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Integrating equity indicators for hospital reporting metrics
Disparities in healthcare delivery and design are deeply-rooted within healthcare systems globally. Many researchers have developed methods to...
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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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Regional variation in access to and quality of acute stroke care: results of Germany’s Health System Performance Assessment pilot, 2014–2020
BackgroundHealth System Performance Assessments (HSPA) and analyses of unwarranted regional variation in health care both aim at identifying...
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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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Geographic and socioeconomic variation in treatment of elderly prostate cancer patients in Norway – a national register-based study
PurposeThe aim of this study was to examine geographic and socioeconomic variation in curative treatment and choice of treatment modality among...
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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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Choosing a maternity hospital: a matter of travel distance or quality of care?
BackgroundThe choice of a hospital should be based on individual need and accessibility. For maternity hospitals, this includes known or expected...
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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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Maternal and child health care access to skilled delivery services among Ghanaian rural mothers
IntroductionMost new-born babies are born at home in rural communities which is not new phenomenon due to lack of access to primary healthcare...
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From static snapshots to dynamic panoramas: the evolution and future vision of palliative care atlas in cross-national perspectives
Palliative care is essential to global health services as it improves the quality of life of patients, their families and caregivers. The ATLANTES...
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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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End-of-life cohorts from the Dartmouth Institute: risk adjustment across health care markets, the relative efficiency of chronic illness utilization, and patient experiences near the end of life
Since their inception, small area studies intended to measure health system performance have been challenged by concerns that regional variation in...
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Residential variations in hypertension prevalence and trends among adults in Bangladesh
IntroductionHypertension is a widespread and life-threatening condition globally, with its prevalence increasing rapidly, particularly among adults....
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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...
