Mireia Gascon is among Clarivate’s top 1% most-cited researchers for the 5th year running. Her message: planetary health belongs in primary care. #USRCatCentral
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Our 2022 multicentre randomised trial: group walking twice weekly for 4 months reduced clinical depression by 59% and anxiety by 45% in adults aged >64. A simple primary care intervention with meaningful benefits. #USRCatCentral

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New protocol from our Central Catalonia Research Support Unit: the SALSA RCT evaluates shared meals in local restaurants plus healthy-eating workshops as a social-prescribing intervention for loneliness and wellbeing. #USRCatCentral #SocialPrescribing

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In an interrupted time-series study in Central Catalonia, the new paediatric influenza vaccination programme was not yet associated with fewer influenza cases or hospitalisations in its early phase. Longer follow-up is needed. #USRCatCentral
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Among 13,137 children at risk in Central Catalonia, average influenza vaccination coverage was only 28.8%; just 7.1% were vaccinated for 5 consecutive seasons. Stronger promotion and continuity are needed. #USRCatCentral
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In a survey of 388 families, 53.6% supported routine influenza vaccination, yet 53.1% did not plan vaccination in 2023/24. Paediatrician advice was a key driver; safety concerns and lack of information remained barriers. #USRCatCentral
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