Summary Background Sedentary behaviour increases the risks of non-communicable diseases. The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of the Physical Activity at Work multicomponent intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in Thai office workers. Methods Offices under the Ministr

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Abstract A literature review of cholangiocarcinoma screening in Thailand Suthasinee Kumluang*, Pritaporn Kingkaew*, and Yot Teerawattananon* *Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant disease with a high in

Abstract Development of population-based screening for malnutrition in Thailand Sutthisa Sommana*, Tanunya Koopitakkajorn* and Yot Teerawattananon*      *Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health This article is part of a project entitled “Devel

Abstract Cost-utility analysis of screening for hepatitis B viral infection in Thailand Narisa Tantai*, Pitsaphun Werayingyong**, Pattara Leelahavarong** and Yot Teerawattananon** *Pharmaceutical Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, **Health Intervention and Te

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(Reuters Health) – Genetically modified rice could be a good source of vitamin A for children in countries where deficiency in the vitamin is common, a new study suggests.The study tested so-called Golden Rice against both spinach and supplements in providing vitamin A to 68 six- to eight-year-olds

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