Conceptual differences between prevention and health promotion: research implications for community health programs.

We review recent publications on the concepts of health promotion and prevention. These concepts are based on various paradigms which are defined here. A brief history of the evolution in the meaning of health is presented.

[Early screening using a direct test for genital chlamydiosis in women].

Elevated prevalence of asymptomatic genital tract Chlamydia infection in women, complications of this infection and introduction on the market of simple and accurate diagnostic tests at low cost are the major reasons to suggest screening programs for genital tract Chlamydia infection in women. Case finding should be the adopted approach. Diagnostic tests, including culture considered to be the gold standard, are reviewed.

Hospital practices and breastfeeding duration: a meta-analysis of controlled trials.

Controlled clinical trials studying the influence of hospital practices on breastfeeding duration were combined using meta-analysis. Nine studies were selected. Supplementation demonstrated a negative clinical effect on breastfeeding duration that was not significant.

[Hospital practices and duration of breast feeding: meta-analysis].

Clinical trials studying the influence of hospital practices on breast-feeding duration were combined in a meta-analysis. Nine studies were selected. The global quality score was poor, and varied between 11.