Public Health
UN reports new insights on link between climate change and human health.
8 Jun, 2022 | 10:47h | UTCUN Reports New Insights on Link Between Climate Change and Human Health – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
The effects of #climatechange are no longer only future fears, according to a @UN @IPCC_CH report. They threaten the environment as well as the physical and mental health of humans. https://t.co/9HgpqyHW44
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 1, 2022
M-A: The prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in prison populations.
7 Jun, 2022 | 11:20h | UTCInvited Commentary: The prevalence of comorbid substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses in prisons
M-A: Evaluation of economic and health outcomes associated with food taxes and subsidies.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:19h | UTCRelated:
Fiscal policies for diet and the prevention of noncommunicable diseases – World Health Organization
The Lancet Taskforce on NCDs and economics (free registration required for all articles and commentaries)
Policy lessons from health taxes: a systematic review of empirical studies – BMC Public Health
National Food Strategy: Tax sugar and salt and prescribe veg, report says – BBC
Policy lessons from health taxes: a systematic review of empirical studies – BMC Public Health
Commentary on Twitter
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, fruit & vegetable subsidies were associated with increased sales; changes in consumption were statistically insignificant. Food taxes were associated with higher prices and reduced sales. https://t.co/BuqeQew06W
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 1, 2022
M-A: Outcomes following taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:11h | UTCInvited Commentary: Evaluating the Evidence on Beverage Taxes: Implications for Public Health and Health Equity – JAMA Network Open
Related:
Public Policies to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption in Children and Adolescents – Pediatrics
Cutting back on sugar-sweetened beverages: What works? – Cochrane Library
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes: Lessons to date and the future of taxation – PLOS Medicine
Banning the promotion of soft drinks could be more effective than a sugar tax – The Conversation
Sugar tax: why health experts want it but politicians and industry are resisting – The Guardian
Commentary on Twitter
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) were associated with higher prices of targeted beverages and 15% lower SSB sales, without decreases in employment. https://t.co/1ArrTXqApB
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 1, 2022
Editorial: Appraising pay‐for‐performance in healthcare in low‐ and middle‐income countries through systematic reviews: reflections from two teams.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:09h | UTCOriginal Study: Paying for performance to improve the delivery of health interventions in low‐ and middle‐income countries – Cochrane Library AND
Commentary on Twitter
'This @CochraneLibrary editorial offers an overview of 4 challenges we met when evaluating 171 studies on #payforperformance for systematic reviews. We hope it will guide future studies/evidence synthesis projects' – @KarinDiaconu
📜 https://t.co/C0sQ5HyAkr@CochraneEPOC #P4P pic.twitter.com/oeH48m5m4y— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) May 27, 2022
Survey: Do people with symptoms of an infectious illness follow advice to stay at home?
2 Jun, 2022 | 10:30h | UTCRelated:
This flu season, physicians need to scrap the ‘martyr culture’ of working while sick – STAT
Essential components of postnatal care – a systematic literature review and development of signal functions to guide monitoring and evaluation.
2 Jun, 2022 | 10:29h | UTC
Global, regional, and national incidence and mortality of neonatal preterm birth, 1990-2019.
1 Jun, 2022 | 11:15h | UTCCommentary: Global Incidence of Neonatal Preterm Birth Decreasing Overall – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Data from the Global Burden of Disease study found preterm birth remains a crucial issue in children worldwide and discovery research into the underlying mechanisms of neonatal preterm birth and the development of innovative interventions are urgent. https://t.co/ajOK4FUlHf
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) May 31, 2022
No low-hanging fruit: Experts pitch their four big ideas for changing health care.
31 May, 2022 | 10:59h | UTCNo low-hanging fruit: Experts pitch their four big ideas for changing health care – STAT
WHO launches new guide on integrating eye care in health systems.
30 May, 2022 | 11:48h | UTCNews Release: WHO launches new guide on integrating eye care in health systems – World Health Organization
WHO Guidance: Eye care in health systems: guide for action – World Health Organization
A comprehensive evaluation of COVID-19 policies and outcomes in 50 countries and territories.
27 May, 2022 | 12:11h | UTC
The Lancet Series: Urban design, transport, and health.
26 May, 2022 | 10:49h | UTCHomepage: Urban design, transport, and health – The Lancet Global Health
Series:
Commentaries:
Creating healthy and sustainable cities: what gets measured, gets done
Urban design is key to healthy environments for all
Measuring what matters: supporting cities in tackling climate and health challenges
The future is urban: integrated planning policies can enable healthy and sustainable cities
Commentary on Twitter
Delighted to announce the publication of our Series on urban design, transport, and health. Visit the hub page for the full Series, Comments, and added extras: https://t.co/dQrsK4jrGe pic.twitter.com/AAi9BeuRhy
— The Lancet Global Health (@LancetGH) May 11, 2022
M-A: Effectiveness and harms of contraceptive counseling and provision interventions for women.
26 May, 2022 | 10:23h | UTCEffectiveness and Harms of Contraceptive Counseling and Provision Interventions for Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Annals Video Summary: Effectiveness and Harms of Contraceptive Counseling and Provision Interventions for Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Commentary: Contraceptive counseling, provision increases use, reduces unintended pregnancy – ACP Internist
Measuring the availability of human resources for health and its relationship to universal health coverage for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
25 May, 2022 | 11:51h | UTCNews Release: Worldwide shortage of health workers threatens effective health coverage – Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
Commentaries on Twitter
Considerable expansion of the world's health workforce is needed to reach targets for #UHC—new #GBDStudy estimates a shortage of 43 million health workers in 2019.
More: https://t.co/FknaY0Onzl @IHME_UW pic.twitter.com/sydiV2Ze1e
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) May 24, 2022
🆕 IHME #GBDStudy reveals that more than 43 million additional health workers are needed globally and ensure all people worldwide have access to the health services they need. #HRH #UHC
Read study here »https://t.co/op3iTNZHtJ pic.twitter.com/LkU3V5tFFN— Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) (@IHME_UW) May 23, 2022
Preventing birth defects, saving lives, and promoting health equity: an urgent call to action for universal mandatory food fortification with folic acid.
25 May, 2022 | 11:12h | UTC
Modeling Study: 20% of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis cases in children could be averted by household testing and treatment.
25 May, 2022 | 10:44h | UTCInvited Commentary: Investing in drug-resistant tuberculosis household contact management and preventive treatment – The Lancet Global Health
WHO Interim Guidance: Laboratory testing for the Monkeypox.
24 May, 2022 | 10:51h | UTCLaboratory testing for the monkeypox virus: Interim guidance – World Health Organization
Related:
Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for Monkeypox – World Health Organization
A Novel International Monkeypox Outbreak – Annals of Internal Medicine
EU health agency warns monkeypox could become endemic in Europe if outbreak continues – STAT
Monkeypox cases increase across Europe, North America – CIDRAP
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries – World Health Organization
Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert – Nature
Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? – The BMJ
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – STAT
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? – BBC
UK, Spain, Portugal report more monkeypox cases – CIDRAP
U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak – STAT
Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates – UK Health Security Agency
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – Health Policy Watch
European outbreak of monkeypox: what you need to know – The Conversation
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry – NPR
Monkeypox cases under investigation in Canada as outbreak spreads in Europe, U.S. – CBC News
Epidemiologist and health security expert says clinicians should prepare for Monkeypox.
24 May, 2022 | 10:49h | UTCNews Release: Epidemiologist and health security expert says clinicians should prepare for monkeypox – American College of Physicians
Original Article: A Novel International Monkeypox Outbreak – Annals of Internal Medicine
Related:
Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for Monkeypox – World Health Organization
Laboratory testing for the monkeypox virus: Interim guidance – World Health Organization
EU health agency warns monkeypox could become endemic in Europe if outbreak continues – STAT
Monkeypox cases increase across Europe, North America – CIDRAP
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries – World Health Organization
Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert – Nature
Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? – The BMJ
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – STAT
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? – BBC
UK, Spain, Portugal report more monkeypox cases – CIDRAP
U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak – STAT
Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates – UK Health Security Agency
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – Health Policy Watch
European outbreak of monkeypox: what you need to know – The Conversation
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry – NPR
Monkeypox cases under investigation in Canada as outbreak spreads in Europe, U.S. – CBC News
WHO Interim Guidance: Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for Monkeypox.
24 May, 2022 | 10:53h | UTCSurveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for Monkeypox – World Health Organization
Related:
Laboratory testing for the monkeypox virus: Interim guidance – World Health Organization
A Novel International Monkeypox Outbreak – Annals of Internal Medicine
EU health agency warns monkeypox could become endemic in Europe if outbreak continues – STAT
Monkeypox cases increase across Europe, North America – CIDRAP
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries – World Health Organization
Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert – Nature
Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? – The BMJ
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – STAT
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? – BBC
UK, Spain, Portugal report more monkeypox cases – CIDRAP
U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak – STAT
Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates – UK Health Security Agency
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – Health Policy Watch
European outbreak of monkeypox: what you need to know – The Conversation
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry – NPR
Monkeypox cases under investigation in Canada as outbreak spreads in Europe, U.S. – CBC News
Cluster RCT: Effects of limiting recreational screen media use on physical activity and sleep in families with children.
24 May, 2022 | 08:12h | UTCEffects of Limiting Recreational Screen Media Use on Physical Activity and Sleep in Families With Children: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
News Release: Reducing screen time increases physical activity in children – University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences
Commentary on Twitter
A randomized trial found that limiting recreational screen media use in families substantially increased children’s physical activity. https://t.co/n1GywYLFih
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) May 23, 2022
Editorial | Assistive technologies: time for a shift in thinking.
24 May, 2022 | 07:40h | UTCAssistive technologies: time for a shift in thinking – The Lancet
Related WHO Report:
Report: Global report on assistive technology – World Health Organization
WHO: Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries.
23 May, 2022 | 01:46h | UTCMulti-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries – World Health Organization
Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert – Nature
Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? – The BMJ
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – STAT
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? – BBC
UK, Spain, Portugal report more monkeypox cases – CIDRAP
U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak – STAT
Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates – UK Health Security Agency
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – Health Policy Watch
European outbreak of monkeypox: what you need to know – The Conversation
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry – NPR
Monkeypox cases under investigation in Canada as outbreak spreads in Europe, U.S. – CBC News
Commentary on Twitter
The WHO has started to report data on the monkeypox outbreak: https://t.co/e3Q23sllvX pic.twitter.com/3WKqj79eLy
— Max Roser (@MaxCRoser) May 22, 2022
WHO: 2022 Progress report on the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All.
20 May, 2022 | 11:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Progress on the health-related SDGs is further off track – countries have achieved only about one-fourth of what is needed to achieve the SDG health targets by 2030: Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives & Well-being for All #SDG3GAP progress report.
More https://t.co/HF8LO5UbVo pic.twitter.com/kGXoMTHnnh
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 18, 2022
Age distribution of all-cause mortality among children younger than 5 years in low- and middle-income countries.
20 May, 2022 | 10:46h | UTC
Association of extreme heat with all-cause mortality in the contiguous US, 2008-2017.
20 May, 2022 | 10:48h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
1/ Out now in @JAMANetworkOpen. @petegroen
@rm_werner and I demonstrate the association between extreme heat days and all-cause mortality across the contiguous US.@PennLDI https://t.co/s6rPMN7qUD— Sameed Khatana, MD MPH (@SameedKhatana) May 19, 2022