A multi‐scalar critical analysis of return migration policies in Mexico
Abstract Services and resources for migrants returning to Mexico are necessary to ease their transition and “re‐integration” into home communities. Policies that do not have a holistic approach can result in serious implications for the social, political, cultural, and health of returnees, receiving families, and communities.
Higinio Fernández‐Sánchez +3 more
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The influence of ENSO during spring over northwestern Mexico
To better anticipate a drier‐than‐normal spring in northwestern Mexico, it is not only important the phase of ENSO, but also a key atmospheric feature: a southeastward expansion of the North Pacific Subtropical High; this feature tends to discourage the moisture input from the Pacific Ocean into the region.
David Maximiliano Zermeño Díaz +1 more
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Weekly Forecasting of Yellow Fever Occurrence and Incidence via Eco‐Meteorological Dynamics
Abstract Yellow Fever (YF), a mosquito‐borne disease, requires ongoing surveillance and prevention due to its persistence and ability to cause major epidemics, including one that began in Brazil in 2016. Forecasting based on factors influencing YF risk can improve efficiency in prevention.
Joseph L. Servadio +3 more
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Do Conditional Cash Transfers Reduce Fertility? Nationwide Evidence from Mexico
Abstract Conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs, which link transfers to investment in human capital in poor families, have spread around the world over the past two decades. This paper studies the medium‐term effects of Progresa, the pioneering Mexican CCT program, on fertility using nationwide vital statistics combined with administrative data on ...
Susan W. Parker, Soomin Ryu
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Abstract Groundwater is a vital resource under threat in island communities. Karainagar, a 22 km2 island, is one of seven islands off the coast of Jaffna in Northern Sri Lanka, with its population of just about 11,000 persons, experiences seasonal water shortage, and salinity in groundwater as twin threats impacting on their lives.
Inthirakumaran Karthiga +3 more
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Abstract Introduction The measurement of dementia in cross‐national contexts relies on the assessment of functional limitations. We aimed to evaluate the performance of survey items on functional limitations across culturally diverse geographic settings.
Emma Nichols +7 more
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Long‐term trajectories of non‐native vegetation on islands globally
Trajectories of non‐native vegetation started to rise within the past 1000 years globally. These trajectories differ between islands and partly depend on individual human settlement histories. Abstract Human‐mediated changes in island vegetation are, among others, largely caused by the introduction and establishment of non‐native species. However, data
Anna Walentowitz +19 more
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Identification of Metabolite Biomarkers Associated With Dietary Patterns in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia From Yucatan. [PDF]
Certain metabolites associated with dietary patterns of MCI and dementia subjects may influence cognitive status. Levels of ornithine were correlated to the consumption of pastries and cookies in MCI and dementia subjects. Higher levels of methionine were positively correlated with vegetables intake in older adults.
Garrido-Dzib AG +5 more
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El ordenamiento territorial y su papel en la construcción de lugares saludables, caso: zona metropolitana de Toluca, México [PDF]
El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el papel de la ordenación territorial en la construcción de lugares saludables, ante problemas ambientales y socioeconómicos que inciden negativamente en la salud de la población. Se considera un diagnóstico de las
MANZANO SOLIS, LUIS RICARDO +9 more
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Quality of life by provinces, regions and municipalities, in 1869 first argentina´s national census [PDF]
El presente artículo analiza desde la Geografía y la Historia las variables más relevantes, y su contexto, para mostrar la calidad de vida en el Primer Censo Nacional de población de la Argentina (1869).
Otero, Hernán Gustavo +1 more
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