Climate change is a critical global risk to humans and ecosystems, influencing water and food security, air quality, and shelter, causing substantial direct and indirect health consequences. This includes heightened risks of infectious diseases, undernutrition, heat-related morbidity and mortality, and a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health systems encounter dual challenges: they are highly influenced...

BackgroundTimely and comprehensive analyses of causes of death stratified by age, sex, and location are essential for shaping effective health policies aimed at reducing global mortality. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023 provides cause-specific mortality estimates measured in counts, rates, and years of life lost (YLLs). GBD 2023 aimed...

BackgroundFor more than three decades, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) has provided a framework to quantify health loss due to diseases, injuries, and associated risk factors. This paper presents GBD 2023 findings on disease and injury burden and risk-attributable health loss, offering a global audit of the state of...

Each year, zoonotic infections result in millions of deaths globally. In Palestine, economic constraints and political instability are challenges that obstruct the management of zoonotic diseases. The main goal of the article is to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities for future health emergencies and pandemics, with zoonotic diseases as a prime example, in Palestine,...

Background There is a critical concern for adolescent health in the Eastern Mediterranean region especially during humanitarian crises. This study emphasises not only the need for measuring key health indicators but also how to collect the information effectively, particularly in the West Bank. These efforts will guide evidence‐based policies and interventions for this population. Setting...

Adolescents face many barriers to health services, especially in humanitarian crises. Health indicators and their sources collected during humanitarian crises will help identify gaps in the data to inform policy and practice. This study aims to determine the available indicators of adolescents’ health, and reproductive health, in humanitarian crises. Secondary data analysis. An extensive document...

BackgroundAdolescent health plays a crucial role in shaping lifelong well-being, yet significant gaps exist in addressing adolescent health needs. In conflict-affected regions like the West Bank, fragmented service delivery, inconsistent data collection, and lack of coordination between providers undermine the effectiveness of health services. An efficient health information system ensures accurate data collection, stakeholder integration,...

Adolescents increasingly rely on electronic platforms for health information, highlighting their rapid technological adoption among significant developmental changes. Utilizing E-clinics presents a promising approach to enhance their health outcomes. This study aimed to identify adolescents’ preferred health information sources, the challenges guiding their choices, and assess their willingness to use E-clinics. A cross-sectional survey was...

BackgroundFood consumption patterns have changed tremendously since the mid-twentieth century, with a rapid global nutritional shift raising concerns, particularly in disadvantaged regions such as the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). Given that food intake is very context-specific, this research examines food consumption patterns in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, representing the contemporary Levant region.MethodsA systematic review...

BackgroundPostpartum depression (PPD) is a global concern that adversely affects the well-being of mothers, their children, and their families. It is particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, where limited research has been conducted. This study aimed to examine the perspectives of mothers regarding PPD and identify their health-seeking behaviors and barriers in a Palestinian...