Summary Background Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) serve to meet the goals
of the Paris Agreement of staying" well below 2° C", which could also yield substantial health …

Background Disability and mortality burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have
risen worldwide; however, the NCD burden among adolescents remains poorly described in …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and a major public health
concern. Therefore, its risk assessment is crucial to many existing treatment guidelines. 1 …

Background Sex and gender shape health. There is a growing body of evidence focused on
comprehensively and systematically examining the magnitude, persistence, and nature of …

VIEWPOINT studies are often used to obtain information about population dynamics, for
example, infant mortality in Africa. However, investigations of adult health are more difficult …

Background Experimental and epidemiological studies indicate an association between
exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. In …

Background Human resources for health (HRH) include a range of occupations that aim to
promote or improve human health. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the …

Background Non-fatal health outcomes from diseases and injuries are a crucial
consideration in the promotion and monitoring of individual and population health. The …

Background Geographical differences in health outcomes are reported in many countries.
Norway has led an active policy aiming for regional balance since the 1970s. Using data …

Background China has experienced a remarkable epidemiological and demographic
transition during the past three decades. Far less is known about this transition at the …