Temporal association between the introduction of public health programs and interest in oral cancers on the internet in the European Union

Oral Oncology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 105250
Author(s):  
Romain Lan ◽  
Jean-Hugues Catherine ◽  
Cyrille Chossegros ◽  
Fabrice Campana ◽  
Jean-Noel Vergnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
European Union ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Temporal Association ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
Oral Cancers

scholarly journals Relationship between internet research data of oral neoplasms and public health programs in the European Union

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Romain Lan ◽  
Fabrice Campana ◽  
Delphine Tardivo ◽  
Jean-Hugues Catherine ◽  
Jean-Noel Vergnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Internet Research ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Temporal Association ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Tobacco Packaging

Abstract Background Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma, the low survival rate of which is a public health problem. European-wide health policies (a prevention campaign, tobacco packaging) have been put in place to inform the population of the risks associated with consumption. Due to the increase in smoking among women, the incidence of this disease remains high. The identification of internet research data on the population could help to measure the impact of and better position these preventive measures. The objective was to analyze a potential temporal association between public health programs and interest in oral cancers on the internet in the European Union (EU). Methods A search of data from Google ©, Wikipedia © and Twitter © users in 28 European countries relating to oral cancer between 2004 and 2019 was completed. Bibliometric analysis of press and scientific articles over the same period was also performed. The association between these data and the introduction of public health programs in Europe was studied. Results There was a temporal association between changes in tobacco packaging and a significant increase in internet searches for oral cancer in seven countries. Unlike national policies and ad campaigns, the European awareness program Make Sense has had no influence on internet research. There was an asymmetric correlation in internet searches between publications on oral cancer from scientific articles or "traditional" media (weak association) and those from internet media such as Twitter © or Wikipedia © (strong association). Conclusion Our work highlights seven areas around which oral cancer awareness in Europe could be refocused, such as a change in the communication of health warnings on cigarette packs, the establishment of a more explicit campaign name regarding oral cancer, the involvement of public figures and associations in initiatives to be organized at the local level and the strengthening of awareness of the dangers of tobacco in the development of oral cancer.

Temporal association between the introduction of public health programs and interest in oral cancers on the internet in the European Union. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Hadj-Said ◽  
Jean-Hugues Catherine ◽  
Jean-Noel Vergnes ◽  
Cyrille Chossegros ◽  
Fabrice Campana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Temporal Association ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Oral Cancers ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

BACKGROUND Background: Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for oral cancers, whose low survival rate is a public health problem. Health policies on a European scale (prevention campaign, modification of tobacco packaging) have therefore been launched to prevent and dissuade the population from the consequences of their consumption. Due to the increase in smoking among women and changes in sexual practices, the incidence of this disease is still too high. The evaluation of the research data of the population on the internet could make it possible to measure the impact and better guide these preventive measures. OBJECTIVE Objective: The objective of our study was to analyse the data on interest shown in oral cancers from several online databases, and to cross check that with the data on the introduction of public healthcare programmes in the EU. METHODS Methods: Search data collected from Google©, Wikipedia© and Twitter© users relating to oral cancers in the 28 countries of the EU between January 1st, 2004 and September 30th, 2018. Data on articles published in the press and the bibliometric analysis of scientific articles during the same period was analysed. The link between these results and the introduction of public health programmes in the EU over the same period was studied. RESULTS Results: Shock images and health warnings on cigarette packets have led to a significant increase in interest shown in oral cancers on the internet in 7 countries. The European Make Sense Campaign did not have any influence on internet searches, in contrast to campaigns on a national level. There was an asymmetry in the interest shown in oral cancers on the internet between those seeking to raise awareness (press, scientific community) and the general population (Wikipedia©, Twitter©) which was more likely to follow the news than look for precise medical information. CONCLUSIONS Conclusion: Our work highlights 7 areas of work around which oral cancer awareness in Europe should be refocused. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-17243

Temporal association between the introduction of public health programs and interest in oral cancers on the internet in the European Union : Infodemiology study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Hadj-Said ◽  
Jean-Hugues Catherine ◽  
Cyrille Chossegros ◽  
Fabrice Campana ◽  
Jean-Noel Vergnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Temporal Association ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Oral Cancers ◽  
Prevention Campaign ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

BACKGROUND Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for oral cancers, whose low survival rate is a public health problem. Health policies on a European scale (prevention campaign, modification of tobacco packaging) have therefore been launched to prevent and dissuade the population from the consequences of their consumption. Due to the increase in smoking among women and changes in sexual practices, the incidence of this disease is still too high. The evaluation of the research data of the population on the internet could make it possible to measure the impact and better guide these preventive measures. OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to analyse the data on interest shown in oral cancers from several online databases, and to cross check that with the data on the introduction of public healthcare programmes in the EU. METHODS Search data collected from Google©, Wikipedia© and Twitter© users relating to oral cancers in the 28 countries of the EU between January 1st, 2004 and September 30th, 2018. Data on articles published in the press and the bibliometric analysis of scientific articles during the same period was analysed. The link between these results and the introduction of public health programmes in the EU over the same period was studied. RESULTS Shock images and health warnings on cigarette packets have led to a significant increase in interest shown in oral cancers on the internet in 7 countries. The European Make Sense Campaign did not have any influence on internet searches, in contrast to campaigns on a national level. There was an asymmetry in the interest shown in oral cancers on the internet between those seeking to raise awareness (press, scientific community) and the general population (Wikipedia©, Twitter©) which was more likely to follow the news than look for precise medical information. CONCLUSIONS Our work highlights 7 areas of work around which oral cancer awareness in Europe should be refocused.

Risk Attitudes and Behavior Among Norwegian Adolescents

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Iversen ◽  
Torbjørn Rundmo ◽  
Hroar Klempe
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Behavior Modification ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
The Core ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Abstract. The core aim of the present study is to compare the effects of a safety campaign and a behavior modification program on traffic safety. As is the case in community-based health promotion, the present study's approach of the attitude campaign was based on active participation of the group of recipients. One of the reasons why many attitude campaigns conducted previously have failed may be that they have been society-based public health programs. Both the interventions were carried out simultaneously among students aged 18-19 years in two Norwegian high schools (n = 342). At the first high school the intervention was behavior modification, at the second school a community-based attitude campaign was carried out. Baseline and posttest data on attitudes toward traffic safety and self-reported risk behavior were collected. The results showed that there was a significant total effect of the interventions although the effect depended on the type of intervention. There were significant differences in attitude and behavior only in the sample where the attitude campaign was carried out and no significant changes were found in the group of recipients of behavior modification.

Communicable and Other Infectious Diseases

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Frischhut
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
European Union ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Ethical Perspective ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Environment Agency ◽  
And Control

This chapter discusses the most important features of EU law on infectious diseases. Communicable diseases not only cross borders, they also often require measures that cross different areas of policy because of different vectors for disease transmission. The relevant EU law cannot be attributed to one sectoral policy only, and thus various EU agencies participate in protecting public health. The key agency is the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Other important agencies include the European Environment Agency; European Food Safety Authority; and the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency. However, while integration at the EU level has facilitated protection of the public's health, it also has created potential conflicts among the different objectives of the European Union. The internal market promotes the free movement of products, but public health measures can require restrictions of trade. Other conflicts can arise if protective public health measures conflict with individual human rights. The chapter then considers risk assessment and the different tools of risk management used in dealing with the challenges of infectious diseases. It also turns to the external and ethical perspective and the role the European Union takes in global health.

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