Publications An Observational Study of the Implementation of the Tobacco-Free Film and Television Policy in India This study assessed the efficacy of implementing India's Tobacco-Free Film and Television Rules which were adopted in 2012. Despite inconsistent application of the rules, audience reactions to the anti-tobacco messages were favorable, with increased concern about tobacco’s harms and intention to quit.
Publications Non-sugar sweeteners: helpful or harmful? The challenge of developing intake recommendations with the available research This article urges that because non-sugar sweeteners are widely found in the global food supply and are commonly used to replace added sugars in the diet, additional research, is needed to inform conclusive recommendations for or against the use of non-sugar sweeteners.
Publications The Translation into Portuguese of the 11th International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) This methodological article aims to broaden the discussion of perspectives on using the all-digital ICD-11 in Brazil and build an opportunity for its adaptation and use by other Portuguese-speaking countries.
Publications Public Opinion Poll Results on Alcohol Consumption in Sri Lanka To support the development of evidence-based alcohol policies in Sri Lanka, RESET Alcohol and ADIC, Sri Lanka (Alcohol and Drug Information Centre) conducted a public opinion poll to gather insights on people’s knowledge about alcohol, attitudes toward its consumption and support for policy action to reduce consumption.
Publications Reducing Overdose Among People In Probation Supervision Pennsylvania counties implemented a public health response to drug use in probation and saw better outcomes.
Publications A new tool for evaluating health equity in academic journals; the Diversity Factor This article argues that the current approach to evaluating a journal's impact does not speak to a researcher’s contribution to furthering health outcomes for all populations. The article proposes the implementation of a Diversity Factor to fulfill this need and supplement the current metrics.
Publications Lessons From Rapid Mortality Surveillance This report summarizes local views on the key success factors and barriers to establishing rapid mortality surveillance in 13 countries supported in these efforts by Vital Strategies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fact Sheets Publications Opioid Settlement Funds: State-Level Guides for Community Advocates These guides reveal how each state in the U.S. will receive and allocate opioid settlement funds.
Publications Effective Communication to Improve Maternal Health in Kigoma, Tanzania This study explores the message styles that were most effective in changing attitudes, beliefs and behaviors to encourage delivery in health facilities in Kigoma, Tanzania.
Publications Tobacco Marketing and Football: A Losing Game Our new TERM study analyzes marketing instances on social media in Indonesia, India and Mexico leading up to and during the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar, to explore how the World Cup and football stars were used to promote tobacco.