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Northern Exposure : COVID- 19 and Regional Inequalities in Health and Wealth
EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic affected all parts of the country, it did not do so equally. Northern England was hit the hardest, exposing more than ever the extent of regional inequalities…
Primary Mental Health Care in a New Era
This reprint entails descriptions of novel issues and challenges for primary mental healthcare regarding both general and vulnerable populations on a global scale. It is intended for health professionals and all who are interested in mental health…
Advances in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Universities and corporate partnerships play a crucial role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), presenting significant market opportunities across various research domains. On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at…
Vehicle and Traffic Safety
The book is devoted to contemporary issues regarding the safety of motor vehicles and road traffic. It presents the achievements of scientists, specialists, and industry representatives in the following selected areas of road transport safety and…
Food Supplements and Functional Foods Assessment for Health and Nutrition
Nowadays, diet-related non-communicable diseases and their complications are one of the most important public health problems worldwide. Food supplements and functional foods are considered food products which contribute to the achievement of optimal…
Micronutrients in Maternal and Infant Health : Where We Are and Where We Should Go
Maternal and infant nutrition has been on the global agenda as central to health, sustainable development, and progress in low- and middle-income countries. Micronutrients, which play a major role in the metabolism of macronutrients, cellular…
Nutrition and Specific Diseases by Women during the Life Course
The prevalence rates of risk factors for premature mortality and early non-communicable diseases are growing due to the increasing prevalence of poor nutrition habits, increasing levels of stress, and sedentary lifestyles. The life course…
Dietary Patterns and Nutrient Intake in Pregnant Women
Optimum nutrition in pregnancy is important for the health and wellbeing of the mother and the developing child. Nutrition at this time influences the physiological development and metabolism of the foetus and has the potential to determine the…
Recent Developments in Antioxidants from Natural Sources
Plants, fruits, and vegetables contain antioxidants that can be used as nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals due to their perceived ability to reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases. This book includes thirteen chapters that discuss…
Honey
Honey is a natural food product with health benefits due to its numerous functional components that help to prevent and cure various diseases. This book provides a comprehensive overview of honey and honey production. The chapters discuss beekeeping…