Background Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of
population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on …

Background Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death
is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and …

Decades of studies on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cardiovascular disease
and stroke have not found consistent associations between AMD and systemic vascular …

Cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CaReMe) diseases are individually among the leading
global causes of death, and each is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality …

It is widely recognized that air pollution exerts substantial detrimental effects in human
health and the economy. The potential for harm is closely linked to the concentrations of …

Coal dust is a significant health hazard for coal workers, as prolonged inhalation can lead to
severe diseases such as Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis. Water spray with surfactants is …

Simple Summary The Iberian lynx is an iconic feline species endemic to the Iberian
Peninsula. Since the second half of the past century, its global population has decreased …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
diabetic patients. However, limited evidence is available about its incidence and predictors …

Human gut microbiota are recognized as critical players in both metabolic disease and drug
metabolism. However, medication–microbiota interactions in cardiometabolic diseases are …

Giardia duodenalis is a common pathogenic intestinal protozoan parasite with high
prevalence in developing countries, especially among children. The distribution of giardia …