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public and global health

233 papers

Distinct Global Patterns and Trends in Lifetime Risk of Rectal Cancer Within Colorectal Cancer: A Population-Based Analysis from GLOBOCAN 2022

This population-based analysis of GLOBOCAN 2022 data reveals that while the absolute lifetime risks of rectal cancer increase with socioeconomic development, its proportional contribution to the overall colorectal cancer burden varies significantly across regions and declines with higher Human Development Index levels, underscoring the need for subsite-specific surveillance and prevention strategies.

Pang, K., An, X., Song, K. + 6 more2026-03-31📄 public and global health

Heterogeneity in Youth Social Media Engagement and Its Pathways to Mental Health and Wellbeing

This study of 2,563 U.S. youth reveals that social media's impact on mental health is not determined by usage intensity alone, but rather by distinct engagement profiles interacting with offline psychosocial contexts, suggesting that effective interventions must address specific behavioral patterns and underlying stressors rather than simply restricting access.

Wang, R. A. H., Huang, V. S., Sadiq, S. + 3 more2026-03-31📄 public and global health

Greater than the sum of its parts: combining epigenetic clocks to characterize the association of biological age acceleration and adiposity in young Filipino adults

This study demonstrates that combining multiple epigenetic clocks into a holistic biological age acceleration factor reveals significant positive associations between adiposity measures (BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio) and accelerated biological aging in a young Filipino adult cohort.

Voloshchuk, R. S., Zannas, A. S., Kuzawa, C. W. + 3 more2026-03-31📄 public and global health

Real-World Weight Loss and Telehealth Platform Utilization Patterns of Long Term GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment of self pay patients : A Retrospective Analysis

This retrospective analysis of 572 self-pay patients on a US telehealth platform reveals that while long-term GLP-1 RA treatment yields substantial weight loss comparable to clinical trials, significant gender disparities exist where females achieve higher rates of major weight loss but males demonstrate greater platform engagement, suggesting that current "one-size-fits-all" telehealth models may require tailored strategies to address biological and behavioral differences.

Patil, P., Durvasula, R., Patel, S. + 2 more2026-03-30📄 public and global health

Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine perceptions amongst pregnant women and mothers of infants and toddlers in England: a qualitative study

This qualitative study of 30 mothers in England reveals that while maternal RSV vaccination is generally viewed as beneficial, successful implementation requires early, multi-channel communication and convenient delivery integrated into existing antenatal appointments.

Bell, S. L., Chantler, T., Passanante, A. + 5 more2026-03-30📄 public and global health

Air Pollution, Health, and Economics: Evaluating the Impact of WHO targets and Guideline Values on Mortality and Morbidity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This study estimates that achieving WHO Air Quality Guidelines for PM2.5 and NO2 across 136 Low- and Middle-Income Countries could prevent millions of premature deaths and disease cases annually, generating trillions of dollars in economic welfare gains and significantly reducing the burden of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

Navaratnam, A. M. D., Bishop, T. R. P., Tatah, L. + 3 more2026-03-30📄 public and global health

A digitally-enabled, stage-based community intervention for maternal and child health: Experimental evidence from rural China

A cluster-randomized controlled trial in rural China demonstrates that the "Healthy Future" program, a digitally-enabled, stage-based community intervention, significantly improves maternal and child health outcomes, feeding practices, and caregiving knowledge while offering a scalable model for low-resource settings.

Chen, Y., Wu, Y., Weber, A. + 8 more2026-03-30📄 public and global health

Mapping Data Sources for Local Decision-Making on Maternal and Child Health in Tribal Primary Health Centre Settings of Andhra Pradesh, India

This study reveals that while tribal Primary Health Centres in Andhra Pradesh generate abundant maternal and child health data, the ecosystem is heavily skewed toward administrative reporting and lacks accessibility for local decision-makers, necessitating a systemic reorientation to better serve tribal populations.

Mitra, A., Jayaraman, G., Ondopu, B. + 9 more2026-03-30📄 public and global health

Future health gain from increasing physical activity in Australia, including multiple physiological effects of physical activity, and falls and injury risk: A simulation study

A simulation study projects that increasing physical activity across Australia would significantly improve population health, reduce premature deaths, and boost economic output, although the net health and economic benefits are maximized by helping the least active individuals meet guidelines rather than pushing the entire population to maximum activity levels due to diminishing returns and injury risks at extreme exertion.

Bourke, E. J., Wilson, T., Maddison, R. + 1 more2026-03-30📄 public and global health

Reclassification and Weighting of Multiple Causes of Death: US Death Certificates 2003-2023

This study analyzes 21 years of US death certificates to demonstrate that reclassifying causes of death and applying weighting schemes to distribute mortality burden across all listed conditions significantly alter disease burden estimates, particularly for COVID-19, falls, and external causes, with profound implications for public health resource allocation.

Levitt, M., Marten, B., Oren, G. + 1 more2026-03-28📄 public and global health

Animal husbandry and environmental conditions are associated with cefotaxime-resistant Escherichia coli in yard soil in peri-urban Malawi

A cross-sectional study in peri-urban Malawi reveals that animal husbandry practices, specifically the lack of nighttime animal enclosure, and soil moisture are significantly associated with higher abundances of cefotaxime-resistant *E. coli* in household yard soil, whereas factors like sanitation and antibiotic use were not.

Budden, E., Niven, C. G., Clark, B. + 18 more2026-03-27📄 public and global health

Persistent Racial Inequities in Acute Kidney Injury Among U.S. Hospitalizations: A Nationwide Cohort Analysis

This nationwide cohort analysis of 2022 U.S. hospitalizations reveals that significant racial and ethnic disparities in acute kidney injury incidence, dialysis utilization, and mortality persist even after adjusting for clinical and socioeconomic factors, underscoring the critical role of structural inequities in kidney health outcomes.

Tai, B., Okonkwo, C.2026-03-27📄 public and global health

Sentinel Surveillance for Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis in a Tertiary Level Pediatric Hospital in Colombia, 2016 - 2023

This 2016–2023 sentinel surveillance study at a Colombian tertiary pediatric hospital characterized the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and etiology of bacterial meningitis in children under five, revealing that *Streptococcus pneumoniae* (predominantly non-PCV10 serotypes) and *Haemophilus influenzae* type b were leading causes with a significant burden on infants under two years and a mortality rate of 11.6%.

Bautista, A., Moreno, G. C., Jerez, D. + 11 more2026-03-27📄 public and global health

Reproductive Ageing in Women (RAW) Questionnaire: multi-phase development and validation of a questionnaire for the classification of menopause stage

This paper presents the multi-phase development and validation of the Reproductive Ageing in Women (RAW) Questionnaire, a new tool designed to improve the consistency and inclusivity of menopausal stage classification by integrating menstrual characteristics, age, and symptoms, which demonstrated strong validity, reliability, and concordance with biological markers like FSH.

Schaumberg, M. A., Dean, M. M., Pernoud, L. + 2 more2026-03-27📄 public and global health

Social, economic, and environmental disparities in device-measured 24-hour movement behaviours in a nationally representative cohort of older English adults

This study of a nationally representative cohort of older English adults reveals significant social, economic, and environmental disparities in device-measured 24-hour movement behaviors, showing that older, unmarried, and lower-wealth individuals tend to be less active and more sedentary, while rural residents are more active than urban dwellers.

Brocklebank, L., Steptoe, A., Bloomberg, M. + 1 more2026-03-27📄 public and global health

Assessment of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN) Ownership, Utilization, and Associated Barriers in Malaria-Endemic Communities of Ethiopia

This 2024–2025 study of nearly 9,200 Ethiopian households reveals that while LLIN ownership is substantial at 71.5%, actual utilization remains below the critical 80% threshold due to barriers such as lack of hanging skills and seasonal misconceptions, necessitating a strategic shift toward skill-based interventions and targeted education.

Waldetensai, A., Tasew, G., Yewhalaw, D. + 24 more2026-03-27📄 public and global health

Beyond Access: Racial Differences in Income-Related Gains in Tooth Retention by Dental Care Context

This study of US adults reveals that while higher household income is associated with greater tooth retention across all racial groups, the magnitude of these income-related gains is significantly larger for White adults than for Black and Mexican American adults, particularly in problem-focused dental care settings, suggesting that expanding access alone may be insufficient to eliminate racial oral health inequities.

McCormick, K. M.2026-03-27📄 public and global health