Using Electronic Health Records to Examine Disease Risk in Small Populations: Obesity Among American Indian Children, Wisconsin, 2007-2012.

abstract：:We assessed tobacco-related policies and procedures at all state-funded, community-based residential mental health and substance addiction treatment facilities before implementation of new state policy requirements. We conducted telephone interviews with 162 of 166 (98%) facility administrators. Only 15% had voluntari...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Drach LL,Morris D,Cushing C,Romoli C,Harris RL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:After multiple decades of increasing childhood obesity prevalence in the United States, findings from recent studies suggest that prevalence has leveled or is decreasing in some populations. However, demographic and socioeconomic disparities in prevalence remain and may be increasing. METHODS:To assess re...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Kamali A,Hameed H,Shih M,Simon P

更新日期：2017-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Because cardiovascular disease is closely linked to diabetes, national guidelines recommend low-fat dietary advice for patients who have cardiovascular disease or are at risk for diabetes. The prevalence of receiving such advice is not known. We assessed the lifetime prevalence rates of receiving low-fat d...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Lobo IE,Loeb DF,Ghushchyan V,Schauer IE,Huebschmann AG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes recent events in the governance of standard-setting for 2 areas of US health policy - states' decisions about which prescription drugs to cover under Medicaid and other public programs and making health an aspect of foreign policy - and whether these events offer lessons for policy making. In pr...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Fox DM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Response rates for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) have declined in recent years. The response rate in 1993 was approximately 72%; in 2006, the response rate was approximately 51%. To assess the impact of this decline on the quality of BRFSS estimates, we compared selected health and...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Fahimi M,Link M,Mokdad A,Schwartz DA,Levy P

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using end-of-life (EOL) issues to provide context, we introduce a novel approach to identify potential items for public health surveillance. Our method involved an environmental scan of existing EOL surveys and included the following steps: 1) consulting experts for advice on critical EOL topics, 2) identifying a broa...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Rao JK,Abraham LA,Anderson LA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uncontrolled hypertension, a common disorder, is associated with increased long-term risk of several serious conditions. Awareness of the health risks of uncontrolled hypertension is not well understood. We used data from a nationwide panel survey to assess the awareness of risk associated with uncontrolled hypertensi...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Ahuja R,Ayala C,Tong X,Wall HK,Fang J

更新日期：2018-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic disease prevention practice is an important specialization within public health and health care that connects chronic conditions, causes, prevention tactics, and population-based health promotion modalities. Required competencies for successful chronic disease prevention and health promotion encompass leadersh...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Kane M,Royer-Barnett J,Alongi J

更新日期：2019-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The public health burden and racial/ethnic, sex, and socioeconomic disparities in obesity and in diabetes require a population-level approach that goes beyond provision of high-quality clinical care. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Commission to Build a Healthier America recommended 3 strategies for improving the...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Purnell JQ,Herrick C,Moreland-Russell S,Eyler AA

更新日期：2015-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood obesity rates in minority populations continue to rise despite leveling national trends. Although interventions that address social and environmental factors exist, processes that create demand for policy and environmental change within communities have not been identified. COMMUNITY CONTEXT:We de...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Frerichs L,Brittin J,Stewart C,Robbins R,Riggs C,Mayberger S,Cervantes A,Huang TT

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a major contributor to coronary heart disease and the primary target of cholesterol-lowering therapy. Substantial disparities in cholesterol control exist nationally, but it is unclear how these patterns vary locally. METHODS:We estimated the prevalence, awaren...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Upadhyay UD,Waddell EN,Young S,Kerker BD,Berger M,Matte T,Angell SY

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Engaging family members in an intervention to prevent breast and cervical cancer can be a way to reach underserved women; however, little is known about whether family member recruitment reaches at-risk women. This study reports the kin relationship and risk characteristics of family members who chose to participate i...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Roman LA,Zambrana RE,Ford S,Meghea C,Williams KP

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physical activity may protect against overweight and obesity among preschoolers, and the policies and characteristics of group child care centers influence the physical activity levels of children who attend them. We examined whether children in New York City group child care centers that are compliant wit...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Stephens RL,Xu Y,Lesesne CA,Dunn L,Kakietek J,Jernigan J,Khan LK

更新日期：2014-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overweight is affecting children at younger ages and in increasing numbers, putting them at risk for a lifetime of chronic disease. Consumption of unhealthy foods and time spent watching television have increased concurrently. METHODS:Parents of 526 children aged 2 to 4 years old enrolled in the Special S...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Nelson JA,Carpenter K,Chiasson MA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prevalence of diabetes varies widely among racial/ethnic groups in Hawai'i. How prevalence varies by age for Asian subgroups and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPIs) is understudied. We examined diabetes prevalence by age and race/ethnicity and assessed how socioeconomic status and lifestyl...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Uchima O,Wu YY,Browne C,Braun KL

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:LiveWell Greenville, a multi-organization community coalition, launched an initiative in 2011 to help afterschool programs promote environments that decrease the risk of obesity among children and adolescents. The objective of this study was to describe changes in nutrition and physical activity environmen...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Kemper KA,Pate SP,Powers AR,Fair M

更新日期：2018-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Little is known about the effect of cigarette smoking cessation on risk of tooth loss. We examined how risk of tooth loss changed with longer periods of smoking abstinence in a prospective study of oral health in men. METHODS:Research subjects were 789 men who participated in the Veterans Administration D...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Krall EA,Dietrich T,Nunn ME,Garcia RI

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hispanics in the United States have disproportionately high rates of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes and poorer access to preventive health services. Healthy Fit uses community health workers to extend public health department infrastructure and address Hispanic health disparities related to cardiovasc...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Brown LD,Vasquez D,Salinas JJ,Tang X,Balcázar H

更新日期：2018-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Canadian Heart Health Initiative began in 1987 as an 18-year undertaking to address the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in Canada. There is growing recognition in Canada of the need for an integrated approach to prevention that addresses common risks for many chronic diseases. CONTEXT:Research and in...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Robinson K,Farmer T,Elliott SJ,Eyles J

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacy closures in rural areas is an increasingly common problem. Closures disrupt medication access and decrease adherence to prescription medications. Telepharmacy is a potential solution to this problem; however, research on the relationship between telepharmacy and the quality of medication use is sc...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Pathak S,Haynes M,Qato DM,Urick BY

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:A priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is translating scientific knowledge into action to improve the public's health. No area has a more pressing need for translation than the prevention and control of chronic diseases. Staff from CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and H...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Wilson KM,Brady TJ,Lesesne C,NCCDPHP Work Group on Translation.

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Minnesota. One strategy to reduce the burden of stroke is to implement systems-level improvements in the prehospital and acute care settings. Two surveys conducted in 2006 obtained information about current practices and capacities of emergency medical services...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Tsai AW

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schools play an important role in promoting student wellness. As directed by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, the US Department of Agriculture updated the requirements for written school wellness policies in 2016. The WellSAT (Wellness School Assessment Tool) is an online tool that provides a quantitative score for w...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Schwartz MB,Piekarz-Porter E,Read MA,Chriqui JF

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Milk is a source of shortfall nutrients in children's diets, but most children do not consume recommended amounts. We measured consumption of milk by elementary-schoolchildren (grades 3-5) in a diverse sample of schools before and after implementation of the US Department of Agriculture's updated meal regulations requ...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Yon BA,Johnson RK

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents a systematic framework of 12 essentials, or basic elements, of science-based policy. The 12 essentials are grouped into three categories, or areas, as follows: 1) knowledge generation, which includes credible design, accurate data, sound analysis, and comprehensive synthesis; 2) knowledge exchang...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Choi BC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mental disorders and chronic diseases have been reported to independently affect half of the US population. The objective of this study was to evaluate the comorbid nature of these conditions. METHODS:We analyzed data from 39,954 participants from the 2009 California Health Interview Survey who reported b...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Piane GM,Smith TC

更新日期：2014-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To address cardiovascular disease risk factors among Hispanics, a community model of prevention requires a comprehensive approach to community engagement. The objectives of our intervention were to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hispanics living in 2 low-income areas of El Paso, Texas, and to ...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Balcázar H,Wise S,Rosenthal EL,Ochoa C,Rodriguez J,Hastings D,Flores L,Hernandez L,Duarte-Gardea M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many studies have found that parents of overweight children do not perceive their child to be overweight. Little is known, however, about the extent to which such misperceptions exist among parents of preschool-aged children. METHODS:We analyzed data that were collected in 2004-2005 from parents of 593 pr...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Harnack L,Lytle L,Himes JH,Story M,Taylor G,Bishop D

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, illness and death due to chronic disease in the US Associated Pacific Islands (USAPI) jurisdictions have dramatically increased. Effective chronic disease surveillance can help monitor disease trends, evaluate public policy, prioritize resource allocation, and guide program planning, evaluation, and r...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Hosey G,Ichiho H,Satterfield D,Dankwa-Mullan I,Kuartei S,Rhee K,Belyeu-Camacho T,deBrum I,Demei Y,Lippwe K,Luces PS,Roby F

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Quitting smoking is a critical step toward diabetes control. It is not known whether smoking rates in adults with diabetes are similar to rates among adults who do not have the disease or whether people with diabetes have increased motivation to quit. We examined prevalence trends of current smoking and qu...

journal_title：Preventing chronic disease

authors： Fan AZ,Rock V,Zhang X,Li Y,Elam-Evans L,Balluz L

更新日期：2013-09-19 00:00:00