Diabetes is the leading cause of severe health complications and one of the top 10 causes
of death worldwide. To date, diabetes has no cure, and therefore, it is necessary to take …

Blue spaces, defined as all forms of natural and manmade surface water, are an integral part
of cities. This is the first quantitative synthesis of the health impacts of urban blue spaces …

Objective To estimate the global and country-level burden of overweight and obesity among
pregnant women from 2005 to 2014. Methods Publicly accessible country-level data were …

The potential benefits of aquatic environments for public health have been understudied in
Asia. We investigated the relationships between blue space exposures and health outcomes …

Background The influence of urbanicity on hypertension prevalence remains poorly
understood. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the difference …

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the main health and
development challenge facing humankind all over the world. They are inextricably linked to …

Urbanization has been linked to destructive geo-hazards that can cause loss of life,
destruction of property, and environmental damage. On August 14, 2017, a devastating geo …

Background: Diabetes is one of the most challenging health problems in 21st century. It is a
group of endocrine-metabolic disorder characterized by high glucose level (hyperglycemia) …

An increasing number of studies have linked ambient air pollution to chronic kidney disease
(CKD) prevalence. However, its potential effect modification by urbanization has not been …

Rapid urbanization in the global South is adding epidemiological and nutritional challenges
and increasing disease and health burdens for citizens. Greater movement of people …