Simple Summary According to the available data, colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most
common malignant neoplasms. Depending on the location, type of cancer or gender, it is …

Abstract Purpose of Review This contribution reviews the newest empirical evidence
regarding the burden of mental and addictive disorders and weighs their importance for …

Social capital—the strength of an individual's social network and community—has been
identified as a potential determinant of outcomes ranging from education to health …

Background With the increase in the aging population worldwide, Alzheimer's disease has
become a rapidly increasing public health concern. Monitoring the dementia disease burden …

Low levels of social interaction across class lines have generated widespread concern,,–
and are associated with worse outcomes, such as lower rates of upward income mobility …

Background There are large and persistent disparities in life expectancy among racial–
ethnic groups in the USA, but the extent to which these patterns vary geographically on a …

The topic of e-cigarettes is controversial. Opponents focus on e-cigarettes' risks for young
people, while supporters emphasize the potential for e-cigarettes to assist smokers in …

Social determinants of health (SDoH) play a critical role in patient outcomes, yet their
documentation is often missing or incomplete in the structured data of electronic health …

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is straining public health
systems worldwide, and major non-pharmaceutical interventions have been implemented to …

How does one's place of residence affect individual behavior and long-run outcomes?
Understanding neighborhood and place effects has been a leading question for social …