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Here is a list of the Portal's public health articles that have been most read by public health professionals in the past 30 days. You must be logged in to read the full articles.
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Liquid based cytology and human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer screening
Canadian Coordinating Office For Health Technology Assessment (2003) -
Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: A rapid systematic review
Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences (2023) -
Community wide interventions for increasing physical activity
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2015) -
Impact of lifestyle-based interventions on absolute cardiovascular disease risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jbi Evidence Synthesis (2024) -
Interventions with potential to reduce sedentary time in adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis
British Journal of Sports Medicine (2015) -
Effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving loneliness and social connectedness among older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Aging & Mental Health (2023)
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