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Diabetes mellitus and treatment outcomes of pulmonary tuberculosis: a cohort study
ConclusionsDiabetes comorbidity had a negative effect on TB treatment outcomes. Countries with a high burden of both TB and diabetes need to develop mechanisms for active screening for diabetes among patients with TB and address their treatment needs carefully. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Sex Differences in Comorbidity and Frailty in Europe
ConclusionsEuropean women are frailer and have slightly more comorbidity than European men lending support for the male –female health survival paradox. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 23, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Benchmarking the commitments related to population nutrition and obesity prevention of major food companies in New Zealand
ConclusionsThe comprehensiveness, specificity and transparency of company commitments varied but were low overall. In the absence of strong industry commitments, government regulations, such as restrictions on unhealthy food marketing, are urgently needed. Future assessments should incorporate performance measures. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 21, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Development of an urban community-based cohort to promote health disparities research
ConclusionsTHB3 provides a research infrastructure to promote community participation in a health improvement initiative from which future translational research, health education and preventive services will emanate. The launch of this cohort study has provided extensive lessons regarding urban community-based research and health promotion initiatives. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 19, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Variation in colorectal cancer testing between primary care physicians: a cross-sectional study in Switzerland
ConclusionsLess than half of patients who visited PCPs in Switzerland were tested for CRC within recommended intervals. PCPs varied widely in their testing practices. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 14, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The effect of home-based intervention with professional support on promoting breastfeeding: a systematic review
ConclusionsFindings suggest that breastfeeding can be increased by home-based interventions with professional support. Support-based intervention is likely an effective way to promote breastfeeding. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Attendance to cervical cancer screening among Roma and non-Roma women living in North-Western region of Romania
Romania has Europe ’s highest incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer. Participation in the national cervical cancer-screening programme is low, especially among minority Roma women. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Are socio-economic inequalities in diet and physical activity a matter of social distinction? A cross-sectional study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that health behaviours, similar to highbrow cultural participation, are adopted as an expression of social distinction. This distinction mechanism may be an important determinant of health behaviour inequalities. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Fruit and vegetable consumption and its contribution to inequalities in life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy in ten European countries
ConclusionsUpward levelling of fruit and vegetable consumption would have a small, positive effect on both TLE and DFLE, and could potentially reduce inequalities in TLE and DFLE. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Association between human papillomavirus and chlamydia trachomatis infection risk in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsHPV and Ct behave as reciprocal risk factors. In women diagnosed with HPV infection or chlamydia, the screening for the mutual infection could represent a preventive intervention for severe reproductive health outcomes, such as cervical cancer and infertility. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 7, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Excess burden of a chronic disabling condition: life lost due to traumatic spinal cord injury in a Swiss population-based cohort study
ConclusionsThe extended LE following TSCI, even for the most severe lesions, underscores the need for sustained follow-up to support functioning and health for individuals ageing with SCI. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 29, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Romani maternal and child health: moving from documenting disparities to testing progress and interventions to achieve equity
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 29, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

What Roma nonadherence is likely and what drives it? Reply to Broz and Nunes
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 29, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Why don ’t segregated Roma do more for their health? A complex question
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 29, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Improving the mental health of Roma through research and policies that cross multiple social sectors
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 29, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research