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Cardiff University
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
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King's College London
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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2021
Publisher: Korean Society of Global Health
Date: 2021
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 30-07-2023
DOI: 10.1002/CAM4.6391
Abstract: Lip, oral and pharyngeal cancers make up a small percentage of total cancer cases worldwide and have reported lower rates of cancer‐related deaths globally in 2020, but their 5‐year survival rate in either early or advanced stages is different. The study evaluated the global incidence, mortality, risk factors, and temporal trends by age, gender, and geographical locations of lip, oral cavity, and pharyngeal cancer. Incidence and mortality rates were extracted from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents ( CI5 ) volumes I‐XI, the Nordic Cancer Registries ( NORDCAN ), the Surveillance, Epidemiology , and End Results ( SEER ) Program , and the WHO IARC mortality database. Joinpoint regression was used to calculate the Average Annual Percentage Change to examine trends. The highest incidence rates were found in Melanesia and South‐Central Asia and mortality rates were 8.2 and 7.5. Risk factors associated with incidence and mortality included HDI, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and chronic health conditions such as hypertension. Increasing trends of incidence and mortality were observed in females from Malta males aged 50 and above from the United Kingdom, and females aged 50 and above from Slovakia reporting the largest increase. Although global incidence and mortality trends reported an overall decrease, significant increases were found for older age groups and female subjects. Incidence increase may be due to the growing prevalence of lifestyle, metabolic risk factors, and HPV infections, especially in developed countries.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2021
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Date: 11-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.1016/J.YGYNO.2021.11.005
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the most updated worldwide distribution, risk factors, and temporal trends of cervical cancer for different countries and age groups. The Global Cancer Observatory database was retrieved for the age-standardized rates (ASRs, per 100,000 persons) for incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in 2018. The associations with risk factors were examined by multivariable regression analysis, adjusting for human development index (HDI) and gross domestic products (GDP) per capita. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to calculate the 10-year annual average percent change (AAPC) for incidence and mortality. A total of 568,847 new cases (ASR, 13.1) and 311,365 deaths (ASR, 6.9) of cervical cancer were reported globally in 2018. The highest incidence and mortality were observed in Southern Africa (ASRs, 43.1 and 20.0) and countries with low HDI (ASRs, 29.8 and 23.0). Countries with higher incidence and mortality had lower HDI (β = -8.19, 95% CI -11.32 to -5.06, p < 0.001 β = -7.66, CI -9.82 to -5.50 p < 0.001) but higher alcohol consumption (β = 1.89, 95% CI 0.59 to 3.19, p = 0.005 β = 0.98, CI 0.08 to 1.88 p = 0.033). An increasing trend of incidence was also observed in younger populations, with Cyprus (AAPC, 6.96), Sweden (AAPC, 4.88), and Norway (AAPC, 3.80) showing the most prominent. The burden of cervical cancer was highest in regions with low and medium HDI and was associated with higher prevalence of alcohol consumption. There was an overall decreasing burden of cervical cancer however, an increase in incidence and mortality was observed in some populations. More intensive preventive strategies are recommended for these populations.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 02-2023
DOI: 10.1186/S41256-023-00286-2
Abstract: South America, once an epicenter of COVID-19, has stayed on the road of continued management of the pandemic. The region initially struggled to cope with the pandemic as it experienced spiraling numbers of infections and overwhelmed public health systems. South America has risen in its pandemic response to be the region with the highest global vaccination rate. The region posed a strong vaccination drive, with over 76% of its population fully vaccinated with the initial protocol. South America leveraged its deeply rooted vaccination culture and public health confidence among its population. Herd immunity is an integral concept in population infectious disease management. Attaining herd immunity is presently not feasible with available vaccines, but the high vaccination rate in the region depicts the acceptance of vaccination as a strategy for population protection. The availability of effective transmission-blocking vaccines, the continuous implementation of strategies that will enable the undisrupted supply of the vaccines, equity in access to the vaccines, improved vaccine acceptance, and trust in the vaccination and public health systems will help shepherd the region towards herd immunity. Local vaccine production backed with investment in infrastructure and international collaboration for research and knowledge development will also drive population safety.
Publisher: Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional
Date: 31-07-2021
DOI: 10.21109/KESMAS.V0I0.5029
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has proved to be a severe global public health threat, causing high infection rates and mortality worldwide. Burundi was not spared the adverse health outcomes of COVID-19. Although Burundi’s initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized, hope arose in June 2020 when the new government instituted a plan to slow virus transmission that included public health c aigns, international travel restrictions, and mass testing, all of which proved effective. Burundi has faced many challenges in containing the virus, the first of which was the lack of initial preparedness and appropriate response to COVID-19. This was exacerbated by factors including shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), limited numbers of life-saving ventilators (around 12 ventilators as of April 2020), and the presence of only one COVID-19 testing center with less than ten technicians in July 2020. Moreover, as Burundi is amongst the poorest countries in the world, some citizens were unable to access necessities such as water and soap, required for compliance with government recommendations regarding hygiene. Interestingly, Burundi did not implement a nationwide lockdown, allowing mass gatherings and public services to continue as usual due to a firm belief in God’s protection. As the daily confirmed cases have tripled since December 2020, Burundi must prepare itself for the threat of a new wave. Establishing precautionary measures to contain the virus and strengthening the health surveillance system in Burundi would significantly positively impact the prevention and management of COVID-19.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 02-05-2023
DOI: 10.1002/IJGO.14780
Abstract: To evaluate the worldwide distribution, risk factors, and temporal trends of corpus uteri cancer for different countries and age groups. Data relating to corpus uteri cancer in 2020 were retrieved from the Global Cancer Observatory database. Data from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents and the WHO mortality database were used for trend analysis. Age‐standardized rates (ASR, per 100 000 persons) were calculated for incidence and mortality. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to estimate the 10‐year annual average percent change (AAPC). A total of 417 367 new cases and 97 370 new deaths of corpus uteri cancer were reported globally in 2020. The highest incidence was observed in high‐income countries. Higher ASR of mortality of corpus uteri cancer was associated with a higher gross domestic product per capita, higher Human Development Index, and higher prevalence of smoking, alcohol drinking, physical inactivity, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and lipid disorders. There was a substantial increasing trend of corpus uteri cancer, with the largest AAPC in incidence found in Japan, followed by India, Chile, Korea, and Thailand. The incidence and mortality of corpus uteri cancer have been increasing substantially for the past 10 years. Intensive lifestyle modifications are needed, especially among younger women.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 13-07-2022
DOI: 10.1002/CAM4.5009
Abstract: The Cancer Incidence in Five Continents Time Trends, Nordic Cancer Registries, Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results, WHO Mortality databases were assessed to extract the Age-Standardised Rates (ASR) of cancer incidence and mortality among children aged 0-14 years old. By using the ASRs, the country-specific Average Annual Percentage Change (AAPC) and its corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to determine the epidemiological cancer trend. In 2020, the highest incidence of childhood cancer was found in countries with higher Human Development Index (HDI) (ASR = 15.7), yet the highest mortality was found in countries with lower HDIs (ASR = 4.8). As for incidence, seven countries had positive AAPC among boys Slovakia (AAPC The largest mortality and mortality to incidence ratio of childhood cancer were found in low-income countries. There was a substantial increasing trend of childhood cancer incidence, while overall its mortality has been decreasing over the past decade. More studies are needed to confirm the drivers behind these epidemiologic trends.
Publisher: International Global Health Society
Date: 23-08-2020
Publisher: Boston Congress of Public Health
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.54111/0001/VV2
Abstract: Objective To determine the difference in the total number of COVID-19 cases and deaths between Muslim-majority and non-Muslim countries, and investigate reasons for anydisparities. Methods A cross-country panel analysis of the total number of new COVID-19 cases per million for 165 countries was conducted from May 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021. Regression models of the total number of COVID-19 cases and deaths per million were created for the 3 global peak dates of July 31, 2020 and January 7 and April 29, 2021. Results The number of daily new COVID-19 cases per million was signficantly less in Muslim-majority countries (N = 49) than non-Muslim countries (N=116), SD 1.57E-1, p-value .001 from May 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021. Total number of cases per million of Muslim-majority countries was significantly less on July 31st: 0.089, p-value .001 January 7th: SD 0.012, p-value 0.04 April 29th: SD 0.009, p-value .01. Total number of deaths per million of Muslim-majority countries was also significantly less on July 31st: 0.510, p-value 0.009 January 7th: SD 0.090, p-value .001 April 29th: SD 0.065, p-value 0.03. Discussion The data suggests a relationship between Islamic practices and the incidence of COVID-19 and COVID-19 related deaths. This study explored how that Muslims’ practice of tahara (purity or cleanliness) is similar to many COVID-19 containment measures and tawakkul (trust in Allah) helps them remain resilient and hopeful during difficult unpredictable times, such as living through a pandemic. Conclusion It is hoped that this paper brings awareness to the positive practices of the Islamic faith as it relates to COVID-19, and to population and in idual health. Research should be conducted with Muslims in Muslim-majority and non-Muslim countries to further study the relationship between Islam and health.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.1017/GMH.2022.32
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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