{"title":"Covid-19 Epidemic in Italy: Lesson Learning","authors":"M. Giangaspero","doi":"10.23937/2469-5793/1510119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5793/1510119","url":null,"abstract":"2019 ended with the emergence of Covid-19 from China, a new zoonoses, possibly once again a virus from bats. Rapidly, the virus diffused in other countries. Italy was particularly affected, accounting for the highest number of cases and deaths in Europe. Stringent measures have been applied at national level to contain the health risk.","PeriodicalId":91906,"journal":{"name":"Journal of family medicine and disease prevention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44106299","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}
F. Stephanie, Birkett John, O. Sharon, Daly Angela, C. Peter
{"title":"Limited Impact of Smoking Bans on Commercial Outdoor Dining Area in a Smoking Hot Spot: A Case Study","authors":"F. Stephanie, Birkett John, O. Sharon, Daly Angela, C. Peter","doi":"10.23937/2469-5793/1510110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5793/1510110","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: An evaluation of the implementation of smokefree commercial outdoor dining was carried out to evaluate proprietors’ awareness and preparedness for the implementation of Smoke-Free Outdoor Dining regulations in Liverpool, Australia. Methods: A pre-post assessment of the awareness and preparedness for smoke-free Commercial Outdoor Dining (COD) bans commencing in NSW on the 6 July 2015 was carried out at 19 COD premises in Liverpool’s Macquarie Mall by the Public Health Unit. Results: The study found limited effectiveness of the smoking bans in the area, despite a high level of awareness of key changes required and high level of preparedness for the smoke-free COD regulations. The majority of COD operators chose to provide a designated smoking area to allow patrons to continue to smoke legally. Over two thirds (69%) of operators were concerned/somewhat concerned about the impact of the bans on their business before the bans but decreased to 55% (10) after the bans. Conclusions: Once proprietors understood that they had options, a majority of COD operators chose to change their business operations in order to allow customers to lawfully continue to smoke. Implications for public health: Loopholes in COD regulations have resulted in consumers being increasingly exposed to smoke. A multi-sectoral approach is needed to review the legislation and protect consumers. ReSeARCh ARtiCle","PeriodicalId":91906,"journal":{"name":"Journal of family medicine and disease prevention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44847495","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":"Osteoporosis: Bisphosphonate Therapy in Postmenopausal Women","authors":"Rowe Amber, Zamora Erin, Pearson Tamera","doi":"10.23937/2469-5793/1510106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5793/1510106","url":null,"abstract":"Osteoporosis is the deterioration of bone tissue and strength, which leads to an increased risk of fractures. Postmenopausal women are at increased risk for osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates have long been the mainstay of osteoporosis treatment to prevent fractures, especially hip fractures by increasing bone mineral density. Extending treatment to up to 10 years is currently recommended. In lieu of possible adverse events such as atypical fractures and osteonecrosis of the jaw, drug holidays are an important consideration although research is currently inconclusive. Providers need to consider individual patient factors and tailor treatment to individual patient circumstances. REviEw ARTiclE","PeriodicalId":91906,"journal":{"name":"Journal of family medicine and disease prevention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49354136","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}
R. Barolia, G. Higginbottom, W. Duggleby, A. Clark
{"title":"Critical Challenges of Economic and Social Issues in Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease","authors":"R. Barolia, G. Higginbottom, W. Duggleby, A. Clark","doi":"10.23937/2469-5793/1510105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5793/1510105","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91906,"journal":{"name":"Journal of family medicine and disease prevention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42286983","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}