SIMULIUM (PSILOPELMIA) VIRESCENS, A NEW BLACK-FLY SPECIES (DIPTERA: SIMULIIDAE) FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN REGION OF THE STATE OF BAHIA, BRAZIL

Simulium (Psilopelmia) virescens, a new black-fly species (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the southwestern region of the state of Bahia, Brazil

The last-instar larva, pupa, male and Capelli female of Simulium virescens sp.nov.are described and illustrated.This species has a peculiar larva, which has an elongated head capsule and light-green colour.The first thoracic segment has tubercle on its dorsal region and the third thoracic segment has one pair of tubercles; the first to the fourth a

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Challenges to generating political prioritization for adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Kenya: A qualitative study.

BackgroundDespite the high burden of adverse adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, it has remained a low political priority in Kenya.We examined factors that have shaped the lack of current political prioritization of adolescent Capelli SRH service provision.MethodsWe used the Shiffman and Smith policy framework consisting of fo

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The impact of household wealth gap on individual’s mental health

Abstract Background Improving the individual’s mental health is important for sustainable economic and social development.Although some studies found that household wealth gap Mother Of The Bride may affect individuals’ mental health, few studies have clarified the causal relationship between household wealth gap between mental health in China.

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