To evaluate the structure and operation of national immunization technical advisory groups (NITAGs) in Latin America and the Caribbean and to make recommendations for improvement.
To calculate the alcohol per capita consumption (APC) in Brazil (Brazil APC) using national data and to establish the Brazil APC as gold standard for the country, replacing the indicator previously calculated by the World Health Organization (WHO) based on international data.
[Extract] The adoption of the digitally smart health facilities (DSHFs) concept introduces a new paradigm in today’s public health environment, potentially opening possibilities for addressing many challenges. This editorial explores the concept, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize the health care landscape by integrating digital infrastructure, tools, services and digital literacy within the planning and construction or renovation of health facilities at all levels of care.
To estimate the national and regional population attributable fraction (PAF) and potential number of preventable anemia cases for three nutritional risk factors (iron, red blood cell folate [RBCF], and vitamin B12 deficiencies) among women of childbearing age in Belize.
Original English article published by Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Global Public Health: https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190632366.013.333
Objective
Identify countries that have legislation on mandatory declarations of food allergens, irradiated foods, and transgenic foods on the nutritional labels of packaged foods.
Methods
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Salerno PRVO, Palma Dallan LA, Rodrigues Pereira GT, Pego Fernandes PM, Mingarini Terra R, Rajagopalan S et al. Trends in tracheal, bronchial and lung cancer attributed to smoking in South America: Global Burden of Disease analysis 1990-2019. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2024;48:e30. https://doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2024.30
To assess changes in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) in Haiti from August 2018 to September 2021, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A retrospective study using surveillance data from the Haitian Unique Health Information System, examining two periods: pre- and peri-COVID-19 pandemic. Health indicators at the national level in the two periods were compared using two-sample t-tests for proportions, and average absolute monthly changes were calculated using variance-weighted regression.
To describe temporal and spatial patterns and identify the factors associated with the incidence of HIV/AIDS among young people in Brazil.
To document tobacco industry strategies to influence regulation of new and emerging tobacco and nicotine products (NETNPs) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
We analyzed industry websites, advocacy reports, news media and government documents related to NETNPs, focusing on electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. We also conducted a survey of leading health advocates. We applied the policy dystopia model to analyze industry action and argumentbased strategies on NETNP regulations.
