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Predicting subnational incidence of COVID-19 cases and deaths in EU countries
BackgroundRecurring COVID-19 waves highlight the need for tools able to quantify transmission risk, and identify geographical areas at risk of...
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Spatial and temporal trends of overweight/obesity and tobacco use in East Africa: subnational insights into cardiovascular disease risk factors
BackgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Overweight/obesity and tobacco use are modifiable CVD risk factors,...
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Estimation of national and subnational all-cause mortality indicators in Nepal, 2017
BackgroundDespite the civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system in Nepal operating for several decades, it has not been used to produce...
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Examining the variations in the implementation of interventions to address stillbirth from the national to subnational levels: experiences from Uganda
BackgroundThe current global burden of stillbirth disproportionately affects regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, where Uganda is located. To respond...
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Impact of COVID-19 on subnational variations in life expectancy and life disparity at birth in India: evidence from NFHS and SRS data
BackgroundMeasuring life expectancy and life disparity can assist in comprehending how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mortality estimates in...
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National, subnational and risk attributed burden of chronic respiratory diseases in Iran from 1990 to 2019
IntroductionData on the distribution of the burden of diseases is vital for policymakers for the appropriate allocation of resources. In this study,...
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Subnational estimates of life expectancy at birth in India: evidence from NFHS and SRS data
BackgroundMortality estimates at the subnational level are of urgent need in India for the formulation of policies and programmes at the district...
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Inequal distribution of nursing personnel: a subnational analysis of the distribution of nurses across 58 countries
BackgroundNursing personnel are critical for enabling access to health service in primary health care. However, the State of the World’s Nursing 2020...
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Contraceptive use, unmet need, and demand satisfied for family planning across Cameroon: a subnational study including indirect effects of COVID-19 and armed conflict on projections
BackgroundCameroon is among countries that have made notable investments nationwide in line with the Family Planning 2030 initiative. This study...
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Assessment of the national and subnational completeness of death registration in Nepal
BackgroundReliable and timely mortality data from a civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system are of crucial importance for generating...
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Scrutinizing human resources for health availability and distribution in Mozambique between 2016 and 2020: a subnational descriptive longitudinal study
IntroductionOverall, resilient health systems build upon sufficient, qualified, well-distributed, and motivated health workers; however, this...
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An exploration of health workers’ experiences in providing bereavement care to mothers following a stillbirth: results from a subnational level health system in Uganda
BackgroundStillbirth is a profound emotion-laden event to the mothers and health workers who provide care due to its sudden and unexpected...
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Level and trend of total plasma cholesterol in national and subnational of Iran: a systematic review and age-spatio-temporal analysis from 1990 to 2016
PurposeWe aimed to estimate the level and trend of plasma cholesterol and raised total cholesterol (TC > 200 mg/dl) prevalence at national and...
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Burden of female breast cancer in India: estimates of YLDs, YLLs, and DALYs at national and subnational levels based on the national cancer registry programme
PurposeFemale breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality in India, and accounted for 13.5% of new cancer cases and 10%...
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Primary Healthcare Quality in Conflict and Fragility: a subnational analysis of disparities using Population Health surveys
BackgroundRecent global reports highlighted the importance of addressing the quality of care in all settings including fragile and conflict-affected...
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Systematic and Comparative Analysis of the Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias in Mexico. Results at the National and Subnational Levels, 1990–2019
IntroductionDementias, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are one of the leading causes of disability and mortality in older people. It is a growing...
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Heterogeneity in subnational mortality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of Belgian districts in 2020
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to major shocks in mortality trends in many countries. Yet few studies have evaluated the heterogeneity of...
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Correlates of non-institutional delivery to delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria: logit-decomposition and subnational analysis of population-based survey
BackgroundStudies have connected newborn delivery settings and modality to optimal breastfeeding, but how it influences untimely initiation, mostly...
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Age-appropriate vaccination coverage and its determinants in children aged 12–36 months in Nepal: a national and subnational assessment
BackgroundVaccination is one of the effective ways to develop immunity against potential life-threatening diseases in children in early age. This...
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Can routine health facility data be used to monitor subnational coverage of maternal, newborn and child health services in Uganda?
BackgroundRoutine health facility data are a critical source of local monitoring of progress and performance at the subnational level. Uganda has...
