David C. Colby Celebrates 40 Years of Research and Evaluation
September 19, 2012 | Story
David C. Colby, Vice President Research and Evaluation, 2006 to present.
Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
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RWJF Celebrates 40 Years of Research and Evaluation
August 16, 2012 | Story
Download a recorded September 19 webinar, “40 Years of Research and Evaluation at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.”
Leading Change to Save Lives
August 15, 2012 | Feature/Story
Determined to make progress in tobacco control, RWJF invested nearly $700 million between 1991 and 2009 in seven groundbreaking programs.
Joint Use Agreements Creating Opportunities for Physical Activity
February 1, 2012 | Story
A joint use agreement is “a formal agreement between two separate government entities—often a school and a city or county—setting forth the terms and conditions for shared use of public property or facilities. For example, city governments can contr ...
Should Health Providers Do Away with Race-Based Lung Measures?
November 1, 2011 | Story
RWJF Scholars find that socioeconomic status contributes to racial differences in adult lung function.
RWJF Grantee Receives the John Slade Award
March 1, 2011 | Story/News Release
Chaloupka has been a partner to RWJF on many issues. Focusing first on substance abuse and tobacco issues and then more recently on preventing childhood obesity.
Frank Chaloupka: Informing the Best Policies With the Best Science
November 29, 2010 | Story
"During the time obesity has emerged as a significant health problem, we have seen dramatic decreases in prices of sugar-sweetened beverages, and increases in prices of fresh foods and vegetables."
Lloyd Johnston: Pioneering the Science of Adolescent Health
November 29, 2010 | Story
From a young age, Johnston wanted to make a social contribution, inspired perhaps by the example of his parents. "My father was always concerned about doing good in the world," he says.
Interactive Tobacco Map Provides Latest Data on State Smoking Laws
March 10, 2010 | Chart/Story
Tobacco policy map provides latest data on state smoking laws.
Interactive Tobacco Map Provides Latest Data on State Smoking Laws
March 10, 2010 | Chart/Story/Interactive
Tobacco policy map provides latest data on state smoking laws.