Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age in the province of Essaouira, Morocco by Abdelmounaim Manoussi, Nezha Nacer, Imane Kajjoune, Abdellatif Baali, Hakima Amor, Nadia Ouzennou

“…There is a need to strengthen public health policies aimed at reducing overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age in Morocco, with an emphasis on nutrition education and monitoring their weight status throughout their reproductive lives.…”
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Functioning performance trajectory and its associated factors for people with disability—A 4-year national study by Tzu-Ying Chiu, Tsan-Hon Liou, Chia-Feng Yen

“…Thus, identifying the factors associated with long-term functioning would be beneficial to the development of specific health policies and quality of life for people with disabilities. …”
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Research progress on thunderstorm asthma and its susceptibility factors by NAO Min, SHAN Hongwei

“…This study reviews the pathogenesis of thunderstorm asthma, environmental triggers (pollen particles and air pollutants), meteorological triggers (relative humidity and temperature), individual susceptibility factors, as well as preventive and control measures, to provide references for related research on thunderstorm asthma and the development of public health policies.…”
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Origins of COVID-19: A Comprehensive Analysis of Zoonotic Drift Patterns and Gain-of-Function Research by Sanjay Pooran

“…Understanding the virus’s origins is crucial for strengthening global health policies, biosafety regulations, and pandemic preparedness. …”
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Liaison Old Age Psychiatry Service in a Medical Setting: Description of the Newcastle Clinical Service by E. B. Mukaetova-Ladinska, G. Cosker, M. Coppock, M. Henderson, Y. Ali Ashgar, A. Hill, A. Scully, D. Robinson, K. Sells, S. Brotherton, C. Lowthian

“…Liaison Old Age Psychiatry services (LOAP) have begun to emerge in the UK and further development of the service is supported by the latest health policies. Since qualitative and quantitative studies in this area are lacking, we have undertaken a detailed quantitative prospective review of referrals to the Newcastle LOAP to evaluate the clinical activity of the service. …”
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La prostitution à Beyrouth sous le mandat français (1920-1943) by Nessim Znaien

“…It offers a comparative perspective of public health policies toward prostitution in Beyrouth, North Africa and Indochina. …”
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Towards democratised psychiatry: building metacommunities for inclusive and equitable global mental health by Yansen Alberth Reba, M. Zaenul Muttaqin, Yovian Yustiko Prasetya

“…‘Metacommunity’ in this context refers not only to the history of psychiatrists but their role in strengthening and influencing mental health policies. A number of challenges continue to emerge in the public sphere, highlighting the need for psychiatry to adapt to society's evolving demands for inclusivity, equity and ethical governance. …”
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Promoção de saúde e participação social: o modelo de atenção básica do Sistema de Saúde Brasileiro by Breno Augusto Fontes, Rogério de Lima, Jorge Alexandro de Lima

“…Since the intermediation established between the community and the health workers with the community health agents, we analyze this practice as an instrument of territorial and community inclusion within health policies. With an empirical study in four Brazilian cities we have evaluated the adequacy of the referred model to different socio-cultural contexts, as well as the obstacles to the achievement of participatory democracy ideals.…”
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Health-Related Quality of Life of Rural Clients Seeking Telepsychology Services by Kevin R. Tarlow, Carly E. McCord, Timothy R. Elliott, Daniel F. Brossart

“…Sixty million US residents live in rural areas, but health policies and interventions developed from an urban mindset often fail to address the significant barriers to health experienced by these local communities. …”
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The alarming rise of lifestyle diseases and their impact on public health: A comprehensive overview and strategies for overcoming the epidemic by Ram Kumar Garg

“…It advocates for comprehensive strategies involving public health policies, education, and community engagement. …”
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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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Self-harm in the two years of greatest restrictions during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Odilon Vieira Santos, Letícia Aparecida Machado Lisboa da Silva, Meiry Fernanda Pinto Okuno, Paula Hino, José Ramón Martínez-Riera, Hugo Fernandes

“…Conclusion: the years of greater insecurity in relation to the pandemic have given rise to self-harm cases with peculiar characteristics. Agile health policies must be applied in atypical conditions, such as pandemics, especially for adolescents/young people with previous mental disorders.…”
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Geographic Distribution of Vaccinia Virus, Diagnosis and Demographic Aspects of Affected Populations, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2000–2023 by Pedro H. B. e Silva, Maycon D. de Oliveira, Iara M. de Almeida, Iago J. S. Domingos, Ana G. Stoffella-Dutra, Galileu Barbosa Costa, Jaqueline S. de Oliveira, Felipe C. M. Iani, Márcio R. de Castro, Jonatas S. Abrahão, Erna G. Kroon, Giliane de S. Trindade

“…This analysis informs public health policies, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance of and preventive measures for dairy farming communities.…”
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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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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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