Global youth vaping and respiratory health: epidemiology, interventions, and policies
Abstract E-cigarette usage (also known as e-cigarettes or vaping products) has increasingly been recognized as a global public health problem.…
Descriptive epidemiology
Tuberculosis and/or HIV Infection and Associated Socio-Behavioural Factors in Immigrants, in Portugal: A Cross-Sectional, Community-Based Descriptive Study
Abstract Introduction: Portugal is one of the countries in Western Europe with the highest prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and human…
Prevalence and self-reported reasons of cannabis use for medical purposes in USA and Canada
Abstract Rationale: There has been increasing attention on cannabis use for medical purposes, but there is currently a lack of…
The Influence of Cannabis and Alcohol Use on Sexuality: An Observational Study in Young People (18–30 Years)
Abstract The consumption of cannabis and alcohol results in a variety of effects on the psychic functions of young users.…
Trends of alcoholic liver cirrhosis readmissions from 2010 to 2018: Rates and healthcare burden associated with readmissions
Abstract BACKGROUND: Alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC) is a chronic liver disease with varying disease severity. Readmissions of ALC are associated…
Cannabis and cannabidiol use among autistic and non-autistic adults in the UK: a propensity score-matched analysis
Abstract Objectives: To assess whether autistic and non-autistic adults differ in their cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) use, their perceptions of…
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome: A Nationwide Analysis of Epidemiological Trends and Outcomes From 2012 to 2018
Abstract Background: This study was designed to determine the epidemiological trends and adverse outcomes of hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). Methods: This…
Using epidemiological evidence to forecast population need for early treatment programmes in mental health: a generalisable Bayesian prediction methodology applied to and validated for first-episode psychosis in England
Abstract Background: Mental health policy makers require evidence-based information to optimise effective care provision based on local need, but tools…
Use of health care services by people with substance use disorders in Belgium: a register-based cohort study
Abstract Background: The objective of the study was to describe the frequencies of health-care utilization by people with substance use…
Alcohol and drug consumption among motor vehicle drivers in the Brittany region of France: A 9-year cross-sectional population study
Abstract The primary objective of the present study was to evaluate the frequency of positive tests for alcohol and drugs…