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Assessment of Self-Medication Practices and Its Associated Factors among Undergraduates of a Private University in Nigeria

Deborah Tolulope Esan,  Ayodeji Akinwande Fasoro,  Opeoluwa Esther Odesanya,  Theophilus Olaide Esan,  Elizabeth Funmilayo Ojo,  Charles Oluwafemi Faeji, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2018
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Factors Contributing to Low Adherence to Community-Based Health Insurance in Rural Nyanza District, Southern Rwanda

Mecthilde Mukangendo,  Manasse Nzayirambaho,  Regis Hitimana,  Assumpta Yamuragiye, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2018
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Status of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Services Utilization and Factors Affecting PMTCT Service Uptake by Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinic in Selected Health Facilities of Afar Regional State, Ethiopia

Chalachew Genet Akal,  Dessie Tegegne Afework, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2018
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Impact of Weekly Climatic Variables on Weekly Malaria Incidence throughout Thailand: A Country-Based Six-Year Retrospective Study

Manas Kotepui,  Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Workload Determines Workplace Stress among Health Professionals Working in Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia

Minyichil Birhanu,  Berhane Gebrekidan,  Getasew Tesefa,  Minale Tareke, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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Reasons for Declining Consent in a Population-Based Cohort Study Conducted in a Rural South American Community

Oscar H. Del Brutto,  Pablo R. Castillo,  Mark J. Sedler,  Victor J. Del Brutto,  Mauricio Zambrano,  Robertino M. Mera,  Clinton B. Wright,  Tatjana Rundek, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of ACO (Asthma-COPD Overlap) in Aboriginal People

Adetola Koleade,  Jamie Farrell,  Gerald Mugford,  Zhiwei Gao, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Factors Associated with Composting of Solid Waste at Household Level in Masaka Municipality, Central Uganda

Pius Nsimbe,  Hilbert Mendoza,  Solomon Tsebeni Wafula,  Rawlance Ndejjo, 
  • First Published: 19 November 2018
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Diagnostic Errors in Tuberculous Patients: A Multicenter Study from a Developing Country

Hashem Neshati,  Fereshte Sheybani,  HamidReza Naderi,  MohamadReza Sarvghad,  Ahmad Khalifeh Soltani,  Elaheh Efterkharpoor,  Mehdi Jabbari Nooghabi, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Childcare Correlates of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Adiposity in Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the SPLASHY Study

Amar Arhab,  Nadine Messerli-Bürgy,  Tanja H. Kakebeeke,  Stefano Lanzi,  Kerstin Stülb,  Annina E. Zysset,  Claudia S. Leeger-Aschmann,  Einat A. Schmutz,  Andrea H. Meyer,  Simone Munsch,  Susi Kriemler,  Oskar G. Jenni,  Jardena J. Puder, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Building Resilience to Climate Change: Pilot Evaluation of the Impact of India’s First Heat Action Plan on All-Cause Mortality

Jeremy J. Hess,  Sathish LM,  Kim Knowlton,  Shubhayu Saha,  Priya Dutta,  Parthasarathi Ganguly,  Abhiyant Tiwari,  Anjali Jaiswal,  Perry Sheffield,  Jayanta Sarkar,  S. C. Bhan,  Amit Begda,  Tejas Shah,  Bhavin Solanki,  Dileep Mavalankar, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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A Mixed Methods Study on the Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity Associated with Residential Relocation

Grazia Salvo,  Bonnie M. Lashewicz,  Patricia K. Doyle-Baker,  Gavin R. McCormack, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Bacteriological Assessment of Bottled Drinking Water Available at Major Transit Places in Mangalore City of South India

Nitin Joseph,  Sevitha Bhat,  Subhani Mahapatra,  Ayush Singh,  Sajal Jain,  Ahamed Unissa,  Namritha Janardhanan, 
  • First Published: 25 October 2018
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Prevalence of HCV Infection in Household Contacts of Chronic Liver Diseases Cases in Egypt

Hanaa E. Bayomy Helal,  Abdelmoniem Yuonis,  Rania H. M. Shaker,  Mona Ahmed Elawady, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Relationship between Flooding and Out Break of Infectious Diseasesin Kenya: A Review of the Literature

Fredrick Okoth Okaka,  Beneah D. O. Odhiambo, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Asthma Risk Associated with Indoor Mold Contamination in Hispanic Communities in Eastern Coachella Valley, California

Ryan Sinclair,  Charity Russell,  Genevieve Kray,  Stephen Vesper, 
  • First Published: 15 October 2018
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Exploring the Influence of Daily Climate Variables on Malaria Transmission and Abundance of Anopheles arabiensis over Nkomazi Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Gbenga J. Abiodun,  Kevin Y. Njabo,  Peter J. Witbooi,  Abiodun M. Adeola,  Trevon L. Fuller,  Kazeem O. Okosun,  Olusola S. Makinde,  Joel O. Botai, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2018
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A Novel Computer-Assisted Method of Bite Mark Analysis for Gender Determination

Anirban Maji,  Tanya Khaitan,  Rupam Sinha,  Soumyabrata Sarkar,  Pratik Verma,  Anjani Kumar Shukla, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2018
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice about Biomedical Waste Management and Associated Factors among the Healthcare Professionals at Debre Markos Town Healthcare Facilities, Northwest Ethiopia

Teshiwal Deress,  Fatuma Hassen,  Kasaw Adane,  Aster Tsegaye, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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A Perspective Analysis of Dams and Water Quality: The Bui Power Project on the Black Volta, Ghana

Samuel Fosu Gyasi,  Bismark Boamah,  Esi Awuah,  Kenneth Bentum Otabil, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2018
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The Effectiveness of Community-Based Continuous Training on Promoting Positive Behaviors towards Birth Preparedness, Male Involvement, and Maternal Services Utilization among Expecting Couples in Rukwa, Tanzania: A Theory of Planned Behavior Quasi-Experimental Study

Fabiola V. Moshi,  Stephen M. Kibusi,  Flora Fabian, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Assessing Cancer Risk Associated with Aquatic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Pollution Reveals Dietary Routes of Exposure and Vulnerable Populations

Larisa M. Gearhart-Serna,  Nishad Jayasundara,  Moises Tacam Jr.,  Richard Di Giulio,  Gayathri R. Devi, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2018
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Water Sources Quality in Urban Slum Settlement along the Contaminated River Basin in Indonesia: Application of Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment

Sri Y. Irda Sari,  Deni K. Sunjaya,  Hana Shimizu-Furusawa,  Chiho Watanabe,  Ardini S. Raksanagara, 
  • First Published: 18 September 2018
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Computer Vision Syndrome and Associated Factors among Computer Users in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Awrajaw Dessie,  Fentahun Adane,  Ansha Nega,  Sintayehu Daba Wami,  Daniel Haile Chercos, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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Dietary Intake and Obesity among Filipino Americans in New Jersey

Persephone Vargas, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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Assessment of Quality of Life among Children with End-Stage Renal Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Arwa M. El Shafei,  Ibrahim Soliman Hegazy,  Fatina Ibrahim Fadel,  Eman M. Nagy, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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Assessment of Diarrhea and Its Associated Factors in Under-Five Children among Open Defecation and Open Defecation-Free Rural Settings of Dangla District, Northwest Ethiopia

Abireham Misganaw Ayalew,  Worku Tefera Mekonnen,  Samson Wakuma Abaya,  Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Infection Control Measures in Stomatology Students in Lima, Peru

Oscar Silva,  Silvia Palomino,  Ada Robles,  Jorge Ríos,  Frank Mayta-Tovalino, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Are Shiftwork and Indoor Work Related to D3 Vitamin Deficiency? A Systematic Review of Current Evidences

Luca Coppeta,  Francesca Papa,  Andrea Magrini, 
  • First Published: 10 September 2018
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Hygiene and Morbidity Status among Tertiary Students: The Case of Kotebe Metropolitan University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Getachew Dagnew Gebreeyessus,  Dessalew Berihun Adem, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2018
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High Occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Fitness Equipment from Selected Gymnasiums

Lesley Maurice Bilung,  Ahmad Syatir Tahar,  Rosdi Kira,  Aina Ariffah Mohd Rozali,  Kasing Apun, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2018
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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Service Availability at Rural Health Care Facilities in Southwestern Uganda

Edgar Mugema Mulogo,  Micheal Matte,  Andrew Wesuta,  Fred Bagenda,  Richard Apecu,  Moses Ntaro, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2018
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Factors Affecting Intention to Disclose HIV Status among Adult Population in Sarawak, Malaysia

Aren Sinedeh Lemin,  Md Mizanur Rahman,  Cliffton Akoi Pangarah, 
  • First Published: 15 August 2018
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Preliminary Study: Environmental Assessment of Perchloroethylene in Dry-Cleaning Facilities in the UAE

Sedra Habib,  Hafiz O. Ahmed,  Naema Al-Muhairi,  Reem Ziad, 
  • First Published: 14 August 2018
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Food Safety Analysis of Milk and Beef in Southwestern Uganda

Keneth Iceland Kasozi,  Phyllis Candy Natabo,  Sarah Namubiru,  Dickson Stuart Tayebwa,  Andrew Tamale,  Pwaveno H. Bamaiyi, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2018
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The Curious Case of Cholangiocarcinoma: Opportunities for Environmental Health Scientists to Learn about a Complex Disease

William A. Suk,  Vajarabhongsa Bhudhisawasdi,  Mathuros Ruchirawat, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2018
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Perception of Scavengers and Occupational Health Hazards Associated with Scavenging from a Waste Dumpsite in Pretoria, South Africa

Senzeni Nyathi,  Joshua O. Olowoyo,  Agboola Oludare, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2018
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Assessment of Healthcare Waste Management Paradigms and Its Suitable Treatment Alternative: A Case Study

Mohammad Mehedi Hasan,  M. Habibur Rahman, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Intake Fraction of PM10 from Coal Mine Emissions in the North of Colombia

Heli A. Arregocés,  Roberto Rojano,  Luis Angulo,  Gloria Restrepo, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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The Effect of Tobacco Smoking on Musculoskeletal Health: A Systematic Review

Ahmad M. AL-Bashaireh,  Linda G. Haddad,  Michael Weaver,  Debra Lynch Kelly,  Xing Chengguo,  Saunjoo Yoon, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Adverse Childhood Experiences, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Chronic Disease Risks in Rural Areas of the United States

Amy Chanlongbutra,  Gopal K. Singh,  Curt D. Mueller, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Formaldehyde Vapor Concentration in Electronic Cigarettes and Health Complaints of Electronic Cigarettes Smokers in Indonesia

Kusuma S. Lestari,  Mika Vernicia Humairo,  Ukik Agustina, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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The Threat of Ambient Air Pollution in Kathmandu, Nepal

Bhuvan Saud,  Govinda Paudel, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2018
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Microbiological Quality and Contamination Level of Water Sources in Isiolo County in Kenya

Abok Elisha Onyango,  Michael Wandayi Okoth,  Catherine Nkirote Kunyanga,  Bernard Ochieng’ Aliwa, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2018
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Estimating Typhoid Fever Risk Associated with Lack of Access to Safe Water: A Systematic Literature Review

Vijayalaxmi V. Mogasale,  Enusa Ramani,  Vittal Mogasale,  Ju Yeon Park,  Thomas F. Wierzba, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
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Levels of Organochlorine Pesticides in Brackish Water Fish from Niger River, Nigeria

John P. Unyimadu,  O. Osibanjo,  Joshua O. Babayemi, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
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The Impacts on Health, Society, and Economy of SARS and H7N9 Outbreaks in China: A Case Comparison Study

Wuqi Qiu,  Cordia Chu,  Ayan Mao,  Jing Wu, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
Letter to the Editor
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Authors’ Comment on “Brain Tumours: Rise in Glioblastoma Multiforme Incidence in England 1995–2015 Suggests an Adverse Environmental or Lifestyle Factor”

Alasdair Philips,  Denis L. Henshaw,  Graham Lamburn,  Michael J. O’Carroll, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018

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Brain Tumours: Rise in Glioblastoma Multiforme Incidence in England 1995–2015 Suggests an Adverse Environmental or Lifestyle Factor

Alasdair Philips,  Denis L. Henshaw,  Graham Lamburn,  Michael J. O’Carroll, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018

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Self-Reported Occupational Injuries and Perceived Occupational Health Problems among Latino Immigrant Swine Confinement Workers in Missouri

Athena K. Ramos,  Axel Fuentes,  Marcela Carvajal-Suarez, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2018
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Direct Microscopy of Stool Samples for Determining the Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminthic Infections among Primary School Children in Kaduwela MOH Area of Sri Lanka following Floods in 2016

Nushka Ubhayawardana,  Ishani Gammana Liyanage,  H. M. J. C. B. Herath,  Uthpala Amarasekera,  Tilanka Dissanayake,  Sujan de Silva,  Nayana Fernando,  Sriyani Ekanayake, 
  • First Published: 10 June 2018
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Investigating Youth Sport Coach Perspectives of an Asthma Education Module

Francesca S. Cardwell,  Susan J. Elliott, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
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Carboxyhaemoglobin Levels among Traders Exposed to Vehicular Emissions in Three Motor Parks in Ibadan, Nigeria

Olusola Olabisi Ogunseye,  Godson R. E. E. Ana,  Daniel C. Uhiara,  Derek G. Shendell, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
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Satisfaction with Delivery Services Offered under the Free Maternal Healthcare Policy in Kenyan Public Health Facilities

C. M. Gitobu,  P. B. Gichangi,  W. O. Mwanda, 
  • First Published: 22 May 2018
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Human Genetic Markers and Structural Prediction of Plasmodium falciparum Multidrug Resistance Gene (pfmdr1) for Ligand Binding in Pregnant Women Attending General Hospital Minna

B. Lawal,  O. K. Shittu,  A. Abubakar,  A. Y. Kabiru, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Some Tissues of Fish in Lake Geriyo, Adamawa State, Nigeria

A. A. Bawuro,  R. B. Voegborlo,  A. A. Adimado, 
  • First Published: 15 May 2018
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Household Food Insecurity, Underweight Status, and Associated Characteristics among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Assayita District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia

Jemal Abdu,  Molla Kahssay,  Merhawi Gebremedhin, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Awareness of Environmental Change, Climate Variability, and Their Role in Prevalence of Mosquitoes among Urban Dwellers in Southern Ghana

Precious Agbeko Dzorgbe Mattah,  Godfred Futagbi,  Memuna Mawusi Mattah, 
  • First Published: 07 May 2018
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Prevalence of Anaemia among the Elderly in Malaysia and Its Associated Factors: Does Ethnicity Matter?

Muslimah Yusof,  S. Maria Awaluddin,  Maisarah Omar,  Noor Ani Ahmad,  Fazly Azry Abdul Aziz,  Rasidah Jamaluddin,  Tahir Aris,  Maw Pin Tan, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Socioeconomic and Environmental Predictors of Asthma-Related Mortality

Ankita Sinharoy,  Shubhajit Mitra,  Pritish Mondal, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Reduced Haematopoietic Output in Automobile Mechanics and Sprayers with Chronic Exposure to Petrochemicals: A Case-Control Study in Cape Coast, Ghana

Patrick Adu,  Richard Pobee,  Aaron Awuah,  Paul B. Asiamah,  Festus Amoani,  Sampson Gyabaa, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2018
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Tobacco Dependence Treatment Grants: A Collaborative Approach to the Implementation of WHO Tobacco Control Initiatives

Margaret B. Nolan,  Katherine E. Kemper,  Thomas J. Glynn,  Richard D. Hurt,  J. Taylor Hays, 
  • First Published: 22 March 2018
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Children under Five from Houses of Unclean Fuel Sources and Poorly Ventilated Houses Have Higher Odds of Suffering from Acute Respiratory Infection in Wolaita-Sodo, Southern Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study

Amha Admasie,  Abera Kumie,  Alemayehu Worku, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2018
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Behavior of Lung Health Parameters among Smokers and Secondhand Smokers

Esther Ghanem,  Re-Mi Hage, 
  • First Published: 04 March 2018
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Corrigendum to “Prevalence and Perinatal Outcomes of Singleton Term Breech Delivery in Wolisso Hospital, Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study”

Temesgen Debero Mere,  Tilahun Beyene Handiso,  Abera Beyamo Mekiso,  Markos Selamu Jifar,  Shabeza Aliye Ibrahim,  Degefe Tadele Belato, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018

Review Article
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Menstrual Hygiene, Management, and Waste Disposal: Practices and Challenges Faced by Girls/Women of Developing Countries

Rajanbir Kaur,  Kanwaljit Kaur,  Rajinder Kaur, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2018
Letter to the Editor
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Comment on “Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water and Evaluation of Potential Health Risks of Long-Term Exposure in Nigeria”

James Grellier, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2018

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Assessment of Knowledge regarding Climate Change and Health among Adolescents in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Sulistyawati Sulistyawati,  Surahma Asti Mulasari,  Tri Wahyuni Sukesi, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2018
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Using Real-Time Syndromic Surveillance to Analyze the Impact of a Cold Weather Event in New Mexico

Victoria F. Dirmyer, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Top Soils Used for Horticultural Purposes in Cape Coast, Ghana

David Oscar Yawson,  Isaac Benjamin Yao Kudu,  Michael Osei Adu, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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Drinking Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion Interventions in Two Slum Communities in Central Uganda

David Musoke,  Rawlance Ndejjo,  Abdullah Ali Halage,  Simon Kasasa,  John C. Ssempebwa,  David O. Carpenter, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
Review Article
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A Review of Roof Harvested Rainwater in Australia

Chirhakarhula E. Chubaka,  Harriet Whiley,  John W. Edwards,  Kirstin E. Ross, 
  • First Published: 21 January 2018
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Long-Term Effects of Environmental Lead Exposure on Blood Pressure and Plasma Soluble Cell Adhesion Molecules in Young Adults: A Follow-Up Study of a Prospective Cohort in Kosovo

Pashko R. Camaj,  Joseph H. Graziano,  Emine Preteni,  Dusan Popovac,  Nancy LoIacono,  Olgica Balac,  Pam Factor-Litvak, 
  • First Published: 08 January 2018