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Research article
Seasonal variation in the prevalence of acute child under -- nutrition among children under -- five years of age in east rural Ethiopia: a longitudinal study
Egata G ,Berhane Y ,Worku A ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:864 (18 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/864/abstract
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Research article
Quantifying the burden of disease due to premature mortality in Hong Kong using standard expected years of life lost
Plass D ,Chau P ,Thach T ,Jahn H ,Lai P ,Wong C ,Kraemer A ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:863 (18 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/863/abstract
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Research article
Elevated depressive symptoms in metabolic syndrome in a general population of Japanese men: a cross-sectional study
Sekita A ,Arima H ,Ninomiya T ,Ohara T ,Doi Y ,Hirakawa Y ,Fukuhara M ,Hata J ,Yonemoto K ,Ga Y ,Kitazono T ,Kanba S ,Kiyohara Y ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:862 (18 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/862/abstract
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Research article
The potential impact on obesity of a 10% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Ireland, an effect assessment modelling study
Briggs A ,Mytton O ,Madden D ,O¿Shea D ,Rayner M ,Scarborough P ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:860 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/860/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-860.pdf

Research article
Social support and smoking abstinence among incarcerated adults in the United States: a longitudinal study
Bock B ,Lopes C ,Van den Berg J ,Roberts M ,Stein L ,Martin R ,Martin S ,Clarke J ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:859 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/859/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-859.pdf

Research article
A qualitative case study of child protection issues in the Indian construction industry: investigating the security, health, and interrelated rights of migrant families
Betancourt T ,Shaahinfar A ,Kellner S ,Dhavan N ,Williams T ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:858 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/858/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-858.pdf

Research article
Increasing condom use and declining STI prevalence in high-risk MSM and TGs: evaluation of a large-scale prevention program in Tamil Nadu, India
Subramanian T ,Ramakrishnan L ,Aridoss S ,Goswami P ,Kanguswami B ,Shajan M ,Adhikary R ,Purushothaman G ,Ramamoorthy S ,Chinnaswamy E ,Veeramani I ,Paranjape R ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:857 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/857/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-857.pdf

Research article
The odd man out in Sub-Saharan Africa: understanding the tobacco use prevalence in Madagascar
Mamudu H ,John R ,Veeranki S ,Ouma A ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:856 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/856/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-856.pdf

Research article
The level of leisure time physical activity is associated with work ability-a cross sectional and prospective study of health care workers
Arvidson E ,Börjesson M ,Ahlborg G ,Lindegård A ,Jonsdottir I ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:855 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/855/abstract
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Research article
Pulmonary function, chronic respiratory symptoms, and health-related quality of life among adults in the United States -- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007--2010
Wheaton A ,Ford E ,Thompson W ,Greenlund K ,Presley-Cantrell L ,Croft J ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:854 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/854/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-854.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24040892

Research article
Can we trust measures of healthcare utilization from household surveys?
Ansah E ,Powell-Jackson T ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:853 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/853/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-853.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24040864

Research article
More mental health problems after divorce in couples with high pre-divorce alcohol consumption than in other divorced couples: results from the HUNT-study
Rognmo K ,Torvik F ,Idstad M ,Tambs K ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:852 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/852/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-852.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24040831

Research article
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of female genital mutilation/cutting among health care professionals in The Gambia: a multiethnic study
Kaplan A ,Hechavarría S ,Bernal M ,Bonhoure I ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:851 (16 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/851/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-851.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24040762

Research article
A central storage facility to reduce pesticide suicides - a feasibility study from India
Vijayakumar L ,Jeyaseelan L ,Kumar S ,Mohanraj R ,Devika S ,Manikandan S ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:850 (16 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/850/abstract
Full text: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/850
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-850.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24041373

Research article
Physical and mental health perspectives of first year undergraduate rural university students
Hussain R ,Guppy M ,Robertson S ,Temple E ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:848 (15 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/848/abstract
Full text: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/848
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-848.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24034822

Research article
Effectiveness of community health workers delivering preventive interventions for maternal and child health in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Gilmore B ,McAuliffe E ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:847 (13 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/847/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-847.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24034792

Research article
Food products qualifying for and carrying front-of-pack symbols: a cross-sectional study examining a manufacturer led and a non-profit organization led program
Emrich T ,Cohen J ,Lou W ,L'Abbé M ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:846 (13 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/846/abstract
Full text: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/846
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-846.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24034717

Research article
Self-reported exposure to intimate partner violence among women and men in Sweden: results from a population-based survey
Nybergh L ,Taft C ,Enander V ,Krantz G ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:845 (13 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/845/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-845.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24034631

Research article
The relationship between socially-assigned ethnicity, health and experience of racial discrimination for Māori: analysis of the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey
Harris R ,Cormack D ,Stanley J ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:844 (13 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/844/abstract
Full text: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/844
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-844.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24028091

Research article
Development of a comprehensive list of criteria for evaluating consumer education materials on colorectal cancer screening
Dreier M ,Borutta B ,Seidel G ,Kreusel I ,Töppich J ,Bitzer E ,Dierks M ,Walter U ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:843 (13 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/843/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-843.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24028691

Research article
Adiposity among children in Norway by urbanity and maternal education: a nationally representative study
Biehl A ,Hovengen R ,Grøholt E ,Hjelmesæth J ,Strand B ,Meyer H ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:842 (12 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/842/abstract
Full text: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/842
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-842.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24028668

Research article
Lead, mercury and cadmium in umbilical cord blood and its association with parental epidemiological variables and birth factors
García-Esquinas E ,Pérez-Gómez B ,Fernández-Navarro P ,Fernández M ,de Paz C ,Pérez-Meixeira A ,Gil E ,Iriso A ,Sanz J ,Astray J ,Cisneros M ,de Santos A ,Asensio Á ,García-Sagredo J ,García J ,Vioque J ,López-Abente G ,Pollán M ,González M ,Martínez M ,Aragonés N ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:841 (12 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/841/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-841.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24028648

Research article
A survey study of the association between mobile phone use and daytime sleepiness in California high school students
Nathan N ,Zeitzer J ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:840 (12 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/840/abstract
Full text: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/840
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-840.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24028604

Study protocol
Incidence and economical effects of pneumonia in the older population living in French nursing homes: design and methods of the INCUR study
Demougeot L ,Rolland Y ,Gérard S ,Pennetier D ,Duboué M ,Vellas B ,Cesari M ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:861 (17 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/861/abstract
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-861.pdf

Study protocol
Anticipated regret to increase uptake of colorectal cancer screening in Scotland (ARTICS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
O'Carroll R ,Steele R ,Libby G ,Brownlee L ,Chambers J ,
BMC Public Health
2013, 13
:849 (16 September 2013)
Abstract: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/849/abstract
Full text: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/849
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-849.pdf

PubMed: http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24041309

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