MODELLING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF A SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE TAX ON STROKE MORTALITY, COSTS AND HEALTH-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Modelling the potential impact of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on stroke mortality, costs and health-adjusted life years in South Africa

Abstract Background Stroke poses a growing human and economic burden in South Africa.Excess sugar consumption, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), has been associated with increased obesity and stroke risk.Research shows that price increases for SSBs can influence consumption Collar and modelling evidence suggests that taxing SSBs has

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Postmortem Documentation of SARS-CoV-2 in Utero and Postpartum Transmission, through Amniotic Fluid, Placental, and Pulmonary Tissue RT-PCR

The physiopathology of SARS-CoV-2 infection, during pregnancy and in early childhood, is poorly understood.Unfavorable maternal outcomes, the risk of vertical/postpartum transmission, and severe, multisystem involvement in infants and children highlight the importance of developing a cohesive treatment and nuanced prophylaxis Blenders strategy.In t

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A Phonology and Lexicon of Khang in Vietnam

This paper provides a phonological and phonetic description of Diarrhea a variety of the Khang language spoken in Nam Mu village, Phinh Sang commune, Tuan Giao district, Dien Bien province (and also Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau provinces).It is an under-described Palaungic language of Vietnam.The language is largely monosyllabic Manicure Kit and has

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