AIM: The aim of this prospective study was the comparison of four emergency medical service
(EMS) systems—emergency physician (EP) and paramedic (PM) based—and the impact …

This volume intends to document some aspects of the ongoing debate on crucial issues of
Earth System Science in the Anthropocene. To the best of the editors’ knowledge it is still one …

Background Risk assessment and early warning (RAEW) are essential components of any
infectious disease surveillance system. In light of the International Health Regulations (IHR)(…

Increasing numbers of disasters require comprehensive preparedness. Border regions are
vulnerable as disasters might not halt at administrative borders. Cross-border coordination is …

Due to rapid urbanization, industrialization and motorization, a large number of Chinese
cities are affected by heavy air pollution. In order to explore progress, remaining challenges, …

Background The recent economic and financial crisis in Portugal urged the Portuguese
Government in April 2011 to request financial assistance from the troika austerity bail out …

Background The current migration flow into Europe is leading to a growing ethnically diverse
population in many European countries. Now more than ever, those populations have …

Background: Disparities in health between immigrants and their host populations have
been described across countries and continents. Hence, interventions for improving health …

To investigate the effects of urban air quality change on health, we carried out a time-series
analysis of daily general practitioner consultations for allergic rhinitis (AR) in Beijing, China. …

Air pollution is an important public health problem in Europe and there is evidence that it
exacerbates health inequities. This calls for effective strategies and targeted interventions. In …