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NewPublicHealth on Location: Austin, Texas
September 14, 2012 | New Public Health Post
The first graders are split into two groups once they arrive at the Y, with half going to the water with their safety instructors for 45 minutes, and the other half headed to physical activities in the gym and on the ground. That physical activity a ...
Public Health Pipeline: The Future Generation of Public Health Professionals
October 9, 2005 | Program Result Report
The Public Health Pipeline Program supported efforts by two education organizations from 1998 to 2003 to build the capacity of educational systems to improve science education for students in grades six through nine.
How to Revitalize Poor Neighborhoods
April 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
The Roundtable on Initiatives for Children, Families and Communities continued to conduct in-depth research and analyses in selected areas that represent underlying or ongoing challenges to comprehensive community initiatives.
A Broken Promise to Our Children
November 30, 2011 | Report
A report on the states' allocation of the tobacco settlement dollars finds that of the $25.6 billion collected in tobacco revenue, only 1.8 percent—$456.7 million—will be spent by states on programs to prevent kids from smoking and to help smokers quit.
Exposure of California Kindergartners to Students with Personal Belief Exemptions from Mandated School Entry Vaccinations
March 26, 2012 | Journal Article
A study of California kindergarteners' exposure to personal belief exemptions (PBEs) from vaccinations at school found that PBE exposure increased from 2008 to 2010, indicating that more children are exposed to the risk of disease.
Public Health Concern in California Over Parents Refusing Vaccinations for Their Children, RWJF Scholar Says
June 14, 2012 | Story
Study finds intentionally unvaccinated students may be putting other children at risk.
Health Partnerships in Indiana
May 6, 2010 | Story
Joining forces to improve child health.
Therapy for Specific Problems
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the body of research around smoking-cessation therapy for young smokers. It presents information about youth smokers, examines strengths and weaknesses of youth tobacco cessation interventions, and discusses how the field of youth smoking cessation research could develop in the future.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of Estimates of Obesity Prevalence Among U.S. Children and Teens
January 13, 2010 | News Release
Study shows a striking decline in obesity rates among young children. But boys ages 6 to 19 are lagging, and racial and ethnic disparities persist across age groups.
Highest Rates of Obese and Overweight Youths Ages 10-17
July 29, 2009 | Story
Eight of the 10 states with the highest rates of obese and overweight youths are in the South.