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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 17-Jul-2013 and 25-Jul-2013

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Study protocol
Study protocol: Longitudinal study of the transition of young people with complex health needs from child to adult health services
Colver AF, Merrick H, Deverill M, Le Couteur A, Parr J, Pearce MS, Rapley T, Vale L, Watson R, McConachie H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:675 (23 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/675/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-675.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23875722

Study protocol
Web-based cognitive bias modification for problem drinkers: protocol of a randomised controlled trial with a 2x2x2 factorial design
van Deursen DS, Salemink E, Smit F, Kramer J, Wiers RW
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:674 (20 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/674/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/674
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-674.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23870532

Study protocol
Towards a physically more active lifestyle based on one's own values: study design of a randomized controlled trial for physically inactive adults
Kangasniemi A, Lappalainen R, Kankaanpää A, Kulmala J, Hakonen H, Tammelin T
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:671 (19 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/671/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/671
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-671.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866812

Study protocol
A cluster randomized controlled trial of the be the best you can be intervention: Effects on the psychological and physical well-being of school children
Standage M, Cumming SP, Gillison FB
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:666 (17 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/666/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-666.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866311

Research article
The relationship of living arrangements and depressive symptoms among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa
McKinnon B, Harper S, Moore S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:682 (25 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/682/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-682.pdf

Research article
Area-level socioeconomic characteristics and incidence of metabolic syndrome: a prospective cohort study
Ngo AD, Paquet C, Howard NJ, Coffee NT, Adams R, Taylor A, Daniel M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:681 (25 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/681/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-681.pdf

Research article
Effect of changes in a food frequency questionnaire: comparing data from two national dietary survey instruments among 12-month-old infants
Kristiansen A, Laugsand Lillegaard I, Frost Andersen L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:680 (24 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/680/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/680
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-680.pdf

Research article
Vitamin D and subsequent all-age and premature mortality: a systematic review
Rush L, McCartney G, Walsh D, MacKay D
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:679 (24 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/679/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-679.pdf

Research article
Socio-demographic and behavioural correlates of physical activity perception in individuals with recently diagnosed diabetes: results from a cross-sectional study
Long GH, Brage S, Wareham NJ, van Sluijs EM, Sutton S, Griffin SJ, Simmons RK
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:678 (24 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/678/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-678.pdf

Research article
Gender differences in predictors of colorectal cancer screening uptake: a national cross sectional study based on the health belief model
Wong RK, Wong M, Chan Y, Feng Z, Wai C, Yeoh K
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:677 (23 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/677/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-677.pdf

Research article
A cross sectional survey of attitudes, awareness and uptake of the parental pertussis booster vaccine as part of a cocooning strategy, Victoria, Australia
Donnan EJ, Fielding JE, Rowe SL, Franklin LJ, Vally H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:676 (23 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/676/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-676.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23875762

Research article
Determinants of government HIV/AIDS financing: A 10-year trend analysis from 125 low- and middle-income countries
Ávila C, Loncar D, Amico P, De Lay P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:673 (19 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/673/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-673.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23870494

Research article
Changes in school environment, awareness and actions regarding overweight prevention among Dutch secondary schools between 2006–2007 and 2010–2011
van den Berg SW, Mikolajczak J, Bemelmans WJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:672 (19 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/672/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/672
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-672.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23870483

Research article
High prevalence of diagnosis of diabetes, depression, anxiety, hypertension, asthma and COPD in the total population of Stockholm, Sweden – a challenge for public health
Carlsson AC, Wändell P, Ösby U, Zarrinkoub R, Wettermark B, Ljunggren G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:670 (18 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/670/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/670
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-670.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866784

Research article
Can informal social distancing interventions minimize demand for antiviral treatment during a severe pandemic?
Greer AL
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:669 (18 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/669/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/669
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-669.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866760

Research article
Trends in sugar supply and consumption in Australia: is there an Australian Paradox?
Rikkers W, Lawrence D, Hafekost K, Mitrou F, Zubrick SR
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:668 (18 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/668/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-668.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866719

Research article
Association of objectively measured physical activity with body components in European adolescents
Jiménez-Pavón D, Fernández-Vázquez A, Alexy U, Pedrero R, Cuenca-García M, Polito A, Vanhelst J, Manios Y, Kafatos A, Molnar D, Sjöström M, Moreno LA,  HELENA Study Group
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:667 (18 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/667/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/667
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-667.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866681

Research article
Testing the association between social capital and health over time: a family-based design
Giordano GN, Merlo J, Ohlsson H, Rosvall M, Lindström M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:665 (17 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/665/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-665.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866259

Research article
Prevalence of hyperuricemia and its related risk factors in healthy adults from Northern and Northeastern Chinese provinces
Qiu L, Cheng X, Wu J, Liu J, Xu T, Ding H, Liu Y, Ge Z, Wang Y, Han H, Liu J, Zhu G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:664 (17 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/664/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/664
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-664.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866159

Research article
Serum calcium and risk of gastrointestinal cancer in the Swedish AMORIS study
Wulaningsih W, Michaelsson K, Garmo H, Hammar N, Jungner I, Walldius G, Lambe M, Holmberg L, Van Hemelrijck M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:663 (17 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/663/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-663.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866097

Research article
Establishing the optimal body mass index - body esteem relationship in young adolescents
Duncan MJ, al-Nakeeb Y, Nevill AM
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:662 (17 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/662/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/662
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-662.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866083

Research article
The overall health and risk factor profile of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants from the 45 and up study
Gubhaju L, McNamara BJ, Banks E, Joshy G, Raphael B, Williamson A, Eades SJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:661 (17 July 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/661/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/661
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-661.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23866062




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