In addition to developing essential packages some DCP3 volumes identify one or more
“augmented” packages that delineate next steps after the essential interventions are …

Summary The World Bank will publish the nine volumes of Disease Control Priorities, 3rd
edition, in 2015–16. Volume 1—Essential Surgery—identifies 44 surgical procedures as …

Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related disorders (CVRDs) are the leading causes of adult
death worldwide, and substantial inequalities in care of patients with CVRDs exist between …

It seems that society and the common legal definition have got it about right: it takes some 21
years for a human being to reach adulthood. The evidence shows a particular need to invest …

Background Between 1990 and 2015, the global injury mortality declined, but in countries
where the poorest billion live, injuries are becoming an increasingly prevalent cause of …

Background Maternal exposure to fine particular matter (PM 2.5) during pregnancy,
including ambient and household PM 2.5, has been linked with increased risk of preterm …

METHODS We searched MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of
Controlled Trials, CINAHL, and PsycINFO and screened the reference lists of included …

Background: Access to drinking Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) at schools are the
basic determinants of a child's right to healthy and quality education. In Nepal, most of the …

Introduction The construction industry in Nepal, which employs a significant proportion of the
population, ranks as one of the largest industries in the country. Construction work is …

Fuel combustion for electricity generation emits a mix of health-and climate-relevant air
emissions, with the potential for technology or fuel switching to impact multiple emissions …