Community Health Leader Alum Honored for Protecting Kids from Lead Poisoning
November 17, 2009 | Story
Ruth Ann Norton Helps Protect Thousands of Maryland Children
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Subjective and Objective Neighborhood Characteristics and Adult Health
March 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This study considers the effect of a neighborhood's conditions—both perceived and objective—on the health of its residents. The results show that perceived or subjective neighborhood conditions may be more relevant to residents' health than objective ones.
Relation Between Neighborhood Environments and Obesity in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
March 25, 2008 | 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.
Is Support for Traditionally Designed Communities Growing?
April 1, 2008 | 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.
The Urban Built Environment and Obesity in New York City
March 1, 2007 | Journal Article
A Multilevel Analysis
Creating Gardens in 15 North Carolina Counties
September 20, 2009 | Program Result Report
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.
Getting Rid of the Poisonous Effects of Lead in Children's Homes
March 9, 2009 | 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.
Health Benefits Ahead - Health Impact Assessment Recommends Fast Track for Proposed Atlanta BeltLine Development Project
April 11, 2008 | Program Result Report
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.