Background Between the 1990s and 2000s, relative inequalities in all-cause mortality
increased, whereas absolute inequalities decreased in many European countries. Whether …

Abstract This European Psychiatric Association (EPA) guidance paper is a result of the
Working Group on Mental Health Consequences of Economic Crises of the EPA Council of …

Background Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Also
referred to as coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease …

Background Tendinopathies of the lower extremity (eg Achilles, patellar, and plantar heel
pain) are common in both general and sporting populations. However, the prevalence and …

Background. The Minorities' Diminished Return theory suggests that education attainment
and other socioeconomic resources have smaller effects on the health and well-being of …

Background The general self-rated health (SRH) question is the most common health
measure employed in large population surveys. This study contributes to research on the …

Background: Understanding health-seeking behaviors and determining factors help
governments to adequately allocate and manage existing health resources. The aim of the …

Few studies have shown evidence about the factors that can determine physical practice in
women over 60 years of age due to educational, economic, social, or health inequalities. Its …

Welfare states are assumed to play a fundamental role in the protection and promotion of the
health and socioeconomic well-being of citizens. However, empirical evidence on the effect …

Background: Ageing imposes extra financial burdens on social and health services in
developed countries. Self-rated health (SRH) is considered to be both a reliable …