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The European Public Health Association Newsletter – January 2019 |
1. Editorial
Welcome to our January newsletter, including information from EUPHA, EUPHA members, European Commission, ECDC and WHO. We hope the information is useful to further your work.
Wishing you pleasant reading,
Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, EUPHA President and Dineke Zeegers Paget, EUPHA Executive Director
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2. EUPHA update
Fifth International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health, 21-23 October 2019, Edinburgh Scotland
The Fifth International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health, taking place 21-23 October 2019 in Edinburgh Scotland. EUPHA is co-organiser/sponsor.
https://leph2019edinburgh.com/
2nd International Public Mental Health Conference, 19-21 June 2019, Jerusalem, Israel.
The upcoming 2nd International Public Mental Health Conference will be held June 19-21, 2019 in Jerusalem, Israel. EUPHA is co-organisor of this conference.
https://www.pmhconferenceisrael.com/
Stan Tarkowski: an appreciation
The 21st January 2019 brought the sad news that Stanislaw (Stan) Tarkowski had passed away that morning. Stan was a tremendous supporter of EUPHA. He served as our President in 2009/10 and hosted an extremely successful European Public Health Conference in his home city of Łódź, Poland.
https://eupha.org/past-presidents-commit…
EUPHA co-signs letter to WHO to express concern at the attempt by the Philip Morris International-funded entity, Foundation for a Smoke Free World (FSFW) to pave the road for partnership with WHO
EUPHA strongly supports the statement issued by the World Federation of Public Health Associations and many other like minded partners regarding the attempt made by the Philip Morris funded “Foundation for a Smoke-Free World” to interfere with global health policy and decision-making. EUPHA has consistently voiced its concern about the tactics being used by the tobacco industry and has issued several statements to this effect over the past months (16 March 2018, 27 March 2018, 30 August 2018).
In support of the statement issued by the FCTC secretariat on the launch of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, EUPHA reiterates that no government or organisation should accept money from, endorse, or enter into partnerships with the Philip Morris International (PMI) funded ‘Foundation for a Smoke-Free World’. The damage being wrought world wide by the continuing global tobacco epidemic requires us to work even hard that ever before to ensure the full implementation of the FCTC. EUPHA highlights its stance on not endorsing research conducting or funded through any partnership related to this PMI-funded Foundation.
https://eupha.org/repository/advocacy/Op...
PRECeDI – Personalised medicine for disease prevention
Medical practitioners are increasingly adopting a ‘personalised medicine’ approach involving individually tailored patient care. PRECeDI, in which EUPHA has participated, has been fostering collaboration on PM research and training, with special emphasis on the prevention of chronic diseases. PRECeDI has been successfully completed with a Final Conference in Brussels in November 2018. Read more about how PRECeDI contributes to the integration of Personalised Medicine in the Prevention of Chronic Diseases in the final report and recommendations.
We are proud to announce that the European Commission, in particular in DG Research and Innovation’s webpage dedicated to ‘Research and Innovation Projects’ has labelled PRECeDI a ‘Success Story’. For more information, see: http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?artid=49872
ECDC survey of healthcare workers knowledge and attitudes about antibiotic use and resistance
Please find below the link to the ECDC survey of healthcare workers knowledge and attitudes about antibiotic use and resistance that the EUPHA section on HTA has received as European Committee on Infection Control member. Your participation would be much appreciated.
The survey can be accessed here.
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3. European Public Health Conference
Start planning for Marseille 2019
The 12th European Public Health Conference will be organised in Marseille, France from 20-23 November 2019. The main theme of the conference is “Building bridges for solidarity and public health”. Abstract submission opens 1 February and closes 1 May 2019. Registration opens 1 April 2019. Abstracts are invited for workshops and single presentations in all areas of public health research, practice, policy and education. See EPH Conference website for abstract submission tracks. Abstracts are considered for oral, pitch and poster presentations. Workshop proposals are considered for 60- or 90-minutes sessions. Do not miss the opportunity to share your work at the largest public health event in Europe. For less experienced abstract submitters a Mentor programme is set-up.
Dates to remember
1 February – Abstract submission opens
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4. EUPHA members update
Towards evidence-informed integration of public health and primary health care: experiences from Crete
The EUPHA member from Greece, i.e. the Clinic of Social and Family Medicine (CSFM) at the University of Crete School of Medicine, share their experiences with primary care in the latest issue of the WHO Public Health Panorama.
Newsletter of NPHF
Read the January newsletter of the Dutch National Public Health Association (NPHF). |
5. European Journal of Public Health
The European Journal of Public Health is a multidisciplinary journal in the field of public health.
The European Journal of Public Health is published bimonthly. The journal provides a forum for discussion and debate of current international public health issues with a focus on the European region. In 2018, the impact factor of the journal is at 2.782. The 5-year impact factor is 2.902. The European Journal of Public Health is the official journal of EUPHA.
Advanced access January 2019
Effect of neighbourhood socioeconomic status on overweight and obesity in children 2–15 years of different ethnic groups
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6. Call for proposals, job opportunities
Summer course on assessing public health in emergency situations
The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) at the University of Louvain is offering an intensive summer course for students and health professionals interested in humanitarian aid and health care in emergencies. The course, APHES (Assessing Public Health in Emergency Situations) will familiarize students and health professionals with epidemiological techniques to assess the health impacts of disasters and conflicts on affected communities in emergency situations. APHES will be hosted in Brussels, Belgium from July 1st – July 12th 2019. Please find more information at [email protected]. The deadline for applications is May 31st 2019.
€5 Million Prizes: Early Warning for Epidemics and Blockchain for Social Good
The European Commission launched a few new Horizon prizes. Each prize has an ambitious goal to solve a major challenge facing society, without detailing how this should be achieved or who should achieve it. One of them rewards those who can come up with an early-warning system for epidemics. Another one is about Distibuted Ledger Technology such as the one used in blockchain, to develop scalable, efficient and high-impact solutions to social challenges.
http://ec.europa.eu/research/eic/index.c...
Doctors with Africa-CUAMM
Doctors with Africa-CUAMM is an international NGO working for health system strengthening in Africa. Our mission is to advocate the universal right to health and promote the values of international solidarity, justice and peace. We work in 8 sub-Saharan African countries (Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Central African Republic and Uganda). Our main intervention areas are: maternal and child health, nutrition, infectious diseases and no communicable diseases.
Public Health Experts in CUAMM work at the district level to improve the management and the quality of services. They ensure technical assistance to local health authorities, carry out supervision and training at the peripheral level, strengthen the information system, collaborate to data collection and analysis and promote the dialogue with the community.
To work with us we ask to be skilled in English, Portuguese or French, to have previous work experience and to be available to stay in the field for a minimum of 6 months. Desirable have experience in low-income countries.
We offer a work contract which provides a salary, insurances, required visas and permits, round-trip flights and accommodation.
For further information or send your application, please send an email to [email protected]
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7. Interesting news
Genes linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs found in Arctic
Discovery of genes, possibly carried by birds or humans, shows rapid spread of crisis.
The Lancet Digital Health: A new voice for promoting digital technologies in health practice worldwide
Presenting The Lancet Digital Health, a new gold Open Access journal published by The Lancet.
Are EU citizens reaping the benefits of the Cross-border Healthcare Directive?
Andrzej Rys, Director responsible for health systems, medical products and innovation, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission, says that the Directive on Cross-border Healthcare has furthered cooperation between health systems and clarified the rights of patients when they receive healthcare in another European Union country. As legislation that clearly impacts EU citizens, it should be better known.
Creator of first gene edited babies faces “stern” punishment
He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who rocked the field of genetics when he announced in November that he had created the world’s first gene edited babies,1 will be “sternly dealt with,” said China’s government, which is believed to have been holding him under house arrest for weeks.
Hospitals will use AI to check x-rays
Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists restore memory in mice through epigenetic treatment
A new study shows promise for epigenetic treatments for humans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Making sense of newborn genome sequences
Since the advent of cheaper whole genome sequencing there has been much discussion and debate on whether we should routinely sequence all babies shortly after birth.
TEDxNSPOH
Did you miss TEDxNSPOH (Netherland School of Public & Occupational Health) – watch the talks on YouTube.
Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows
Date:January 29, 2019
New group functionality for our Online Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) Skills Assessment Tool
The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT)([email protected].
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8. Upcoming courses and conferences
Going International is the first source for finding courses, seminars, congresses and other events in the fields of medicine & health. Going International is Europe’s biggest service provider and information platform and serves as an interface between organisers and participants of events. Going International is an official partner of EUPHA.
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9. Interesting publications
Head of Italian research institute resigns over “anti-scientific position” of government
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Support for e-cigarette regulations among Australian young adults
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Cardiovascular mortality attributable to dietary risk factors in 51 countries in the WHO European Region from 1990 to 2016: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study
https://link.springer.com/article/10.100…
The impact of social assistance programs on population health: a systematic review of research in high-income countries
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Cancer statistics, 2019
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full…
Whole systems approaches to obesity and other complex public health challenges: a systematic review
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Funding and services needed to achieve universal health coverage: applications of global, regional, and national estimates of utilisation of outpatient visits and inpatient admissions from 1990 to 201
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…
Sociodemographic characteristic of changes in smoking patterns in rural and urban population of PURE Poland study: findings from 6-year follow up
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
The projected timeframe until cervical cancer elimination in Australia: a modelling study
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…
Impact of an organization-wide knowledge translation strategy to support evidence-informed public health decision making
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Evidence on the effectiveness of health literacy interventions in the EU: a systematic review
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
European Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Planning: A Review of National Plans, July 2016
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/…
Why people engage in a weight loss intervention at their workplace – a stratified case study
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Physical activity and sedentary behavior across three time-points and associations with social skills in early childhood
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Impact of London’s low emission zone on air quality and children’s respiratory health: a sequential annual cross-sectional study
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…
Alcohol drinking patterns and liver cirrhosis risk: analysis of the prospective UK Million Women Study
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…
The association between use of online social networks sites and perceived social isolation among individuals in the second half of life: results based on a nationally representative sample in Germany
The handling of evidence in national and local policy making: a case study of alcohol industry actor strategies regarding data on on-premise trading hours and violence in Norway
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Environmental health practitioners potentially play a key role in helping communities adapt to climate change
Collaborative emergency preparedness and response to cross-institutional outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms: a scenario-based approach in two regions of the Netherlands
Knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance among Norwegian pharmacy customers – a cross-sectional study
Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems
Law enforcement and public health: recognition and enhancement of joined-up solutions
2019: the year for nutrition
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Harnessing synergies at the interface of public health and the security sector
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Development and psychometric evaluation of the diabetic Men’s dietary behaviors inventory based on the theory of reasoned action
https://archpublichealth.biomedcentral.c…
Is partnership the answer? Delivering the national immunisation programme in the new English health system: a mixed methods study
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Is screen time associated with anxiety or depression in young people? Results from a UK birth cohort
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Sickness absence in pregnancy and sedentary behavior: a population-based cohort study from Norway
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
Associations between social isolation, loneliness, and objective physical activity in older men and women
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
The FLEX study school-based physical activity programs – measurement and evaluation of implementation
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.co…
What is the evidence on the policy specifications, development processes and effectiveness of existing front-of-pack food labelling policies in the WHO European Region?
http://apps.who.int/bookorders/anglais/d…
Global status report on road safety 2018
http://apps.who.int/bookorders/anglais/d…
Global action plan on physical activity 2018-2030
Report on the health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region: no public health without refugee and migrant health (2018)
Considerations on linking Urban Agendas and the SDGs
On scientific leadership
Addressing masculinity and men’s health to advance universal health and gender equality
Health Inequality Monitoring: A Practical Application of Population Health Monitoring
The public health implications of Brexit in Wales: A Health Impact Assessment approach |
10. European Commission news
Social determinants: Profile of socio-economic inequalities
Profile of socio-economic inequalities in alcohol, nutrition and physical activity: country fiches for Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland and Germany – HEPP: Maintaining a focus on health inequalities
Commission publishes Statement and Position Paper on Emerging Health and Environmental Issues
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) published a statement and a position paper on emerging health and environmental issues.
Why Organ Donation Matters to Us All: EP Conference, 18th February 2019
The EU-funded project EUDONORGAN will hold its next conference titled Why Organ Donation Matters to Us All on Monday, 18 February in Brussels. The event will be hosted by the European Parliament in collaboration with the Belgian Ministry of Health.
First EU citizens using ePrescriptions in other EU country
The first EU patients can use digital prescriptions issued by their home doctor when visiting a pharmacy in another EU country: Finnish patients are now able to go to a pharmacy in Estonia and retrieve medicine prescribed electronically by their doctor in Finland.
Why Organ Donation Matters to Us All: EP Conference, 18th February 2019
The EU-funded project EUDONORGAN will hold its next conference titled Why Organ Donation Matters to Us All on Monday, 18 February in Brussels. The event will be hosted by the European Parliament in collaboration with the Belgian Ministry of Health.
Factsheet – Assessing the impact of digital transformation of health services
Assessing The Impact Of Digital Transformation Of Health Services – Report of the Expert Panel on effective ways of investing in Health (EXPH) |
11. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control news
Volume 24, Issue 4, 24 January 2019
Editorial
Rapid communication
Surveillance
Research
Review
Miscellaneous
Volume 24, Issue 3, 17 January 2019
Rapid communication
Outbreaks
Volume 24, Issue 2, 10 January 2019
Editorial
Rapid communication
Perspective
Miscellaneous
Volume 24, Issue 1, 03 January 2019
Rapid communication
Research article
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12. WHO news
Public Health Panorama Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2018
Primary health care: time to accelerate
Imagining a better world through the SDGs
WHO/Europe has launched a new video highlighting a few of the many factors that influence health, all of which are included in the SDGs. Viewed from the perspective of children who will be teenagers by 2030, the video states, “They deserve to live in a healthier world where air pollution, child abuse and deadly diseases are bad dreams, not daily realities”. The SDGs offer the clearest path for building that better, healthier future together. Watch the video. Turkey opts for plain packaging of tobacco products
Turkey has taken a major step in tobacco control by passing an amendment to adopt plain packaging for all tobacco products effective as of 5 December 2018.
Close collaboration yields progress on TB prevention and care in the Russian Federation
For nearly 2 decades, WHO and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation have collaborated closely to develop effective strategies for tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care. Through the High-level Working Group (HLWG) on TB established in 1999, more than 30 Russian Federation and international nongovernmental organizations have worked in partnership to make progress towards ending TB in the country. |
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