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An introduction is presented which discusses various topics within the issue new-born mortality within the first day of life in Colombia, risk factors for child neglect in Canada and characterisation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in the U.S.

The article focuses on the three rulings on the interpretation of European law issued by the highest court in the European Union, the Courts of Justice (CJEU). It mentions that the rulings were related to titles including Tobacco Products Directive, Electronic cigarettes and Ban on characterizing flavors.

The author reflects on the different conclusions with regards to the health impacts of e-cigarettes including World Health Organization's (WHO) position calling on governments to introduce regulatory measures banning flavours in e-cigarettes. Topics discussed include a paper from researchers at University College London (UCL) claiming how many thousands of lives would be saved if smokers take up e-cigarettes and the increased involvement of big tobacco companies in the e-cigarette market.

The article reflects on the impact on public health of severe flooding in Great Britain. It notes that according to the International Panel on Climate Change Working Group II contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), heavy rainfalls worldwide will result in deterioration to ecosystems and loss of agricultural systems that support food production. It predicts health outcomes to include mortality and injury relating to flooding and an increase in infectious, respiratory and skin diseases.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. and another on the effectiveness of intervening to solve the burden of obesity and overweight in children.

A preface to the December 2006 issue of the "Public Health" periodical is presented.

The author reflects on the impacts of Down syndrome in patients including social disability, lack of employment opportunities, and health care and emphasizes on the campaigns against non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) resulting in the rise in foeticide.

The author talks about the study "Religion and the Decline of Magic" by Keith Thomas about the beliefs which were common among the people of England in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The author discusses potential public health challenges for the world in 2017 and mentions topics including the emergence of right-wing governments in the U.S. and Europe, the international campaign to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, and public effects of health inequalities.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the threats to human health, relationship between health and the environment and public health.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the contents within the issue including articles on nutrition education, cookery classes, and obesity.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including survival rates of AIDS patients, issues associated with late treatment of HIV infections, and elimination of HIV.

The authors express their gratitude to Rhonda Johnson, a significant contributor to the 2014 World Congress of Epidemiology in Anchorage, Alakas, for accepting the role of guest editor for a special section on the subject of extreme epidemiology within the issue. They also introduce some articles published within the section on topics including the influence of extreme cold places on human health and wellbeing, cold injury, and the Cold Weather Plan in England.

The author reflects on assessment of appropriateness of partnerships and collaboration to deliver better public health. Topics discussed include the impact of austerity; with smaller budgets; a initiative to tackle childhood obesity and planning of the public health department to extend training about health and sexual behavior to adolescents in schools.

An introduction is presented which discusses various topics within the issue including public health in Brazil, inequality and health issues in the nation and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to host to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The author looks at a debate on public health workforce issues involving the use of evidence from public health studies. Topics discussed include the origin of evidence-based public healthcare through the study of Doctor Ignaz Semmelweis on postnatal mortality rate of women at a maternity unit in Vienna, Austria in 1847, the first national hand hygiene guidelines in Great Britain, and the new vision statement of the International Joint Policy Committee of Societies of Epidemiology.

The author reflects on the history of International Women's Day that started in the early 20th century. He states that International Women's Day not only recognises the achievements of women, but also focuses on women's empowerment and gender equality. Various examples of notable achievements include Marie Curie, the first to ever receive two Nobel Prizes, New Zealand women voting for the first time and Valentina Tereshkova's space journey.

The author reflects on how to access technology can be a mixed blessing for people who are physically or socially isolated in facilitating communication and introducing new barriers to communication. He cites the benefits of staying connected for older adults such as allowing patients with long term conditions to receive ongoing care and for their conditions to be monitored by remote technology. He notes that ensuring optimal utility of data as accessible remains a challenge.

The author reflects on the terrorist attacks on Paris, France on November 13, 2015 and the 21st session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change and presents an introduction in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including home or residental care for dementia patients and public health protection. The author discusses the impact of climate change on public health.

The author reflects on health-related issues in 2015. Topics cited include Ebola outbreak in Africa as the biggest global threat to population health in 2015 that caused deaths of thousands of people and fear worldwide, earthquake in Nepal that presented a public health threat and a wider recognition in 2015 that the relentless rise in obesity and lack of physical activity that are critical factors in the causation of largely preventable diseases such as several cancers and type 2 diabetes.

The article focuses on the public health implications of mass gatherings. It mentions such events as the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England and the stampede at the Hajj in Mecca. Topics discussed include the response of the Saudi Ministry of Health to the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS CoV) and the declaration by World Health Organization (WHO) that Africa-Nigeria is almost polio free.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses reports within the issue on topics including survey data based on e-cigarette use amongst youngsters in Great Britain, research on abolishing tobacco sale in pharmacies in Washington D.C., and public health issues related to e-cigarettes.

An introduction is presented in which the editors discuss various reports within the special issue on topics including the working definition of nanny, the origins and reputation of nanny state, and the valuable resource for the formulation and influence of health policy.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the mini-symposium on Governance for Health, health services and international development policies and funding for the development of infrastructures.

The author reflects on the efforts of new government in Great Britain, after the general election in May 2015, to improve public health in the country. Topics include responses sought by the medical community from the government on issues such as reducing preventable illness and the maintenance of wellbeing; the plan of Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to transform care outside hospitals; the government's proposal to repeal the Human Rights Act; and efforts of universities to teach global health.

The author comments of the focus given by historians during the first quarter of the 19th century on European wars and the resulting social and cultural changes. Topics mentioned include the importance of the Apothecaries Act which was passed in 1815 in the development of the medical profession, role of medicines management in the provision of safe and effective health care, and the re-emergence of pharmaceutical public health in the medical field.

An introduction is presented which discusses various papers within the issue including food policy, exposure of young people to environmental tobacco from water pipes from Lebanon and loneliness and health in Eastern Europe.

The author reflects on the emergence of big data and its potential to address public health problems. Topics discussed include the different definition and understanding of big data, the application of big data analysis for epidemiological purposes and the issue on the limited contribution of public health systems to contribute to big data creation.

An introduction is presented in which the editors discuss various articles within the issue on topics including vision and eye health, eye disorders and the eye health charity Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).

The author discusses the significance of assets-based approach to address public health issues. Topics discussed include development of national emergency planning systems, his experience of attending annual meeting of the American Public Health Association held in New Orleans in 2014 and specific reference of an article "schools as community assets for health" which appeared in the same issue of the periodical.

An introduction is presented which discusses various papers within the issue including understanding and management of epidemiology of vector-borne disease, impact of global warming on public health and digital media as emerging form of communication.

The article discusses the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease, originating in West Africa in March, 2014 and is leading to the rise in number of deaths. Topics discussed include the World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency on 8th August 2014 due to the spread of Ebola, the mass media described Ebola as incurable, fatal, infectious disease, and United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's director Tom Frieden suggested ways to stop the disease.

The article discusses a report regarding public health and stewardship. The working group who developed the report proposed that public health interventions to achieve and maintain the health of populations should be considered in as a form of stewardship. The stewardship is applied in a way wherein public health relates to the growing problem of drug-resistant bacteria and the need for stewardship associated with the use of antibiotics.