July 19, 2008

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (10 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 12-Jul-2008 and 18-Jul-2008

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Research article
Viral hepatitis and HIV-associated tuberculosis: Risk factors and TB treatment outcomes in Thailand
Srinak C, Kittikraisak W, Pinjeesekikul D, Charusuntonsri P, Luanloed P, Srisuwanvilai L, Nateniyom S, Akksilp S, Likanonsakul S, Sattayawuthipong W, Burapat C, Varma J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:245 (18 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/245/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-245.pdf

Research article
The effect of maternal anthropometric characteristics and social factors on gestational age and birth weight in Sudanese newborn infants
Elshibly E, Schmalisch G
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:244 (18 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/244/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-244.pdf

Research article
Impact of social ties on self reported health in France: Is everyone affected equally?
Heritage Z, Wilkinson R, Grimaud O, Pickett K
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:243 (18 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/243/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-243.pdf

Research article
Lack of basic and luxury goods and health-related dysfunction in older persons; Findings from the longitudinal SMILE study
Groffen D, Bosma H, van den Akker M, Kempen G, van Eijk J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:242 (17 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/242/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-242.pdf

Research article
Incidence of human brucellosis in a rural area in Western Greece after the implementation of a vaccination programme against animal brucellosis
Jelastopulu E, Bikas C, Petropoulos C, Leotsinidis M
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:241 (17 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/241/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-241.pdf

Research article
Lot quality survey: an appealing method for rapid evaluation of vaccine coverage in developing countries - experience in Turkey
Cakir B, Uner S, Temel F, Akin L
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:240 (16 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/240/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-240.pdf

Research article
Psychosocial risk factors in home and community settings and their associations with population health and health inequalities: a systematic meta-review.
Egan M, Tannahill C, Petticrew M, Thomas S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:239 (16 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/239/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-239.pdf

Research article
Observations from behind the bar: changing patrons' behaviours in response to smoke-free legislation in Scotland
Hilton S, Cameron J, MacLean A, Petticrew M
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:238 (14 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/238/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/238
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-238.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18625044

Research article
The risk of pathogenic intestinal parasite infections in Kisii Municipality, Kenya Robert M. Nyarango, Peninah A. Aloo, Ephantus W. Kabiru and Benson O. Nyanchongi
Nyarango R, Aloo P, Kabiru E, Nyanchongi B
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:237 (14 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/237/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-237.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18620608

Research article
Delayed Treatment of Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Taiwan
Chern J, Chen D, Wen T
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:236 (13 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/236/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-236.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18620595


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