Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Burden of disease

  1. Ambient air pollution is linked to cardiovascular admissions and deaths
    Systematic review and meta-analysis of ambient air pollution's association with cardiovascular disease in low- and lower-middle-income countries, identifying positive associations with PM and NO2.
  2. Alcohol use rose slightly across sub-Saharan Africa
    Assess WHO alcohol reduction targets in sub-Saharan Africa 2010-2019. Analysis shows regional increases in consumption and heavy episodic drinking, with notable country-level variation and Central.
  3. The role of psychotherapy with a Quranic approach to improving women's depression: A Case Study
    Single-case study examining Quranic-based psychotherapy for major depressive disorder in a 60-year-old woman, showing sustained symptom reduction through follow-up.