Community Development and Health
November 10, 2011 | Issue Brief
The community development field is a promising sector to bring into the fold of health care because of its ability to address many of the socioeconomic issues related to public health.
Community Planning and Development
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Policies and Standards for Promoting Physical Activity in After-School Programs
May 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Research has been conducted to help promote physical activity among children in after-school programs. This research brief examines how promoting physical activity can be more effective through the use of policies and strategies.
Advancing Public Health Practice and Policy Solutions
January 4, 2011 | Issue Brief
Under its Advancing Public Health Policy and Practice solicitation, RWJF funded 16 projects and the Center for Creative Leadership produced Knowledge Assets that synthesize the work and learnings from these projects.
The Power of Trails for Promoting Physical Activity in Communities
January 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Active Living Research analyzes evidence regarding how community resources help children and families be active.
Sobrepeso y Obesidad en Jóvenes Latinos
May 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Fact sheets detail the issues with African-American, Latino, American Indian and Native Alaska youths.
Overweight and Obesity Among African-American Youths
May 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Fact sheets detail the issues with African-American, Latino, American Indian and Native Alaska youths.
Overweight and Obesity Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youths
May 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Fact sheets detail the issues with African-American, Latino, American Indian and Native Alaska youths.
Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youths
May 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Fact sheets detail the issues with African-American, Latino, American Indian and Native Alaska youths.
New Evidence Strengthens Case for Increasing School-Based Physical Activity
September 25, 2009 | Issue Brief
Kids who are active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom.
Walking and Biking to School, Physical Activity and Health Outcomes
May 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
This brief summarizes research on active transport to school, physical activity levels and health outcomes.