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	1. 4285 Accesses	Research article The weight of nations: an estimation of adult human biomass Sarah Walpole, David Prieto-Merino, Phil Edwards, John Cleland, Gretchen Stevens, Ian Roberts BMC Public Health 2012, 12:439 (18 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary National food energy requirements are primarily determined by the total biomass of the population rather than the population, suggesting that increasing body mass could have the same implications for world energy requirements as an extra 473 million people on earth.
	2. 4195 Accesses	Research article Effect of an electronic nicotine delivery device (e-Cigarette) on smoking reduction and cessation: a prospective 6-month pilot study Riccardo Polosa, Pasquale Caponnetto, Jaymin B Morjaria, Gabriella Papale, Davide Campagna, Cristina Russo BMC Public Health 2011, 11:786 (11 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	3. 2204 Accesses	Research article Positive psychology interventions: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies Linda Bolier, Merel Haverman, Gerben Westerhof, Heleen Riper, Filip Smit, Ernst Bohlmeijer BMC Public Health 2013, 13:119 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	4. 1964 Accesses	Research article Relationship between commuting and health outcomes in a cross-sectional population survey in southern Sweden Erik Hansson, Kristoffer Mattisson, Jonas Björk, Per-Olof Östergren, Kristina Jakobsson BMC Public Health 2011, 11:834 (31 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Commuters report poor sleep quality, exhaustion and low self-rated health, with those travelling by public transport also experiencing more financial stress, suggesting that these negative effects should be considered when discussing policies aimed at increasing workforce mobility.
	5. 1487 Accesses	Research article Do adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of postdeployment posttraumatic stress disorder in US Marines? Cynthia A LeardMann, Besa Smith, Margaret AK Ryan BMC Public Health 2010, 10:437 (26 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6. 1468 Accesses	Research article Second hand smoke exposure and the risk of invasive meningococcal disease in children: systematic review and meta-analysis Rachael L Murray, John Britton, Jo Leonardi-Bee BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1062 (10 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Evidence from the literature suggests that second hand smoke (SHS) exposure doubles the risk of invasive meningococcal disease in children, which is further increased for children under five and those exposed to maternal smoking during pregnancy.
	7. 1449 Accesses	Study protocol Design and methods for evaluating an early childhood obesity prevention program in the childcare center setting Ruby Natale, Stephanie Hapeman Scott, Sarah E Messiah, Maria Mesa Schrack, Susan B Uhlhorn, Alan Delamater BMC Public Health 2013, 13:78 (28 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8. 1407 Accesses	Research article The effect of alcohol advertising, marketing and portrayal on drinking behaviour in young people: systematic review of prospective cohort studies Lesley A Smith, David R Foxcroft BMC Public Health 2009, 9:51 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Exposure to alcohol advertising, product placement and portrayal of alcohol use in the media is associated with an increased likelihood of subsequent alcohol consumption among 10 to 26 year olds.
	9. 1367 Accesses	Research article Does neighbourhood social capital aid in levelling the social gradient in the health and well-being of children and adolescents? A literature review Veerle Vyncke, Bart De Clercq, Veerle Stevens, Caroline Costongs, Giorgio Barbareschi, Stefán Hrafn Jónsson, Sara Darias Curvo, Vladimir Kebza, Candace Currie, Lea Maes BMC Public Health 2013, 13:65 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10. 1274 Accesses	Research article Malnutrition among children under the age of five in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): does geographic location matter? Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Tumwaka P Madungu, Jacques BO Emina, Kikhela PD Nzita, Francesco P Cappuccio BMC Public Health 2011, 11:261 (25 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Childhood malnutrition is pronounced in all provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) but is significantly higher in rural areas compared to urban centres, suggesting models of nutritional intervention must be specified with regard to residential location.
	11. 1272 Accesses	Research article Outdoor advertising, obesity, and soda consumption: a cross-sectional study Lenard I Lesser, Frederick J Zimmerman, Deborah A Cohen BMC Public Health 2013, 13:20 (10 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12. 1257 Accesses	Research article The incidence of co-morbidities related to obesity and overweight: A systematic review and meta-analysis Daphne P Guh, Wei Zhang, Nick Bansback, Zubin Amarsi, C Laird Birmingham, Aslam H Anis BMC Public Health 2009, 9:88 (25 March 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	13. 1111 Accesses	Research article Understanding critical health literacy: a concept analysis Susie Sykes, Jane Wills, Gillian Rowlands, Keith Popple BMC Public Health 2013, 13:150 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14. 1108 Accesses	Correspondence Rome consensus conference - statement; Human Papilloma Virus diseases in males Andrea Lenzi, Vincenzo Mirone, Vincenzo Gentile, Riccardo Bartoletti, Vincenzo Ficarra, Carlo Foresta, Luciano Mariani, Sandra Mazzoli, Saverio G Parisi, Antonio Perino, Mauro Picardo, Carla Maria Zotti BMC Public Health 2013, 13:117 (7 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	15. 1049 Accesses	Research article Effectiveness of smoking cessation therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis Ping Wu, Kumanan Wilson, Popey Dimoulas, Edward J Mills BMC Public Health 2006, 6:300 (11 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	16. 1038 Accesses	Research article A review of health behaviour theories: how useful are these for developing interventions to promote long-term medication adherence for TB and HIV/AIDS? Salla Munro, Simon Lewin, Tanya Swart, Jimmy Volmink BMC Public Health 2007, 7:104 (11 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	17. 1036 Accesses	Research article Nondisclosure prosecutions and population health outcomes: examining HIV testing, HIV diagnoses, and the attitudes of men who have sex with men following nondisclosure prosecution media releases in Ottawa, Canada Patrick O¿Byrne, Jacqueline Willmore, Alyssa Bryan, Dara S Friedman, Andrew Hendriks, Cynthia Horvath, Dominique Massenat, Christiane Bouchard, Robert S Remis, Vera Etches BMC Public Health 2013, 13:94 (1 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	18. 1018 Accesses	Research article Hypertension in Northern Angola: prevalence, associated factors, awareness, treatment and control João E Pires, Yuri V Sebastião, António J Langa, Susana V Nery BMC Public Health 2013, 13:90 (31 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	19. 934 Accesses	Research article HIV testing practices among black primary care physicians in the United States Eric Y Wong, Wilbert C Jordan, David J Malebranche, Lori L DeLaitsch, Rebecca Abravanel, Alisha Bermudez, Bryan P Baugh BMC Public Health 2013, 13:96 (2 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	20. 916 Accesses	Research article Electronic cigarettes: a survey of users Jean-François Etter BMC Public Health 2010, 10:231 (4 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary European users enjoy electronic cigarettes and find them useful to reduce their cigarette consumption and quit smoking, but have concerns about their potential side effects, highlighting a need for further research into the device’s efficacy and toxicity.
	21. 911 Accesses	Research article Food, fizzy, and football: promoting unhealthy food and beverages through sport - a New Zealand case study Mary-Ann Carter, Louise Signal, Richard Edwards, Janet Hoek, Anthony Maher BMC Public Health 2013, 13:126 (11 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22. 871 Accesses	Research article Pre-pregnancy care for women with pre-gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis Hayfaa A Wahabi, Rasmieh A Alzeidan, Samia A Esmaeil BMC Public Health 2012, 12:792 (17 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23. 870 Accesses	Research article Health literacy and public health: A systematic review and integration of definitions and models Kristine Sørensen, Stephan Van den Broucke, James Fullam, Gerardine Doyle, Jürgen Pelikan, Zofia Slonska, Helmut Brand, (HLS-EU) Consortium Health Literacy Project European BMC Public Health 2012, 12:80 (25 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24. 861 Accesses	Research article Determinants of HPV vaccination intentions among Dutch girls and their mothers: a cross-sectional study Hilde M van Keulen, Wilma Otten, Robert AC Ruiter, Minne Fekkes, Jim van Steenbergen, Elise Dusseldorp, Theo WGM Paulussen BMC Public Health 2013, 13:111 (6 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25. 857 Accesses	Research article Exploring the gap between hand washing knowledge and practices in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional comparative study Sifat E Rabbi, Nepal C Dey BMC Public Health 2013, 13:89 (30 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed