved their diet quality, there is greater instability in the diet quality of individuals with lower educational levels. This has important implications for addressing socioeconomic disparities in diet quality.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pedro Gullon, Mario Fontan-Vela, Julia Diez, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, David Rojas-Rueda, Francisco Escobar, Manuel Franco
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between surrounding greenness and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Madrid, taking into consideration the level of deprivation in different areas. The researchers analyzed healthcare records for almost half a million high CVD-risk individuals over a four-year period. They found that an increase in greenness at a distance of 1000 m was associated with a 16% decrease in CVD risk. However, the protective effect of green spaces varied across different levels of deprivation and genders.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Helena Gonzalez-Casals, Jaume Vives, Marina Bosque-Prous, Cinta Folch, Gemma Drou-Roget, Carles Muntaner, Carmen Vives-Cases, Maria Gabriela Barbaglia, Joan Colom, Albert Espelt
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of low mood, gender inequalities, and associated factors in adolescents aged 12-18 in rural and medium-sized urban areas of Central Catalonia during the 2019-2020 academic year. The results showed that the prevalence of low mood was 18.6%, with significant differences between genders. 36.2% of low mood problems in girls were accounted for by sexual violence.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Raquel Vidal, Jesus Rivera-Navarro, Leyre Gravina, Julia Diez, Manuel Franco
Summary: Qualitative research provides valuable insights into the factors influencing adolescents' eating behaviors. This systematic review identified various facilitators and barriers at individual, social, community, and macrosystem levels. This research can inform interventions aimed at improving adolescents' diets.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Loyola Gonzalez-Salgado, Jesus Rivera-Navarro, Roberto Valiente, Xisca Sureda, Manuel Franco
Summary: The study examines the views of individuals aged 40 and older on alcohol consumption in unlicensed public places in Madrid's socioeconomically diverse neighborhoods. Through interviews and focus groups, it suggests that alcohol consumption in these places is problematic due to non-compliance with current restrictions on alcohol sales and subsequent negative outcomes. The study recommends reinforcing existing alcohol policies to reduce alcohol consumption in unlicensed public places and its negative consequences.
COGENT SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jesus Rivera-Navarro, Ignacio de Loyola Gonzalez-Salgado, Guadalupe Ramos-Truchero, Leyre Gravina, Julia Diez, Silvia Caballero, Manuel Franco
Summary: This study aims to explore the main factors influencing dietary inequalities in adolescents in Madrid and Bilbao, Spain. The study includes six neighborhoods (three in each city) of different socioeconomic status (SES) and uses qualitative methods such as semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Initial findings suggest that factors such as gender, family environment, and SES have an impact on adolescents' diet. The systematic selection of neighborhoods and secondary schools, along with appropriate methodologies, could benefit future research on health inequalities among adolescents.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Julia Diez, Guillermo Taulet, Mario Fontan-Vela, Yolanda Gonzalez-Rabago, Luis Cereijo, Maria Sandin-Vazquez, Elena Rodriguez, Manuel Franco, Carme Borrell, Usama Bilal, Pedro Gullon
Summary: This study aims to assess the spatial and temporal trends in cardiovascular risk factors by socioeconomic position in Spain from 2001 to 2020, explore public health professionals' perspectives on interventions that may have impacted these inequities, and analyze determinants of social inequities in cardiovascular risk factors.
