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A rising human impact alters landscape patterns and determines the agriculture–ecology–economy nexus (AEEN), which further threatens the sustainability of social–ecological system (SES). However, the mechanisms thr...

This article examines the long-term effects of a local public repopulation policy based on the attraction of international immigrants, implemented in the rural municipality of Aguaviva (Teruel, Spain) since 2000. Using a...

Abstract Background Maternal and infant mortality in the U.S. remain the highest among high-income nations, with disparities worsening after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This study examined how abortio...

BackgroundAs populations age rapidly, community-based care is crucial to support aging-in-place. Yet, few models successfully integrate health promotion, social engagement and care coordination at scale. Singapore’s Ac...

Abstract Introduction In December 2022, the zero - COVID strategy was amended, eliminating mandatory testing and isolation. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of targeted prevention measures in a ...

The article explores the theoretical, methodological, and applied principles of formation and implementation of state policy to ensure the financial sustainability of the health care system in indeterminate conditions. T...

The article examines the protection of the rights and legal interests of demographically vulnerable population groups through the prism of their impact on the economic development and post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. ...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Menstrual hygiene remains a critical public health issue in Africa, where many women and girls face inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, limited access to menstrual pr...

The coevolution of the human diet and gut microbiome has played a pivotal role in shaping metabolic, immune, and epigenetic functions across human history. Dietary transitions from high-fiber ancestral patterns to modern...

Abstract Background Medication nonadherence and physician-switching undermine treatment outcomes and strain healthcare systems. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of medication noncompliance and doctor-s...

Ensuring a decent and high-quality standard of living for the population constitutes a central objective of national socioeconomic development — one that cannot be achieved without a coherent, systemic strategy for bui...

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 19.8 million deaths in 2022, with ischemic heart disease and stroke responsible for...

Abstract Background To support countries’ promotion and scale-up of self-care, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Consolidated Guideline on Self-Care Interventions for Health: Sexual and Reproductive Hea...

Background: Despite significant progress in South Africa in reducing mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, challenges remain. This is evident by the incidence and prevalence of HI...

The increasing lack and limitations of key cereals such as rice and wheat, aggravated by climate change, growing population, and declining agricultural sustainability, pose significant threats to global food and nutritio...

Abstract Introduction Unaccompanied migrants (UM) and persons prone to statelessness (SP) constitute a unique vulnerable group, yet their health needs and healthcare barriers remain poorly documented particularly in sub-...

Background Vaccine hesitancy and public adherence to health measures remain critical challenges in Slovakia, where coverage of COVID-19 vaccination has been low, and parents’ decisions regarding vaccination of their ch...

Background: The health of the population is shaped by political, social and environmental conditions – referred to as contextual factors in this paper – which influence the risk of type 2 diabetes and other non-commu...

BackgroundHigh kindergarten vaccination coverage is essential to sustain herd immunity against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. In recent years, rising state-level non-medical exemption rates and pandemic-...

Abstract Although information on minor blood group antigen frequencies is limited in many low- and middle-income countries, extended red blood cell (RBC) phenotyping is crucial for reducing alloimmunization in patients u...

BackgroundItaly’s rehabilitation workforce is fragmented and regulated by outdated decrees, limiting alignment with WHO and EU standards, and hindering efficiency, equity, and international comparability.MethodologyNar...

Abstract Background Obesity is a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality, driven by rising consumption of unhealthy energy dense foods high in salt, sugar and fat (HFSS). Supermarkets, pivotal in food d...

Abstract Non-technical summary Efforts to tackle climate change are increasingly delayed not through denial but through subtler arguments that emphasize costs, shift blame, or promote weak solutions. We created a tool to...

Abstract Background Despite over a 25% national decline in opioid overdose deaths in 2024, overdose remains a leading cause of mortality in the U.S., with persistent regional disparities. Illinois, for example, reported ...