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The Urban Health "Advantage" [PDF]
Journal of Urban Health: Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine, 2005 Cities represent the dominant mode of living in the developed world and the pace of urbanization worldwide will continue to accelerate over the coming decades, particularly in the developing world. According to United Nations 2000 forecasts, about half of the world’s population is urban and by the year 2030 nearly two thirds of the world’s population ...
D, Vlahov, S, Galea, N, Freudenberg
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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health issue, affecting millions worldwide. The progression of CKD can be influenced by various socioeconomic factors, which may differ between rural and urban settings.
Abhishek Raval +3 more
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Residents' Dissatisfaction and All-Cause Mortality. Evidence from 74 European Cities
Frontiers in Psychology, 2018 Background: About 2/3 of the Europeans reside in cities. Thus, we must expand our knowledge on how city characteristics affect health and well-being.
Ana I. Ribeiro +3 more
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A Decade of Air Quality in Bogotá: A Descriptive Analysis
Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2020 In this work we apply a rigorous and reproducible data analytics process for validation and analysis of the historical data from Bogotá (Colombia) air quality monitoring network since 1998.
Ivan Mura +5 more
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American Journal of Public Health, 2001 Over the course of the 20th century, the United States became an urban nation: 80% of Americans now live in metropolitan areas. Supplying basic sanitary services—drinking water, sewers, and garbage removal—to these cities is a gargantuan task, yet most people have little understanding of urban infrastructure systems and their enormous regional ...
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Ecological Assessment of Particulate Material (PM5 and PM10) in Urban Habitats
Atmosphere, 2020 Trees are especially useful biological indicators. We tested the suitability of tree leaves (Common Lime) to assess PM5 and PM10 deposition in the three summer months of 2018 in Debrecen city, Hungary.
Edina Simon +3 more
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Public Health ReviewsObjective: Using different perspectives and methods to investigate the links between the urban phenomenon and health is critical in an urbanizing world.
José Pedro Silva +5 more
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Changes in food sufficiency among Korean adults in urban and rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the 7th and 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [PDF]
Epidemiology and HealthOBJECTIVES Understanding changes in food sufficiency within various demographic groups during emergency situations, such as the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is crucial in formulating public health policies for future preparedness.
Sarang Jeong +2 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.The cancer problem is increasing globally with projections up to the year 2050 showing unfavourable outcomes in terms of incidence and cancer‐related deaths. The main challenges are prevention, improved therapeutics resulting in increased cure rates and enhanced health‐related quality of life.
Ulrik Ringborg +43 more
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Aging 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
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