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Public health surveillance and the data, information, knowledge, intelligence and wisdom paradigm by Choi, Bernard C K, Barengo, Noël C, Diaz, Paula A

“…This article points out deficiencies in present-day definitions of public health surveillance, which include data collection, analysis, interpretation and…”
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Twelve essentials of science-based policy by Choi, Bernard C K

“…This article presents a systematic framework of 12 essentials, or basic elements, of science-based policy. The 12 essentials are grouped into three categories,…”
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A catalog of biases in questionnaires by Choi, Bernard C K, Pak, Anita W P

“…Bias in questionnaires is an important issue in public health research. To collect the most accurate data from respondents, investigators must understand and…”
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Risk factors for multiple myeloma: A hospital-based case–control study in Northwest China by Wang, Qixia, Wang, Yiwei, Ji, Zhaohua, Chen, Xiequn, Pan, Yaozhu, Gao, Guangxun, Gu, Hongtao, Yang, Yang, Choi, Bernard C.K, Yan, Yongping

“…Abstract Background The distinctive racial/ethnic and geographic distribution of multiple myeloma (MM) suggests that both family history and environmental…”
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The Pan American Health Organization-adapted Hanlon method for prioritization of health programs by Choi, Bernard C K, Maza, Rony A, Mujica, Oscar J

“…To document the underlying science of how the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) adapted the Hanlon method, which prioritizes disease control programs, to…”
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What Could Be Future Scenarios?—Lessons from the History of Public Health Surveillance for the Future by C.K. Choi, Bernard

“…This article provides insights into the future based on a review of the past and present of public health surveillance—the ongoing systematic collection,…”
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Risk factors and mechanism of transplacental transmission of hepatitis B virus: A case-control study by Xu, De-Zhong, Yan, Yong-Ping, Choi, Bernard C.K., Xu, Jian-Qiu, Men, Ke, Zhang, Jing-Xia, Liu, Zhi-Hua, Wang, Fu-Sheng

“…Intrauterine hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been suggested to be caused by transplacental transmission that cannot be blocked by hepatitis B vaccine…”
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Building national and international networks to enhance capacity in risk factor surveillance: Eight themes to consider by Choi, Bernard C.K

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Leading causes of death from injury and poisoning by age, sex and urban/rural areas in Tianjin, China 1999–2006 by Jiang, Guohong, Choi, Bernard C.K, Wang, Dezheng, Zhang, Hui, Zheng, Wenlong, Wu, Tongyu, Chang, Gai

“…Abstract Background Injury and poisoning are a growing public health concern in China due to rapid economic growth, which has resulted in many cases with an…”
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Using Health Utility Index (HUI) for measuring the impact on health-related quality of Life (HRQL) among individuals with chronic diseases by Mo, Frank, Choi, Bernard C K, Li, Felix C K, Merrick, Joav

“…Quality of life is an important indicator in assessing the burden of disease, especially for chronic conditions. The Health Utilities Index (HUI) is a recently…”
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Recording, Notification, Compilation, and Classification of Statistics of Occupational Accidents and Diseases: The Thai Experience by Choi, Bernard C.K.

“…An International Labour Organization (ILO) project was conducted in July and August 1995 in Thailand to assist with the development of an information system on…”
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Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy among Canadian Adults with and without Hypertension by Loukine, Lidia, Waters, Chris, Choi, Bernard C. K., Ellison, Joellyn

“…Hypertension can lead to cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions. While the impact of hypertension on premature death and life expectancy has been…”
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Role of placental tissues in the intrauterine transmission of hepatitis B virus by Xu, De-Zhong, Yan, Yong-Ping, Zou, Shimian, Choi, Bernard C.K., Wang, Suping, Liu, Pengbo, Bai, Gangzuan, Wang, Xin, Shi, Mangyuan, Wang, Xueping

“…Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the mechanism of intrauterine transmission of hepatitis B virus. Study Design: Placental tissues from 158…”
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Evaluation and measurement of health-related quality of life for individuals with diabetes mellitus by Health Utilities Index Mark 3 (HUI3) system by Mo, Frank, Morrison, Howard, Choi, Bernard C K, Vardy, Lianne

“…The Health Utilities Index Mark 3 (HUI3) is an important indicator when measuring the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and assessing the burden of…”
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Public health surveillance and the data, information, knowledge, intelligence and wisdom paradigm/Vigilancia de salud publica y el paradigma de datos, informacion, conocimiento, inteligencia y sabiduria/Vigilancia em saude publica e o paradigma de dados, informacoes, conhecimento, inteligencia e sabedoria by Choi, Bernard C.K, Barengo, Noel C, Diaz, Paula A

“…This article points out deficiencies in present-day definitions of public health surveillance, which include data collection, analysis, interpretation and…”
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Vision for a Global Registry of Anticipated Public Health Studies by Choi, Bernard C.K, Frank, John, Mindell, Jennifer S, Orlova, Anna, Lin, Vivian, Vaillancourt, Alain D.M.G, Puska, Pekka, Pang, Tikki, Skinner, Harvey A, Marsh, Marsha, Mokdad, Ali H, Yu, Shun-Zhang, Lindner, M. Cristina, Sherman, Gregory, Barreto, Sandhi M, Green, Lawrence W, Svenson, Lawrence W, Sainsbury, Peter, Yan, Yongping, Zhang, Zuo-Feng, Zevallos, Juan C, Ho, Suzanne C, de Salazar, Ligia M

“…In public health, the generation, management, and transfer of knowledge all need major improvement. Problems in generating knowledge include an imbalance in…”
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Multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity in health research, services, education and policy: 1. Definitions, objectives, and evidence of effectiveness by Choi, Bernard C K, Pak, Anita W P

“…Teamwork involving multiple disciplines is increasingly emphasized in health research, services, education and policy. The terms multidisciplinary,…”
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The Canadian Health Clock and health calculators by Choi, Bernard C. K., Manuel, Douglas G.

“…Setting This paper documents a participatory process of Health Portfolio staff in the design of a clock, and announces the 2020 Canadian Health Clock, with…”
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Enhancing regional capacity in chronic disease surveillance in the Americas by Choi, Bernard C K, Corber, Stephen J, McQueen, David V, Bonita, Ruth, Zevallos, Juan C, Douglas, Kathy A, Barceló, Alberto, Gonzalez, Miguel, Robles, Sylvia, Stachenko, Sylvie, Hall, Mary, Champagne, Beatriz M, Lindner, M Cristina, de Salazar, Ligia M, Granero, Ricardo, Soto de Laurido, Lourdes E, Lum, Washington, Torres, Rogger E, Warren, Charles W, Mokdad, Ali H

“…This article argues that there is a sense of urgency to improve surveillance of chronic diseases in the Americas, which is driven by a variety of factors…”
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Period Life Tables for Calculating Life Expectancy: Options to Assess and Minimize the Potential for Bias by Steensma, Colin, Choi, Bernard C K, Loukine, Lidia, Schanzer, Dena

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