A Contemporary Insight Into the Seroepidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in the Sub-Himalayan Region by Sangeeta Deka, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Pratima Gupta, Putul Mahanta, Deepjyoti Kalita

“…More awareness among high-risk groups and implementation of targeted public health policies can help control the disease burden.…”
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Panic disorder: Epidemiology, disability, and treatment gap from nationally representative general population of India by Pavithra Jayasankar, Suhas Satish, Hari Hara Suchandra, Narayana Manjunatha, Girish N. Rao, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, Mathew Varghese, Vivek Benegal, NMHS National Collaborators Group

“…These findings are paramount to the development of more inclusive and effective mental health policies and interventions to tackle the current burden due to PD.…”
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A scoping review of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people's health in India. by Venkatesan Chakrapani, Peter A Newman, Murali Shunmugam, Shruta Rawat, Biji R Mohan, Dicky Baruah, Suchon Tepjan

“…Increased Indian government funding for LGBTQI+ health research, including dedicated support and training for early career researchers, is crucial to building a comprehensive and sustainable evidence base to inform targeted health policies and programs moving forward.…”
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Geriatric rehabilitation in the Netherlands and their preparedness for the increase in older adults: a scoping review by Hanne Jacomijntje van de Haar, Maria Nordheim Alme

“…Conclusions Actions are taken in line with health policies aiming to meet the future care needs of older adults in the Netherlands. …”
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Political considerations and fiscal regulation in a spatial duopoly: Effects on product differentiation by Hamid Hamoudi, Ana Belen Miquel Burgos, Ourania Dimakou

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A comprehensive analysis and comparative study of the trends in thyroid cancer burden in China and globally from 1990 to 2021, with projections for the next 15 Years by Yulai Yin, Xiaoyu Zhang

“…The formulation of proactive and effective health policies is urgently needed.…”
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Effects of short inter-pregnancy/birth interval on adverse perinatal outcomes in Asia-Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tahir Ahmed Hassen, Melissa L Harris, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Tesfalidet Beyene, Md Nuruzzaman Khan, Tesfaye Regassa Feyissa, Catherine Chojenta

“…This underscores the importance of advocating for and implementing strategies to promote optimal pregnancy and birth spacing to reduce the occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes. Reproductive health policies and programs need to be further strengthened and promote access to comprehensive family planning services and increase awareness about the importance of optimal pregnancy and birth spacing.…”
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Exploring the landscape of entrepreneurship in Pakistan: a comparative analysis of perceptions, challenges, and the need for psychoeducational interventions in the academic sector by Khurram Mehboob, Muhammad Ali, Noor Hassan, Zeeshan Mehboob, Muhammad Faisal Mushtaq, Rana Hamad Ullah, Muhammad Zahid Akhtar, Muhammad Akram Tariq, Khalida Parveen, Riffat Mehboob

“…Additionally, these policies should identify the sectoral issues they aim to solve while incorporating mental health policies to create a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. …”
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Influence of sedentary behavior on sleep quality in postmenopausal women in high-altitude regions of China: a cross-sectional study by Rilang Leng, Ailin Guo, Guoping Qian, Sujie Mao

“…These findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions and health policies to improving sleep quality in postmenopausal women living at high altitudes.…”
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Blood Pressure in relation to 24-Hour Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion in a Uruguayan Population Sample by Paula Moliterno, Ramón Álvarez-Vaz, Matias Pécora, Leonella Luzardo, Luciana Borgarello, Alicia Olascoaga, Carmen Marino, Oscar Noboa, Jan A. Staessen, José Boggia

“…Many public health policies in Latin America target an optimized sodium and potassium intake. …”
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Diagnosis Osteoporosis Risk: Using Machine Learning Algorithms Among Fasa Adults Cohort Study (FACS) by Saghar Tabib, Seyed Danial Alizadeh, Aref Andishgar, Babak Pezeshki, Omid Keshavarzian, Reza Tabrizi

“…This advancement not only alleviates the substantial financial burden placed on the healthcare systems of various countries due to the treatment of complications arising from osteoporosis but also encourages health policies to shift toward more preventive approaches for managing this disease.…”
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Differences in health related quality of life among older migrants and nonmigrants in India by Vasim Ahamad, Ram B. Bhagat

“…However, this study predicts that migrants especially need separate health policies as they are in poorer health conditions than non-migrants. …”
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Policies on mental health in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review. by David Villarreal-Zegarra, C Mahony Reátegui-Rivera, Iselle Sabastizagal-Vela, Miguel Angel Burgos-Flores, Nieves Alejandra Cama-Ttito, Jaime Rosales-Rimache

“…That is, we found limited evidence evaluating mental health policies using primary or secondary data (empirical evaluation). …”
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Silicosis prevalence and related issues in India: a scoping review by Mukti Khetan, Bontha V. Babu

“…Additionally, it assesses policy gaps and offers insights from diverse clinical and qualitative studies, aiming to inform targeted public health interventions and support the development of effective occupational health policies. Methods For this review, data were extracted for each study, including author, location, design, study aims, sample size and characteristics, participant age, duration of silica exposure, diagnostic criteria, and primary outcomes. …”
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Demographics and regional trends of ischemic heart disease-related mortality in older adults in the United States, 1999-2020. by Fakhar Latif, Muhammad Moiz Nasir, Wajeeh Ur Rehman, Mohammed Hamza, Jishanth Mattumpuram, Komail Khalid Meer, Helme Silvet, Alon Yarkoni, Mouhamed Amr Sabouni, Nabil Braiteh, Keyoor Patel, Abdulqadir J Nashwan

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Targeted interventions and resource allocation are crucial for areas with high IHD-related mortality. Public health policies should address demographic and geographical disparities, with further research for effective strategies.…”
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Longitudinal study on the impact of public health event control measures on physical fitness among Chinese adolescents: a southern city perspective by Chao Zhou, Aowei Zhang

“…These findings are crucial for informing future public health policies and interventions aimed at supporting adolescent health during crises. …”
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Informing climate-health adaptation options through mapping the needs and potential for integrated climate-driven early warning forecasting systems in South Asia-A scoping review. by Festus A Asaaga, Emmanuel S Tomude, Nathan J Rickards, Richard Hassall, Sunita Sarkar, Bethan V Purse

“…We conducted further internet search of relevant national climate adaptation plans and health policies affecting disease management. We identified 187 studies reporting on climate-sensitive diseases and information systems in the south Asia context published between 1992 and 2024.…”
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Perceived neighborhood disorder and achieving HIV viral suppression among adults living with HIV: A cross-sectional study. by Linda Jepkoech Kimaru, ChengCheng Hu, Sudha Nagalingam, Priscilla Magrath, Elizabeth Connick, Kacey Ernst, John Ehiri

“…This indicates that improving HIV treatment outcomes needs to extend beyond individual-level factors and include strategies to address neighborhood-level conditions. Public health policies and programs should consider the broader social and environmental contexts in which people living with HIV reside.…”
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Decoding fertility behaviour of married women in Zambia: A multipronged analysis of bio-demographic, socio-economic and intermediate factors. by Bwalya Bupe Bwalya, Clifford Odimegwu

“…To effectively address stalled fertility and improve women's reproductive health, policies should address early marriage, enhance access to sexual reproductive healthcare, and empower women to enable them make informed reproductive decision-making.…”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“… OBJECTIVE: National and international health policies focus on improving the sexual and reproductive health among women, therefore, understanding the factors that motivate or refrain women from accessing reproductive health services is central to those policies. …”
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