Weight status and sexual orientation: differences by age and within racial and ethnic subgroups.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to learn how employees reacted to changes in the corporate narrative of Philip Morris Companies (PMC) in the late 1990s and early 2000s. METHODS:We analyzed archival internal tobacco industry documents about PMC's creation of a new corporate story. RESULTS:In response to litigation and public opp...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： McDaniel PA,Malone RE

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Because larger food portions could be contributing to the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity, this study was designed to weigh samples of marketplace foods, identify historical changes in the sizes of those foods, and compare current portions with federal standards. METHODS:We obtained informat...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Young LR,Nestle M

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mercury is a growing environmental threat that can cause serious health problems and birth defects. Household thermometers are high-risk sources of mercury because most people lack the knowledge to properly dispose of one when it is broken. The Boston Public Health Commission's Environmental Health Office, with local ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Shoemaker PA,Ghaemghami J

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study evaluated the efficacy of radiographic screening for tuberculosis in correctional facilities. METHODS:Inmates at an admission facility in New York, NY, were screened for tuberculosis by registry cross-match, symptom interviews, tuberculin testing, and chest radiography. RESULTS:Thirty-two cases ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Layton MC,Henning KJ,Alexander TA,Gooding AL,Reid C,Heyman BM,Leung J,Gilmore DM,Frieden TR

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES: To test the efficacy of Reducing the Risk (RTR) and Love Notes (LN) on reducing risky sexual behavior among youths yet to experience or cause a pregnancy. METHODS: The four dependent variables were ever had sex, condom use, birth control use, and number of sexual partners at 3- and 6-month follow-up in a 3...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Barbee AP,Cunningham MR,van Zyl MA,Antle BF,Langley CN

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We estimated human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series completion and examined predictors of completion among adolescents and young adults in a large family planning network. METHODS:Our retrospective cohort study of vaccine completion within 12 months and time to completion used electronic health record da...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Simons HR,Unger ZD,Lopez PM,Kohn JE

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Federal government policy in the United States lacks uniformity, as is indicated by the fact that the Dept. of Defense permits the performance of abortion for medical and mental health reasons, the Office of Economic Opportunity states that no project funds may be used for any surgical procedure intended to result in...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Contis G,Hern WM

更新日期：1971-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sources of measurement error in assessing smoking status are examined. METHODS:The Lung Health Study, a randomized trial in 10 clinical centers, includes 3923 participants in a smoking cessation program and 1964 usual care participants. Smoking at first annual follow-up was assessed by salivary cotinine, ex...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Murray RP,Connett JE,Lauger GG,Voelker HT

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in women residing in low-income neighborhoods of northern California. METHODS:A population-based sample of 1707 women, aged 18 to 29, were surveyed and screened for sexually transmitted infections and HCV. RESULTS:Women infected with HCV (2.5%) were m...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Page-Shafer KA,Cahoon-Young B,Klausner JD,Morrow S,Molitor F,Ruiz J,McFarland W,Young Women's Survey Team.

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined the association between exposure to chlorophenates and the risk of soft tissue sarcoma; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Hodgkin's disease; and cancers of the lung, nose, and nasopharynx. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was conducted of 26487 workers employed for at least 1 year between 1950...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Hertzman C,Teschke K,Ostry A,Hershler R,Dimich-Ward H,Kelly S,Spinelli JJ,Gallagher RP,McBride M,Marion SA

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have indicated that cigarette smokers have more occupational accidents and injuries and use more sick time and health benefits than nonsmokers, thereby producing sizeable costs for employers. However, they usually have not controlled for other possible sources of these costs. We analyzed occupational...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Ryan J,Zwerling C,Orav EJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined the feasibility of using high-value coupons to induce condom purchase and evaluated execution factors that can influence the effectiveness of this form of promotion. METHODS:Two levels of coupon discount value (10% off and 75% off) were used to promote condom purchase among young adults....

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Dahl DW,Gorn GJ,Weinberg CB

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Minnesota Heart Health Program is a 13-year research and demonstration project to reduce morbidity and mortality from coronary heart disease in whole communities. METHODS:Three pairs of communities were matched on size and type; each pair had one education site and one comparison site. After baseline su...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Luepker RV,Murray DM,Jacobs DR Jr,Mittelmark MB,Bracht N,Carlaw R,Crow R,Elmer P,Finnegan J,Folsom AR

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the influence of undocumented immigration in the United States on 4 different metrics of drug and alcohol problems: drug arrests, drug overdose fatalities, driving under the influence (DUI) arrests, and DUI deaths. METHODS:We combined newly developed state-level estimates of the undocumented popu...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Light MT,Miller T,Kelly BC

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We compared the association between 3 different definitions of social smoking-a common pattern of smoking among young adults-and cessation indicators. METHODS:We used a Web-enabled, cross-sectional national survey of 1528 young adults (aged 18-25 years) from a panel (recruited by random-digit dialing) maint...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Song AV,Ling PM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the cessation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) among British women, by educational level, social class, and cardiovascular risk factors, at the time of publicity about 2 clinical trials of HRT that were halted after adverse findings. METHODS:A total of 1387 women aged 57 years reported their...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Mishra G,Kok H,Ecob R,Cooper R,Hardy R,Kuh D

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent theoretical studies suggest that the earth's ozone layer which filters ultraviolet radiation may be depleted by a fleet of supersonic transports or by continued use of chlorofluoromethanes. It is now generally accepted that short wavelength ultraviolet radiation leads to the development of skin cancer. In this ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Fears TR,Scotto J,Schneiderman MA

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey on brand preference and cigarette advertising recall in 1,195 school children was conducted in Sydney, Australia. Four of the 130 available brands accounted for the cigarettes smoked by 78.7 per cent of smokers. Smokers were nearly twice as likely to correctly identify edited cigarette advertisements and slog...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Chapman S,Fitzgerald B

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the effectiveness of peer ethnography to gain insider views on substance use and sex among a diverse range of high-risk substance-using Black and Latino young men who have sex with men. METHODS:We recruited 9 peer ethnographers aged 21 to 24 years from youth programs for the lesbian, gay, bisexu...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Mutchler MG,McKay T,McDavitt B,Gordon KK

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asymptomatic infection with either Entameba histolytica or Giardia lamblia was found in 61 per cent of the residents of a dormitory in an institution for the mentally retarded; two other dormitories had rates of 20 per cent and 22 per cent. Drug therapy was successfully undertaken in all three dormitories, and environ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Thacker SB,Simpson S,Gordon TJ,Wolfe M,Kimball AM

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We compared faculty promotion rates by race/ethnicity across US academic medical centers. METHODS:We used the Association of American Medical College's 1983 through 2000 faculty roster data to estimate median institution-specific promotion rates for assistant professor to associate professor and for associa...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Nunez-Smith M,Ciarleglio MM,Sandoval-Schaefer T,Elumn J,Castillo-Page L,Peduzzi P,Bradley EH

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the effect of New York's HIV Reporting and Partner Notification law on HIV testing levels and on the HIV testing decisions of high-risk individuals. METHODS:In-person interviews were administered to 761 high-risk individuals to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HIV testi...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Tesoriero JM,Battles HB,Heavner K,Leung SY,Nemeth C,Pulver W,Birkhead GS

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Interpreting associations between lead exposure and child behavior problems is difficult because studies have not controlled for sociodemographic confounders or have used shed teeth to mark exposure. This study explored associations between blood lead and preschool behavior. METHODS:Children from a smelter ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Wasserman GA,Staghezza-Jaramillo B,Shrout P,Popovac D,Graziano J

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The female condom is the only other barrier contraception method besides the male condom, and it is the only "woman-initiated" device for prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Although studies demonstrate high acceptability and effectiveness for this device, overall use in the United States remains low. The f...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Witte SS,Stefano K,Hawkins C

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Monthly Health Review was developed to monitor symptoms, illnesses and injuries among Air Traffic Controllers. Return rate of the mailed check-list exceeded 90 per cent. Diagnoses were generated from symptom clusters by computer algorithms. Telephone interview by physicians, laboratory analyses for serum pepsinogen ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Jenkins CD,Kreger BE,Rose RM,Hurst M

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the pathways to smoking cessation between late adolescence and young adulthood. METHODS:We obtained data from a sample of urban African American and Puerto Rican young adults (N=242), mean age 19 years, who reported tobacco use and determined cessation rates between late adolescence and young ad...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Marcus SE,Pahl K,Ning Y,Brook JS

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to determine whether supplemental private insurance coverage among Medicare recipients alters patterns of health care or outcomes associated with acute myocardial infarction. METHODS:Medicare patients hospitalized after a myocardial infarction were identified from New York City hospitalization rec...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Fang J,Alderman MH

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine how disparities in adult disability by educational attainment vary across US states. METHODS:We used the nationally representative data of more than 6 million adults aged 45 to 89 years in the 2010-2014 American Community Survey. We defined disability as difficulty with activities of daily living...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Montez JK,Zajacova A,Hayward MD

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:State-level income inequality has been found to have an effect on individual health outcomes, even when controlled for important individual-level variables such as income, education, age, and gender. The effect of income inequality on health may not be immediate and may, in fact, have a substantial lag time between ex...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Gadalla TM,Fuller-Thomson E

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Social work education plays a critical role in preparing social workers to lead efforts that improve health. Because of the dynamic health care landscape, schools of social work must educate students to facilitate health care system improvements, enhance population health, and reduce medical costs. We reviewed the exi...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Browne T,Keefe RH,Ruth BJ,Cox H,Maramaldi P,Rishel C,Rountree M,Zlotnik J,Marshall J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00