BACKGROUND: Given the high prevalence and cost of Alzheimer disease (AD), it is crucial to develop equitable interventions to address lifestyle factors associated with AD incidence (eg, depression). While lifestyle interventions show promise for redu...
Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) from solid-fuel combustion is a major determinant of global morbidity and mortality. However, variations in exposure remain uncertain across many high-risk populations. This work describes personal PM exposure...
To evaluate the accuracy and acceptability of self-sampling samples for HPV testing for cervical cancer screening in rural Yunnan of China. In 2022, 3000 women aged 17-69 were recruited and provided self-sampling vaginal samples alongside provider-sa...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the United States (US). Rural Appalachia suffers the highest CRC incidence and mortality rates. There are several non-clinical health-related social determinant factors (SDOH) associ...
BACKGROUND: Poly-victimization (PV), encompassing multiple forms of victimization including physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect, and peer violence, poses a significant public health challenge among children, particularly in rural areas wi...
INTRODUCTION: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss. With an estimated 38.4 million Americans diagnosed with DM, the disease exerts a significant burden on healthcare systems, especially in rural areas where access to care is li...
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety
Jun 5, 2025
Soil heavy metal contamination poses serious health risks, but few studies have quantitatively assessed disparities in these risks between urban and rural populations. To address this gap, we introduce a novel framework integrating machine learning a...
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital health intervention model by observing people's health conditions in a rural area of Bangladesh. Through a repeated cross-sectional design, health outcomes were assessed at six-mon...
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural areas of high-burden countries like China. Active case finding (ACF) and timely treatment have been proven effective in reducing TB prevalence, but the...
Child bicyclists (14 years old and younger) are among the most vulnerable road users, facing significant risks of crashes that often result in severe injuries or fatalities. This study aims to identify key factors influencing child bicyclist crashes ...
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