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Exploring fine-scale urban landscapes using satellite data to predict the distribution of Aedes mosquito breeding sites
BackgroundThe spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue is a major public health issue worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a primary...
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An investigation of inequalities in exposure to PM2.5 air pollution across small areas in Ireland
The link between exposure to air pollution and adverse effects on human health is well documented. Yet, in a European context, research on the...
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Identifying obesogenic environment through spatial clustering of body mass index among adults
BackgroundThe escalating trend of obesity in Malaysia is surmounting, and the lack of evidence on the environmental influence on obesity is...
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The use of Virtual Reality (VR) to assess the impact of geographical environments on walking and cycling: a systematic literature review
BackgroundGeographical environments influence people's active mobility behaviors, contributing to their physical and mental health. The use of...
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Longitudinal study of changes in greenness exposure, physical activity and sedentary behavior in the ORISCAV-LUX cohort study
BackgroundGreenness exposure has been associated with many health benefits, for example through the pathway of providing opportunities for physical...
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Using image segmentation models to analyse high-resolution earth observation data: new tools to monitor disease risks in changing environments
BackgroundIn the near future, the incidence of mosquito-borne diseases may expand to new sites due to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns...
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Investigating young children’s physical activity through time and place
BackgroundPrevious research indicates the start of primary school (4-5-year-old) as an essential period for the development of children’s physical...
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Analysing the outbreaks of leptospirosis after floods in Kerala, India
A growing number of studies have linked the incidence of leptospirosis with the occurrence of flood events. Nevertheless, the interaction between...
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Associations between the objective and perceived food environment and eating behavior in relation to socioeconomic status among adults in peri-urban settings: results from the CIVISANO study in Flanders, Belgium
Obesity, a significant public health concern, disproportionately affects people with lower socioeconomic status (SES). Food environments have been...
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How do taxi drivers expose to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in a Chinese megacity: a rapid assessment incorporating with satellite-derived information and urban mobility data
BackgroundTaxi drivers in a Chinese megacity are frequently exposed to traffic-related particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) due to their job nature, busy road...
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Comparison of geographical and individual deprivation index to assess the risk of Sars-CoV-2 infection and disease severity: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundIt has been shown that COVID-19 affects people at socioeconomic disadvantage more strongly. Previous studies investigating the association...
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Revisiting the impact of public spaces on the mental health of rural migrants in Wuhan: an integrated multi-source data analysis
Current research on public spaces and mental health often focuses on the independent relationship of one or more social mediators, neglecting the...
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Towards more realistic measures of accessibility to emergency departments in Sweden
BackgroundAssuring that emergency health care (EHC) is accessible is a key objective for health care planners. Conventional accessibility analysis...
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A French classification to describe medical deserts: a multi-professional approach based on the first contact with the healthcare system
BackgroundIncreasing inequalities in accessibility to primary care has generated medical deserts. Identifying them is key to target the geographic...
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Socioeconomic and geographic variations of disabilities in India: evidence from the National Family Health Survey, 2019–21
BackgroundIncreasing disability is of global and national concern. Lack of evidence on disability across socioeconomic groups and geographic levels...
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Global positioning system-based food environment exposures, diet-related, and cardiometabolic health outcomes: a systematic review and research agenda
BackgroundGeographic access to food may affect dietary choices and health outcomes, but the strength and direction of associations may depend on the...
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The built environment, purpose-specific walking behaviour and overweight: evidence from Wuhan metropolis in central China
The impact of objective and subjective environmental factors on health outcomes has been a topic of significant debate, with a growing body of...
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Determinants of disparities of diabetes-related hospitalization rates in Florida: a retrospective ecological study using a multiscale geographically weighted regression approach
BackgroundEarly diagnosis, control of blood glucose levels and cardiovascular risk factors, and regular screening are essential to prevent or delay...
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Using geographic rescue time contours, point-of-care strategies, and spatial care paths to prepare island communities for global warming, rising oceans, and weather disasters
ObjectivesTo perform geographic contour analysis of sea and land ambulance rescue times in an archipelago subject to super typhoons; to design...
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Map** the prevalence of cancer risk factors at the small area level in Australia
BackgroundCancer is a significant health issue globally and it is well known that cancer risk varies geographically. However in many countries there...
