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Head Start/Anti-Substance Abuse Program Falters in New Jersey

October 1, 2003 | Program Result Report

Concerned Parents for Head Start in Paterson, N.J., developed Project Unconditional, a project designed to integrate family and community strengthening components into Head Start to reduce risks for substance abuse.

The Urban Health Initiative

January 1, 2008 | Book

The Urban Health Initiative, a major effort of the Foundation, aims to improve the health and safety of children living in five medium-size and large cities.

New York City Community Center Provides Substance Abuse and Pregnancy Prevention Counseling for Young Girls

March 1, 2007 | Program Result Report

The Grosvenor Neighborhood House provided substance abuse and early pregnancy prevention services to girls and young women ages eight to 18.

Menu Labeling Regulations and Calories Purchased at Chain Restaurants

June 1, 2013 | Journal Article

This study examined whether the mean number of calories purchased by consumers decreased after the regulation to include caloric information on menus was implemented.

Combining Photovoice and Focus Groups

March 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Engaging Latina teens in a photography project empowered them to address barriers to physical activity in their Connecticut community.

Focusing on Solid Partnerships Across Multiple Sectors for Population Health Improvement

November 1, 2010 | Journal Article

The Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health (MATCH) articles in this issue of Preventing Chronic

Improving Population Health

November 1, 2010 | Journal Article

This article describes a long-term approach to population health, including incentives,and identify what is needed to engage business leadership in population health improvement.

Using Metrics to Improve Population Health

July 1, 2010 | Journal Article

The essays in this issue of Preventing Chronic Disease, solicited on behalf of the MATCH project, describe the characteristics of metrics and provide advice, support, and caution regarding their selection.

Injury Free Coalition for Kids: Dissemination of a Model Injury-Prevention Program for Children and Adolescents

January 27, 2011 | Program Result Report

The Injury Free Coalition for Kids, a national network of local physician-led, hospital-based programs in Level I pediatric trauma centers, conducts interventions to prevent childhood injuries through education and environmental change.

Attitudes and Beliefs of Adolescents and Parents Regarding Adolescent Suicide

February 1, 2010 | Journal Article

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported that roughly 14.5 percent of U.S. high school students considered suicide in 2006. This study used focus groups to uncover common beliefs about teen suicide

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