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The health of mankind and the health of the planet in a historical-ethical perspective: an inseparable relationship and a single destiny
Recent years have seen increasingly severe natural disasters, the consequences of which have been catastrophic. Clearly, our global environment is undergoing major changes.The climate is becoming deranged and pollution on a global scale afflicts air, water, and land. We are faced with an unprecedented shortage of cultivable land and fresh water for drinking, irrigation, and livestock farming, while our marine systems are breaking down. These environmental changes are anthropogenic; they are caused by human activities that are potentially dangerous for both the environment and human life.Moreover, not only do they have...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - January 31, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mariano Martini, Anna Maria Spagnolo, Marina Sartini, Maria Luisa Cristina, Davide Orsini Source Type: research

The Effect of Diabetes Training through Social Networks on Metabolic Control of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusions: Changes in lifestyle and challenges of the patients ' attendance in diabetes training sessions, declared that use of social networkscan be useful to train diabetes patients remotely, and it is feasible to send training messages to help them improve their diabetes care. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - January 31, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hossein Ali Sadeghian Source Type: research

The History of Pertussis: from an Ancient Scourge to a Contemporary Health Burden
The present article offers a historical overview on pertussis (whooping cough) by analysing the ancient epidemic manifestations of the disease and the path towards the discovery of an effective vaccine against it. It also highlights some recent challenges posed to public health by this disease. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - January 31, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Francesco Maria Galassi, Elena Varotto, Mariano Martini Source Type: research

ERRATA CORRIGE - Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene 2023;64:E178-E187. https://doi.org/10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2023.64.2.2902
Various Errata Corrige in Article entitled " Use of medicines to alleviate negative emotional states among adolescents attending Special Education Centres " published in the previous issue of the Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene 2023;64:E178-E187 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Piero Luigi Lai Source Type: research

The specter of cholera in Libya and North Africa: natural disasters and anthropization threaten human health.
ConclusionSince these events have devastating effects both on the environment and on people and their psychophysical balance, it is evident that we need to devote greater attention to the health of the planet, to which the health and survival of the human species is strictly and inextricably linked. Indeed, disasters related to phenomena of anthropization facilitate the spread of infectious diseases, placing a heavy burden on local and global health organizations and the health of entire populations. A change of course is therefore essential, in that human actions must be aimed at limiting rather than aggravating the sprea...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mariano Martini, Carola Minet, Davide Orsini Source Type: research

Optimal Timing of Measles Vaccination in High-Risk Areas: Insights from MR-1 Administration and Subsequent Dosing Efficacy
Not applicable, letters to editor or editorial  (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sinu Jose Source Type: research

History of primary health care in Iran
Conclusion: The history of Iran ' s primary health care system is marked by progress and achievements, underscored by an unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive, community-based care. Iran ' s journey serves as an exemplary model, highlighting the positive impact of prioritizing primary health care in achieving better health outcomes for its population.As Iran continues to evolve its health system, addressing challenges and building upon successes, the history of its primary health care system serves as a valuable lesson in the pursuit of accessible and equitable health care for all. (Source: Journal of Preventive...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Banafshe Darvishi Telli, Ali Aboutorabi, Aziz Rezapour, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Mariano Martini, Masoud Behzadifar Source Type: research

Understanding conflicts of interest in rational drug prescription in a developing country: A stakeholder analysis, healthcare guidelines and ethical public health issues
Conclusions: To make the prescription and using drugs more rational, policy makers should focus on different sources of conflicts of interest that different actors have. They should devise legal, behavior and financial policies accordingly to lessen or at least neutralize these conflicting interests, otherwise achieving RDP would be impossible in short and long terms. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mohamad Bazyar Source Type: research

Analysis of death risk factors among COVID-19 patients in Yazd, Iran: a hospital-based case-cohort study
Conclusion: The results showed a higher mortality rate in the elderly patients as well as those with underlying diseases. Attention should be paid to at-risk and elderly patients in terms of ensuring a healthy diet, improving their self-care practices, and providing long-term medical and healthcare facilities. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mehdi Raadabadi Source Type: research

Is single point HbA1c a reliable predictor for death in severe COVID-19?
Conclusion Single point HbA1c was not a reliable mediator for the prediction of severity or death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hadiseh Hosamirudsari, Yousef Alimohamadi, Majid, MAHAK ZAHRA, Neda Faraji Source Type: research

Effectiveness of a vaccine recovery plan after the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of one year follow-up.
Conclusions.This study assessed the significant recovery of missed vaccinations due to the pandemic after one year of follow up of the recovery plan. Compared to the previous report, the VC difference among the cohorts narrowed for all vaccinations, except for the anti-men B and for the anti-HPV vaccination, and for men ACW135Y/C, for which a significant increase in 2021 VC compared to 2020 has been recorded. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: fabio contarino, Erminio Di Pietro, Concetta Randazzo, Francesca Bella, Maria Lia Contrino Source Type: research

Burnout prevention in healthcare professionals during covid -19
Conclusions: Our research hypothesizes that health professionals, after mindfulness, felt more caring towards patients and reported an improvement in interpersonal relationships and a resolution of conflict. This suggests the importance of burnout prevention especially during health emergencies (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Elvira Micali, Emanuela Giovanna Chiarella Source Type: research

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the infectious disease epidemiology
Conclusions. The COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the possibility of microbial spread following to the lockdown and, in addition, to the constant use of face masks and other personal protective equipment, the frequent hand-washing, more ventilation of the living locals, and less gathering, surely reduced the occasions and the possibility to get many infections. On the other hands, the pandemic had a negative impact on scabies diffusion probably due to different causes among which the worsening of some poor realities, the restrictions that forced people to live in strict contact and, especially, the worsening of the conditions o...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Alessio Facciol à, Antonio Laganà, Giovanni Genovese, Bruno Romeo, Salvatore Sidoti, Giuseppa D ' Andrea, Caterina Raco, Giuseppa Visalli, Angela Di Pietro Source Type: research

Integrating One Health: Exploring the Global Dialogue on Bioethics
Unesco ' s World Bioethics Day, whose theme this year is the protection of future generations, reveals the centrality of the concept of one-health, as the main way to guarantee a future for the planet seen as the common home of all living beings. The recent pandemic has sufficiently shown how animal health is linked to human health and how only the balance of the entire planet guarantees both. Living on earth as human beings, no longer blinded by the Anthropocene ’s arrogance, but conscious of having a fundamental responsibility for the health care and well-being of every species is the imperative that should guide scien...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rosagemma Ciliberti, Valeria Schiavone Source Type: research

Addressing and preventing childhood obesity through policy
Conclusions: Most policies supported are trans-sectoral; a health-in-all policies approach is needed to address the obesogenic environment.  The strong public support identified for several policies should embolden policymakers to consider policy options that were not previously considered.  (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Marika Borg, Daniel Cauchi, Charmaine Gauci, Neville Calleja Source Type: research