You are now viewing 1 - 10 of 342 results
July 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study shows that approximately 1 in 11 Americans are affected by urinary stone disease. Overall prevalence of stone disease has increased since it was last measured in 1994.
July 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines recall and viewing patterns among text-only versus larger, more visible graphic warning labels in cigarette advertisements.
June 5, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the school food environment in elementary schools and reports on practices during the 2009?2010 school year compared with the same practices in 2006?2007 after the wellness policy mandate took effect.
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examined the utilization of tobacco-cessation treatments under Arkansas Medicaid. As coverage expanded, utilization initially increased, followed by a decline. Low awareness of coverage and low perceived effectiveness may be contributing factors to low utilization of tobacco-cessation treatment.
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Understanding the impact of video games in improving health outcomes was the focus of this systematic review. They study examined a total of 195 health outcomes. Video games involving physical or psychological therapy were most frequently successful at achieving their purpose.
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examines the negative correlation between weight related to food insecurity for mothers and non-mothers. Food insecure mothers are more likely to be overweight and obese than their childfree female counterparts. Single mothers are more likely to experience food insecurity compared to married or cohabitating mothers.
May 26, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examines using food to reward academic performance or good behavior and its association with school district policies where this practice is prohibited.
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
In 2009, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) began to include fruit and vegetables, whole grains and 2 percent milk. Residents in two Philadelphia neighborhoods found better access to healthful food following these changes.
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Improving health and health care through public health research that is relevant to practice and policy.
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article tests, through application in the Seattle and San Diego areas, an iterative process of study design and participant recruitment to examine both the separate and interactive effects of a neighborhood's physical activity and nutrition environment.