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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

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

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.

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