The political economy of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation in Latin America: lessons from Mexico, Chile and Colombia.

Background: In Latin America, total sales of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) continue to rise at an alarming rate. Consumption of added sugar is a leading cause of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Coalitions of stakeholders have formed in several countries in the region to address this public health challenge including participation of civil society organizations and transnational corporations.

Overdose Awareness and Reversal Trainings at Philadelphia Public Libraries.

Purpose: To evaluate an overdose response training program in public libraries.

Design: Mixed methods evaluation including pre- and post-intervention questionnaires and debriefing interviews.

Setting: Ten Philadelphia public libraries.

Burden of atopic dermatitis in Asia.

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense pruritus and eczematous lesions. It is considered one of the most common chronic conditions, with an estimated global prevalence of nearly 230 million. As in the rest of the world, prevalence of atopic dermatitis has been increasing in Asian countries over the last few decades.