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Regular Physician Access and Obesity Status Among Underserved Asian and Pacific Islander American Immigrants in Los Angeles. 洛杉矶未得到医疗服务的亚太裔美国移民的定期就医和肥胖状况。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-16 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241260970

Hong-Ho Yang, Suraj A Dhanjani, Won Jong Chwa, Christine R Wells, Jeffrey Do Huynh, Linh N Vo, Heather N Chou, Burton Cowgill

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Asia's Teen Vaping Surge: Unmasking Risks and Mobilizing Solutions. 亚洲青少年吸烟潮：揭示风险，动员解决。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-19 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241273180

Rayyan Vaid, Rabia Qader, Areeba Fareed

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Combating Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya Outbreaks in Timor-Leste: A Call to Focus on Integrated Vector Management and Vaccination. 应对东帝汶的寨卡、登革热和基孔肯雅疫情：呼吁关注病媒综合管理和疫苗接种。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-12 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241259244

Ayush Anand, Amogh Verma, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Abhay M Gaidhane, Neelima Kukreti, Sarvesh Rustagi, Prakasini Satapathy

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Unraveling Sociocultural Influences on Leptospirosis Incidence and Prevalence: A Qualitative Study in Sri Lanka. 揭示社会文化对钩端螺旋体病发病率和流行率的影响：斯里兰卡定性研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-26 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241265259

Samitha Udayanga, Dinesha Kankanamge, Thilini Gamage, Lahiru Suresh De Zoysa, Yasasi Chamathya, Bka Bellanthudawa, Samadara Batuwanthudawa, Nirosha Ruwanpathirana, Nimantha Gayashan, Suranjith Gunasekara, Eps Chandana

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Association Between Asian Dust Exposure and Pneumonia Hospitalization in Western Japan: A Case-Crossover Study. 西日本亚洲灰尘暴露与肺炎住院之间的关系：病例交叉研究

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-16 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241260978

Takayuki Okura, Sachiko Tanaka-Mizuno, Masanobu Ishii, Masato Takeuchi, Koji Kawakami

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Is It Time to Ban Flavored Cigarettes in Asia-Pacific Countries? A Scoping Review. 亚太地区国家是否到了禁止香烟的时候？范围审查。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-26 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241266042

Yvette van der Eijk, Grace Ping Ping Tan, Binderiya Makhbal

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Addressing Dementia-Related Caregiver Burden in Pakistan: The Worsening Geriatric Care Landscape. 解决巴基斯坦与痴呆症相关的护理人员负担问题：日益恶化的老年护理状况。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241262615

Ayesha Muhammad

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Interprofessional Comparisons in Patient Safety Culture at a Teaching Hospital Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. 一家教学医院在 COVID-19 大流行之前和期间患者安全文化的跨专业比较。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-12 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241260541

Karthikayini Krishnasamy, Mohd Idzwan Zakaria, Vairavan Narayanan, Karuthan Chinna, Nazirah Hasnan, Maw Pin Tan

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Lessons Learned From Bhutan on extending Girls-Only HPV Vaccination Program to Boys: A Qualitative Study. 不丹将仅针对女童的 HPV 疫苗接种计划推广至男童的经验教训：定性研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-21 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241273296

Sonam Yangchen, Marisa Felsher, Diana Acosta, Isaya Sukarom, Lily Wu, Sangay Phuntsho, Tashi Chozom, Tashi Dawa, Karma Lhaden Tobgay

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The World Health Organization Reviews Another Year of Global Health Progress and Some Setbacks. 世界卫生组织回顾全球卫生事业又一年的进步和一些挫折。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241265205

Colin Binns, Wah Yun Low

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