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December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the extent to which smoking prevalence varies across geographic areas, specifically communities, health regions, and provinces/territories in Canada, independent of individual characteristics. Geography contributed to the total variation in smoking at 8.4 percent.
January 13, 2012 | Journal Article
An innovative Virginia health care law enables competent adults with serious mental illness to plan for treatment during incapacitating crises using an integrated advance directive with no legal distinction between psychiatric or other causes of decisional incapacity.
July 29, 2009 | Story
Mississippi has the highest rate of adult obesity in the country at 32.5 percent.
September 18, 2009 | Story
Health & Society Scholar breaks new ground in determining how class and gender impact health behavior.
November 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health convened a blue ribbon panel to develop a strategic plan to encourage women of childbearing age to increase their intake of folate and folic acid.
February 29, 2008 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the Multnomah County Health Department examined the prevalence of NNK among nonsmoking Oregon bar and restaurant workers in establishments where smoking was permitted and in those where it was prohibited.
March 2, 2008 | Video
A promotional video webcast shows the many sides, and the many career opportunities, of this critical health profession.
October 1, 1998 | Program Result Report
In 1993 and 1994, a newly established group called the Austin Project (TAP) continued to develop a comprehensive, citywide integrated service strategy to improve outcomes for families and for children from birth to age 25.
April 1, 1997 | Program Result Report
The University of Iowa College of Medicine developed an ongoing statewide survey in Iowa to assess barriers to obtaining prenatal care.