March 25, 2008
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Journal Article
An exploration of the relationship between neighborhood and body mass index indicated that lower body mass index was related to better physical environments. Improving living environments may contribute to efforts to decrease growing rates of overweight and obesity.
April 1, 2008
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Journal Article
This article examines whether public support exists for the creation of traditionally designed communities with a mix of connected residential and commercial properties. Traditionally designed communities may offer environmental and social benefits but are unlikely to be developed unless there is significant public support for their creation.
March 1, 2007
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Journal Article
A Multilevel Analysis
September 20, 2009
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Program Result
FirstHealth is a nonprofit health system covering 15 counties with a network of hospitals, health and fitness centers, primary and dental care centers, and a hospice and home care program.
March 9, 2009
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Story
Thousands of Baltimore children were exposed to - and poisoned by - lead in their own homes, but cleaning up conditions meant taking on landlords with lots of political clout.
April 11, 2008
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Program Result
Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development worked with the CDC to create a health impact assessment for the Atlanta BeltLine project.