Child Maltreatment and Hypertension in Young Adulthood
This study suggests that sexual abuse or maltreatment in childhood may lead to hypertension in young adults--but only in specific populations.......[Read More]
Factors Associated With Recent Intimate Partner Violence
This new article looks at some of the reasons behind intimate partner violence, and how it can be prevented.......[Read More]
Welcome From APHA Executive Director
The Public Health & Prevention Web site is a collaboration between Medscape and the American Public Health Association that recognizes the key intersection of public health and clinical medicine.......[Read More]
Cannabis, Other Predictors of Cigarette Use in Young Men
This study looks at the use of cannabis as well as other potential factors which might serve as a gateway to cigarette smoking in young men.......[Read More]
Bullying Among Severely Obese Adolescents
Obese adolescents are especially prone to being bullied, both traditionally and, increasingly, with cyberbullying. What impact does this have on their psychological well-being and treatment efforts?......[Read More]
Virtually Impossible: Limiting Children's Screen Use
Given how central electronic media are in the daily lives of children and adolescents, is it even possible to meet current pediatric recommendations of < 2 hours per day of screen based media use?......[Read More]
Changing Minds About Vaccination
If you have been putting off having discussions with the vaccine hesitant or vaccine refusers among your patients, here are steps to follow to persuade them to have those needed vaccinations.......[Read More]
Reducing Disparity in Elderly Vaccination Rates
This study looked at four hypothetical vaccination programs designed to eliminate racial and socioeconomic disparities in elderly vaccination rates. Were they cost effective?......[Read More]
Advising Patients on Safe Travel Abroad
If your patients are traveling abroad, be ready with this advice on how to prevent illness or injury.......[Read More]
HPV Catch-Up Vaccination of Young Women
HPV vaccine is generally recommended for younger girls--but how old is too old? Would a catch-up vaccination of older girls have beneficial effect?......[Read More]
Awareness and Knowledge of STIs in School-going Adolescents
How aware are young teens of the risks for sexually transmitted infections? This new study focuses on an adolescent population in Europe.......[Read More]
HPV Vaccination Programs in Low and Middle-Income Countries
What factors most influence the successful implementation of HPV vaccination campaigns in lowest income countries?......[Read More]
Interventions to Reduce Suicides at Suicide Hotspots
Are there enough public health interventions in place to help prevent suicides?......[Read More]
Gaps in Knowledge of HPV and the HPV Vaccine
Do medical students properly understand HPV and the HPV vaccine and what types of gaps exist in their knowledge?......[Read More]
Driving Under the Influence of Medicines: Patient Knowledge
How informed are patients generally about the dangers of driving under the influence of certain medications, such as anti-allergy drugs and antidepressants?......[Read More]
What Do Patients Think About HIV Mass Screening in France?
Are men and women in France receptive to the idea of mass screening for HIV?......[Read More]
The Association Between Breastfeeding and Childhood Obesity
Does breastfeeding offer protection against childhood obesity? This meta-analysis aims to settle the on-going debate.......[Read More]
Rural Definition of Health: A Systematic Literature Review
As providers increasingly focus on patient-centered care, it becomes crucial to understand how rural populations attitudes towards health and healthcare differ from their urban counterparts.......[Read More]
Is Retirement Good for Your Health? A Systematic Review
This review examines the physiological and psychological health effects of retirement. Do they differ depending on type of retirement or type of work?......[Read More]
Coronary Heart Disease Death Rates in Ireland
A look at whether primary prevention might be more favorable than secondary prevention (risk factor reduction in patients with coronary heart disease in Ireland).......[Read More]