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COVID-19 and the need to prioritize health equity and social determinants of health
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Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 27, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Call for comments: climate and clean air responses to covid-19
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Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 25, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Predictive symptoms and comorbidities for severe COVID-19 and intensive care unit admission: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsDyspnoea was the only symptom predictive for severe COVID-19 and ICU admission. Patients with COPD, cardiovascular disease and hypertension were  at higher risk of severe illness and ICU admission. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 24, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

A systematic review of Bayesian spatial –temporal models on cancer incidence and mortality
ConclusionsFew studies (4) modelled patient-level clinical characteristics (11%), and the applications of an FB approach in the forecasting of spatial –temporally aligned cancer data were limited. This review highlighted the need for Bayesian spatial-temporal models to incorporate patient-level prognostic characteristics through the multi-level framework and forecast future cancer incidence and outcomes for cancer prevention and control strategi es. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 23, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

State- and county-level income inequality and infant mortality in the USA in 2010: a cohort study
ConclusionsLocal variations in access to care, the rate of sexually transmitted disease, and crime are associated with infant mortality, while variations in college education  in addition to these mediators explain neonatal mortality. To reduce infant and neonatal mortality, experiments are needed to examine the effectiveness of policies targeted at reducing income inequality and improving healthcare access, policing, and educational opportunities. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 22, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Pharmacists as youth-friendly service providers: documenting condom and emergency contraception dispensing in Kenya
ConclusionsThe brief, transactional interactions between pharmacy personnel and young clients appear to be ‘youth-friendly enough’. While there is room to strengthen the services provided (improving both accuracy and scope), this should be done in a manner that does not fundamentally alter the current interaction. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 21, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Youth, sexuality, gender, and health: dealing with a social phenomenon
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 19, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The IJPH turns 100  years old: let’s look back!
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 19, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Digital exercise interventions for improving measures of central obesity: a systematic review
ConclusionsThis systematic review shows that there is no evidence for the effects of digital exercise on VAT, although digital exercise may decrease WC. These findings highlight the need for additional randomized controlled trials to confirm the findings with respect to WC, and to further investigate the effects of digital exercise on VAT. Together, this may have important implications for reducing the burden of physical inactivity and obesity. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 13, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Air pollution and children ’s respiratory health: a scoping review of socioeconomic status as an effect modifier
ConclusionsThe results suggest a higher modification in the effect of SES, generally indicating greater risk for children in lower SES. Children ’s characteristics need to be more carefully theorized and measured in this area, including the use of transdisciplinary approaches. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 12, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Sexual and reproductive health for young people in Africa: a strong government-led multisectoral approach is urgently needed
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 11, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Barriers to accessing maternal health care amongst pregnant adolescents in South Africa: a qualitative study
ConclusionsStigma regarding adolescent pregnancy participates in the perpetuation of a culture of non-disclosure and shame, which stands in the way of young pregnant people seeking the care they require. Such beliefs and attitudes need to be challenged at a community and national level. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Socioeconomic inequalities in use and non-use of dental services in Poland
ConclusionsThe conducted research, based on two independent periods, a representative population sample, univariate analysis and the multivariate regression model has revealed pronounced social inequalities in dental care use. It is a challenge to determine the factors which contribute most to health inequalities and the interventions which are most effective in reducing them. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID-19: How do you self-isolate in a refugee camp?
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Cardiovascular disease in Mexico 1990 –2017: secondary data analysis from the global burden of disease study
ConclusionsThese results allow the establishment of priorities, policy development, and implementation to decrease the CVD burden and can provide a benchmark for states to focus on key risk factors, improve the quality of health care, and reduce health care costs. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research