Human migration is not a new phenomenon, but it has changed significantly with the
advance of globalization. We focus on differences in the published literature concerning …

Background: Disparities in health outcomes between immigrant and native-origin
populations, particularly pregnant women, pose significant challenges to healthcare …

Background Adverse birth outcomes are major public health problems in developing
countries. Data, though scarce in developing countries including Ethiopia, on adverse birth …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is the principal risk factor for neonatal and infant
mortality in developing countries. This study examines the effects of unwanted pregnancy …

Background Lack of nutrition, inadequate housing, low education and limited access to
quality care can negatively affect children's health over their lifetime. Implemented in 2003 …

To test the hypothesis that advanced maternal age (AMA) of 35 years and above is
associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, we performed a population …

Background The healthy immigrant paradox refers to the unexpected health advantages of
immigrant groups settled in host countries. In this population-based study we analyze …

To date, landfilling remains the most common waste management practice in Greece in spite
of enforced regulations aiming at increasing recycling, pre-selection of waste and energy …

Background Starting in 2008 recession affected many European countries and especially
Greece. Previous studies have reported increases in low birth weight, preterm birth and …

Background The economic crisis has induced detrimental socio-economic and health effects
in Greece. This study aims to measure overall income-related health inequalities and …