Effects of green buildings on employee health and productivity.

abstract：:Eight matched men's and women's intercollegiate varsity teams were studied prospectively for one academic year to determine the incidence of athletic injury and resulting disability. Sports in which both men and women participated in a comparable manner were chosen: basketball, fencing, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, i...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Lanese RR,Strauss RH,Leizman DJ,Rotondi AM

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood immunization constitutes one of the great success stories of American public health in the 20th century. This essay provides a historical examination of this topic through 4 particularly important examples: diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and measles. Each case study illustrates how new vaccines have posed uni...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Baker JP

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We combined social-network analysis and molecular epidemiology to investigate Staphylococcus aureus among drug users. METHODS:From 2003 through 2005, we recruited adult drug users in Brooklyn, New York. Of 501 individuals recruited, 485 participated. Participants were screened for HIV infection and S. aureu...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Gwizdala RA,Miller M,Bhat M,Vavagiakis P,Henry C,Neaigus A,Shi Q,Lowy FD

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The globalization of public health is both real and relevant throughout the United States and to Americans traveling or residing abroad. US public policy responses are evolving, but a crisper and more comprehensive global perspective is needed. I suggest four timely US actions to address today's competing realities o...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Moore M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) continue to be overlooked as a resource to address health care workforce shortages and growing needs for a diverse health workforce, despite our commitment as a nation to health equity and eliminating health disparities. Health workforce graduation rates help illum...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Noonan A,Lindong I,Jaitley VN

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The National AIDS Behavioral Survey (1990-1992) of heterosexual adults (18-49 years) measured human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk factors, condom use, and HIV antibody testing, with a focus on major "high-risk" cities. METHODS:A longitudinal survey was conducted. RESULTS:There was little reduction in t...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Catania JA,Binson D,Dolcini MM,Stall R,Choi KH,Pollack LM,Hudes ES,Canchola J,Phillips K,Moskowitz JT

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salt intake of 978 subjects when compared to 1954 data demonstrated a trend toward the decreased use of table salt. When hypertensives in treatment were excluded, persons reporting low salt use had higher mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures than those reporting high salt use. These findings were the reverse of...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Phillips K,Holm K,Wu AC

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe changes in suspected heroin overdose emergency department (ED) visits. Methods. We analyzed quarterly and yearly changes in heroin overdoses during 2017-2018 by using data from 23 states and jurisdictions (including the District of Columbia) funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Vivolo-Kantor AM,Hoots B,David F,Gladden RM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because there has been a recent trend toward delay of childbearing in the United States, women in the birth cohort of 1945-49 will have an estimated 5 per cent greater incidence of breast cancer, and those in the cohort of 1950-54 an estimated 9 per cent greater incidence compared with the cohort of 1935-39, which had...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： White E

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to test the efficacy of an intervention that was designed to promote social inclusion and commitment to education, in reducing among students health risk behaviors and improving emotional well-being. METHODS:The design was a cluster-randomized trial in 25 secondary schools in Victoria, Australia. ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Patton GC,Bond L,Carlin JB,Thomas L,Butler H,Glover S,Catalano R,Bowes G

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suicide is a public health problem disproportionately associated with some demographic characteristics (e.g., sexual orientation, veteran status). Analyses of the Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey data revealed that more lesbian, gay, and bisexual (i.e., sexual minority) veterans reported suicid...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Blosnich JR,Bossarte RM,Silenzio VM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the effect of chiropractic use on overall health care utilization patterns, the volume and pattern of ambulatory physician visits by elderly persons having contact with chiropractors are compared with those having contact with physicians only. This analysis is based on data representative of the Canadian Pro...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Shapiro E

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop a protocol for prevention of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission in Wisconsin prisons, we interviewed 619 male prisoners at incarceration to obtain information on hepatitis B risk factors. We defined previous infections by the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antibody to hepatitis B surface...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Anda RF,Perlman SB,D'Alessio DJ,Davis JP,Dodson VN

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beginning in 1946, the United States government immorally and unethically-and, arguably, illegally-engaged in research experiments in which more than 5000 uninformed and unconsenting Guatemalan people were intentionally infected with bacteria that cause sexually transmitted diseases. Many have been left untreated to t...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Rodriguez MA,García R

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The health risks from low-dose sparsely ionizing (low-LET) radiation have been the subject of continued debate. At present, quantitative estimates of risk are extremely uncertain due to the controversy surrounding both the dosimetry for A-bomb survivor data and the choice of mathematical models for extrapolating risk ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Dreyer NA,Friedlander E

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We identified barriers and facilitators to the state-level implementation of primary stroke center (PSC) policies, which encourage the certification or designation of specialized stroke treatment facilities and may address concerns such as transportation bypass, telemedicine, and treatment protocols. METHOD...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： O'Toole LJ Jr,Slade CP,Brewer GA,Gase LN

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study evaluated a nurse-managed smoking cessation program for smokers hospitalized for a variety of conditions. METHODS:Hospitalized patients who smoked prior to hospitalization and who were motivated to quit (n = 660) were randomized to intervention or usual-care groups and followed for the next year....

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Taylor CB,Miller NH,Herman S,Smith PM,Sobel D,Fisher L,DeBusk RF

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wage theft, or nonpayment of wages to which workers are legally entitled, is a major contributor to low income, which in turn has adverse health effects. We describe a participatory research study of wage theft among immigrant Chinatown restaurant workers. We conducted surveys of 433 workers, and developed and used a ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Minkler M,Salvatore AL,Chang C,Gaydos M,Liu SS,Lee PT,Tom A,Bhatia R,Krause N

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluations of 40 mass media programs/campaigns designed to influence cigarette smoking were reviewed. Information/motivation programs/campaigns generally produced changes in awareness, knowledge, and attitudes. Extensive national campaigns also produced meaningful behavioral change. Programs/campaigns designed to pro...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Flay BR

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current theoretical approaches to bioethics and public health ethics propose varied justifications as the basis for health care and public health, yet none captures a fundamental reality: people seek good health and the ability to pursue it. Existing models do not effectively address these twin goals. The approach I e...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Ruger JP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We identified barriers to care seeking for pneumonia and diarrhea among rural Guatemalan children. METHODS:A population-based survey was conducted twice from 2008 to 2009 among 1605 households with children younger than 5 years. A 14-day calendar recorded episodes of carer-reported pneumonia (n = 364) and d...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Bruce N,Pope D,Arana B,Shiels C,Romero C,Klein R,Stanistreet D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, an increasing number of women have been entering the labor force. It is known that in men, employment is related to heart disease risk, but there are few studies examining this association among women. METHODS:The relation between employment status and heart disease risk factors including l...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Kritz-Silverstein D,Wingard DL,Barrett-Connor E

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. To quantify sociodemographic disparities in prediagnosis preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use in persons recently diagnosed with HIV in New York City and assigned for partner services.Methods. We used partner services data from November 2015 to September 2017 from persons diagnosed with HIV in the past 12 mo...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Misra K,Huang JS,Udeagu CN

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We used a community-based research approach to test a culturally based breast cancer screening program among low-income Hmong women in central and southern California. METHODS:We designed a culturally informed educational program with measures at baseline and 1-year follow-up in 2 intervention cities and 1 ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Kagawa-Singer M,Tanjasiri SP,Valdez A,Yu H,Foo MA

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Using data from a large cohort of adults aged 45 to 84 years-old, we investigated whether availability of recreational resources is related to physical activity levels. METHODS:Data from a multiethnic sample of 2723 adult residents of New York City, NY; Baltimore, Md; and Forsyth County, NC, were linked to ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Diez Roux AV,Evenson KR,McGinn AP,Brown DG,Moore L,Brines S,Jacobs DR Jr

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study evaluated the effects of a major federal immunization continuing education course, delivered in both traditional classroom and satellite broadcast versions, on public health professionals' knowledge, agreement, self-efficacy, and adherence in practice to recommendations. METHODS:The study used a ...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Umble KE,Cervero RM,Yang B,Atkinson WL

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to elucidate changes in attitudes, experiences, readiness, and confidence levels of medical residents to perform screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) and factors that moderate these changes. METHODS:A cohort of 121 medical residents received an educa...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Marshall VJ,McLaurin-Jones TL,Kalu N,Kwagyan J,Scott DM,Cain G,Greene W,Adenuga B,Taylor RE

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined the correlates of clinical gallbladder disease among US adults and whether serum ascorbic acid levels are associated with a decreased prevalence of gallbladder disease. METHODS:Cross-sectional analyses of data from the Second National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were conducte...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Simon JA,Hudes ES

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2001, Maryland's court of appeals was asked to decide whether researchers at Johns Hopkins University had engaged in unethical research on children. During the 1990s, Johns Hopkins's Kennedy Krieger Institute had studied 108 African American children, aged 6 months to 6 years, to find an inexpensive and "practical"...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Rosner D,Markowitz G

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This psychiatric epidemiology study following the Mount St. Helens volcanic disaster revealed a significant morbidity for psychiatric disorders. The increased prevalence showed a dose response pattern in three population groups. The findings are reported as relative and attributable risk for the two exposed population...

journal_title：American journal of public health

authors： Shore JH,Tatum EL,Vollmer WM

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00