- Research Article
Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections and factors associated with anemia, stunting, and underweight among primary school children in Hai District, north-eastern Tanzania
Johnson Matowo*; Maganga Kadete; Miriam Msuya; Frida Fuwanja; Victor Manyaka; Victor Mwingira; Titus Msoka
Soil-transmitted helminth infections, undernutrition, and anemia are common and serious public health problems among school-age children in low- and middle-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is limited information on the prevalence and factors associated with STHs and their morbidities ...
- Research Article
Biostatistical approaches for early identification of influenza trends in the United States using CDC surveillance data
Marcos G Oliva Rodriguez*
The U.S. still faces significant challenges related to seasonal flu as evidenced by considerable annual variation in both disease transmission, disease-related hospitalizations, and onset times of epidemics. To facilitate an effective public health response and optimal use of resources ...
- Research Article
Interaction of overweight body mass index and elderly age risk factors for high triglyceride levels
Intan Aprilia; Demsa Simbolon*
Triglycerides, as one of the main types of fats that circulate in the blood and are stored in adipose tissue, play a crucial role in the body’s energy metabolism. However, high triglyceride levels (≥150 mg/dL) are an important indicator of dyslipidemia, which is strongly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease ...
- Research Article
Diabetic complications and healthy diets are related to glycemic levels among type 2 diabetes patients in Nairobi County, Kenya; A 3-month follow-up study
Josphat Mwilu Munyambu*; John Gachohi, PhD; Susan Mambo, PhD; Reagan Chweya
Globally, Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) poses a significant public health challenge, with approximately 462 million cases reported [1]. T2DM is associated with increasing morbidity rates, premature deaths, and decreased life expectancy, particularly in developing countries. These issues are often associated with rapid urbanization, shifts in lifestyle, ...
- Short Commentary
European healthcare disparities
René Gordon Holzheimer*; Nadey Hakim
European health systems are based on social solidarity and universal coverage, although there are significant variations in their designs, including differences between tax-financed and social insurance systems [1,2]. Although ...
- Research Article
Myocardial infarction mortality in young Brazilian women, 2015-2024
Schnoeller Emilly Anne A*; Lisboa BA; Santos IJA; Silva SP; Pinheiro AO; Gonçalves EES; Sawabini ACL; Freitas RAP; Farias ES; Feldman A; Gun C
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in Brazil. Although traditionally associated with men and older ages, Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) has shown a progressive “rejuvenation” pattern, with growing impact among women in their productive years.
- Review Article
A review of intervention and treatment approaches for autism spectrum disorder
Sun Wen; Jeong Dae Keun*
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication difficulties, and repetitive, stereotyped behaviors. In recent years, its prevalence has shown an increasing trend, making it a major concern in the fields of public health and education.
- Research Article
Barriers to utilization of focused antenatal care among women attending maternal child health at Chiga Health Centre, Kisumu, Kenya
Redemptah Yeda*; Elekiah Anguko; Caroline Ouma; Wilbroda Nancy Makunda
Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) is pivotal to reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by enabling timely risk detection and management. Despite its importance, FANC utilization remains suboptimal in Kenya, particularly in Kisumu County...
- Research Article
The epidemiology of coeliac disease in the United Kingdom since 2000: A narrative review and meta-analysis of peer-reviewed and grey literature
Craig J Currie*; Jessica G Currie
To synthesize the epidemiology of coeliac disease in the United Kingdom since 2000, integrating peer-reviewed and grey literature and quantitatively pooling community screening prevalence where appropriate. Structured narrative review and random-effects meta-analysis...
- Research Article
Persistent disparities in the modern era of brain metastasis treatment: A SEER-based Study (2010–2022)
Daniel Holguin*; Oluwasegun Akinyemi, PhD; Noor Malik, MD
Metastatic Brain Tumors (MBTs) are more common than primary brain tumors and associated with poor survival. This study examined whether race × income interaction predicts differences in treatment receipt and survival among patients with MBTs from lung, breast, melanoma, and prostate cancer. ...