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ChildrenWe examined the prevalence of obesity in two types of schools—a comprehensive school and a grammar school—in a rural German region of Brandenburg. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, BMI values were measured in 114 students in grades 5, 7, and 10.
Stephan Gretschel +9 more
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Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.Over 63% of schoolchildren in rural Ghana's Tokuroano area had intestinal parasitic infections, mainly Ascaris, Hookworm, and Giardia. Poor sanitation, unsafe water, and poor hygiene were key risks. Protective factors included home‐cooked meals and health education. Integrated deworming, sanitation, and education programs are urgently needed to address
Christopher Yaw Dumevi +13 more
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Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.This meta‐analysis of 25 studies (17,628 children) shows a substantial decline in gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Nepal from 43.4% to 24.2% between 2004 and 2022. Helminths (20.0%) remained more common than protozoa (9.9%), with slightly higher prevalence in urban (29.0%) than rural areas (27.9%). ABSTRACT Background Gastrointestinal parasitic
Jitendra Gautam +8 more
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Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.Our findings suggest poor oral health among children in Cabo Verde, driven by dietary patterns, including tourist‐provided sweets, limited fresh produce access, and inadequate affordable dental services. Educational interventions in schools and community groups present key opportunities for oral health improvement.
Onaedo Ilozumba +3 more
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People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 378-391, February 2026.Abstract Children today spend less time outdoors than previous generations, with potential consequences for health, learning and pro‐environmental attitudes. We assessed children's connection with and exposure to nature in a Mediterranean setting using the Nature Connection and Experience Index (NCEI), a composite measure that integrates an affective ...
Juan Antonio Ortega‐García +6 more
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Age-dependent sensitization to the 7S-vicilin-like protein Cor a 11 from hazelnut (Corylus avellana) in a birch-endemic region [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Hazelnut (Corylus avellana) allergy exhibits age and geographically distinct sensitization patterns that have not yet been fully resolved. Objective: To study sensitization to Cor a 11 in different age groups of hazelnut-allergic patients and
Bridts, CH +8 more
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Exploring the double deficit hypothesis in Spanish schoolchildren using latent profile analysis
Journal of Research in Reading, Volume 49, Issue 1, February 2026.Abstract Background Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by deficits in phonological awareness (PA). According to the Double Deficit Hypothesis (DDH), Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN) deficit is another potential independent cause. However, the evidence from studies with languages that vary in orthographic consistency is mixed.
Amanda Flores +3 more
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Food Frequency Questionnaires Validated in Brazil: A Scoping Review
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 1, February 2026.Food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) validated for the Brazilian population, according to regions, dietary intake and target populations. ABSTRACT Objective To map food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) validated for the Brazilian population. Methods This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Acsa Nara A. Brito Barros +4 more
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Recently there has been much public discussion about children spending long afternoons alone at home. It has been claimed that spending a lot of time alone makes children vulnerable to many kinds of risk behaviour, such as smoking, use of alcohol and ...
Pääkkönen, Hannu
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