Adverse Childhood Experiences
May 10, 2013 | Feature/Infographic
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is working to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of ACEs and the need to develop effective innovative interventions.
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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Alcohol Policies in the United States
November 1, 2000 | Chart
Highlights from the 50 States," prepared by the Alcohol Epidemiology Program at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, examines patterns and trends of selected state alcohol policies from 1968 to 2000.
A National Evaluation of Community-Based Youth Cessation Programs
December 1, 2010 | Journal Article
A national evaluation of community-based youth smoking cessation programs developed a model for real-world, long-term program evaluations.
Anti-Tobacco/Alcohol Messages Can Backfire with Middle School Students
March 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
The Harvard University Graduate School of Education studied adolescent risk behavior among middle grade students in the Cambridge, Mass., public school system.
A Policy Impact Analysis of the Mandatory NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Screening Program
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study estimated the impact of a mandatory screening policy for Division I athletes implemented by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on both the identification of sickle cell carriers and prevention of sudden death.
Associations Between State-Level Soda Taxes and Adolescent Body Mass Index
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invests in research aimed at reducing childhood obesity. This study investigated associations between soda taxes and body mass index (BMI) in 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in the period 1997-2006.
Banning All Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Middle Schools
November 7, 2011 | Journal Article
Policies that ban all sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in school do reduce consumption in school, but not overall, according to this study, suggesting efforts to improve nutrition must go beyond the school setting to be effective.
Beverages Sold in Public Schools
August 14, 2012 | Issue Brief
Some Encouraging Progress, Additional Improvements are Needed
Binge Drinking on College Campuses Unaffected by School and Community Alcohol Policies
December 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
Investigators at Harvard University School of Public Health studied the effects of college and community policies on drinking, smoking and related problems among college students.
Bridging the Gap: Research Informing Practice and Policy for Healthy Youth
January 28, 2011 | Program Result Report
Bridging the Gap: Research Informing Practice for Healthy Youth Behavior conducts research on how laws, policies, practices, programs and other environmental influences at the state, community and school levels affect youth behaviors.