Global burden, trends, and disparities in kidney cancer attributable to smoking from 1990 to 2021 by Siyu Han, Shiyu Zhao, Ran Zhong, Peizhe Li, Yuewen Pang, Shuang He, Junyao Duan, Huijie Gong, Jing Shi, Li Liu, Yongji Yan

“…Analyzing the latest global spatio-temporal trends in the kidney cancer burden attributable to smoking is critical for informing effective public health policies.MethodsUsing data from the 2021 GBD database, we examined deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and age-standardized rate (ASR) of kidney cancer attributable to smoking across global, regional, and national levels. …”
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The impact of the National Syphilis Prevention Program on the prevalence of syphilis among people living with HIV in China: a systematic review and meta‐analysis by Qingling Zeng, Yuhui Yang, Limin Zhang, Jiangyu Yan, Jian Wang, Jingmin Nie, Qingmei Wang, Yu Luo, Gaoming Li

“…Syphilis prevention measures should be integrated into broader health policies and development plans, particularly in high‐burden regions and populations.…”
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Assessing the financial burden of multimorbidity among patients aged 30 and above in India by Sudheer Kumar Shukla, Pratheeba John, Sakshi Khemani, Ankur Shaji Nair, Nishikant Singh, Rajeev Sadanandan

“…Conclusions The high financial burden of OOPE and CHE among multimorbidity patients, particularly those with NCDs, highlight the urgent need for comprehensive health policies that address financial risk at the primary care level. …”
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Financial Cost of Treating Polytrauma in a Public Tertiary Hospital in the South-Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: A Case Series Study by Kabeya Diyoka C, Ngongo Mwanvua L, Shauri Kalemera M, Pambi Mukanga P, Koba Mjumbe C

“…Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka,1 Laetitia Ngongo Mwanvua,1 Marcellin Shauri Kalemera,2 Pascal Pambi Mukanga,3 Criss Koba Mjumbe4 1School of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo; 2Doctor of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo; 3Department of Management of Health Policies and Service, School of Public Health, University of Kananga, Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo; 4Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the CongoCorrespondence: Criss Koba Mjumbe, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Email cryss_koba25@yahoo.frContext: Polytrauma constitutes a major public health issue that is steadily increasing. …”
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Leveraging Administrative Health Databases to Address Health Challenges in Farming Populations: Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis (1975-2024) by Pascal Petit, Nicolas Vuillerme

“…Addressing these overlooked areas is essential for comprehending the health risks faced by farming communities and guiding public health policies. Within this context, promoting AHD-based research, in conjunction with other digital data sources (eg, mobile health, social health data, and wearables) and artificial intelligence approaches, represents a promising avenue for future exploration.…”
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The effectiveness of convalescent plasma administered on the first day of admission for COVID-19 patients: an open-label randomized controlled trial by Saeed Mohammadi, Mandana Pouladzadeh, Hamidreza Kouhpayeh, Shamsi Okati, Mehdi Safdarian, Peyman Eshghi, Parastoo Moradi Choghakabodi, Shahabeddin Mashaei, Sharareh Sanei Sistani, Yalda Khani, Soheila Nasizadeh, Ahmad Reza Shamshiri, Amir Teimourpour, Haijuan Wang

“…Given the controversial reports on the effect of convalescent plasma (CP) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, this study aimed to clarify the efficacy of early CP administration, improve the understanding of its impact on clinical outcomes, guide future research, address safety concerns, and inform public health policies. Methods:. In this prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial conducted at Razi Hospital (Ahvaz) and Bouali Hospital (Zahedan) in Iran, 232 confirmed COVID-19 patients were randomly assigned into two groups using a computer-generated randomization method. …”
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Determinants of anemia in school-going adolescents: a case study in Douala, Cameroon by Annick Suzanne Mbazoa Mbou, Godfroy Rostant Pokam Djoko, Alice Ketchaji, Sali Aristide Dama, Florence Irita, Verance Carline Kegha Ngodem, Manuela Tchinda Magne, Alex Kevin Tako Djimefo, Joelle Laure Sobngwi

“…The results underline the importance of factors such as rural residence, parental status and menarche, which can inform public health policies. It is essential to integrate these elements into targeted intervention programs, particularly in nutrition and iron supplementation, especially in rural areas. …”
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Association between physical activity, smartphone usage, and obesity risk among Korean adolescents: A cross-sectional study based on 2021 Korean adolescent health behavior survey by Haoyuan Li, Jaeyoung Choi, Aram Kim, Guifang Liu

“…These results emphasize the importance of promoting MSE and balanced sedentary behavior patterns to reduce adolescent obesity risk, suggesting health policies should address these factors with a focus on gender-specific and age-specific strategies. …”
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Global burden of subarachnoid hemorrhage among adolescents and young adults aged 15-39 years: A trend analysis study from 1990 to 2021. by Xuanchen Liu, Rui Cheng, Yingda Song, Xiaoxiong Yang, Xiaochen Niu, Chunhong Wang, Guijun Jia, Hongming Ji

“…This study provides valuable data to inform future public health policies and resource allocation, emphasizing the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by AYAs.…”
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Analysis and comparison of the trends in burden of spinal cord injury in China and worldwide from 1990 to 2021: an analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021 by Hao Qin, Yuhang Diao, Mingyu Hao, Zhitan Wang, Minghao Xie, Xiaojun Hu, Tao Zhu

“…However, outdated epidemiological data hinder the development and implementation of effective public health policies. This study aimed to examine and compare trends in the burden of spinal cord injury—specifically incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLD)—in China and worldwide from 1990 to 2021, and to project these trends over the next 15 years.MethodsThis study analyzed the characteristics of the SCI burden in China and globally, examining changes in incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLD) using open data from the Global Burden of Disease database covering 1990 to 2021. …”
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Development of a Transcultural Social Ethical and Integrated Care Model, for Dependent and Older People Populations at Risk of Exclusion in the Mediterranean Sea Basin (TEC-MED): A... by Ana María Porcel-Gálvez, Elena Fernández-García, Soledad Vázquez-Santiago, Sergio Barrientos-Trigo, María Dolores Mateos-Garcia, Mercedes Bueno-Ferrán, Jalila El Ati, Hajer Aounallah-Skhiri, Marta Lima-Serrano

“…The current social and health crisis situation has highlighted the need to create new integrated models of care that could be translated into social and health policies. Objective: The present study aims to develop, test, and validate an innovative integrated care model for older people with dependence and at risk of social exclusion and their caregivers. …”
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Global esophageal cancer epidemiology in 2022 and predictions for 2050: A comprehensive analysis and projections based on GLOBOCAN data by Ling Qi, Mengfei Sun, Weixin Liu, Xuefeng Zhang, Yongjun Yu, Ziqiang Tian, Zhiyu Ni, Rongshou Zheng, Yong Li, Xiangxiang Pan

“…In addition, the development and implementation of evidence-based and effective public health policies are critical to reducing the global disease burden of esophageal cancer.…”
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Global, regional, and national trends in drug use disorder mortality rates across 73 countries from 1990 to 2021, with projections up to 2040: a global time-series analysis and mod... by Soeun Kim, Hayeon Lee, Selin Woo, Hyeri Lee, Jaeyu Park, Tae Kim, Guillaume Fond, Laurent Boyer, Masoud Rahmati, Lee Smith, Guillermo F. López Sánchez, Elena Dragioti, Christa J. Nehs, Jinseok Lee, Hyeon Jin Kim, Jiseung Kang, Dong Keon Yon

“…Summary: Background: Drug use disorder (DUD) poses a major public health crisis globally, necessitating immediate attention to global trends and future projections to develop effective health policies and interventions. Thus, we aimed to estimate the global trends in DUD mortality rates from 1990 to 2021 and future projections of DUD deaths until 2040 across 73 countries. …”
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Pathways Through Which Green Exposure Type Influences Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality in Shanghai, China by Jianzhong HUANG, Yanting XU, Lan WANG, Zhouqian HE

“…These findings contribute valuable insights to the theoretical understanding of how green exposure influences chronic non-communicable diseases and provide critical scientific support for urban planning and public health policies. In practice, urban planners should holistically consider the integration of diverse types of green spaces to maximize their benefits for cardiovascular health, thereby supporting the broader well-being of urban populations.…”
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