Gaceta sanitaria
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Only road safety interventions with scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness should be implemented. The objective of this study was to identify and summarize the available evidence on the effectiveness of road safety interventions in reducing road traffic collisions, injuries and deaths. ⋯ The most successful interventions are those that reduce or eliminate the hazard and do not depend on changes in road users' behavior or on their knowledge of road safety issues. Interventions based exclusively on education are ineffective in reducing road traffic injuries.
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Comparative Study
[Prevalence of diagnosed chronic disorders in the immigrant and native population].
To estimate the prevalence rates of chronic disorders in immigrants and to compare them with those in the native population, based on electronic clinical records in primary care (ECRPC). ⋯ The prevalence rate of chronic disease is lower in the foreign population and differs according to sex and country of origin.
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Review
[The tobacco industry and smoking promotion among minors and youths: an international review].
To compile scientific documentation of the historic interest of the tobacco industry in minors and youths. ⋯ This study compiled evidence of the interest of the tobacco industry in promoting tobacco use among minors and youths globally, as well as in interfering with tobacco control policies that prevent tobacco smoking initiation among youths.
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Comparative Study
Estimating the health and economic benefits associated with reducing air pollution in the Barcelona metropolitan area (Spain).
To estimate the health and economic benefits that would result from two scenarios of improved air quality in 57 municipalities of the metropolitan area of Barcelona. ⋯ This study shows that reducing air pollution in the metropolitan area of Barcelona would result in substantial health and economic benefits. The benefits are probably underestimated due to the assumptions made in this study. Assessment of the health impact of local air pollution is a useful tool in public health.
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To analyze coordination among healthcare levels from the viewpoint of healthcare managers and health professionals in integrated healthcare systems (IHS). ⋯ Opinions on healthcare coordination reflect not only the complexity of the concept, but also the traditional separation of healthcare levels. Improving coordination requires specific organizational interventions to address its determinants, not only within but also among all healthcare providers in an area.