Inequalities in health behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic – a commentary by Aleksandra Herbeć

“…These findings suggest that in addition to focusing on behaviours that are aimed at health protection, public health policies and measures deployed during pandemics should continue to include interventions aimed at health promotion and prevention (e.g. physical activity and balanced diet during lockdowns).…”
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Tuberculosis in the incarcerated population by Pablo Cristiano de Souza, Rodrigo de Macedo Couto, Alec Brian Lacerda, Pãmela Rodrigues de Souza Silva, Omar Ariel Espinosa, Jaqueline Costa Lima

“…The study contributes to the formation of public health policies and strategies for controlling Tuberculosis. …”
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The impact of environmental factors on the immunopathogenesis of osteoporosis: A systematic review by Prabowo Nurhasan Agung, Soetrisno, Nurwati Ida, Ardyanto Tonang Dwi, Poncorini Eti, Nurudhin Arief, Dirgahayu Paramasari

“…This study underscores the importance of preventive strategies and public health policies that consider reducing environmental pollutant exposure to decrease osteoporosis risk. …”
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Dietary changes are associated with an increase in air pollution-related health and environmental inequity in China by Biao Luo, Jianwei Huang, Xueying Liu, Mei-Po Kwan, Amos P. K. Tai

“…Our results also provide empirical evidence for the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis, and offer decision support for equitable clean air, food and health policies in China.…”
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Psychological distress in adolescence and later economic and health outcomes in the United States population: A retrospective and modeling study. by Nathaniel Z Counts, Noemi Kreif, Timothy B Creedon, David E Bloom

“…<h4>Background</h4>Federal policy impact analyses in the United States do not incorporate the potential economic benefits of adolescent mental health policies. Understanding the extent to which economic benefits may offset policy costs would support more effective policymaking. …”
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Biosécurité et surveillance épidémiologique by Valleron, Alain-Jacques

“…Traditional surveillance, which was developed to help to design the health policies, lacks the sensitivity and rapid response delay necessary for alert. …”
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Mathematical modeling of infectious diseases and the impact of vaccination strategies by Diana Bolatova, Shirali Kadyrov, Ardak Kashkynbayev

“…By analyzing key parameters such as $ R_0 $, pulse vaccination coefficients, and continuous vaccination parameters, the study underscores the value of mathematical modeling in shaping public health policies and guiding decision-making during disease outbreaks.…”
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When the microbiome meets One Health principle: Leading to the Holy Grail of biology and contributing to overall well‐being and social sustainability by Yazhou Zhou, Ziying Xu, Huan Zhang, Teng Liu, Jin Zhou, Yujing Bi, Yanping Han, Yafang Tan, Jing Yuan, Ruifu Yang

“…We navigate the challenges and opportunities of this integrative approach, culminating in a call for action for the incorporation of microbiome science into health policies, precision medicine, legislation, eco‐health projects, and education, thereby setting the stage for harmonious coexistence with our planet.…”
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Habit-induced oral lesions in different occupations: A comparative study among people between geographical different places of West Bengal by Tathagata Bhattacharjee, Kasturi Mukherjee, Kailash C. Dash, Somnath Gangopadhyay

“…Introduction: Like general health, oral health also depends upon their occupational environment and occupational health policies. Workplace exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and its harmful effect is well known. …”
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An epidemiological modeling investigation of the long-term changing dynamics of the plague epidemics in Hong Kong by Salihu S. Musa, Shi Zhao, Winnie Mkandawire, Andrés Colubri, Daihai He

“…These findings underscore the significance of proactive intervention strategies in managing infectious diseases and informing public health policies.…”
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Outcome differences by sex in oncology clinical trials by Ashwin V. Kammula, Alejandro A. Schäffer, Padma Sheila Rajagopal, Razelle Kurzrock, Eytan Ruppin

“…Abstract Identifying sex differences in outcomes and toxicity between males and females in oncology clinical trials is important and has also been mandated by National Institutes of Health policies. Here we analyze the Trialtrove database, finding that, strikingly, only 472/89,221 oncology clinical trials (0.5%) had curated post-treatment sex comparisons. …”
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Synthetic Cannabis Overdose and Withdrawal in a Young Adult: A Case Report, Commentary on Regulation, and Review of the Literature by John Samaan, Gerardo F. Ferrer, Boye Akinyemi, Patricia Junquera, Juan Oms, Rhaisa Dumenigo

“…Despite all the potential adverse health effects associated with SM use, current health policies on SM are very limited. It is believed that the popularity of SM has increased, due to its easy accessibility in the US and lack of detection in typical urine drug screens for THC. …”
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Diversity and Potential Cross-Species Transmission of Rotavirus A in Wild Animals in Yunnan, China by Xiang Le, Yinzhu Tao, Binghui Wang, Yutong Hou, Yuting Ning, Junjie Hou, Ruimei Wang, Qian Li, Xueshan Xia

“…These findings have significant implications for public health policies and emphasize the need for enhanced surveillance to prevent interspecies RVA transmission.…”
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Analisis Politomi Rasch Model Skala PTSD by I Wayan Indra Praekanata, Kadek Suranata, I Ketut Gading, Luh Putu Sri Lestari

“…This study provides new insights into the importance of validating psychological measurement tools in diverse cultural contexts and contributes to the development of better mental health policies in Indonesia.…”
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Unraveling HPV-associated cancer complexity: From molecular insights to innovative therapies by Tara Chand, Ashwini Kumar Dubey, Gauri Misra

“…This will be a value addition to the knowledge repertoire beneficial for creating awareness and designing health policies.…”
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Tea in cardiovascular health and disease: a critical appraisal of the evidence by Klaus W. Lange

“…However, research conducted to date does not yield sufficiently robust evidence to allow a recommendation as to an optimal level of tea consumption as an element of health policies seeking to prevent hypertension and improve cardiovascular health.…”
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Burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Middle East and North Africa Region, 1990–2021 by Saeid Safiri, Fikrettin Şahin, Reza Aletaha, Mark J. M. Sullman, Reza Shekarriz-Foumani, Ali-Asghar Kolahi

“…These findings underscore the need for tailored public health policies and strategies to enhance early detection, prevention, and management of BPH, thereby reducing its impact on healthcare systems and individuals.…”
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What Do We Know of Childhood Exposures to Metals (Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury) in Emerging Market Countries? by Lindsey M. Horton, Mary E. Mortensen, Yulia Iossifova, Marlena M. Wald, Paula Burgess

“…The findings from review of these 10 countries also suggest the need for country-specific public health policies and clinician education in Emerging Markets.…”
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Visible Fat Content of Hotpot Beef Acceptability by New Zealand Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Consumers by M. M. Farouk, M. Staincliffe, D. L. Hopkins, G. Wu, C. Che, A. E. D. Bekhit, M. J. Y. Yoo, A. Horita, G. Urquiola, C. Craigie, K. Taukiri, R. Zhang, H. Ho, M. J. Challies

“…This study indicates that there are subtle differences between nationalities in terms of their preference for the fat content of hotpot beef that may have implications in meat merchandising, product development, and health policies.…”
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A professional development assessment guide preparation and validation at the Public Health National School by Esther Paredes Esponda, Liliam Quelle Santana, María Luisa Quintana Galende, Indira Barcos Pina, Inarvis Medina González, Yadimir Martínez Blanco

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a research was carried out in Health Policies and Systems, at the Public Health National School, Havana, from January 2023 to February 2024, which classifies as a technological development work type Research + Development + Innovation (R+D+I), for the development and validation of an instrument that measures the professional development process quality in this institution. …”
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