Journal of Public Health

• Science Into Policy: Preparing for Pandemic Influenza What was the scientific advisory process that informed the current UK pandemic influenza preparedness plans? Read papers reviewing the scientific evidence base in 5 areas of pandemic flu preparedness.
  Journal of Public Health, December 01, 2008
• Air Quality and SHS Exposure in Hospitality Businesses After Smoke-free Law Smoke-free legislation was introduced in England in July 2007. How were air quality and employee exposure to secondhand smoke in hospitality venues 1 month before and 1 month after implementation?
  Journal of Public Health, December 01, 2008
• General Practice Factors and MMR Uptake: Structure, Process and Demography MMR vaccine coverage fell during 1998-2004 due to a hypothesized link to autism. Which general practice demographics and structural and immunization process factors are related to high MMR uptake?
  Journal of Public Health, September 01, 2008
• Adolescent Overweight and Obesity: Cultural and Socioeconomic Differences What accounts for the youth overweight/obesity rise over the past 30-40 years? Are there regional differences among Norwegian adolescents? How do socioeconomic and cultural factors affect body size?
  Journal of Public Health, September 01, 2008
• Overweight and Obesity Among 5--7-year-old White and South Asian Children Childhood and adolescent obesity predisposes to obesity in adulthood. What are the differences in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among White and South Asian children of 5 to 7 years of age?
  Journal of Public Health, June 01, 2008
• Misrepresentation of Health Risks by Mass Media Is media coverage for emerging health hazards greater than for chronic public health risks? How is intensity of US news coverage for select health topics related to death rate for these conditions?
  Journal of Public Health, June 01, 2008
• Female Students' Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Binge Drinking Binge drinking is a growing problem for college-aged students, especially among women. What insight into female perspectives on binge drinking might a health promotion and intervention campaign offer?
  Journal of Public Health, March 01, 2008
• Childhood Exposure to Violence as Risk Factor of Intimate Partner Violence Among perpetrators, is exposure to violence during childhood associated with the occurrence of intimate partner violence?
  Journal of Public Health, March 01, 2008
• Evidence-based Health Policy Decisions in Australia, the UK and the USA Three case studies, in national health policy from three countries: USA (prescription drug safety), Australia (childhood immunization) and UK (hospital waiting times), are presented.
  Journal of Public Health, December 01, 2007
• Smoking Cessation and Financial Stress The association of smoking cessation with the subsequent likelihood of experiencing financial stress is examined.
  Journal of Public Health, December 01, 2007
• Community Lifestyle Interventions: Changing Behaviour and Improving Health This study explored the association between change in physical activity levels and fruit and vegetable consumption and changes in self-reported overall health and mental health.
  Journal of Public Health, September 01, 2007
• Missed Opportunities For Secondary Prevention of Cerebrovascular Disease A look at patterns in medication use for secondary prevention of cerebrovascular disease in older British men, and socio-demographic and disease-related influences on medication use.
  Journal of Public Health, September 01, 2007
• Community Beliefs about Childhood Obesity The objective of this study was to explore community beliefs about the causes, consequences and potential solutions of childhood obesity.
  Journal of Public Health, June 01, 2007
• A Research-Informed Professional Education and Advocacy Program on Smoking A look at a program in the UK that aims to reduce the burden of eye disease attributable to smoking.
  Journal of Public Health, June 01, 2007