Progress has been made towards controlling the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
epidemic in South Africa. However, the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

Meat comprises proteins, fats, vitamins, and trace elements, essential nutrients for the
growth and development of the body. The increased demand for meat necessitates the use …

Common discourse in public health and preventive medicine frames non-communicable
diseases, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, as diseases of 'lifestyle'; the …

Background Geographical differences in health outcomes are reported in many countries.
Norway has led an active policy aiming for regional balance since the 1970s. Using data …

Unsafe sex has become a public safety problem that endangers society, and research on
deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) related to unsafe sex is valuable for global …

L. monocytogenes is a zoonotic foodborne pathogen with inherent adaptability to tolerate
environmental and physiological stresses, thereby causing severe disease outbreaks …

A notable rise in health-related disability for which evidence-based rehabilitation is
beneficial is evident in low-to-middle income countries. This scoping review aimed to …

1Medical Research Council/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit
(Agincourt), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the …

Background HIV testing rates in sub-Saharan Africa remain below the targeted threshold,
and primary care facilities struggle to provide adequate services. Innovative approaches that …

Introduction As more countries are moving towards universal health care, middle-income
countries in particular are trying to expand coverage, often using public funds. Electronic …