Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.

Factors associated with the use of psychedelics, ketamine and MDMA among sexual and gender minority youths in Canada: a machine learning analysis
Conclusion The use of psychedelics, MDMA and ketamine among 2SLGBTQ+ individuals appeared to be largely driven by those who used them together with other drugs. Depression scores also appeared in the top 10 factors associated with these illicit drugs, suggesting that there were individuals who may benefit from the potential therapeutic value of these drugs. These characteristics should be further investigated in future studies. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Dharma, C., Liu, E., Grace, D., Logie, C., Abramovich, A., Mitsakakis, N., Baskerville, B., Chaiton, M. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Contribution of causes of death to changing inequalities in life expectancy by income in Finland, 1997-2020
Conclusions After a decade of narrowing inequalities in LE and lifespan variation in Finland, the gaps between income groups are growing again. Increasing LE disparity and stagnating mortality on the lowest income levels are no longer attributable to smoking and alcohol-related deaths but are more comprehensive, originating from most cause-of-death groups. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tarkiainen, L., Martikainen, P., Junna, L., Remes, H. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Impact of the minimum wage increase on intimate partner violence (IPV): a quasi-experimental study in South Korea
Conclusions The 2018 minimum wage increase in Korea was associated with a modest reduction in physical threat among low-income female workers. While economic empowerment through minimum wage policies may contribute to IPV prevention, additional measures should be explored. Further research is needed to understand the intricate relationship between minimum wage policies and IPV, and evidence-based prevention strategies are crucial to address IPV risk. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Kim, C., Bai, Y., O'Campo, P., Chum, A. Tags: Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research

Racial and ethnic trends in mental health service utilisation and perceived unmet need in the USA
Conclusions Although national rates of mental health treatment utilisation have risen, this was almost entirely observed among white and Hispanic individuals with and without psychiatric illness, highlighting the limited progress made towards eliminating disparities in care. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sheehan, A., Walsh, R., Liu, R. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Evaluating bias with loss to follow-up in a community-based cohort: empirical investigation from the CARRS Study
Conclusion In this representative cohort of urban Indians, we found low attrition and minimal bias due to the loss to follow-up. Our cohort’s inconsistent participation bias shows our retention strategies like open communication, providing health profiles, etc have potential benefits. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Kondal, D., Awasthi, A., Patel, S. A., Chang, H. H., Ali, M. K., Deepa, M., Mohan, S., Mohan, V., Narayan, K. M. V., Tandon, N., Prabhakaran, D. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Multistate survival modelling of multimorbidity and transitions across health needs states and death in an ageing population
Conclusion Multimorbidity aggravates the risk of transitioning into having unmet healthcare needs in the middle and later life, leading to a notable reduction in TLEs, with longer times spent with unmet needs. Policy inputs on developing integrated person-centred services and specifically scaling up to target the complex health needs of ageing populations need to be in place. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Gao, Q., Muniz Terrera, G., Mayston, R., Prina, M. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research

A national cohort study of community belonging and its influence on premature mortality
Conclusion The results demonstrate how community belonging relates to premature mortality differs across age groups underscoring the importance of considering life stage-specific perspectives when researching and developing approaches to strengthen belonging. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Michalski, C., Hurst, M., Diemert, L., Mah, S. M., Helliwell, J., Kim, E. S., Rosella, L. C. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research

Correction: How to create healthier places: a multi-disciplinary qualitative study exploring the complex system of urban development decision-making
Gouais AL. How to create healthier places: a multi-disciplinary qualitative study exploring the complex system of urban development decision-making. J Epidemiol Community Health 2023;77:A8. doi: 10.1136/jech-2023-SSMabstracts.15. The author of this Abstract should be cited Le Gouais A (not Gouais AL). (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Correction: Predictive value of metabolic profiling in cardiovascular risk scores: analysis of 75 000 adults in UK Biobank
This article has been corrected since it first published – it is now open access under a CC BY licence. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Tags: Open access Correction Source Type: research

Response to: 'Small numbers, big impact: making a utilitarian case for the contribution of inclusion health to population health in England' by Zhang et al
Building on a recent meta-analysis of mortality in high-income countries,1 Zhang et al calculated population attributable fractions to estimate that people who have experienced incarceration, homelessness, or a substance use disorder in England accounted for 12% of premature deaths, despite comprising less than 1% of the population.2 Their findings provide persuasive evidence that investment in the health of these socially excluded groups can yield substantial benefits for population health. We agree with Zhang et al that multisectoral ‘top-down’ policy change and ‘bottom-up’ individually tailored i...
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Campbell, A. C., Young, J., Calais Ferreira, L., Pearce, L. A., Shuttleworth, R. R., Kinner, S. A. Tags: Open access Letters to the editor Source Type: research

Air pollution and environmental epidemiological evidence in Chile: alerts for decision-makers and citizens
Air pollution in Chile presents unique challenges, exacerbated by inequalities and geographical and climatic diversity. Current policies have not succeeded in aligning air quality with international and national standards, nor have they significantly mitigated public health impacts, despite being more advanced than those in other Latin American countries. The evidence on the health damages caused by air pollution is compelling, showing harmful acute and chronic effects across various life stages. Yet, current measures do not effectively reduce exposure to pollutants. The monitoring network, which reports data from stationa...
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Cortes, S. Tags: Essay Source Type: research

Inequalities in mental health service utilisation by children and young people: a population survey using linked electronic health records from Northwest London, UK
Conclusions The mental healthcare needs of many CYP from socioeconomically deprived areas of Northwest London may be unmet. More information is needed to confirm our results. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Lazzarino, A. I., Salkind, J. A., Amati, F., Robinson, T., Gnani, S., Nicholls, D., Hargreaves, D. Tags: Open access Evidence-based public health policy and practice Source Type: research

Estimated effect of age of marriage on utilisation of Indias Integrated Child Development Service programme
Conclusion Postponing age of marriage among young women is an effective intervention for promoting uptake of child immunisation services. Our findings support the Government of India’s 2021 Bill to raise legal age of marriage of women. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Rai, R. K., Bromage, S. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Sociodemographic and socioeconomic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Belgium: a nationwide record linkage study
Conclusions The identification of sociodemographic and socioeconomic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake is critical to develop strategies guaranteeing a more equitable vaccination coverage of the Belgian adult population. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Cavillot, L., van Loenhout, J. A. F., Devleesschauwer, B., Wyndham-Thomas, C., Van Oyen, H., Ghattas, J., Blot, K., Van den Borre, L., Billuart, M., Speybroeck, N., De Pauw, R., Stouten, V., Catteau, L., Hubin, P. Tags: Open access, Editor's choice, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research

Estimated glucose disposal rate and risk of arterial stiffness and long-term all-mortality: a 10-year prospective study
Conclusion eGDR is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality in the elderly population. baPWV partially mediated the association of eGDR and long-term all-cause mortality as a mediator factor. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sun, J., Wang, N., Li, S., Li, M., Zhang, A., Qin, B., Bao, Q., Cheng, B., Cai, S., Wang, S., Zhu, P. Tags: Original research Source Type: research