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 …

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 Accurate assessments of current and future fertility—including overall trends
and changing population age structures across countries and regions—are essential to help …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has increasing challenges for human health with an
increasingly aging population worldwide, imposing a significant obstacle to the goal of …

Objectives To systematically evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupressure on lung function,
sleep quality and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients …

Accurate and in-depth rainfall studies are crucial for understanding and assessing
precipitation events' patterns, intensities, and impacts, enabling effective planning and …

Several cohort studies have found associations between long-term exposure to air pollution
and stroke risk. However, it is unclear whether the surrounding ecology may modify these …

Introduction: This study aimed to estimate all-cause mortality in patients after a first-episode
mania (FEM) and examine whether six guideline-recommended medications can reduce …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently coexists with other
chronic diseases, namely comorbidities. They negatively impact prognosis, exacerbations …

Understanding the impacts of diets on health and the environment, as well as their
association with socio-economic development, is key to operationalize and monitor food …