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Diagnosis, treatment, and work impact of iron deficiency anemia in a Portuguese...
Norton, P; Araújo, N; Pinho, P; Costa Gomes, J; Silva, C; Gama, C; Barbosa, M; Ferreira, P; Cunha, S; Moreira, S; Martins, S; Faria, S; Sousa, SIntroduction: Little is known about iron deficiency anemia (IDA)'s treatment in Portugal. We aim to estimate the proportion of anemia, IDA, and iron deficiency without anemia; characterize the diagnostic procedures and prescription patterns; assess anemia's impact over work absenteeism, in a Local Health Unit. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study that evaluated complete blood counts, iron-containing pres...
A cost-efficiency and health benefit approach to improve urban air quality
Miranda, AI; Ferreira, J; Silveira, C; Relvas, H; Duque, L; Roebeling, P; Lopes, M; Costa, S; Monteiro, A; Gama, C; Sá, E; Borrego, C; Teixeira, JPWhen ambient air quality standards established in the EU Directive 2008/50/EC are exceeded, Member States are obliged to develop and implement Air Quality Plans (AQP) to improve air quality and health. Notwithstanding the achievements in emission reductions and air quality improvement, additional efforts need to be undertaken to improve air quality in a sustainable way – i.e. through a cost-efficiency approach....