Multivariable regression analysis of list experiment data on abortion: results from a large, randomly-selected population based study in Liberia
The list experiment is a promising measurement tool for eliciting truthful responses to stigmatized or sensitive health behaviors. However, investigators may be hesitant to adopt the method due to previously u... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - December 21, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Heidi Moseson, Caitlin Gerdts, Christine Dehlendorf, Robert A. Hiatt and Eric Vittinghoff Tags: Research Source Type: research
Cause-specific mortality for 249 causes in Brazil and states during 1990 –2015: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2015
Reliable data on cause of death (COD) are fundamental for planning and resource allocation priorities. We used GBD 2015 estimates to examine levels and trends for the leading causes of death in Brazil from 199... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - November 22, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Elisabeth B. Fran ça, Valéria Maria de Azeredo Passos, Deborah Carvalho Malta, Bruce B. Duncan, Antonio Luiz P. Ribeiro, Mark D. C. Guimarães, Daisy M.X. Abreu, Ana Maria N. Vasconcelos, Mariângela Carneiro, Renato Teixeira, Paulo Camargos, Ana Paula Tags: Research Source Type: research
The contribution of area-level walkability to geographic variation in physical activity: a spatial analysis of 95,837 participants from the 45 and Up Study living in Sydney, Australia
Individual-level studies support a positive relation between walkable built environments and participation in moderate-intensity walking. However, the utility of this evidence for population-level planning is ... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - October 3, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Darren J. Mayne, Geoffrey G. Morgan, Bin B. Jalaludin and Adrian E. Bauman Tags: Research Source Type: research
The incomparability of cause of death statistics under “one country, two systems”: Shanghai versus Hong Kong
Valid and comparable cause of death (COD) statistics are crucial for health policy analyses. Variations in COD assignment across geographical areas are well-documented while socio-institutional factors may aff... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - September 29, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Jiaying Zhao, Edward Jow-Ching Tu and Chi-kin Law Tags: Research Source Type: research
Impact of HPV vaccination: health gains in the Italian female population
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer and other malignant and benign neoplastic lesions. HPV vaccination has three potential goals: to prevent transmission, infection, and disease.... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - September 29, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Andrea Marcellusi Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effects of economic development and built environment on diabetes in CHINA
With rapid economy growth, the prevalence of obesity, and related chronic diseases, has increased greatly. Although this has been widely recognized, little attention has been paid to the influence of built env... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - September 29, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tao Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Myanmar mortality registration: an assessment for system improvement
The vital registration system in Myanmar has a long history and geographical coverage is currently high. However, a recent assessment of vital registration systems of 148 countries showed poor performance of t... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - September 25, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Myitzu Tin Oung, Kerry Richter, Pramote Prasartkul and Viroj Tangcharoensathien Tags: Research Source Type: research
Estimating the contribution of mortality selection to the East –West German mortality convergence
Before German reunification, old-age mortality was considerably higher in East Germany than West Germany but converged quickly afterward. Previous studies attributed this rapid catch-up to improved living cond... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - September 19, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tobias C. Vogt and Trifon I. Missov Tags: Research Source Type: research
Increases in United States life expectancy through reductions in injury-related death
This report examines further gains tha... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - August 30, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Scott R. Kegler, Grant T. Baldwin, Rose A. Rudd and Michael F. Ballesteros Tags: Review Source Type: research
Erratum to: on the plausibility of socioeconomic mortality estimates derived from linked data: a demographic approach
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Source: Population Health Metrics - August 17, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Mathias Lerch, Adrian Spoerri, Domantas Jasilionis and Francisco Viciana Fernand èz Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Erratum to: Evolution of the “fourth stage” of epidemiologic transition in people aged 80 years and over: population-based cohort study using electronic health records
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Source: Population Health Metrics - August 4, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Nisha C. Hazra and Martin Gulliford Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
National disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 257 diseases and injuries in Ethiopia, 1990 –2015: findings from the global burden of disease study 2015
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) provide a summary measure of health and can be a critical input to guide health systems, investments, and priority-setting in Ethiopia. We aimed to determine the leading ... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - July 21, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Awoke Misganaw, Yohannes Adama Melaku, Gizachew Assefa Tessema, Amare Deribew, Kebede Deribe, Semaw Ferede Abera, Muluken Dessalegn, Yihunie Lakew, Tolesa Bekele, Tilahun N. Haregu, Azmeraw T. Amare, Molla Gedefaw, Mesoud Mohammed, Biruck Desalegn Yirsaw, Source Type: research
National mortality burden due to communicable, non-communicable, and other diseases in Ethiopia, 1990 –2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015
Ethiopia lacks a complete vital registration system that would assist in measuring disease burden and risk factors. We used the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2015 (GBD 2015) estim... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - July 21, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Awoke Misganaw, Tilahun N. Haregu, Kebede Deribe, Gizachew Assefa Tessema, Amare Deribew, Yohannes Adama Melaku, Azmeraw T. Amare, Semaw Ferede Abera, Molla Gedefaw, Muluken Dessalegn, Yihunie Lakew, Tolesa Bekele, Mesoud Mohammed, Biruck Desalegn Yirsaw, Source Type: research
Tuberculosis and HIV are the leading causes of adult death in northwest Ethiopia: evidence from verbal autopsy data of Dabat health and demographic surveillance system, 2007 –2013
Reliable data on causes of death form the basis for building evidence on health policy, planning, monitoring, and evaluation. In Ethiopia, the majority of deaths occur at home and civil registration systems ar... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - July 17, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Yigzaw Kebede, Gashaw Andargie, Abebaw Gebeyehu, Tadesse Awoke, Mezgebu Yitayal, Solomon Mekonnen, Mamo Wubshet, Temesgen Azmeraw, Yihunie Lakew and Kassahun Alemu Source Type: research
On the plausibility of socioeconomic mortality estimates derived from linked data: a demographic approach
Reliable estimates of mortality according to socioeconomic status play a crucial role in informing the policy debate about social inequality, social cohesion, and exclusion as well as about the reform of pensi... (Source: Population Health Metrics)
Source: Population Health Metrics - July 14, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Mathias Lerch, Adrian Spoerri, Domantas Jasilionis and Francisco Viciana Fernand èz Source Type: research
