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Analysis of national physical activity and sedentary behaviour policies in China
PurposeThe aims of this study were to advance knowledge on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) policies in China and to highlight...
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National digital strategies and innovative eHealth policies concerning older adults’ dignity: a document analysis in three Scandinavian countries
BackgroundScandinavian countries are internationally recognised for leading the way in older adult care and in digitally transforming healthcare....
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Addressing loneliness and social isolation in 52 countries: a sco** review of National policies
BackgroundEven prior to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was ample evidence that loneliness and social isolation negatively impacted...
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State paid family leave policies and breastfeeding duration: cross-sectional analysis of 2021 national immunization survey-child
BackgroundPaid parental leave policies may promote breastfeeding, which can have short- and long-term health benefits for both members of the...
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Drug policies’ sensitivity towards women, pregnancy, and motherhood: a content analysis of national policy and programs from nine countries and their adherence to international guidelines
Background and objectivesSubstance use in women is associated with unique psycho-social and physical vulnerabilities and poses complex challenges...
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Demographic dividend-favorable policy environment in two pre-dividend African nations: review of national policies and prospects for policy amendments in Nigeria and Tanzania
BackgroundIn collaboration with local partners, we reviewed 18 national policy documents across two sub-Saharan African countries identified as...
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What effect have commissioners’ policies for body mass index had on hip replacement surgery?: an interrupted time series analysis from the National Joint Registry for England
BackgroundDespite their widespread use, the impact of commissioners’ policies for body mass index (BMI) for access to elective surgery is not clear....
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Sixteen years of eHealth experiences in Iran: a qualitative content analysis of national policies
IntroductionAs a building block of all health systems and a multi-sectoral domain, eHealth has a critical role to accelerate the achievement of...
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Comparative policy analysis of national rare disease funding policies in Australia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States: a sco** review
BackgroundRare diseases pose immense challenges for healthcare systems due to their low prevalence, associated disabilities, and attendant treatment...
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Measles immunity in medical center staff after changes in national and local hospital vaccination policies
BackgroundMeasles vaccination was introduced in Taiwan in 1978, and the disease was declared eliminated in Taiwan in 2007. However, new cases have...
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Incorporating a gender lens into nutrition and health-related policies in Fiji: analysis of policies and stakeholder perspectives
BackgroundGender equality, zero hunger and healthy lives and well-being for all, are three of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that underpin...
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Expert opinion survey on Israel’s food system: implications for food and health policies
BackgroundWhile there has been increasing global recognition and impetus for action to transform food systems towards greater food security,...
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Evidence-informed consensus statements to guide COVID-19 patient visitation policies: results from a national stakeholder meeting
PurposeHospital policies forbidding or limiting families from visiting relatives on the intensive care unit (ICU) has affected patients, families,...
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Map** of food environment policies in Zambia: a qualitative document analysis
BackgroundThe food environment in which people exercise food choices significantly impacts their dietary patterns. Policies that limit the...
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Suicide mortality following the implementation of tobacco packaging and pricing policies in Korea: an interrupted time-series analysis
BackgroundTo prevent tobacco use in Korea, the national quitline number was added to tobacco packages in December 2012, tobacco prices were raised by...
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Use of a multi-method approach to rapidly assess the impact of public health policies at the state and local level: a case study of flavored e-cigarette policies
BackgroundE-cigarettes are the most-commonly used tobacco product by youth since 2014. To prevent youth access and use of e-cigarettes, many U.S....
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Medicine donations: a review of policies and practices
BackgroundTo help promote the effective delivery of drug donations, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Guidelines for Medicine...
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Map** of nutrition policies and programs in South Asia towards achieving the Global Nutrition targets
BackgroundSouth Asia continues to host the triple burden of child malnutrition with high levels of child undernutrition, hidden hunger (micronutrient...
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Local implementation of public health policies revealed by the COVID-19 crisis: the French case
BackgroundImproving health system performance depends on the quality of health policy implementation at the local level. However, in general, the...
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Policies and Practices Facilitating Access to and Uptake of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents in Sub-Sahara Africa: A Narrative Review
Purpose of ReviewExpanding access to HIV testing services and linking newly diagnosed positive adolescents to antiretroviral therapy is critical to...