PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2024-10-10eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2024.1607057
Ava A John-Baptiste, Marc Moulin, Zhe Li, Darren Hamilton, Gabrielle Crichlow, Daniel Eisenkraft Klein, Feben W Alemu, Lina Ghattas, Kathryn McDonald, Miqdad Asaria, Cameron Sharpe, Ekta Pandya, Nasheed Moqueet, David Champredon, Seyed M Moghadas, Lisa A Cooper, Andrew Pinto, Saverio Stranges, Margaret J Haworth-Brockman, Alison Galvani, Shehzad Ali
{"title":"Do COVID-19 Infectious Disease Models Incorporate the Social Determinants of Health? A Systematic Review.","authors":"Ava A John-Baptiste, Marc Moulin, Zhe Li, Darren Hamilton, Gabrielle Crichlow, Daniel Eisenkraft Klein, Feben W Alemu, Lina Ghattas, Kathryn McDonald, Miqdad Asaria, Cameron Sharpe, Ekta Pandya, Nasheed Moqueet, David Champredon, Seyed M Moghadas, Lisa A Cooper, Andrew Pinto, Saverio Stranges, Margaret J Haworth-Brockman, Alison Galvani, Shehzad Ali","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1607057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2024.1607057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To identify COVID-19 infectious disease models that accounted for social determinants of health (SDH).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, medRxiv, and the Web of Science from December 2019 to August 2020. We included mathematical modelling studies focused on humans investigating COVID-19 impact and including at least one SDH. We abstracted study characteristics (e.g., country, model type, social determinants of health) and appraised study quality using best practices guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>83 studies were included. Most pertained to multiple countries (n = 15), the United States (n = 12), or China (n = 7). Most models were compartmental (n = 45) and agent-based (n = 7). Age was the most incorporated SDH (n = 74), followed by gender (n = 15), race/ethnicity (n = 7) and remote/rural location (n = 6). Most models reflected the dynamic nature of infectious disease spread (n = 51, 61%) but few reported on internal (n = 10, 12%) or external (n = 31, 37%) model validation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Few models published early in the pandemic accounted for SDH other than age. Neglect of SDH in mathematical models of disease spread may result in foregone opportunities to understand differential impacts of the pandemic and to assess targeted interventions.</p><p><strong>Systematic review registration: </strong>[https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020207706], PROSPERO, CRD42020207706.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11499127/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142509661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2024-09-18eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2024.1607175
Jose Mira, Irene Carillo, Susanna Tella, Kris Vanhaecht, Massimiliano Panella, Deborah Seys, Marius-Ionut Ungureanu, Paulo Sousa, Sandra C Buttigieg, Patricia Vella-Bonanno, Georgeta Popovici, Einav Srulovici, Sofia Guerra-Paiva, Bojana Knezevic, Susana Lorenzo, Peter Lachman, Shin Ushiro, Susan D Scott, Albert Wu, Reinhard Strametz
{"title":"The European Researchers' Network Working on Second Victim (ERNST) Policy Statement on the Second Victim Phenomenon for Increasing Patient Safety.","authors":"Jose Mira, Irene Carillo, Susanna Tella, Kris Vanhaecht, Massimiliano Panella, Deborah Seys, Marius-Ionut Ungureanu, Paulo Sousa, Sandra C Buttigieg, Patricia Vella-Bonanno, Georgeta Popovici, Einav Srulovici, Sofia Guerra-Paiva, Bojana Knezevic, Susana Lorenzo, Peter Lachman, Shin Ushiro, Susan D Scott, Albert Wu, Reinhard Strametz","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1607175","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1607175","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The second victim phenomenon refers to the emotional trauma healthcare professionals experience following adverse events (AEs) in patient care, which can compromise their ability to provide safe care. This issue has significant implications for patient safety, with AEs leading to substantial human and economic costs.</p><p><strong>Analysis: </strong>Current evidence indicates that AEs often result from systemic failures, profoundly affecting healthcare workers. While patient safety initiatives are in place, the psychological impact on healthcare professionals remains inadequately addressed. The European Researchers' Network Working on Second Victims (ERNST) emphasizes the need to support these professionals through peer support programs, systemic changes, and a shift toward a just culture in healthcare settings.</p><p><strong>Policy options: </strong>Key options include implementing peer support programs, revising the legal framework to decriminalize honest errors, and promoting just culture principles. These initiatives aim to mitigate the second victim phenomenon, enhance patient safety, and reduce healthcare costs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Addressing the second victim phenomenon is essential for ensuring patient safety. By implementing supportive policies and fostering a just culture, healthcare systems can better manage the repercussions of AEs and support the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11445080/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142366788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. P. Moreira, Clara Beatriz Costa da Silva, Tainara Chagas de Sousa, Flávia Lavinnya Betsaida Félix Leitão, Huana Carolina Condido Morais, Andressa Suelly Saturtino de Oliveira, Gonzalo Duarte-Clíments, María Begoña Sánchez Gómez, T. F. Cavalcante, Alexandre Cunha Costa
{"title":"The Influence of Climate, Atmospheric Pollution, and Natural Disasters on Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes Mellitus in Drylands: A Scoping Review","authors":"R. P. Moreira, Clara Beatriz Costa da Silva, Tainara Chagas de Sousa, Flávia Lavinnya Betsaida Félix Leitão, Huana Carolina Condido Morais, Andressa Suelly Saturtino de Oliveira, Gonzalo Duarte-Clíments, María Begoña Sánchez Gómez, T. F. Cavalcante, Alexandre Cunha Costa","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1607300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2024.1607300","url":null,"abstract":"In the face of escalating global aridification, this study examines the complex relationship between climate variability, air pollution, natural disasters, and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) in arid regions.The study conducted a scoping review of multiple databases using JBI guidelines and included 74 studies.The results show that acute myocardial infarction (n = 20) and stroke (n = 13) are the primary CVDs affected by these factors, particularly affecting older adults (n = 34) and persons with hypertension (n = 3). Elevated air temperature and heat waves emerge as critical risk factors for CVD, exacerbating various cardiovascular mechanisms. Atmospheric pollutants and natural disasters increase this risk. Indirect effects of disasters amplify risk factors such as socioeconomic vulnerability (n = 4), inadequate medical care (n = 3), stress (n = 3), and poor diet (n = 2), increasing CVD and DM risk.The study underscores the need for nations to adhere to the Paris Agreement, advocating for reduced air pollutants, resilient environments, and collaborative, multidisciplinary research to develop targeted health interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of climate, pollution, and natural disasters.","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141928178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2024-08-05eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2024.1607722
Jinhee Kim, Andrew Dannenberg, Fiona Haigh, Ben Harris-Roxas
{"title":"Let's Be Clear-Health Impact Assessments or Assessing Health Impacts?","authors":"Jinhee Kim, Andrew Dannenberg, Fiona Haigh, Ben Harris-Roxas","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1607722","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1607722","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11330801/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Toscas, Daiana Laurenci Orth Blas, Leidy Anne Alves Teixeira, Marisa da Silva Santos, Eduardo Mario Dias
{"title":"Domains and Methods of Medical Device Technology Evaluation: A Systematic Review","authors":"F. Toscas, Daiana Laurenci Orth Blas, Leidy Anne Alves Teixeira, Marisa da Silva Santos, Eduardo Mario Dias","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2024.1606343","url":null,"abstract":"Identify, through a systematic review, the main domains and methods to support health technology assessment of Medical Devices (MD) from the perspective of technological incorporation into healthcare systems.Performed structured searches in MEDLINE, Embase, BVS, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for full studies published between 2017 and May 2023. Selection, extraction, and quality assessment were performed by two blinded reviewers, and discrepancies were resolved by a third reviewer.A total of 5,790 studies were retrieved, of which 41 were included. We grouped the identified criteria into eight domains for the evaluations.Overall, studies discuss the need to establish specific methods for conducting HTA in MD. Due to the wide diversity of MD types, a single methodological guideline may not encompass all the specificities and intrinsic characteristics of the plurality of MD. Studies suggest using clustering criteria through technological characterization as a strategy to make the process as standardized as possible.","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141808496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unraveling Herpes Zoster Vaccine Hesitancy, Acceptance, and Its Predictors: Insights From a Scoping Review","authors":"Xiaolong Wang, Shuhui Shang, Enming Zhang, Zhengyue Dai, Yufei Xing, Jiale Hu, Yaojuan Gao, Qiong Fang","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606679","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2024.1606679","url":null,"abstract":"Herpes zoster vaccination is critical in preventing herpes zoster virus infection and its associated consequences. Despite its relevance, global herpes zoster immunisation coverage remains alarmingly low. Understanding the factors that drive vaccine scepticism and acceptance is crucial for increasing immunisation rates and improving public health outcomes.This scoping review, following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, included 18 studies examining vaccine hesitancy, acceptance, and associated factors. Meticulous data analysis revealed hesitancy’s intricate dynamics across countries and demographics.Studies displayed a wide range of acceptance rates (2.8%–89.02%), showcasing the complex interplay of attitudes and behaviors towards vaccination. Reasons for vaccine refusal were repeatedly identified in this setting, including worries about potential adverse effects, views of vaccine necessity, and vaccine supply constraints. Notably, individuals’ patterns of vaccine acceptance and hesitancy differed among countries, vaccines, and vaccination-related factors.Addressing acceptance hurdles by improving accessibility, providing accurate information, and strengthening healthcare recommendations is crucial. Understanding the multifaceted factors influencing hesitancy allows for targeted interventions, elevating immunization rates and enhancing public health globally.","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141806405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Gaye, Nabila Bouatia Naji, Mario Sims, Yendelela L. Cuffee, Oluwabunmi Ogungbe, E. Michos, Camille Lassale, Pierre Sabouret, Xavier Jouven
{"title":"Deep Diving Into the Cardiovascular Health Paradox: A Journey Towards Personalized Prevention","authors":"B. Gaye, Nabila Bouatia Naji, Mario Sims, Yendelela L. Cuffee, Oluwabunmi Ogungbe, E. Michos, Camille Lassale, Pierre Sabouret, Xavier Jouven","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2024.1606879","url":null,"abstract":"The Life’s Simple 7 score (LS7) promotes cardiovascular health (CVH). Despite this, some with optimal LS7 develop cardiovascular disease (CVD), while others with poor CVH do not, termed the “CVH paradox.” This paper explores pathways explaining this paradox.We examined methodological aspects: 1) misclassification bias in self-reported lifestyle factors (smoking, physical activity, diet); 2) cumulative exposure to risk factors over a lifetime, impacting the CVH paradox. Punctual risk factor assessments are suboptimal for predicting outcomes. We proposed personalized prevention using “novel” elements to refine CVH assessment: 1) subclinical vascular disease markers, 2) metabolic biomarkers in blood and urine, 3) emerging risk factors, 4) polygenic risk scores (PRS), 5) epigenetics, and 6) the exposome.Addressing the CVH paradox requires a multifaceted approach, reducing misclassification bias, considering cumulative risk exposure, and incorporating novel personalized prevention elements.A holistic, individualized approach to CVH assessment and CVD prevention can better reduce cardiovascular outcomes and improve population health. Collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities is essential for effective implementation and realization of these strategies.","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141829051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2024-06-21eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2024.1606654
Vivian Hui, Bohan Zhang, Bomin Jeon, Kwan Ching Arkers Wong, Mary Lou Klem, Young Ji Lee
{"title":"Harnessing Health Information Technology in Domestic Violence in the United States: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Vivian Hui, Bohan Zhang, Bomin Jeon, Kwan Ching Arkers Wong, Mary Lou Klem, Young Ji Lee","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606654","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606654","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The following scoping review aims to identify and map the existing evidence for HIT interventions among women with DV experiences in the United States. And provide guidance for future research, and facilitate clinical and technical applications for healthcare professionals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Five databases, PubMed, EBSCOhost CINAHL, Ovid APA PsycINFO, Scopus and Google Scholar, were searched from date of inception to May 2023. Reviewers extracted classification of the intervention, descriptive details, and intervention outcomes, including physical safety, psychological, and technical outcomes, based on representations in the included studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 24 studies were included, identifying seven web-based interventions and four types of abuse. A total of five studies reported safety outcomes related to physical health. Three studies reported depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder as psychological health outcomes. The effectiveness of technology interventions was assessed in eight studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Domestic violence is a major public health issue, and research has demonstrated the tremendous potential of health information technology, the use of which can support individuals, families, and communities of domestic violence survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11224144/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2024-06-19eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2024.1606371
Alexandre Vallée, Maxence Arutkin
{"title":"The Transformative Power of Virtual Hospitals for Revolutionising Healthcare Delivery.","authors":"Alexandre Vallée, Maxence Arutkin","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606371","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> The objective of this narrative review is to explore the advantages and limitations of VHs in delivering healthcare, including access to specialized professionals, streamlined communication, efficient scheduling, integration of electronic health records, ongoing monitoring, and support, transcending geographical boundaries, and resource optimization. <b>Methods:</b> Review of literature. <b>Results:</b> The national healthcare systems are facing an alarming rise in pressure due to global shifts. Virtual hospitals (VH) offer a practical solution to numerous systemic challenges, including rising costs and increased workloads for healthcare providers. VH also facilitate the delivery of personalized services and enable the monitoring of patients beyond the conventional confines of healthcare settings, reducing the reliance on waiting medicine carried out in doctors' offices or hospitals. <b>Conclusion:</b> VH can mirror the conventional healthcare referral system.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11221308/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141499225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2024-06-18eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2024.1606969
Heresh Amini, Fatemeh Yousefian, Sasan Faridi, Zorana J Andersen, Ellénore Calas, Alberto Castro, Karla Cervantes-Martínez, Thomas Cole-Hunter, Magali Corso, Natasa Dragic, Dimitris Evangelopoulos, Christian Gapp, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Ingu Kim, Alain Le Tertre, Sylvia Medina, Brian Miller, Stephanie Montero, Weeberb J Requia, Horacio Riojas-Rodriguez, David Rojas-Rueda, Evangelia Samoli, Jose Luis Texcalac-Sangrador, Maayan Yitshak-Sade, Joel Schwartz, Nino Kuenzli, Joseph V Spadaro, Michal Krzyzanowski, Pierpaolo Mudu
{"title":"Two Decades of Air Pollution Health Risk Assessment: Insights From the Use of WHO's AirQ and AirQ+ Tools.","authors":"Heresh Amini, Fatemeh Yousefian, Sasan Faridi, Zorana J Andersen, Ellénore Calas, Alberto Castro, Karla Cervantes-Martínez, Thomas Cole-Hunter, Magali Corso, Natasa Dragic, Dimitris Evangelopoulos, Christian Gapp, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Ingu Kim, Alain Le Tertre, Sylvia Medina, Brian Miller, Stephanie Montero, Weeberb J Requia, Horacio Riojas-Rodriguez, David Rojas-Rueda, Evangelia Samoli, Jose Luis Texcalac-Sangrador, Maayan Yitshak-Sade, Joel Schwartz, Nino Kuenzli, Joseph V Spadaro, Michal Krzyzanowski, Pierpaolo Mudu","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606969","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2024.1606969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We evaluated studies that used the World Health Organization's (WHO) AirQ and AirQ+ tools for air pollution (AP) health risk assessment (HRA) and provided best practice suggestions for future assessments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a comprehensive review of studies using WHO's AirQ and AirQ+ tools, searching several databases for relevant articles, reports, and theses from inception to Dec 31, 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified 286 studies that met our criteria. The studies were conducted in 69 countries, with most (57%) in Iran, followed by Italy and India (∼8% each). We found that many studies inadequately report air pollution exposure data, its quality, and validity. The decisions concerning the analysed population size, health outcomes of interest, baseline incidence, concentration-response functions, relative risk values, and counterfactual values are often not justified, sufficiently. Many studies lack an uncertainty assessment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our review found a number of common shortcomings in the published assessments. We suggest better practices and urge future studies to focus on the quality of input data, its reporting, and associated uncertainties.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11217191/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141493761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}