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View article: The novel use of endemic corridors for addictive behavior surveillance in Spain
The novel use of endemic corridors for addictive behavior surveillance in Spain Open
To describe the pattern of contacts with the healthcare system associated with drug use in Spain in the years 2022 and 2023. For the period 2016–23, data derived from a registry of activity in specialized care, included in the clinical-adm…
View article: Identifying common patterns in journals that retracted papers from paper mills: a cross-sectional study
Identifying common patterns in journals that retracted papers from paper mills: a cross-sectional study Open
This study suggests that paper mill retractions are concentrated in a small number of journals with common characteristics: high open access rates, intermediate impact factor quartiles, a high volume of citable items, and classification in…
View article: Characteristics of retracted biomedical research papers from Latin American institutions
Characteristics of retracted biomedical research papers from Latin American institutions Open
The number of retractions in some LATAM countries, mainly due to scientific misconduct, highlights the need to strengthen ethical practices in research. Future initiatives should focus on developing and evaluating effective strategies to p…
View article: Duration versus intensity of exposure on the risk of lung cancer due to radon exposure in the general population
Duration versus intensity of exposure on the risk of lung cancer due to radon exposure in the general population Open
Indoor radon causes lung cancer. The objective of this investigation is to describe lung cancer risk based both on duration and intensity of radon exposure, and to analyze if this effect could be different by sex. To do this, we used pooli…
View article: Modelling annual prevalence of tobacco consumption in Spain, 1991–2020
Modelling annual prevalence of tobacco consumption in Spain, 1991–2020 Open
The aim of this study was to estimate the series of tobacco smoking prevalence year-by-year in Spain, by sex and age group, for the period 1991–2020. Based on smoking prevalence obtained from national surveys and smoking-related auxiliary …
View article: The prevalence and characterisation of energy drink consumption in North America: A systematic review
The prevalence and characterisation of energy drink consumption in North America: A systematic review Open
Results show that ED consumption was highly heterogeneous and widely prevalent, especially among younger populations. This review provides information to help guide and design appropriate public health measures and strategies.
View article: Prevalence and characterisation of energy drink consumption in Europe: a systematic review
Prevalence and characterisation of energy drink consumption in Europe: a systematic review Open
Objective: Energy drinks (ED) can cause cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and other health disorders. These effects are particularly pronounced in youth. The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on the consumption o…
View article: El abordaje de las drogas ilegales en la prensa gallega: análisis de 1696 noticias
El abordaje de las drogas ilegales en la prensa gallega: análisis de 1696 noticias Open
Drugs are mostly presented to society from a punitive and stigmatizing perspective, with a focus on police and judicial news. News on drugs with a public health focus is scarce and consultation with experts is anecdotal. The use of a great…
View article: Dimensions and domains to assess secondhand tobacco smoke exposure: insights from a Delphi study
Dimensions and domains to assess secondhand tobacco smoke exposure: insights from a Delphi study Open
This study marks the first step toward identifying the dimensions and domains for assessing self-reported SHS exposure. Question standardization when ascertaining SHS exposure is critical to permit cross study comparisons and to analyze tr…
View article: Radon mitigation in the workplace in Spain: a cross-sectional interview-based study
Radon mitigation in the workplace in Spain: a cross-sectional interview-based study Open
Enhancing radon mitigation frequency in the workplace is a major area of improvement. We are of the opinion that employers need guidance and availability of mitigation services to comply with the new regulatory requirements in Spain.
View article: Blue Zones, an Analysis of Existing Evidence through a Scoping Review
Blue Zones, an Analysis of Existing Evidence through a Scoping Review Open
"Blue Zones" refer to geographical regions with a high proportion of centenarians. This review aims to identify and synthesize scientific evidence regarding Blue Zones and their characteristics. A scoping review was conducted following PRI…
View article: The Galician Radon Map: Determining Indoor Radon Exposure Through Census Tracts
The Galician Radon Map: Determining Indoor Radon Exposure Through Census Tracts Open
Indoor radon is a human lung carcinogen. The objective of this research is to describe residential radon distribution in a European region with high geogenic radon potential using cross‐sectional data. This study is also aimed at describin…
View article: Assessment of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in Spain: A scoping review
Assessment of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in Spain: A scoping review Open
Questionnaire-based assessment of SHS exposure is highly heterogeneous, hindering comparability between studies. Therefore, it is necessary to set a standard questionnaire to assess exposure to SHS.
View article: Exposure to Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke in Portugal After the Implementation of the Smoking Ban: A Systematic Review
Exposure to Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke in Portugal After the Implementation of the Smoking Ban: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction: Estimating the prevalence of second-hand tobacco smoke exposure is a public health priority while evaluating the population-attributable disease burden and impact of smoking bans. We conducted a systematic review to analyze h…
View article: Impact of the use of small-area models on estimation of attributable mortality at a regional level
Impact of the use of small-area models on estimation of attributable mortality at a regional level Open
The objective of this study is to assess the impact of applying prevalences derived from a small-area model at a regional level on smoking-attributable mortality (SAM). A prevalence-dependent method was used to estimate SAM. Prevalences of…
View article: Lung cancer risk associated with occupations in women: a pooling study
Lung cancer risk associated with occupations in women: a pooling study Open
Background Occupation is an important risk factor for lung cancer. This knowledge is mainly based on studies conducted on men, with the results being generalized to women. Aims We aimed to identify the relationship between different occupa…
View article: Biomedical retractions due to misconduct in Europe: characterization and trends in the last 20 years
Biomedical retractions due to misconduct in Europe: characterization and trends in the last 20 years Open
The aim was to describe biomedical retractions and analyse those retracted in 2000–2021 due to research misconduct among authors affiliated with European institutions. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using Retraction Watch database,…