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Disability and Place of Living: Experiences of Disability, Accessibility, and Inequality in Four Regions of Myanmar

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Disability Research, 2023
This paper aims to understand how the experiences of disability such as peoples’ sense of autonomy, their perceptions of day-to-day challenges, and access to public spaces, vary depending on the place they live, in the context of Myanmar. Informed by the
Dilshan L. Fernando   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding Food Consumption Patterns: An Analysis of Regional Disparities and Socio-Economic Factors in Moldova [PDF]

open access: yesAnnals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics
The paper proposes an analysis of food consumption in the Republic of Moldova, focusing on the differences observed between rural and urban areas, as well as statistical regions.
Nicolae Mocanu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of weekend versus weekday admission on the mortality of acute ischemic stroke patients in China: an analysis of data from the Chinese acute ischemic stroke treatment outcome registry

open access: yesFrontiers in Neurology, 2023
BackgroundDue to disparities in medical resources in rural and urban areas as well as in different geographic regions in China, the effect of weekend versus weekday admission on the outcomes of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients is unknown. Our aim was
Diandian Huang   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of familial characteristics on the nutritional status of preschool children: A comparative study on rural and urban children

open access: yesJournal of Public Health and Primary Care, 2021
Introduction: Nutritional status of underfive children is a proxy indicator for assessing the nutrition of the entire community and also the key predictor of child survival.
Shaili Vyas   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rural hospital focus: defining rural

open access: yesRural and Remote Health, 2003
Rural and Remote Health is committed to the task of providing a freely accessible, international, peer-reviewed evidence base for rural and remote health practice. Inherent in this aim is a recognition of the universal nature of rural health issues that transcends both regional interests and local culture.
openaire   +2 more sources

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL ECONOMY OF PLASTIC POLLUTION MANAGEMENT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA [PDF]

open access: yesInnovative Issues and Approaches in Social Sciences
Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental and public health concern globally, with detrimental effects on ecosystems, human health, and socio-economic development.
Oludele Mayowa Solaja   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Enhancing Oncological Care for India's Aging Population: Addressing the Complex Needs of Older Adults With Cancer

open access: yesAging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Aging‐associated physiological and molecular alterations pose significant challenges in cancer management among India's elderly. Limited geriatric oncology expertise, financial constraints, and inadequate specialized care exacerbate disparities. Strategic expansion of insurance coverage, integration of palliative care, and infrastructural advancements ...
Nihanthy D. Sreenath   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Re‐Awakening Public Attention to the Silent Pandemic of Cancer Among Older Adults in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

open access: yesAging and Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rural Society [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
This essay surveys the long-term negotiation of religious reform in European villages. Following an account of institutional developments and popular religion in late medieval parishes, it traces the—selective—reception of the Lutheran, Zwinglian, and Calvinist messages, especially in the Holy Roman Empire, Scandinavia, the British Isles, Eastern ...
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