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	1. 2739 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
	2. 2201 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.
	3. 1764 Accesses	Research article The potential for multi-disciplinary primary health care services to take action on the social determinants of health: actions and constraints Frances E Baum, David G Legge, Toby Freeman, Angela Lawless, Ronald Labonté, Gwyneth M Jolley BMC Public Health 2013, 13:460 (10 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4. 1733 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. 1554 Accesses	Research article Adoption and use of social media among public health departments Rosemary Thackeray, Brad L Neiger, Amanda K Smith, Sarah B Van Wagenen BMC Public Health 2012, 12:242 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	6. 1358 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.
	7. 1319 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
	8. 1235 Accesses	Research article Physical activity in older people: a systematic review Fei Sun, Ian J Norman, Alison E While BMC Public Health 2013, 13:449 (6 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	9. 1233 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
	10. 1218 Accesses	Research article Positive psychology interventions: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies Linda Bolier, Merel Haverman, Gerben J Westerhof, Heleen Riper, Filip Smit, Ernst Bohlmeijer BMC Public Health 2013, 13:119 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11. 1168 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
	12. 1091 Accesses	Research article Prevalence and complications of diabetes mellitus in Northern Africa, a systematic review Manouk Bos, Charles Agyemang BMC Public Health 2013, 13:387 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	13. 1091 Accesses	Research article Methods to increase participation in organised screening programs: a systematic review Laura Camilloni, Eliana Ferroni, Beatriz Jimenez Cendales, Annamaria Pezzarossi, Giacomo Furnari, Piero Borgia, Gabriella Guasticchi, Paolo Giorgi Rossi BMC Public Health 2013, 13:464 (13 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	14. 1042 Accesses	Research article Prevalence of hypertension in overweight and obese children from a large school-based population in Shanghai, China Xi Lu, Peng Shi, Chun-Yan Luo, Yue-Fang Zhou, Hui-Ting Yu, Chang-Yi Guo, Fan Wu BMC Public Health 2013, 13:24 (11 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15. 1041 Accesses	Study protocol WALK 2.0 - Using Web 2.0 applications to promote health-related physical activity: A randomised controlled trial protocol Gregory S Kolt, Richard R Rosenkranz, Trevor N Savage, Anthony J Maeder, Corneel Vandelanotte, Mitch J Duncan, Cristina M Caperchione, Rhys Tague, Cindy Hooker, W Kerry Mummery BMC Public Health 2013, 13:436 (3 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	16. 993 Accesses	Study protocol Unravelling the impact of ethnicity on health in Europe: the HELIUS study Karien Stronks, Marieke B Snijder, Ron JG Peters, Maria Prins, Aart H Schene, Aeilko H Zwinderman BMC Public Health 2013, 13:402 (27 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	17. 978 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.
	18. 975 Accesses	Research article Healthy snacks at the checkout counter: A lab and field study on the impact of shelf arrangement and assortment structure on consumer choices Ellen van Kleef, Kai Otten, Hans CM van Trijp BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1072 (12 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19. 934 Accesses	Study protocol A family-centered lifestyle intervention to improve body composition and bone mass in overweight and obese children 6 through 8 years: a randomized controlled trial study protocol Tamara R Cohen, Tom J Hazell, Catherine A Vanstone, Hugues Plourde, Celia J Rodd, Hope A Weiler BMC Public Health 2013, 13:383 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	20. 933 Accesses	Research article Predictors of tuberculosis (TB) and antiretroviral (ARV) medication non-adherence in public primary care patients in South Africa: a cross sectional study Pamela Naidoo, Karl Peltzer, Julia Louw, Gladys Matseke, Gugu Mchunu, Bomkazi Tutshana BMC Public Health 2013, 13:396 (26 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	21. 891 Accesses	Research article Mobile phone use and stress, sleep disturbances, and symptoms of depression among young adults - a prospective cohort study Sara Thomée, Annika Härenstam, Mats Hagberg BMC Public Health 2011, 11:66 (31 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Frequent mobile phone use is associated with current stress, sleep disturbances and symptoms of depression among young adults, with the risk for reporting mental health symptoms greatest among those perceiving accessibility via mobile phones to be stressful.
	22. 888 Accesses	Research article Do sexual health campaigns work? An outcome evaluation of a media campaign to increase chlamydia testing among young people aged 15--24 in England Maya Gobin, Neville Verlander, Carla Maurici, Angie Bone, Anthony Nardone BMC Public Health 2013, 13:484 (17 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	23. 880 Accesses	Research article The forgotten smoker: a qualitative study of attitudes towards smoking, quitting, and tobacco control policies among continuing smokers Navneet Uppal, Lion Shahab, John Britton, Elena Ratschen BMC Public Health 2013, 13:432 (3 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	24. 866 Accesses	Research article Acculturation and obesity among migrant populations in high income countries – a systematic review Maryam Delavari, Anders Sønderlund, Boyd Swinburn, David Mellor, Andre Renzaho BMC Public Health 2013, 13:458 (10 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	25. 865 Accesses	Study protocol Can social dancing prevent falls in older adults? a protocol of the Dance, Aging, Cognition, Economics (DAnCE) fall prevention randomised controlled trial Dafna Merom, Robert Cumming, Erin Mathieu, Kaarin J Anstey, Chris Rissel, Judy M Simpson, Rachael L Morton, Ester Cerin, Catherine Sherrington, Stephen R Lord BMC Public Health 2013, 13:477 (15 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed