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Robit regression in Stata
(2023-09-01)Logistic and probit models are the most popular regression models for binary outcomes. A simple robust alternative is the robit model, which replaces the underlying normal distribution in the probit model with a Student’s ... -
Salt intake, blood pressure and cardiovascular disease mortality in England, 2003–2018
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the changes in salt intake and concomitant changes in blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in England from 2003 to 2018. Methods: National ... -
Should childhood vaccinations be mandatory?
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Should young people be paid for getting tested? A national comparative study to evaluate patient financial incentives for chlamydia screening.
(2012-04-02)BACKGROUND: Patient financial incentives ("incentives") have been widely used to promote chlamydia screening uptake amongst 15-24 year olds in England, but there is scarce evidence of their effectiveness. The objectives ... -
Strengthening screening for infectious diseases and vaccination among migrants in Europe: What is needed to close the implementation gaps?
(2020-05-07)Migration to the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) affects the epidemiology of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, hepatitis B/C, and parasitic diseases. Some sub-populations of migrants ... -
A Systematic Review on Health Resilience to Economic Crises
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Targeting COVID-19 interventions towards migrants in humanitarian settings.
(Elsevier, 2020-06)