This Article supports SDG 3 sequencing hepatitis C virus genomes in west Africa, showing the level of genotypic diversity and measuring the response to direct-acting antivirals.
This Article supports SDG 3 by estimating the prevalence of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in Europe and suggesting that EU countries need to scale up testing and treatment linkage, as well as review overall strategies for hepatitis prevention.
This Article supports SDG 3 by showing that mobile health clinics can be a feasible and effective way of providing hepatitis C services to underserved, at-risk populations who face barriers to care. Policymakers should consider implementing such programmes in order to increase diagnosis and treatment rates and improve outcomes among these populations.
This study supports SDG 3 by providing data on the prevalence and characteristics of occult hepatitis B virus infection.
This article supports SDG 3 by providing global prevalence data on occult HBV infection in younger populations.
This study supports SDG 3 by developing predictive tools for treatment outcomes in chronic hepatitis B patients.
This study supports SDG 3 by investigating the relationship between NAFLD and liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B patients.
This article links to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), highlighting the urgent need for effective management and reduction of tobacco product waste, which poses significant environmental hazards. By advocating for policies that classify tobacco waste as hazardous and emphasizing the importance of extended producer responsibility, the article underscores the necessity of holding tobacco companies accountable for their environmental impact, thereby contributing to sustainable practices and protecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
Food insecurity among Indigenous peoples in Canada is a significant public health issue, impacting all four pillars of food security: availability, access, utilization, and stability. A literature review identified 91 studies indicating that economic disadvantages, high food prices, lack of transportation, and climate change are major contributors to food insecurity. Traditional food systems are disrupted by loss of knowledge, poor food quality, and food safety concerns. Addressing these issues requires culturally specific integrated approaches to improve food availability, cost, knowledge, and quality.
This article ties into SDG 3, 10, and 13 by compiling in a Systematic Review the effects of extreme weather events on access to HIV services
