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Research on climate change and health: looking aheademail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0093-zAuthors Sari Kovats, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Department of Public Health and Policy London UK Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 18, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Climate change and the diversity of its health effectsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0092-0Authors Paolo Vineis, Imperial College London London UK Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 18, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Public health impact of global heating due to climate change: potential effects on chronic non-communicable diseasesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  There are substantial research gaps in this arena. The health sector has a major role in facilitating further research and monitoring the health impacts of global climate change. Such work will also contribute to global efforts for the prevention and control of chronic NCDs in our ageing and urbanizing global population. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReviewDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0090-2Authors Tord Kjellstrom, Australian National University National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Canberra ACT 0200 AustraliaAinslie J. Butler, Australian National University National Cent...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 10, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Examining the association between socioeconomic position and body mass index in 1978 and 2005 among Canadian working-age women and menemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  The SEP–BMI association in Canada is complex, showing variation by gender, by aspect of SEP, across the BMI distribution, and at different time points. The association departs from the more consistent social gradient in health, thereby challenging our view of BMI as a typical health issue. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0085-zAuthors Lindsay McLaren, University of Calgary Department of Community Health Sciences 3330 Hospital Dr. NW Calgary AB T2N 4N1 CanadaM. Christopher Auld, University of Calgary Department of Economics Calgary CanadaJenny G...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 2, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Are there health benefits associated with comprehensive smoke-free lawsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  There is now significant body of published literature that demonstrates that smoke-free laws can lead to improvements in the health of both workers who are occupationally exposed and of the general population. There is no longer any reason why non-smokers should be exposed to SHS in any workplace. We recommend that all countries adopt national smoke-free laws that are in line with article 8 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control that sets out recommendations for the development, implementation, and enforcement of national, comprehensive smoke-free laws. Content Type Journal Art...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 30, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Factors influencing cigarette smoking and quantified implications for anti-smoking policy: evidence from South Koreaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Understanding the country-specific factors affecting smoking behavior and selecting an appropriate anti-smoking measure could greatly reduce smoking participation and cigarette consumption. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0087-xAuthors Woojin Chung, Yonsei University Department of Health Policy and Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Institute of Health Services Research Seoul Republic of KoreaHanjoong Kim, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Seoul Republic of KoreaSeungji Lim, Yonsei...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 29, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Beliefs regarding smoking in the workplace: results from the Global Workplace Smoking Surveyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Our results indicate a broad lack of support for workplace smoking among employers and smoking employees, although employers were more likely to stress negative financial consequences and advantages of smoke-free workplaces. These results suggest directions for subsequent programs to reduce workplace smoking by assisting smoking cessation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0086-yAuthors Michael T. Halpern, RTI International Health Services and Social Policy Research 701 13th St. NW, Suite 750 Washington DC 20005 USAHumphrey Taylor, Harris Interacti...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 29, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

A little bit is not good enough: comprehensive smoking control is neededemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0088-9Authors Tamara Schikowski, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine at Swiss Tropical Institute Basel, Associated Institute of the University of Basel Basel SwitzerlandNino Künzli, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine at Swiss Tropical Institute Basel, Associated Institute of the University of Basel Basel Switzerland Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 27, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Prevalence and demographic factors of smoking in Moroccoemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Cigarette smoking remains an important public health problem in Morocco. A comprehensive strategy for tobacco control is needed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Brief ReportDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0082-2Authors Chakib Nejjari, Fez University Department of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Community Health Km 2.2, Route Sidi Harazem Fez MoroccoMohamed Chakib Benjelloun, Hassan II University Hospital Department of Lung Disease Fez MoroccoMohamed Berraho, Fez University Department of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Community Health Km 2.2, Route Sidi Harazem Fez MoroccoKarima El Rhazi,...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 22, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Commentary: Mosaic Arab world, health and developmentemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory SPEAKERS CORNER - HEALTH IN A TROUBLED REGIONDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0065-3Authors Ahmed Mandil, University of Alexandria High Institute of Public Health Alexandria Egypt Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 Journal Volume Volume 54 Journal Issue Volume 54, Number 5 / October, 2009 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Worksite tobacco prevention in the Canton of Zurich: stages of change, predictors, and outcomesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Health professionals should support less advanced companies in their endeavour to implement TP. The findings provide a baseline to evaluate the implementation of the forthcoming smoke-free legislation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0084-0Authors Verena Friedrich, University of Zurich Division of Public and Organizational Health, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine Hirschengraben 84 8001 Zurich SwitzerlandAdrian Brügger, University of Zurich Division of Public and Organizational Health, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine Hirsche...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 10, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

An assessment of socio-economic inequalities in health among elderly in Greece, Italy and Spainemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  The analysis reconfirms the advantage of high over low socio-economic position for all countries and health indicators and proves education as an important correlate compared to wealth and income among the elderly. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0083-1Authors Cleon Tsimbos, University of Piraeus Department of Statistics and Insurance Science 80, Karaoli & Dimitriou Str, Piraeus 185 34 Athens Greece Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 6, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Analysis of socioeconomic health inequalities using the concentration indexemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hints & KinksDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0078-yAuthors Peter Konings, SCD (SISTA), K.U. Leuven Department of Electrical Engineering Leuven BelgiumSam Harper, McGill University Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health Montreal CanadaJohn Lynch, University of South Australia Sansom Institute Adelaide AustraliaAhmad Reza Hosseinpoor, World Health Organization Geneva SwitzerlandDirk Berkvens, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp BelgiumVincent Lorant, Université Catholique de Louvain Institute of Health and Society Brussels BelgiumAndrea Geckova, Kosice Institute...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 1, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Vaccination against human papillomavirus in Switzerland: simulation of the impact on infection ratesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  To be really effective, a vaccination campaign against HPV infection should at least include a catch-up to early reach a drop in HPV 16/18 prevalence, and maybe boosters. Otherwise, the protection insured for women in their 20s could be lower than expected, resulting in higher risks to later develop cervical cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0081-3Authors André Berchtold, University Hospital Center and University of Lausanne Groupe de Recherche sur la Santé des Adolescents (GRSA) Lausanne SwitzerlandPierre-André Michaud, University Hospi...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 30, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Depressive symptoms, smoking, and cigarette price elasticity: results from a population-based survey in Taiwanemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Although the association between depression and smoking had been documented, this study contributes to previous literature by investigating the extent to which cigarette price elasticities may differ between smokers with and without depressive symptoms. Results indicate that depressive smokers are more sensitive to the change of cigarette price. Therefore, tax/price increases can also be a very effective means of tobacco control for depressive smokers. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0080-4Authors Hung-Hao Chang, National Taiwan University Depar...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 30, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Obesity increase among low SES Australian schoolchildren between 2000 and 2006: time for preventive interventions to target children from low income schools?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Obesity increased significantly among children in low SES schools and preventive efforts should urgently and carefully target preventive efforts to assist schools, families and communities which are socially and economically, disadvantaged using culturally appropriate physical activity and nutrition promotion interventions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0079-xAuthors Jennifer A. O’Dea, University of Sydney Faculty of Education and Social Work Building A35 Sydney NSW 2006 AustraliaMichael J. Dibley, University of Sydney School of Public Health...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 29, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Unemployment and its association with health-relevant actions: investigating the role of time perspective with German census dataemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Unemployment is negatively associated with health-relevant actions. This effect varies according to persons’ time perspectives. Our approach delivers an innovative view on why unemployed individuals exercise more health-damaging actions than the employed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0075-1Authors Reinhard Schunck, University of Bremen Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences Bremen GermanyBenedikt G. Rogge, University of Bremen Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences Bremen Germany Journal International J...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 24, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Support for smoke-free policies in a pro-smoking culture: findings from the European survey on tobacco control attitudes and knowledgeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Smoking status and nicotine dependence differentiate the level of support for smoke-free policies. However, both smokers and non-smokers seem to be supportive for policies aiming to prevent youth from smoking, even in a country with pro-smoking social norms and high smoking rates. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0074-2Authors Lambros Lazuras, South-East European Research Centre (SEERC) 24 Proxenou Koromila Str. Thessaloniki 546 24 GreeceAggelos Rodafinos, City College International Faculty of The University of Sheffield Thessaloniki GreeceDemosth...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 23, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

US local action on heat and health: are we prepared for climate change?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  New partnerships and financial resources are needed to support more widespread local action to prevent adverse health consequences of climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0071-5Authors Marie S. O’Neill, University of Michigan School of Public Health 6631 SPH Tower, 109 South Observatory Ann Arbor MI 48109-2029 USADana K. Jackman, University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment Ann Arbor MI USAMichelle Wyman, ICLEI, Local Governments for Sustainability Oakland CA USAXico Manar...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 23, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Poor social relations and adverse health behaviour: stronger associations in low socioeconomic groups?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Given the important role of health adverse behaviour in chronic disease development, results underline the relevance of social environment and socio-economic structure in Public Health interventions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ORIGINAL ARTICLEDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0070-6Authors Simone Weyers, University Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Duesseldorf Department of Medical Sociology Universitätsstrasse 1 PO Box 10 10 07 40001 Düsseldorf GermanyNico Dragano, University Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Duesseldorf Department of Medical Sociology Universitätsstrasse 1 ...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 23, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Role of men in promoting the uptake of HPV vaccinations: focus groups’ finding from a developing countryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Vaccine advocacy should put special emphasis on men as sexual partners, husbands, and fathers from a gender equality and partnership perspective. The findings are useful in facilitating the development of strategies for effective immunization initiatives. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0072-4Authors Li Ping Wong, University of Malaya Medical Education and Research Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International J...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 21, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

The effect of temperature on hospital admissions in nine California countiesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Our results indicate that increases in ambient temperature have important public health impacts on morbidity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0076-0Authors Rochelle S. Green, California Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment 1515 Clay Street, 16th Floor Oakland CA 94612 USARupa Basu, California Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment 1515 Clay Street, 16th Floor Oakland CA 94612 USABrian Malig, California Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Health ...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 21, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Landscape and well-being: a scoping study on the health-promoting impact of outdoor environmentsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  This scoping study allows us to systematically describe the potential of landscape as a resource for physical, mental and social well-being. A heuristic framework is presented that can be applied in future studies, facilitating systematic and focused research approaches and informing practical public health interventions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReviewDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0069-zAuthors Andrea Abraham, University of Bern Division of Social and Behavioural Health Research, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine Niesenweg 6 3012 Bern SwitzerlandKathrin Sommerhalder, Univer...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 18, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Aging and utilization of hospital services in Hong Kong: retrospective cohort studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Data obtained from this retrospective study may be used to project future usage for each type of service as a result of changing age structure of the population. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0068-0Authors Jean Woo, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Department of Medicine and Therapeutics 9/F, Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital Shatin NT Hong KongWilliam Goggins, The Chinese University of Hong Kong School of Public Health and Primary Care Shatin NT Hong KongXinhua Zhang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong School of Public He...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 17, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Education and self-reported health care seeking behaviour in European welfare regimes: results from the European Social Surveyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Educational inequalities in the perception of need for seeking health care can be found in different welfare regimes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Brief ReportDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0073-3Authors Kirstin Grosse Frie, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Department of Medical Sociology Martinistr 52 20246 Hamburg GermanyTerje Andreas Eikemo, SINTEF Health Research 7465 Trondheim NorwayOlaf von dem Knesebeck, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Department of Medical Sociology Martinistr 52 20246 Hamburg Germany Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline I...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 17, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Research on social determinants and health: what sorts of data do we need?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0066-2Authors Siegfried Geyer, Hannover Medical School Medical Sociology Unit 30625 Hannover Germany Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Commentary: Is it light at the end of the tunnel, or another train coming? Concluding commentsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory SPEAKERS CORNER - HEALTH IN A TROUBLED REGIONDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0067-1Authors Wasim Maziak, University of Memphis 633 Normal Street Memphis TN 38152 USA Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Tobacco use among institutionalized adolescents in Turkey: does social environment affect the risk?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Smoking prevalence among institutionalized adolescents is quite high; they have an environment favoring smoking and the gender gap in smoking rates is closing. An effective tobacco-control program based on evidence, tailored to the specific needs, and combined with a motivating environment is required to decrease tobacco consumption among institutionalized youngsters. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0064-4Authors Toker Erguder, Ministry of Health Primary Health Care General Directorate Mithatpaşa Cad. No: 3 Sıhhıye 06434 Ankara TurkeyBanu Caki...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 25, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

A simple method for estimating excess mortality due to heat waves, as applied to the 2006 California heat waveemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  California experienced excess heat-wave related mortality not restricted to high heat regions. As climate change is anticipated to increase heat events, public health efforts to monitor effects assume greater importance. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Brief ReportDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0060-8Authors Sumi Hoshiko, California Department of Public Health Environmental Health Investigations Branch 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, 3rd Floor Richmond CA 94804 USAPaul English, California Department of Public Health Environmental Health Investigations Branch 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Buildin...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Influence of health-related quality of life on health service utilization in addition to socio-demographic and morbidity variables among primary care patients in Chinaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Health service utilization increased significantly with decreasing HRQOL, and the independent influence of HRQOL on health service utilization was smaller than that of socio-demographic and morbidity variables among primary care patients in mainland China. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0057-3Authors Tianhui Chen, Zhejiang University Institute of Social and Family Medicine Zijingang Campus, Mailbox 25, No. 388, Yuhangtan Road 310058 Hangzhou ChinaLu Li, Zhejiang University Institute of Social and Family Medicine Zijingang Campus, Mailbox 25, No....
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Prevalence of youth cigarette smoking and selected social factors in 25 European countries: findings from the Global Youth Tobacco Surveyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Intensified efforts to lessen harm caused by tobacco use among youth in 25 European countries included in this study are urgently needed. These countries need to develop and implement comprehensive tobacco control programs including public education campaigns, cessation programs, enforcement of existing measures, and related policy efforts. The WHO FCTC provides a useful framework for implementing such a comprehensive approach. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Brief ReportDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0051-9Authors Tibor Baška, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University Department o...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

The crisis of health in a crisis ridden regionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The overall picture of the Arab world today is dire; no Arab country is free from political strife, foreign intervention, or the threat of terrorism. Continuing instability and the failure of national governments to uphold the rule of law and deliver on development are tearing apart the fabric of Arab societies. Internally, Arab regimes’ agendas are shaped by security and their makeup by kinship and loyalty, pushing people to seek refuge within their primordial loyalties. From the outside, foreign meddling in the name of “democracy” is deepening the Arab world’s instability, therefore provid...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 7, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

On approaching health in the Arab worldemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Speakers corner - Health in a troubled regionDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0063-5Authors Abbas El-Zein, University of Sydney School of Civil Engineering NSW 2006 Sydney Australia Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 4, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

The current state and challenges for the future of health promotion in Polish older peopleemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  There should be a renewed focus on health promotion, as opposed to preventing disease. Health promotion campaigns should target those with a decreased awareness of their health needs, with improvement in health status being based on increasing this awareness. In an effort to develop more health-conscious attitudes and behaviors in older age, health promotion initiatives should also be marketed to pre-retirement aged individuals. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0054-6Authors Beata Tobiasz-Adamczyk, Jagiellonian University Medical College Departme...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 4, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

How to break the cycle of hopelessness?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Speakers corner - Health in a troubled regionDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0062-6Authors Iman Nuwayhid, American University of Beirut Faculty of Health Sciences Beirut Lebanon Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 4, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical area estimates of depression and anxiety using the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 in the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Systememail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-9013-5Authors Tara W. Strine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Adult and Community Health 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop K-66 Atlanta GA 30341 USASatvinder S. Dhingra, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Adult and Community Health 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop K-66 Atlanta GA 30341 USAKurt Kroenke, Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute Department of Medicine Indianapolis Indiana USAMohamed Qayad, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Adult and Community Health 4770 ...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Psychological distress and fair/poor health among adults with arthritis: state-specific prevalence and correlates of general health status, United States, 2007email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-9012-6Authors Jennifer M. Hootman, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Arthritis Program, Division of Adult and Community Health 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop K-51 Atlanta GA 30341 USAWendy Y. Cheng, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Department of Epidemiology New York NY USA Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 Journal Volume Volume 54 Journal Issue Volume 54, Number 4 / August, 2009 (Source...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Book Review: Health Promotion Evaluation Practices in the Americas. Values and Research, by Louise Potvin, David McQueen (Editors)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book reviewDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-9011-7Authors Jane Springett, Institute for Health 70 Great Crosshall Street Liverpool L3 2AB UK Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 Journal Volume Volume 54 Journal Issue Volume 54, Number 4 / August, 2009 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Socioeconomic inequalities in health in Central and Eastern Europe: synthesis of results of eight new studiesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-9010-8Authors Anton E. Kunst, University of Amsterdam Department of Public Health, Academic Medical Centre (AMC) PO Box 22660 1100 DD Amsterdam The Netherlands Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 Journal Volume Volume 54 Journal Issue Volume 54, Number 4 / August, 2009 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

The relationship of schools to emotional health and bullyingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:  These relatively small but significant associations suggest that schools may have a small role in supporting children’s emotional well-being and ameliorate the presence of bullying. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-5421-9Authors John G. Freeman, Queen‘s University Social Program Evaluation Group, Faculty of Education 511 Union Street Kingston ON K7M 5R7 CanadaOddrun Samdal, University of Bergen Research Centre for Health Promotion Bergen NorwayDon A. Klinger, Queen‘s University Social Program Evaluation Group, Faculty of Education 511 Union ...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Measuring mental health and well-being of school-children in 15 European countries using the KIDSCREEN-10 Indexemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:  The KIDSCREEN-10 displayed good psychometric properties. Measured differences between countries, age, gender, SES, and health complaints comply with theoretical considerations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-5407-7Authors Michael Erhart, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Center for Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Department of Psychosomatics in Children and Adolescents Martinistr. 52 D-20246 Hamburg GermanyVeronika Ottova, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Center for Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Department of Psychosomatics in Child...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - August 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

The costs of limited health literacy: a systematic reviewemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  The costs of limited HL may be substantial, but few studies were retrieved and the results are heterogeneous. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReviewDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0058-2Authors Klaus Eichler, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur Institute of Health Economics (WIG) Postfach 958 St. Georgenstrasse 70 8401 Winterthur SwitzerlandSimon Wieser, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur Institute of Health Economics (WIG) Postfach 958 St. Georgenstrasse 70 8401 Winterthur SwitzerlandUrs Brügger, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur Institut...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - July 30, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Modernising public-health infrastructureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0055-5Authors Stephen Corbett, School of Public Health, Western Clinical School, University of Sydney, Gungurra (Building 68) Cumberland Hospital Locked Bag 7118 Parramatta BC NSW 2150 Australia Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
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Health literacy beyond knowledge and behaviour: letting the patient be a patientemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CommentaryDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0052-8Authors Sara Rubinelli, University of Lugano Institute of Communication and Health Via Buffi 13 6904 Lugano (CH) SwitzerlandPeter J. Schulz, University of Lugano Institute of Communication and Health Via Buffi 13 6904 Lugano (CH) SwitzerlandKent Nakamoto, Virginia Tech Department of Marketing Blacksburg VA USA Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
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Defining and measuring health literacy: what can we learn from literacy studies?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-0050-xAuthors Don Nutbeam, University of Southampton Office of the Vice-Chancellor University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ UK Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - July 30, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Subjective health, symptom load and quality of life of children and adolescents in Europeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:  Increasing social and gender role pressure with growing age, as well as restricted access to material resources and psychosocial strains are discussed as potential explanations for the observed health inequalities. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-5406-8Authors Ulrike Ravens-Sieberer, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Center for Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Department of Psychosomatics in Children and Adolescents Martinistr. 52 D-20246 Hamburg GermanyTorbjorn Torsheim, University of Bergen Bergen NorwayJorn Hetland, Research Centre for Hea...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - July 28, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Interrelationships of adolescent physical activity, screen-based sedentary behaviour, and social and psychological healthemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:  Regional differences in correlates of PA and SBM suggest cultural differences in potential effects of PA and SBM and the need to tailor school and public health efforts to the different meanings of PA and SBM for positive and negative health consequences. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-5410-zAuthors Ronald J. Iannotti, Prevention Research Branch Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, & Prevention Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS 6100 Executive Blvd., 7B05 Bethesda Maryland 20892-75...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - July 28, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

25 years of HBSC: challenges and successesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-5401-0Authors David V. McQueen, CDC/NCCDPHP/OD Global Health Promotion 4770 Buford HWY NE (K40) Atlanta 30341-3717 USA Journal International Journal of Public HealthOnline ISSN 1661-8564Print ISSN 1661-8556 (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - July 28, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

Cross-national associations between parent and peer communication and psychological complaintsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions:  We conclude that our findings are consistent with the continuity hypothesis and against the compensating or moderating one. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articleDOI 10.1007/s00038-009-5415-7Authors Carmen Moreno, Universidad de Sevilla Dpto. de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación. Facultad de Psicología C/ Camilo José Cela, s/n. 41018 Sevilla SpainInmaculada Sánchez-Queija, UNED Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology Madrid SpainVictoria Muñoz-Tinoco, Universidad de Sevilla Dpto. de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación. Facultad de Psicología C/...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - July 28, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals

The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children: WHO Collaborative Cross-National (HBSC) Study: origins, concept, history and development 1982–2008email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  This paper traces the history of the HBSC study from its origins in the early 1980’s to the present day describing how it was first conceptualised scientifically and how this influenced issues of study design. The challenges of managing a cross-national study are explained as are changes and adaptations over time with growth of the study from 3 to over forty country members. The key partnership with the World Health Organisation and its benefits are presented. With developments in scientific management and theoretical perspectives, HBSC has made a substantial contribution to the area of youth heal...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - July 28, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: International Journal of Public Health Source Type: journals