Bangladesh introduces micronutrient-enriched fortified rice first time in OMS
A person holding kernel in one hand and fortified rice in the other at a Fortified Rice Factory at Zobeda Auto Rice Mill
Covid-19 and mental health awareness
Emotional well-being is a state of positive mental health where the individual is able to handle his emotions and all life activities. He
Recent emergence of CAT5 tropical cyclones
The IBTrACS global best track data set endorsed by the World Meteorological Organization provides a valuable global record of tropical cyclone genesis, track
Venezuelan migrant population in Colombia: health indicators in the context of the S
Background: The number of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia has dramatically increased over the past years, which poses great challenges to the Colombian health system.
Middle East respiratory syndrome: global threat
The outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is reported from Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Korea. It is a respiratory disease
Insights on Forest Structure and Composition
The science of ecology fundamentally aims to understand species and their relation to the environment. At sites where hurricane disturbance is part of
Anesthetic Management of Neurosurgery Patients in COVID-19 Pandemic in an Emergency
We read with interest the institutional protocol for anesthetic management of a patient undergoing neurosurgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. We concur with this
Willingness-to-pay for a hypothetical Ebola vaccine in Indonesia: A cross-sectional
Background: Some Ebola vaccines have been developed and tested in phase III clinical trials. However, assessment of whether public have willingness to purchase or
Determining cardiovascular disease risk in elementary school children
At least 50% of children have one or more cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. We aimed to 1) determine the prevalence of CVD
Health risk assessment of chemical pollutants in a petrochemical complex
Background and Aims: workers in petrochemical industries are exposed to various contaminants and are facing to serious hazards, therefore a comprehensive risk assessment