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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael G. Baker, Mary Y. Masterson, Maylene Shung-King, Andrea Beaton, Asha C. Bowen, Geetha P. Bansal, Jonathan R. Carapetis
Summary: The social determinants of health play a significant role in the occurrence of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Primordial prevention, which focuses on modifying these determinants, can reduce the risk of developing these diseases by addressing the factors that contribute to their occurrence. The findings of the Primordial Prevention Working Group highlight the need for global analysis, assessment of existing prevention programs, research on interventions, and improving access to services in order to effectively address the impact of social determinants of health on rheumatic heart disease.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joachim von Braun, Kaosar Afsana, Louise O. Fresco, Mohamed Hassan
Summary: The United Nations should utilize science and technology to enhance nutrition and protect the environment.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vered Lev, Aviva Ron
Summary: The latest public health emergencies have exposed gaps in health promotion, prevention, and preparedness. The prevalence of existing and new infectious diseases exceeded expectations, and inequities in healthcare access led to varying disease burdens within populations. The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need to prevent chronic diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, and prepare for the long-term effects of new infectious diseases on physical and mental health. A broad approach, involving stakeholders and reallocating resources, is necessary for effective health promotion, prevention, and preparedness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
G. J. Sanders, C. Griffiths, S. Flint, A. Christensen, P. Gately
Summary: The study evaluated implementation fidelity of an Integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service through individual interviews and focus groups, finding mixed levels of fidelity across various domains. Stakeholders, staff, and clients noted high intervention receipt, but practitioners lacked formal training and personal development opportunities, leading to low confidence in delivering sessions and analyzing data. Top-down information dissemination within the service affected motivation and team morale. Results can be used to strengthen the design, delivery, and recruitment strategies of the IHLS.
PERSPECTIVES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vivian Hsing-Chun Wang, Jose A. Pagan
Summary: The study found that most American adults view COVID-19 restriction policies as necessary, but there are significant differences in opinions across population segments such as age, race, and political affiliation. Those who closely follow news or identify as Democrat/lean Democrat are more likely to support these policies.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicholas Freudenberg, Kelley Lee, Kent Buse, Jeff Collin, Eric Crosbie, Sharon Friel, Daniel Eisenkraft Klein, Joana Madureira Lima, Robert Marten, Melissa Mialon, Marco Zenone
Summary: The concept of commercial determinants of health (CDoH) has gained significant attention, but lacks a clear definition and metrics. By tracing its origins and proposing an expanded framework, there is potential to use CDoH for global and national health improvement, as well as reducing health inequities.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Richard H. Osborne, Shandell Elmer, Melanie Hawkins, Christina C. Cheng, Roy W. Batterham, Sonia Dias, Suvajee Good, Maristela G. Monteiro, Bente Mikkelsen, Ranjit Gajendra Nadarajah, Guy Fones
Summary: This article discusses the importance of health literacy development and provides practical guidance for implementing health literacy development in public health actions. Meaningful community engagement and locally driven actions are necessary for building locally-fit actions.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stacey Fisher, Laura C. Rosella
Summary: Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve public health and it is important for public health organizations to develop strategies for its implementation. Six key priorities, including data governance, infrastructure, skills gap, collaborations, AI practices, and equity, are crucial for successful use of AI technologies in public health.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Puspa Raj Pant, Pranita Rana, Kriti Pradhan, Sunil Kumar Joshi, Julie Mytton
Summary: This study used the Delphi approach to identify and prioritize the research needed to improve the road safety system in Nepal. Through interviews, ranking, and workshops, six urgent research questions were identified, providing important directions for future road safety research in Nepal.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alessandro Connor Crocetti, Beau Cubillo (Larrakia), Mark Lock (Ngiyampaa), Troy Walker (Yorta Yorta), Karen Hill (Torres Strait Islander), Fiona Mitchell (Mununjali), Yin Paradies (Wakaya), Kathryn Backholer, Jennifer Browne
Summary: The study found that commercial industry activities have significant impacts on the health and well-being of Indigenous populations in high-income countries, with extractive (mining), tobacco, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, alcohol, and gambling industries playing roles. While harmful commercial practices such as exploitation of Indigenous land, marketing, lobbying, and corporate social responsibility were common, there were also positive activities that reinforced cultural expression, cultural continuity, and Indigenous self-determination. Few articles highlighted Indigenous involvement in the study design and implementation, indicating the need for more Indigenous-led or collaborative research on commercial determinants of Indigenous health.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Edinalva Neves Nascimento, Claudio Leone, Luiz Carlos de Abreu, Gabriela Buccini
Summary: The analysis identified that mothers working outside the home, first-time mothers, pacifier use, and low birth weight were the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding discontinuation.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ganesan Karthikeyan, David Watkins, Gene Bukhman, Madeleine W. Cunningham, John Haller, Mary Masterson, George A. Mensah, Ana Mocumbi, Babu Muhamed, Emmy Okello, Nona Sotoodehnia, Tafadzwa Machipisa, Anna Ralph, Rosemary Wyber, Andrea Beaton
Summary: This report outlines the research priorities for reducing the burden of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. These priorities include improving understanding of the epidemiology of these conditions, enhancing strategies for diagnosis and identification of affected individuals, developing better tools for management, and integrating new technologies into healthcare systems.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiuqi Li, Aoyi Yang, Han Yan
Summary: This research analyzed 3,618 provincial policies in China and found that local elderly care policies have evolved through three phases. The priorities in each phase are solving legacy issues, increasing private sector participation, and improving elderly well-being. Mature regions use more environmental policy instruments, including financial services, regulatory systems, and strategic guidance, to effectively implement elderly care policies. In contrast, immature regions should focus on using core instruments alongside basic ones to serve local development and improve elderly well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joan Benach, Christos Zografos, Lucinda Cash-Gibson, Eliana Martinez-Herrera, Juan M. Pericas
Summary: To achieve a healthy, equitable, and sustainable future, a proactive approach to planetary health prevention is necessary to address neglected systemic determinants of health and anticipate both known and unknown risks.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rhiannon Barker, Greg Hartwell, Chris Bonell, Matt Egan, Karen Lock, Russell M. Viner
Summary: Children and young people have faced mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a greater impact on those already disadvantaged. Adopting a whole-school approach and building social and emotional skills are crucial for recovery. An evidence-based response to support schools, along with the need for research to identify suitable screening methods, is essential.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)