In this exciting new book, William Cockerham, a leading medical sociologist, assesses the
evidence that social factors have direct causal effects on health and many diseases. He …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, about 60 million of Italians stayed at home. These
circumstances may generate exceptional challenges and stress for people who regularly …

Introduction: Exercise intervention is the easiest and most effective way to promote human
health. This study combined technology and exercise to improve the health behavior of the …

This study explored how Covid-19 lockdown restrictions affected people's daily smoking
routines and behaviours, including adherence and modifications to pre-established smoking …

Objective This research aimed to assess attitudes, subjective norms, and intentions about
early smoking behavior among junior and senior high school students in Sampang, Madura …

Objectives Although physical activity is linked to multiple health outcomes, a majority of
Americans do not meet physical activity guidelines, often with precipitous declines among …

Background Online ride-hailing is a fast-developing new travel mode. However, tobacco
control policies on its drivers remain underdeveloped. This study aims to reveal the status …

Background Various aspects of lifestyle seem to change during confinement, particularly
during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study examines confinement's effects on …

For married adults with chronic illnesses or functional limitations, informal support from a
spouse is often essential for their well-being, but support around health issues is not …

African Americans start smoking later in life, yet they are less likely to quit smoking than
other racial/ethnic groups. Drawing upon 40 in-depth interviews with former and current …