Background Africa is undergoing both an environmental and an epidemiological transition.
Household air pollution is the predominant form of air pollution, but it is declining, whereas …

Background Lower respiratory infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
around the world. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) Study …

Background Universal health coverage has been proposed as a strategy to improve health
in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, this is contingent on the …

The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide. In
some patients with NAFLD, isolated steatosis can progress to advanced stages with non …

BACKGROUND: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2017
(GBD 2017) includes a comprehensive assessment of incidence, prevalence, and years …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other government …

Anthropogenic greenhouse gases and aerosols are associated with climate change and
human health risks. We used a global model to estimate the climate and public health …

Food choices are shifting globally in ways that are negatively affecting both human health
and the environment. Here we consider how consuming an additional serving per day of …

Background Multiple sclerosis is the most common inflammatory neurological disease in
young adults. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) …

Carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments found in most fruits and vegetables, plants,
algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. Humans cannot synthesize carotenoids and must ingest …