Mental health, human capital, and labour productivity: Linear and nonlinear evidence from a cross-country panel
Available online 6 November 2026
This study examines the conditional association between lagged dysthymia and labour productivity and whether this relationship varies across education, educational participation, and physical health...
Short-term associations between ambient temperature and bacterial positive detection rates in hospitalized patients: A time-stratified case-crossover study in Zhengzhou, China
October 2026
Hot weather is likely to increase further due to climate change. Previous studies have found that hotter months corresponded to a higher risk of in-hospital bacterial infections. However, the short-term...
Mortality risk, life expectancy loss, and economic burden attributable to modifiable risk factors: Evidence from a large prospective cohort study in China
October 2026
Despite the health impacts of socioeconomic status, physical inactivity, and air pollution being well-documented, fewer studies have quantified their combined effects on mortality, life expectancy,...
Job strain, social support, and changes in disability among workers after stroke: Evidence from a longitudinal study in Thailand
October 2026
Work-related psychosocial factors can affect cardiovascular health; however, their impact on stroke prognosis among young employed workforce remains understudied. This longitudinal study investigated...
Armed conflicts, natural disasters, and cholera burden: Evidence from 152 countries, 1980–2022
October 2026
Armed conflicts, floods, droughts, and earthquakes are suggested as potential drivers in cholera transmission. However, the extent to which the occurrence and intensity of these events are associated...
Decoding the environment-health-economy cascading effects of energy transition: Evidence from the Sichuan-Chongqing economic region in China
October 2026
Energy transition is pivotal for climate mitigation and energy security. As one of China's four core economic regions, the Sichuan-Chongqing Region faces distinct challenges in its energy transition....
Agricultural sustainable development goals in the EU: The role of global value chains
October 2026
Global value chains (GVCs) have connected food production, trade, resource use, and environmental pressures across countries. In the European Union, these links are closely related to progress on food...
A literature review of blizzards and population health
October 2026
People in many regions of the world are often affected by blizzards, which are also showing an increasing trend in certain areas due to climate change. This literature review aimed to synthesize evidence...
Toward a context-specific model of social resilience to climate change as global transition in arid border regions
October 2026
Climate change poses escalating risks to the environmental and social stability of arid and semi-arid regions, where weak institutional capacity and socio-economic fragility exacerbate community vulnerability....
The roles of psychological resilience and burnout on the association between physical exercise and perceived competency among radiology residents in China: results from a national survey
October 2026
Radiology residents are essential healthcare personnel resources in clinical settings. This study aimed to test the mediating role of psychological resilience and burnout in the association between...
Toxic metals in unused vape refill liquids from multiple markets: An exploratory screening-level risk assessment
October 2026
Toxic-metal exposure from e-cigarettes is commonly attributed to device components, whereas metals already present in unused refill liquids remain underexplored....
Causal effects of unintended pregnancy on adverse birth outcomes: A target trial emulation analysis
October 2026
Unintended pregnancy is a global public health concern, yet its causal effects on adverse birth outcomes remain unclear. This study applied target trial emulation (TTE) to estimate its causal effects...
Beyond household characteristics: A multilevel analysis of multidimensional poverty in East Java, Indonesia
October 2026
Multidimensional poverty (MDP) captures multiple forms of deprivation that may not be adequately reflected by monetary poverty measures. This study examines the extent and determinants of MDP in East...
Bulk corrigenda regarding duplicated references in previously published articles in Volume 6 – Volume 8
October 2026
Associations between multidimensional life satisfaction and antibiotic-related knowledge, attitudes, and practice: A cross-sectional study of three neighboring cities in China's Greater Bay Area
October 2026
Life satisfaction, as a measure of subjective wellbeing, has both positive and negative effects on health risks and social behavior. However, the associations between life satisfaction and knowledge,...
Burden of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in China (1990–2023): Temporal Changes, Age-Specific Patterns, and Risk Factor Contributions
Available online 23 October 2026
To analyze the burden of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (ADOD) and modifiable risk factors in China from 1990 to 2023, and quantify the driving forces underlying the burden growth....
Renewable Energy Transition, Digital Infrastructure and Economic Growth: Pathways to Environmental Sustainability in South Asia
Available online 23 October 2026
Emerging Asian countries face rising CO2 emissions due to rapid industrialisation, reliance on fossil fuels, and expanding digitalisation. While green finance and digital technologies like blockchain...
Financial burden and proxy catastrophic health expenditure among respiratory infection hospitalisations under China's New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme: a multiregional analysis, 2012-2016
Available online 22 October 2026
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) impose a substantial burden in rural China. Despite expanded coverage under the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS), financial exposure among RTI patients...
Cancer Care in the Last Shangri-La: Confronting the Hidden Gaps in Bhutan’s Oncology Services
Available online 8 October 2026
•The conclusion of the National Cancer Control Strategy (NCCS) in 2025 represents a critical policy window to realign Bhutan’s health system toward sustainable cancer control, with political will serving...
Racial disparities in the association of epigenetic age acceleration with the transition between normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment and dementia
May 2026
This study aimed to explore the association between epigenetic age acceleration and the transition between different cognitive status during dementia process. We also verified the racial disparities...
Urban-rural disparities in self-reported dengue infection: A comprehensive analysis of the 2023 Indonesian health survey
May 2026
Dengue Virus (DENV) infection remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, with incidence rates differing between urban and rural areas. This study aimed to identify individual and household...
Integrating climate change, food security, and innovative agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL): A Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus approach
May 2026
This study examines the intersection of climate change, agricultural innovation, and food security in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), a province characterized by a short growing season, poor and acidic...
Mapping the divide: Early development of global cancer drugs and its mismatch with cancer burden
May 2026
The misalignment between cancer burden and drug innovation poses significant challenges for global health. However, the global scope, temporal trends, and underlying factors contributing to this mismatch...
Understanding the impact of digitalization transition of Senegal and its implication on human health and wellbeing
May 2026
Digitalization has become ubiquitous; however, stakeholders have varying degrees of integration globally. Within the context of this study, a digitalization strategy has the potential for economic growth,...
Green finance, innovation, and environment: Testing the EKC in ASEAN-4 with MMQR approach
May 2026
Rising carbon emissions and environmental degradation in ASEAN-4 economies underscore the urgent need for sustainable financial mechanisms and innovative technologies to address climate challenges....