IN THIS MONTH'S BULLETIN

 

 

In an editorial, Vikram S Pathania (162) calls for more research into why women take up smoking. In a second editorial, Mussa Rahbari & Nuh N Rahbari (163) discuss the compassionate use of medicines in Europe. In an interview, Lucica Ditiu (170-171), newly appointed executive secretary of the Stop TB Partnership, spoke to Sarah Cumberland about the many challenges of dealing with tuberculosis.

 


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Managing diabetes

Emmanuela Gakidou et al. (172-183) explore the inequalities in diabetes care in seven countries.

 

More freedom to smoke?

Sara C Hitchman & Geoffrey T Fong (195-202) investigate the link between women's empowerment and increased smoking.

 

Shortage of mental health workers

Tim A Bruckner et al. (184-194) estimate the mental health workforce gap in low- and middle-income countries.

 

Classifying injuries

Shinji Nakahara & Junichiro Yokota (238-240) suggest changing the way injuries are counted.

 

Stretching the vaccine supply

JK Hickling et al. (221-226) propose intradermal delivery to make the most of scarce vaccines.

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