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Open AccessThe state of health in the European Union (EU-27) in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2019
The European Union (EU) faces many health-related challenges. Burden of diseases information and the resulting trends over time are essential for health planning. This paper reports estimates of disease burden...
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Open AccessThe future burden of type 2 diabetes in Belgium: a microsimulation model
To forecast the annual burden of type 2 diabetes and related socio-demographic disparities in Belgium until 2030.
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Open AccessThe collaborative framework for the management of tuberculosis and type 2 diabetes syndemic in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review
Given the absence of international guidelines on the joint management and control of tuberculosis (TB) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Union Agains...
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The impact of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages on diabetes: a critical review
The global burden of type 2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate, fuelled by the obesity epidemic, with significant associated health and economic consequences and apparent inequalities. Sugar-sweetened ...
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Open AccessUnderstanding the contribution of lifestyle in breast cancer risk prediction: a systematic review of models applicable to Europe
Breast cancer (BC) is a significant health concern among European women, with the highest prevalence rates among all cancers. Existing BC prediction models account for major risks such as hereditary, hormonal ...
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Open AccessComparing self-reported health interview survey and pharmacy billing data in determining the prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia in Belgium
Administrative and health surveys are used in monitoring key health indicators in a population. This study investigated the agreement between self-reported disease status from the Bel...
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Cardiometabolic Profile and Outcomes in Migrant Populations: A Review of Comparative Evidence from Migrants in Europe in Relation to Their Country of Origin
The potential effect of migration on increasing cardiometabolic risk factors remains partially understood. We aim to synthesize the evidence comparing the burden of diabetes and adiposity of migrating populati...
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Open AccessA retrospective database study of the demographic features and glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Kin-Antwerp project aimed at improving the quality of care provided to patients with diabetes in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa, including the digitalisation of routine cl...
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Open AccessUltra-processed food consumption in adults across Europe
The purpose of this study is to describe ultra-processed food and drinks (UPFDs) consumption, and associations with intake of total sugar and dietary fibre, and high BMI in adults across Europe.
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Open AccessThe epidemic volatility index, a novel early warning tool for identifying new waves in an epidemic
Early warning tools are crucial for the timely application of intervention strategies and the mitigation of the adverse health, social and economic effects associated with outbreaks of epidemic potential such ...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Population vulnerability to COVID-19 in Europe: a burden of disease analysis
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Open AccessPopulation vulnerability to COVID-19 in Europe: a burden of disease analysis
Evidence has emerged showing that elderly people and those with pre-existing chronic health conditions may be at higher risk of develo** severe health consequences from COVID-19. In Europe, this is of partic...
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Open AccessThe potential impact of food taxes and subsidies on cardiovascular disease and diabetes burden and disparities in the United States
Fiscal interventions are promising strategies to improve diets, reduce cardiovascular disease and diabetes (cardiometabolic diseases; CMD), and address health disparities. The aim of this study is to estimate ...
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Open AccessThe Program SI! intervention for enhancing a healthy lifestyle in preschoolers: first results from a cluster randomized trial
Unhealthy lifestyles contribute to the development of cardiovascular risk factors, whose incidence is increasing among children and adolescents. The Program SI! is a long-term, multi-target behavioral interven...
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Open AccessA cluster randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of a school-based behavioral intervention for health promotion among children aged 3 to 5
The onset of inadequate behaviors leading to the development of risk factors for chronic diseases is known to occur early in life. An effective program for health promotion should therefore focus on children a...
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Investigation into the cancer protective effect of flaxseed in Tg.NK (MMTV/c-neu) mice, a murine mammary tumor model
The aim of the present study was to investigate whether low flaxseed doses relevant to human dietary exposure can prevent mammary tumors in transgenic Tg.NK mice, a model of breast cancer. Animals were exposed...
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Open AccessEffect of sesamin on serum cholesterol and triglycerides levels in LDL receptor-deficient mice
Sesamin, a major lignan from sesame seeds has been associated with cholesterol reduction in previous reports, but recent studies suggested differences in the response to sesamin intake depending on the model s...
