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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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Environment & Health

Environmental Noise and Health: An Overlooked Everyday Exposure

Transport and environmental noise quietly raise cardiovascular risk, disturb sleep, and shorten lives across Europe.

7 min
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Health Policy

Why Primary Health Care Still Anchors Strong Health Systems

From Alma-Ata to Astana, primary health care remains the practical foundation of universal coverage and resilient systems.

8 min
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Prevention & Health Promotion

Salt Reduction: A Quiet Prevention Lever With Population Impact

Most sodium is hidden in everyday food environments — which is why reformulation and labelling often outperform personal willpower alone.

7 min

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Technology's promise and limits in expanding access to care.

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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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