Latino Church Leaders' Perspectives on Childhood Obesity Prevention
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Church leaders express willingness to address obesity and promote health in their congregations.
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Developing a Community Scorecard to Chronicle Public Health Disparities in South Los Angeles
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: The South LA Health Equity Scorecard examines the health of South Los Angeles residents in the context of the social and economic policies that contribute to inequitable resource levels.
The Community Tool Box
June 20, 2011 | Program Result
The free web-based Community Tool Box is designed to promote community health and development by connecting people, ideas and resources. It is available in English and Spanish.
El Paso Group Teaches Kids to Eat Healthier
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
National Urban League Tackles Childhood Obesity
November 27, 2012 | Program Result
In 2010, the National Urban League launched an initiative to address childhood obesity through policy and program activities both on the national level and through its local affiliates.
Kid Power is the Key to Getting Young People to Eat Healthy
September 28, 2011 | Story
A Portland, Ore., Ladder to Leadership team partners with 4th graders to help a community learn more about living healthy.
Improving Built Environments and Community Connections Can Spur Better Health
September 28, 2011 | Story
Three innovative projects uncover ways to protect mental and physical health by changing the ways people live and interact with each other.
Latina Voices in Childhood Obesity
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latina mothers identify barriers to children being physically active and find their voice to advocate for changes.
Exploring Potential Research Contributions to Policy
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Research use a conceptual framework to analyze Salud America! projects.
Seeking Environmental and Policy Solutions to Address Latino Childhood Obesity
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latino researchers, communities, and policy-makers are helping reshape the nation’s health system and improve community health.