Ulviyya Jafarova
2025
The 21st century has witnessed unprecedented challenges in the field of health sciences, ranging from global pandemics to the rapid transformation of social structures influencing disease patterns. This volume brings together diverse yet interconnected studies that aim to shed light on both the biological and social determinants of health in the post-pandemic era. The first contribution addresses fibrotic lung disease in the postCOVID-19 era, providing mechanistic insights into the pathophysiology and discussing emerging therapeutic approaches. As pulmonary fibrosis emerges as one of the most critical long-term sequelae of COVID-19, understanding its molecular pathways and targeted treatments has become a pressing priority in respiratory medicine. Another study examines the impact of urbanization on thyroid cancer incidence by gender in Turkey. This research highlights how lifestyle changes, environmental exposures, and urban living conditions intersect with gender dynamics to influence cancer epidemiology. By offering a gendersensitive analysis, it underscores the importance of integrating demographic and environmental factors in public health strategies.
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