Background Physical inactivity is a global pandemic responsible for over 5 million deaths annually through its effects on multiple non-communicable diseases.

This book chapter advances SDGs 14 and 3 by discussing the history of aquatic contamination, highlighting major cases where aquatic contamination has become an issue and cases where efficient solutions to environmental problems have been reached.

Food security remains a top development priority and global concern. It is enshrined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Sustainable Development Goal two.

FINDINGS: We used data from 751 studies including 4,372,000 adults from 146 of the 200 countries we make estimates for.

Background Underweight and severe and morbid obesity are associated with highly elevated risks of adverse health outcomes.

Sexual aggression and violence against women (VAM) are not only social problems; they are mental health problems.

This book chapter advances SDGs 3 and 13 by explaining the factors contributing to wildfire morbidity and mortality.

This book chapter advances SDGs 3 and 13 by discussing the public health preparedness aspects of preparing for and recovering from severe winter storms.

This chapter addresses goal 3 by examining the prevalence and epidemiology of Alzheimer's Disease.