Public Health

Dose-dependent effect of coconut oil supplementation on obesity indices: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of clinical trials | BMC Nutrition

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Selection of studies for inclusion in the meta-analyses The primary search yielded 684 studies from 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences). After removing duplicates, 635 identified trials remained, of which 598 were excluded during the review of the title and abstract (Fig. 1). Full texts of the remaining 37 studies were obtained and assessed. … Read more

Predicting depression risk in COPD patients: a model based on NHANES 2007–2012 data | BMC Public Health

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To date, no studies have established a depression risk prediction model specifically for COPD patients. In this study, we analyzed data from the NHANES 2007–2012 cohort and found that the unweighted prevalence of depression in the COPD population was 63.55%. We then identified eight independent risk predictors for depression: age, gender, marital status, PIR, BMI, … Read more

Experiences with healthy eating among individuals with opioid dependence: insights from a dietary assessment | BMC Nutrition

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Gryczynski J, Schwartz RP, O’Grady KE, Restivo L, Mitchell SG, Jaffe JH. Understanding patterns of High-Cost health care use across different substance user groups. Health Aff (Millwood). 2016;35(1):12–9. PubMed  Google Scholar  Lewer D, Jones NR, Hickman M, Nielsen S, Degenhardt L. Life expectancy of people who are dependent on opioids: A cohort study in new … Read more

Physical fitness status and influencing factors among college students aged 19 ~ 22 in Shandong province, China: a cross-sectional study | BMC Public Health

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Tomkinson GR, Carver KD, Atkinson F, Daniell ND, Lewis LK, Fitzgerald JS, Lang JJ, Ortega FB. European normative values for physical fitness in children and adolescents aged 9–17 years: results from 2779165 Eurofit performances representing 30 countries. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(22):1445–56. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098253. Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Ortega FB, Ruiz JR, Castillo MJ, Sjöström M. … Read more

Influences on college health provider practice for routinely screening female college students’ HPV vaccination status | BMC Public Health

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Design The National College Healthcare Provider Survey was the first phase of a three-phase study of college health screening practices funded by the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ; R01HS027154) A nationally representative sample of nurse practitioners [NPs], physicians [MD/DOs] and physician assistants [PAs]) was recruited and invited to participate in the survey in … Read more

Household environments may affect the likelihood of children developing eczema

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Household environments, including owning a dog, may affect the likelihood of children developing eczema, according to an analysis of almost 300,000 people from across Europe. The prevalence of eczema has rapidly risen in industrialised areas over the past 30 years, now affecting approximately 20% of children and 10% of adults in high-income countries. The new … Read more

Age-period-cohort and bayesian age-period-cohort prediction modeling of hepatitis C incidence and mortality in China | BMC Public Health

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Trends in incidence and mortality rates of hepatitis C From 1992 to 2021, China exhibited distinct trends in hepatitis C incidence and mortality, with standardized rates declining significantly but absolute mortality increasing, alongside persistent gender disparities (Figures S1A-1B, and Table 1). The total number of hepatitis C cases decreased by 31.54%, from 1,655,913.50 (95% uncertainty interval … Read more

COVID Vaccine & Pregnancy: CDC Advice Sparks Ethical Debate

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Archyde The Unethical Rollback of Covid Vaccine Recommendations for Pregnant People: A Looming Public Health Crisis The decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to end the government’s recommendation for Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy represents a dangerous step backward, potentially erasing years of progress in maternal and infant health. It’s a move … Read more

Early brain wiring holds clues to infant emotional development

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In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant emotional development, potentially offering new ways to identify children at risk for future behavioral and emotional challenges. The groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Yicheng Zhang and Dr. Mary L. Phillips at the University of Pittsburgh … Read more

Faster health campaigns possible with Generative AI

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Generative artificial intelligence could take years off the time between identifying public health risks and launching impactful mass media campaigns. A University of Queensland study revealed AI-generated vaping awareness ads co-designed with young people, were perceived as equally or more effective than advertisements created by official health agencies. Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan from … Read more