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March 1, 1998 | Program Result Report
The University of Illinois at Chicago examined the similarities and differences among predictors of different stages of smoking for adolescents: abstinence, trying, experimentation, regular use.
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study investigated associations between exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) during childhood and early emphysema among nonsmokers. The authors examined CT scan images for participants in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)-Lung Study.
June 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
In 2002, project staff at the University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Health Research and Policy held a one-day meeting to explore how regulations, particularly those of internal review boards, affect youth smoking cessation research.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
A better understanding of how health conditions are framed—defined, named and categorized—will help societies make sound decisions about where to allocate health resources, and help individuals sort through information about health risks related to diet, behavior, environmental exposures and lifestyle choices.
January 31, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
November 1, 2007 | Journal Article
The National Osteoporosis Foundation and American College of Obstetrics-Gynecology have expanded osteoporosis therapy recommendations by changing the treatment threshold. We determined the impact of this recommendation using nationally representativ ...
August 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
The National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc. oversaw research on the etiology of tobacco use among teens of diverse ethnic and racial groups and on the most effective communication messages to prevent teen addiction to tobacco.
July 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study shows that approximately 1 in 11 Americans are affected by urinary stone disease. Overall prevalence of stone disease has increased since it was last measured in 1994.
March 5, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
AN: And did the Health & Society Scholars program help with that at all? Van Sickle: Absolutely. Not only did the program provide me access to research funds, but I felt that because RWJF had invested in me, these funds came with the responsibility ...
January 12, 2012 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
Shorter Antibiotic Regimens Might Counter Antibiotic Resistance