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The Lancet. Public Health Oct 2023Healthy sleep is essential for physical and mental health, and social wellbeing; however, across the globe, and particularly in developing countries, national public... (Review)
Review
Healthy sleep is essential for physical and mental health, and social wellbeing; however, across the globe, and particularly in developing countries, national public health agendas rarely consider sleep health. Sleep should be promoted as an essential pillar of health, equivalent to nutrition and physical activity. To improve sleep health across the globe, a focus on education and awareness, research, and targeted public health policies are needed. We recommend developing sleep health educational programmes and awareness campaigns; increasing, standardising, and centralising data on sleep quantity and quality in every country across the globe; and developing and implementing sleep health policies across sectors of society. Efforts are needed to ensure equity and inclusivity for all people, particularly those who are most socially and economically vulnerable, and historically excluded.
Topics: Humans; Public Health; Public Policy; Health Education; Health Policy; Sleep
PubMed: 37777291
DOI: 10.1016/S2468-2667(23)00182-2 -
Annals of Emergency Medicine Jan 2024
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Clinical Policy: Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Out-of-Hospital or Emergency Department Patients Presenting With Severe Agitation: Approved by the ACEP Board of Directors, October 6, 2023.
Topics: Adult; Humans; Emergency Service, Hospital; Policy; Hospitals
PubMed: 38105109
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.09.010 -
Dermatologic Clinics Oct 2023The practice of medicine is governed by legislation and regulation at the state and national level. It is crucial, therefore, that dermatologists become and remain... (Review)
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The practice of medicine is governed by legislation and regulation at the state and national level. It is crucial, therefore, that dermatologists become and remain involved in the process to advocate for their patients, their practices, and the specialty itself. Maintaining a relationship with one's state and federal senators and representatives is critical for physicians to have a voice in the shaping of health care policy. Local, state, and national medical and specialty societies are a tremendous resource for physicians to remain abreast of policies affecting the practice of medicine.
Topics: Humans; Political Activism; Dermatologists; Health Policy
PubMed: 37718023
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2023.05.004 -
Nature Food Apr 2024
Topics: Humans; Nutrition Policy
PubMed: 38664568
DOI: 10.1038/s43016-024-00983-2 -
Health Systems in Transition Sep 2023The Health Systems in Transition (HiT) country reports provide an analytical description of each health system and of reform initiatives in progress or under...
The Health Systems in Transition (HiT) country reports provide an analytical description of each health system and of reform initiatives in progress or under development. They aim to provide relevant comparative information to support policy-makers and analysts in the development of health systems and reforms in the countries of the WHO European Region and beyond. The HiTs are building blocks that can be used: to learn in detail about different approaches to the financing, organization and delivery of health services; to describe accurately the process, content and implementation of health reform programmes; to highlight common challenges and areas that require more in-depth analysis; and to provide a tool for the dissemination of information on health systems and the exchange of experiences of reform strategies between policy-makers and analysts in countries of the WHO European Region. This analysis of the Swedish health system reviews recent developments in organization and governance, health financing, health care provision, health reforms and health system performance. This series is an ongoing initiative and material is updated at regular intervals.
Topics: Humans; Health Care Reform; Delivery of Health Care; Sweden; Health Policy; Government Regulation
PubMed: 38230685
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PloS One 2023Globally, alcohol consumption causes significant societal harm and is a leading risk factor for death and disability in adults. In India, 3.7% of all deaths and 3.1%... (Review)
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Globally, alcohol consumption causes significant societal harm and is a leading risk factor for death and disability in adults. In India, 3.7% of all deaths and 3.1% disability adjusted life years (DALYs) can be attributed to alcohol. In the context of rapid economic development and emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic, India's lack of a consolidated and comprehensive alcohol policy has posed significant challenges to addressing this harm. In this context, the aim of our review was to undertake a comprehensive mapping of the State and national policy environment surrounding alcohol and its use in India, based on an analysis of policy documents. We did this though a scoping review of academic and grey literature, which helped to iteratively identify the websites of 15 international organizations, 21 Indian non-governmental organizations, and eight Indian Federal governmental organizations as well as State/Union Territory government sites, to search for relevant policy documents. We identified 19 Federal policy documents and 36 State level policy documents within which we have identified the specific policy measures which address the 10 categories of the World Health Organization's Global Action Plan to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol. We found that there are major gaps in regulation of marketing and price controls, with much of this controlled by the States. In addition, regulation of availability of alcohol varies widely throughout the country, which is also a policy area controlled locally by States. Through the clear elucidation of the current policy environment surrounding alcohol in India, policy makers, researchers and advocates can create a clearer roadmap for future reform.
Topics: Adult; Humans; Health Policy; Pandemics; Public Policy; Alcohol Drinking; India
PubMed: 37976246
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294392 -
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences Aug 2023The authors make a convincing case that behavioral scientists have mistakenly focused on improving individual decision making and in so doing have deflected attention...
The authors make a convincing case that behavioral scientists have mistakenly focused on improving individual decision making and in so doing have deflected attention from necessary changes in the rules of the game - societal institutions and policies - that shape individual decisions. To address this problem a behavioral science of public policy requires rethinking fundamental economic concepts including preferences and incentives.
Topics: Humans; Public Policy; Behavioral Sciences
PubMed: 37646246
DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X23000870 -
Science (New York, N.Y.) Mar 2024After several weeks of violent protests, European farmers have achieved a tactical triumph that does not bode well for the future of environmental policies. In response...
After several weeks of violent protests, European farmers have achieved a tactical triumph that does not bode well for the future of environmental policies. In response to the demonstrations, the European Commission has enacted a derogation in the European Union's (EU's) Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to set aside 4% of farmland for biodiversity and landscape protection, withdrawn a bill to halve pesticide use, removed a target to reduce agriculture emissions by 30% by 2040, and called for further changes in the CAP to loosen environmental requirements. These retreats reflect a lack of political commitment to policies aimed at greening European agriculture. Appeasing this "greenlash" surely will not help Europe meet its environmental and climate challenges.
Topics: Agriculture; Biodiversity; Europe; Farms; Pesticides; Policy
PubMed: 38484072
DOI: 10.1126/science.adp1306 -
Pediatric Clinics of North America Aug 2023Policy solutions to address child health equity, with evidence to support the policies, are presented. Policies address health care, direct financial support to... (Review)
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Policy solutions to address child health equity, with evidence to support the policies, are presented. Policies address health care, direct financial support to families, nutrition, support for early childhood and brain development, ending family homelessness, making housing and neighborhoods environmentally safe, gun violence prevention, LGBTQ + health equity, and protecting immigrant children and families. Federal, state, and local policies are addressed. Recommendations of the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics are highlighted when appropriate.
Topics: Child; Humans; Child, Preschool; United States; Health Equity; Policy; Child Welfare; Health Policy
PubMed: 37422319
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2023.04.003 -
The International Journal of Social... Sep 2023
Topics: Humans; Mental Health; Capitalism; Public Policy; Politics
PubMed: 37750397
DOI: 10.1177/00207640231200545