This study shows that the implementation of a ban on smoking in public places has coincided with a reduction in the prevalence of smoking and an increase in the rate of short-term cessation. It also highlights an increase in smoking-related socio-economic disparities.
This study shows that participants who do not have colorectal cancer screening up to date prefer the stool blood screening method. Offering this method to the sub-population concerned could potentially increase uptake of screening in settings where it is already high.
Monitoring changes in mean body size could indicate disparities in different population subgroups. The multidimensional role of body size should be better taken into account in clinical practice.
Using precision geospatial epidemiology, this study highlights an association between high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and higher BMI in specific areas and populations. These results support the promotion of targeted public health actions.
This study shows marked socio-economic inequalities in terms of participation in sport in Geneva between 2005 and 2019, varying by sport. These results underline the need to adapt measures and target strategies to promote sporting activity among the less socio-economically advantaged.
The results of this study show that cardiovascular profiles remained generally healthy after the pandemic. In particular, they underline that the positive behaviours adopted by populations in developed countries such as Switzerland could offset the potential negative effects of the pandemic.
