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Frontiers in Epidemiology
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ISSN 2674-1199 · Frontiers Media S.A. · 272 articles in the index
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Sleep duration and prevalence of coronary artery disease among adults in Chongqing, China
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the association between sleep duration and prevalence ofcoronary artery diseases (CAD) among adults in Chongqing, China, and discuss implications for clinical practice and public health policy.MethodsBaseline variables were collected from 2,320 adults who…
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Evidence-based directed acyclic graphs for perinatal pharmacoepidemiologic studies in rheumatology: a structured approach for development and implementation in administrative health data
BackgroundEvidence-based Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) are effective tools to comprehensively visualize complex causal and biasing pathways in pharmacoepidemiologic research in rheumatology. This paper outlines the process of developing and implementing a DAG, using a cohort study evaluating the…
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Vitamin D and the metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease—type 2 diabetes axis: a scoping-narrative review of global evidence and emerging perspectives for Sub-Saharan Africa
BackgroundMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) are rapidly emerging as twin epidemics in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven by urbanization and nutritional transition. While global evidence links Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) to the…
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Navigating sociocultural practices and traditions in HIV management: a review of African cultural barriers to achieving sustainable development goal target 3.3
The narrative review aimed to explore how the sociocultural belief systems influence the health-seeking behavior of individuals living with HIV (late ART initiation and treatment discontinuation) and the subsequent impact on SDG Target 3.3. We searched PubMed, using a search strategy using keywords…
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Hierarchical forecasting of COVID-19 cases in Africa using machine learning models
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for public health systems, especially in Africa, where data scarcity, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and regional disparities hindered effective forecasting and response efforts. Conventional forecasting methods have faced…
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β-lactam infusion strategies in critical illness: is continuous superior to extended infusion? A systematic review and network meta-analysis
BackgroundProlonged β-lactam infusion is common in critical care, but whether continuous infusion (CI) improves outcomes more than extended infusion (EI) is unclear.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review and random-effects Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in…
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Low prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in archived samples collected before and after nationwide malaria-RDT rollout in Kenya
Rapid and accurate malaria diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and malaria control. In Kenya, most malaria testing relies on P. falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2)-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). However, deletions in the pfhrp2/pfhrp3 genes can lead to false-negative RDT…
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Reimagining tuberculosis elimination in India: diagnostics, drug resistance, and digital health strategies
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health challenge and one of the leading infectious causes of mortality worldwide, with India contributing approximately 26% of the global TB burden. Despite substantial progress under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), India's…
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From coverage to care: how basic medical insurance shapes patients’ experiences of primary care in China
BackgroundWith the intensifying trend of population aging in China, the number of middle-aged and older adults continues to rise, and their demand for medical services is also increasing. Middle-aged and older adults can benefit from the convenience and protection provided by the hierarchical…
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Density of tobacco retail outlets around school in Lao People's Democratic Republic 2024: a geospatial analysis
IntroductionExposure to tobacco advertising at tobacco retail outlets (TROs) is associated with smoking initiation among youth. There is limited geospatial evidence on the density of TROs in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), a country with high prevalence of tobacco smoking. This study…
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HIV-1 late diagnosis in Cabo Verde: associated factors and implications for preventive strategies
BackgroundLate diagnosis of HIV infection remains a major public health challenge, associated with higher morbidity and mortality, ongoing transmission, opportunistic infections, and higher healthcare costs. Despite free access to HIV-1 testing and antiretroviral therapy in Cabo Verde, the…
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Incidence, prevalence, and prognostic impact of sarcopenia on hepatic and cardiovascular outcomes in non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease
Background and aimSarcopenia is increasingly recognized as a clinically relevant comorbidity in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), yet its epidemiology and prognostic implications in non-cirrhotic disease remain incompletely characterized. We aimed to evaluate…
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Modeling the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses’ supply and wages
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted hospital nurse labor supply and wage dynamics through deteriorating working conditions, heightened occupational stress, and epidemiological pressures, exacerbating pre-existing nursing shortages. Federal relief funds were allocated to mitigate…
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Challenges and pitfalls in analyzing, reporting, and interpreting health effects related to occupational and environmental exposures
Occupational and environmental epidemiology play a vital role in efforts to reduce preventable forms of disease and premature mortality worldwide by evaluating disease risk in relation to exposure sources, routes, and levels in a variety of industrial and community settings. There are considerable…
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In-hospital cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19-associated cytokine storm: a population-level study
BackgroundIn severe COVID-19, hyperinflammatory “Cytokine Storm” (CS) can escalate disease severity, yet large-scale data on its cardiovascular impacts remain limited.ObjectiveTo assess the influence of CS severity on in-hospital cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in COVID-19 patients.MethodsA…
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Understanding the problem of chronic kidney disease in the Republic of Kazakhstan: the study on prevalence and patients' health behaviors
BackgroundThere is a lack of epidemiological data on the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hemodialysis, as well as associated health behaviors in Central Asia, although this information is needed for the management of healthcare services. Therefore, this study was undertaken to…
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Insights on United States cumulative measles cases during the 2026 outbreak using ARIMA and generalized linear models
To understand the nature of the current measles outbreaks taking place across the United States in 2026, we analyzed historical surveillance data dating back to 1997 using four distinct forecasting models. By withholding data from the first four months of 2026 for out-of-sample validation, we…