Health in Blog

Evidence-informed perspectives
on public health, health policy,
and the systems shaping our health

Evidence-informed articles on population health, environment, healthcare systems, prevention, mental health, and digital health — organised by topic and written for specialists and the general public.

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Prevention & Health Promotion

Ultra-Processed Foods: A Public Health Risk or Individual Responsibility?

High dietary shares and consistent health associations make ultra-processed foods a food-environment problem — not only a personal willpower story.

9 min
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Commentary & Current Affairs

Why We Often Notice Public Health Only When Something Goes Wrong

Essential public health functions are easiest to starve in quiet years — and most expensive to rebuild after crisis.

7 min
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Mental Health

Mental Health Is Also a Public Health Issue

Prevalence is high, treatment gaps remain wide, and environments — not only clinics — shape population mental health.

8 min

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Constantinos Nearchou

Constantinos Nearchou

Health in Blog is an independent editorial project by Constantinos Nearchou, focused on translating public health evidence into clear writing — covering the science, the systems, and the policy decisions that shape population health.

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