May 2, 2008

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (13 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 25-Apr-2008 and 01-May-2008

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Study protocol
The ENDORSE study: research into environmental determinants of obesity related behaviors in Rotterdam schoolchildren
van der Horst K, Oenema A, van de Looij - Jansen P, Brug J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:142 (28 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/142/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-142.pdf
PubMed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18442370

Debate
Learning from a Rapid Health Impact Assessment of a proposed maternity service reconfiguration in the English NHS
Fell G, Haroon S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:138 (25 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/138/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-138.pdf
PubMed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18439294

Research article
Patterns of coronary heart disease mortality over the 20th century in England and Wales: possible plateaus in the rate of decline
Allender S, Scarborough P, O'Flaherty M, Capewell S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:148 (1 May 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/148/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-148.pdf

Research article
Suicide among adults aged 30-49: a psychological autopsy study in Hong Kong
Wong P, Chan W, Chen E, Chan S, Law Y, Yip P
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:147 (1 May 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/147/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-147.pdf

Research article
Intentional injury reported by young people in the Federated States of Micronesia, Kingdom of Tonga and Vanuatu
Smith B, Phongsavan P, Bampton D, Peacocke G, Gilmete M, Havea D, Chey T, Bauman A
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:145 (30 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/145/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-145.pdf

Research article
Chinese version of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey: cross-cultural instrument adaptation
Chen P, Chiou H, Chen Y
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:144 (30 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-144.pdf

Research article
Impact of five years of peer-mediated interventions on sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
Luchters S, Chersich M, Rinyiru A, Barasa M, King'ola N, Mandaliya K, Bosire W, Wambugu S, Mwarogo P, Temmerman M
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:143 (29 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/143/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-143.pdf

Research article
Reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes among French gulf war veterans
Verret C, Jutand M, De Vigan C, Begassat M, Bensefa-Colas L, Brochard P, Salamon R
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:141 (28 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/141/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-141.pdf
PubMed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18442369

Research article
Obesity and prevalence of chronic diseases in the 1999-2000 Italian National Health Survey.
Calza S, Decarli A, Ferraroni M
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:140 (28 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/140/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-140.pdf
PubMed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18442368

Research article
What they fill in today, may not be useful tomorrow: Lessons learned from studying Medical Records at the Women hospital in Tabriz, Iran
Pourasghar F, Malekafzali H, Kazemi A, Ellenius J, Fors U
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:139 (27 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/139/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-139.pdf
PubMed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18439311

Research article
Verifiability of diagnostic categories and work ability in the context of disability pension award: A survey on gatekeeping among general practitioners in Norway
Overland R, Overland S, Johansen K, Mykletun A
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:137 (25 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/137/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-137.pdf
PubMed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18439251

Research article
Predictors of early sexual initiation among a nationally representative sample of Nigerian adolescents
Fatusi A, Blum R
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:136 (25 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/136/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-136.pdf
PubMed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18439236

Technical advance
Proposal of a framework for evaluating military surveillance systems for early detection of outbreaks on duty areas
Meynard J, Chaudet H, Green A, Jefferson H, Texier G, Webber D, Dupuy B, Boutin J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:146 (30 April 2008)
Abstract

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/146/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-146.pdf


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