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May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
At stake in the May 2013 publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), are billions of dollars in insurance payments and government resources.
National Program
To improve understanding of school, community, state, and national policies and environmental factors affecting youth diet, physical activity, obesity, and tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.
April 11, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Google Street View allows researchers to conduct "virtual" audits of a neighborhood's characteristics. This study compared observations made from Google Street View images with data from a previous field audit of New York City blocks.
February 28, 2013 | Report
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Bridging the Gap program finds that progress to improve school district wellness policies has stalled.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The odds of student overweight or obesity decreased if they lived in communities with higher walkability index scores according to this study.
December 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
The fast-food industry spends $660 million to market its products to children and adolescents each year and spends the most on toys for kids’ meals—$360 million for the cost of toys alone. These efforts help fast-food restaurants sell more than 1.2 ...
December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Blacks, and especially poor Black males, show increases in blood pressure with increases in blood lead levels.
November 5, 2012 | Program Result Report
A Progress Report: Combating childhood obesity through local and state policy change.
October 29, 2012 | Program Result Report
B Lab expanded and improved the rating system it uses to certify B corporations, particularly in the areas of health and safety issues. B corporations have charters that require them to conduct business in a socially responsible manner.