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The Lancet Public Health
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ISSN 2468-2667 · Elsevier · 913 articles in the index
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Beyond individual-level approaches to dementia prevention: a socioecological reappraisal
Summary: Dementia prevention has largely focused on modifying individual behavioural and clinical risk factors. Although this approach has advanced understanding of dementia risk, it could under-recognise the broad social, environmental, and structural conditions that shape brain health across the…
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The 2026 Europe Cities Report of the
Translations: For the French and Spanish translations of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.
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Heat-health interventions for people experiencing homelessness
Extreme heat is intensifying globally and disproportionately harms people experiencing homelessness, who face continuous exposure and limited capacity to access cooling. We reviewed the literature on heat-protection interventions that report findings for people experiencing homelessness. Only 12…
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Global, regional, and national prevalence of second-hand smoke and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Summary: Background: Second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure remains a major source of morbidity and mortality among non-smokers. This study presents the first dedicated Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) publication to systematically quantify SHS prevalence and evaluate its…
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Causes of death across the life course in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Summary: Background: The drivers of mortality and their associated risk factors evolve throughout the course of life. Understanding these transitions is essential for effective, equitable, and age-appropriate health interventions. Methods: As part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and…
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Childhood socioeconomic circumstances and adult mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Summary: Background: Childhood socioeconomic circumstances are important determinants of adult health, yet no recent meta-analysis has quantified these associations or formally assessed evidence certainty. We aimed to synthesise evidence on associations between childhood socioeconomic circumstances…
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Effects of a healthy checkout ordinance on the sale of soft drinks and confectionery in Berkeley, CA, USA: a quasi-experimental study
Summary: Background: Placing products in prominent locations such as store checkouts can promote impulse purchases of foods and beverages high in added sugars. On March 1, 2021, Berkeley, CA, USA, implemented the world's first mandatory healthy checkout ordinance (HCO), prohibiting the display of…
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Impact of the Ultra Low Emission Zone on lung function growth in children in London, UK: a prospective parallel cohort study
Summary: Background: Traffic-related air pollution is a risk factor for lung disease and early mortality. Clean air zones are public health policy interventions used to reduce traffic-related air pollution in urban areas, but evidence of their health benefits is limited. We describe a natural…
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Health and economic effects of increased taxation on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages in China: a modelling study
Summary: Background: China faces substantial burdens from tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, yet tax increases on these products have been stagnant. Existing evidence on the health, economic, and fiscal effects of such taxes in China is limited, which hinders tax…
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Seroepidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection in people aged 1–69 years in China: a national, cross-sectional study
Summary: Background: China has a substantial disease burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. We aimed to analyse the findings from a national seroepidemiology survey of viral hepatitis in 2020, providing insights into the current state of hepatitis C in China. Methods: A national…
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The effect of healthy lifestyles and social determinants on independent life expectancy and sex differences in China: evidence from a 13-year cohort study
Summary: Background: Functional independence is the basis for healthy ageing and quality of late life. However, evidence on how healthy lifestyle factors and social determinants of health affect longevity in independence remains limited, particularly regarding sex differences. We aimed to examine…
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Sleep health in China: status, challenges, and promotion strategies
Summary: This Review synthesises the epidemiological patterns of sleep and sleep disturbance in China, discusses national strategies and challenges, and proposes future directions. To promote sleep health, the Chinese Government has implemented multifaceted strategies structured across three…