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Utilization of gabapentin by people in treatment for substance use disorders in Belgium (2011–2014): a cross-sectional study

Archives of Public Health, 2018
Background Although gabapentin has been licensed in the European Union only for neuropathic pain and epilepsy for patients who have partial seizures, it has also been prescribed in treatment for substance use disorders.
Luk Van Baelen, Karin De Ridder, Jérôme Antoine, Lies Gremeaux   +3 more
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Sedentary behaviour surveillance in Canada: trends, challenges and lessons learned

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2020
Background Historical changes in the nature of sedentary activities have been observed in other countries, but it is not clear if similar trends exist in Canada.
Stephanie A. Prince, Alexandria Melvin, Karen C. Roberts, Gregory P. Butler, Wendy Thompson   +4 more
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SARS-CoV-2 Catalonia contact tracing program: evaluation of key performance indicators

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Guidance on SARS-CoV-2 contact tracing indicators have been recently revised by international public health agencies. The aim of the study is to describe and analyse contact tracing indicators based on Catalonia’s (Spain) real data and ...
Mercè Herrero, Pilar Ciruela, Meritxell Mallafré-Larrosa, Sergi Mendoza, Glòria Patsi-Bosch, Èrica Martínez-Solanas, Jacobo Mendioroz, Mireia Jané, Epidemiological Surveillance Network of Catalonia   +8 more
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Regional differences in the validity of self-reported use of health care in Belgium: selection versus reporting bias

BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2016
Background The Health Care Module of the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) is aimed to obtain comparable information on the use of inpatient and ambulatory care in all EU member states.
J. Van der Heyden, R. Charafeddine, D. De Bacquer, J. Tafforeau, K. Van Herck   +4 more
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Physical activity and sedentary behavior in Belgium (BNFCS2014): design, methods and expected outcomes

Archives of Public Health, 2016
Background There is strong evidence to indicate that regular moderate intensity physical activity is associated with health benefits. Furthermore, sedentary behavior has been related with an increased risk for all-cause mortality.
Thérésa Lebacq, Cloë Ost, Sarah Bel, Loes Brocatus, Eveline Teppers, Koenraad Cuypers, Jean Tafforeau, Karin A. A. De Ridder   +7 more
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Influenza vaccination coverage of professionals working in nursing homes in France and related determinants, 2018–2019 season: a cross-sectional survey

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background The burden of influenza morbidity and mortality in nursing homes (NH) is high. Vaccination of residents and professionals working in NH is the main prevention strategy.
Sophie Vaux, Laure Fonteneau, Anne-Gaëlle Venier, Arnaud Gautier, Sophan Soing Altrach, Pierre Parneix, Daniel Lévy-Bruhl   +6 more
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CDC’s Public Health Surveillance of Cancer [PDF]

Preventing Chronic Disease, 2017
Routine data collection efforts are a necessary, often underappreciated, component of nearly all cancer research and prevention efforts. Public health cancer surveillance data are crucial for identifying needs, planning interventions, directing public health resources, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of initiatives aimed at preventing or ...
Ryerson, A. Blythe, Massetti, Greta M.
openaire   +2 more sources

Diphtheria resurgence in Sada'a-Yemen, 2017–2020

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background Diphtheria is a contagious vaccine-preventable disease that contributes to the high morbidity and mortality among under 5 children, especially in Yemen.
Ahmed Abdallah Al-Dar, Mutahar Al-Qassimi, Faten Hamid Ezzadeen, Mohammed Qassime, Ahmed Mohamed Al murtadha, Yasser Ghaleb   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genomic epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Wales

Scientific Reports
Identification of factors contributing to tuberculosis (TB) transmission can guide targeted measures to reduce morbidity. Varying findings for factors associated with TB genomic clustering exist.
Nicole Pacchiarini, Felicity Simkin, Mark Postans, George Ahern, Jiao Song, Clare Brown, Josie Smith, Catie Williams, Matthijs Backx, Daniel Thomas, Thomas R. Connor, Christopher Williams   +11 more
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The added value of food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) information to estimate the usual food intake based on repeated 24-hour recalls

Archives of Public Health, 2017
Background Statistical methods to model the usual dietary intake of foods in a population generally ignore the additional information on the never-consumers. The objective of this study is to determine the added value of Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)
Cloë Ost, Karin A. A. De Ridder, Jean Tafforeau, Herman Van Oyen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source