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April 2, 2012 | Journal Article
As several studies have shown, an association between periodontal disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD), regular dental care may be an important strategy for reducing the burden of CKD.
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study estimated the impact of a mandatory screening policy for Division I athletes implemented by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on both the identification of sickle cell carriers and prevention of sudden death.
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The prevalence of adolescent obesity was higher in states that require BMI screening or fitness assessments with body composition than in states without requirements.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
While obesity rates have declined for California’s White and Asian youth since 2005, rates have leveled off or increased for other ethnic groups.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This review focuses on the relation of BMI to body fatness and health risks, particularly on the ability of BMI for age 95th Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) percentile to identify children who have excess body fatness.
December 2, 2009 | Story
Michael Dulin finds Spanish speakers less likely to get colorectal cancer screenings.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
When measurements are taken carefully and compared with appropriate growth charts and recommended cutoffs, body mass index (BMI) provides an excellent indicator of overweight and obesity that is sufficient for most clinical, screening and surveillance purposes.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
There is limited evidence on the value of individually directed help for children with higher body mass indexes (BMIs) as a national policy, but national surveillance systems are badly needed to allow a better focus on the development of both public health and individual treatment policies.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In January 2008, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) convened a forum of researchers and practitioners working on the issue of childhood obesity to discuss the issues related to surveillance, screening and reporting of children's BMI. The articles contained in this supplement to Pediatrics address the issues in greater detail.
November 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Partnership for Prevention conducted a series of surveys and focus groups with employers to determine to what extent employer-sponsored health insurance plans offer coverage for clinical preventive services or promote their use.