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Using random-forest multiple imputation to address bias of self-reported anthropometric measures, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in the Belgian health interview survey
BACKGROUND: In many countries, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors is commonly assessed through self-reported information from health interview surveys. It has been shown, however, that ...
The increasing significance of disease severity in a burden of disease framework
not mortality. Being able to monitor trends in YLD closely is particularly relevant for countries that sit high on the socio-demographic spectrum of development, as it contributes more than half of all ...
Predicting the severity of the grass pollen season and the effect of climate change in Northwest Europe
following are major questions often posed by those with allergic rhinitis: How should I prepare for the forthcoming season? How will the season’s severity develop over the years? No country yet provides clear ...
Burden of disease among older adults in Europe-trends in mortality and disability, 1990-2019
demographic change that has taken place in Eastern European countries implies a potential problem of directed resource allocation to the health care sector. Furthermore, the findings highlight the potential ...
Global estimates of incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in 2020: a baseline analysis of the WHO Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative.
Organization Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tracking progress and providing timely evidence is a fundamental step forward for countries to remain aligned with the targets set by WHO to eliminate cervical cancer as ...
Identification of Mycobacterium abscessus Subspecies by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry and Machine Learning.
level. Moreover, an improved model with Spanish isolates was able to identify 88.9% of strains collected in other countries. In addition, differences in culture media, colony morphology, and geographic ...
The global burden of neglected zoonotic diseases: Current state of evidence
retrieved mismatched the perceived importance in national prioritization exercises. For example, anthrax was considered a priority NZD in 65 countries; however, only one national study estimating BoD was ...
Mental health among people with a migration background in Belgium over the past 20 years: how has the situation evolved?
country increased the risk of mental illness. Conclusions Mental health inequalities between migrant and ethnic groups are on the rise in Belgium. To address this issue, particular attention should be given ...
Prevalence of chronic HCV infection in EU/EEA countries in 2019 using multiparameter evidence synthesis
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Thomadakis, Christos; Gountas, Ilias; Duffell, Erika; Gountas, Konstantinos; Bluemel, Benjamin; Seyler, Thomas; Pericoli, Filippo Maria; Kászoni-Rückerl, Irene; El-Khatib, Ziad; Busch, Martin; Sc ...
Burden of infectious disease studies in Europe and the United Kingdom: a review of methodological design choices
disability-adjusted life years (DALY) concept for infectious diseases within European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA)/European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and the United Kingdom. Electronic ...