Introduction Functional limitations are a key indicator of ageing, associated with quality of life, independence and the need ...

Methods We conducted a national cohort study to examine psychotropic medication purchases (antidepressants, anxiolytics, ...

Background Older adults typically have higher sedentary behaviour (SB) and lower physical activity (PA) than younger adults.

1 West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China 2 West China Research Center for Rural Health Development, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China ...

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health - our story 9 June 2025 Meet Anna Pearce and Vittal Katikireddi, the joint Editors-in-chief for the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, and hear ...

Background Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability and a major threat to work participation in young adults. This register-based longitudinal study aims to investigate the influence of ...

Background Both adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adverse childhood socioeconomic conditions (SECs) in early life are associated with poor outcomes across the life course. However, the complex ...

3 Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand Correspondence to Jennie Connor, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, PO Box 913 ...

Correspondence to Dr Kate A Levin, Public Health Directorate, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow G12 0HX, UK; katyannlevin{at}gmail.com Background Intermediate care (IC) acts as a bridging service ...

Background Interpersonal violence is a major public health concern with alcohol use a known risk factor. Despite alcohol taxation being an effective policy to reduce consumption; Hong Kong, contrary ...

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite a strong evidence base outlining increased risk of communicable diseases and poor ...