The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of public-health. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Public Health, as open access articles.

Alcohol-Related Brain Injury: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Alcohol-Related Brain Injury (ARBI) is an umbrella term used to describe the damage to the brain because of long-term heavy drinking. The symptoms of ARBI vary, including problems with cognitive functioning such as memory loss, difficulty with famili...

Obesity Across the Life Course
Obesity is a growing health concern in many countries around the world. Coupled with an aging population, there are increasing numbers of patients who live with obesity alongside various co-morbidities.<br/><br/>Obesity at different stages of the li...

Recreational Team Sports: Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Non-Communicable Diseases
Comprehensive research has shown that small-sided football (soccer) practice is an intense, versatile combination of strength, endurance, and aerobic high-intensity interval training. When implemented on a regular basis recreational football training...

How School Health and Nutrition Interventions are Reshaping the Global Public Health Narrative
The value of school health and nutrition interventions is recognised as a critical investment in the development of school-age children and adolescents with 90% of countries currently implementing some form of school health and nutrition (SHN) progra...

International Perspectives on Older Adult Social Isolation and Loneliness
Frontiers in Public Health is excited to announce a Research Topic with the theme "International Perspectives on Older Adult Social Isolation and Loneliness." This collection aims to address the urgent public health challenge posed by the escalating ...

Impact of Poor Air Quality in Schools on Children’s Health and Performance
Air pollution impacts human health, increasing the incidence and progression of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Children are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality owing to immature and developing organ systems, increased pulmonary vent...

How Workplace Behaviors Impact Mental Health: Does Diversity Matter?
The recent unprecedented societal challenges along with the COVID-19 pandemic have opened the door to a new era for mental health at work. Today, more than ever provides an opportunity to highlight the mental health challenges that employees are faci...

Eating Disorders are Caused by Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are thought to be part of the expression of a complex psychiatric disorder, as these disorders are typically accompanied by a wide range of psychiatric symptoms: depression, anxiety, obsessions, compulsions, over-exercising, paranoia...

Reviews in Public Health Expenditure and Performance
Effective allocation and utilization of resources are fundamental to achieving optimal public health outcomes. Health economics provides valuable insights into how financial resources are allocated across different healthcare sectors and their subseq...

Gender Differences in Falls and Mobility Patterns of Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among older adults. Previous research has identified risk factors for falls, including physiological, psychological, and environmental factors. Ideally, fall prevention would be based on a...

The Role of Nursing in Public Health Promotion and Education
As a society, we face huge challenges in tackling the health and well-being of the population. Nursing staff play a pivotal role in public health promotion and education, serving as advocates, educators, and healthcare providers within various settin...

Learning Interventions and Training: Providing Support during Health Emergencies
Learning interventions and training methods are pivotal in preparing healthcare workers and the public to effectively respond to health emergencies. A knowledgeable and responsive workforce is essential to save lives, reduce suffering, and minimize s...

Environmental Risk Factors in Noncommunicable Diseases: New Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms
Health and well-being promotion and disease prevention are among the main goals of public health. To minimize disease risks and adverse health outcomes it is necessary to recognize risk factors and conditions that impair human health. Increasing evid...

Public Health Promotion and Medical Education Reform, Volume III
This Research Topic is part of the series of " Public Health Promotion and Medical Education Reform":<br/><b><a href=" https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/22168/public-health-promotion-and-medical-education-reform"> Public Health Promotion an...