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Ten Simple Rules for Making a Career Transition from Basic Science to Public Health Research
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Longitudinal associations of screen time, physical activity, and sleep duration with body mass index in U.S. youth - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
References Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen T-C, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National health and nutrition examination survey 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. 2021. Google Scholar Rundle AG, Factor-Litvak P, Suglia SF, Susser ES, Kezios KL, Lovasi GS, et al. Tracking of obesity in childhood into adulthood: effects on body mass index and fat mass index at age 50. Child Obes. 2020;16(3):226–33.
Invited Perspective: Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons in Alcohol—An Unappreciated Carcinogenic Mechanism? | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 132, No. 1
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a large class of organic compounds produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels as well as from high heat applied to organic matter such as tobacco, meat, and grain.1 As such, PAHs are implicated in cancers associated with diverse occupations, smoking, and consumption of processed and cooked meat.1,2 Among the most well-known PAHs is benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), one of the causes of scrotal cancer in chimney sweeps2 and thus one of the first...
Changes in Perceptions of the Near-Home Walking Environment Among US Adults-2015 and 2020 National Health Interview Survey
1. 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee scientific report. US Department of Health and Human Services; 2018. Accessed February 23, 2023. https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/PAG_Advisory_Committee_Report.pdf 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee scientific report. US Department of Health and Human Services ; 2018. Accessed February 23, 2023.
National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research Efforts to Advance Childhood Obesity Research: Progress and Next Steps
Over the last decade, the Catalogue has expanded to include 83% (from 6 to 11) more schools and 73% (from 11 to 19) more community-level data sources. In addition, there has been a 43% (from 21 to 30) increase in sources with data on Asian and Pacific Islander persons, a 64% (from 11 to 18) increase in sources with data on Native American/Alaskan Native persons, and a 28% (from 40 to 51) increase for sources with data on both Black American and Hispanic American persons (Table 2).
Estimated Number of Deaths Prevented Through Increased Physical Activity Among US Adults
Previous studies suggest that a substantial number of deaths could be prevented annually by increasing population levels of physical activity.1-3 However, previous estimates have relied on convenience samples,2,3 used self-reported physical activity data,1-3 and assumed relatively large increases in activity levels (eg, more than 30 minutes per day).1-3 The potential public health benefit of changing daily physical activity by a manageable amount is not yet known.
Measurement challenges for childhood obesity research within and between Latin America and the United States
Summary Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge across Latin America and the United States. Addressing childhood obesity depends on valid, reliable, and culturally sensitive measurements. Such progress within and between countries of the Americas could be enhanced through better measurement across different age groups, different countries, and in sending and receiving communities.
Childhood obesity prevention across borders: A National Institutes of Health commentary
Summary In response to the increasing rates of childhood obesity, the United States and countries across Latin America have invested in research that tests innovative strategies and interventions. Despite this, progress has been slow, uneven, and sporadic, calling for increased knowledge exchange and research collaboration that accelerate the adaptation and implementation of promising childhood obesity interventions.
Identification of Effective Programs to Improve Access to and Use of Trails among Youth from Under-Resourced Communities: A Review
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Daily metabolic expenditures: estimates from US, UK and polish time-use data
BMC Public Health201919 (Suppl 2) :453 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6762-9 © The Author(s). 2019 Published: 3 June 2019 Abstract Background Behaviour has diverse economic, social and health consequences. Linking time spent in different daily activities to energy expenditure (EE) is one way of investigating the health and physiological consequences of behaviour and identifying targets to improve population health and well-being.
Strategies to Improve Physical Activity Surveillance among Youth in the United States
Physical activity has well documented benefits for youth, including improved academic achievement, musculoskeletal health, cardiovascular health, adiposity, blood pressure, and mental health.1x1Strong, W.B., Malina, R.M., Blimkie, C.J., Daniels, S.R., Dishman, R.K., Gutin, B. et al. Evidence based physical activity for school-age youth. J Pediatr.
Actions to Improve Physical Activity Surveillance in the United States - National Academy of Medicine
Physical activity, which has been defined as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure” [1], provides important health benefits across the lifespan. However, a large percentage of Americans fail to meet current physical activity guidelines, and this deficiency accounts for a sizeable population health burden.
Effects of Interrupting Sedentary Behavior With Short Bouts of Moderate Physical Activity on Glucose Tolerance in Children With Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Crossover Trial
AbstractOBJECTIVE Sedentary children have greater risk of developing abnormalities in glucose homeostasis. We investigated whether interrupting sedentary behavior (sitting) with very short periods of walking would improve glucose metabolism without affecting dietary intake in children with overweight or obesity.
IJBNPA | Full text | All-cause mortality effects of replacing sedentary time with physical activity and sleeping using an isotemporal substitution model: a prospective study of 201,129 mid-aged and older adults
The analyses are based on data from the 45 and Up Study [4], [13], in which participants completed a baseline questionnaire from January 2006 through December 2009. The 45 and Up Study sample is a large-scale (N = 267,119) prospective cohort of men and women aged 45 years or older living in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
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