Distribution of Health-Related Physical Fitness in Texas Youth
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
The fittest students are younger students and students in schools categorized as low diversity and high socioeconomic status.
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An Integrated Framework for Assessing the Value of Community-Based Prevention
November 2, 2012 | Report
This report proposes a framework to assess the value of community-based, non-clinical prevention policies and wellness strategies.
Public Health Law Research
May 3, 2013 | Journal Article
This article reviews the field of public health law research and its progress in both methodological rigor and in identifying sources of data.
Partnering to Preserve Senior Health in California's Public Health System
September 1, 2012 | Report
alifornia's population is growing and aging, but the public health and aging infrastructure is not keeping up. While demand increased, two-thirds of California's Local Health Departments (LHDs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) experienced budget cuts in the 2010-2011 fiscal year, while nearly 40 percent faced staffing reductions.
Transforming Public Health
June 1, 2012 | Report
The Transforming Public Health project, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and convened by RESOLVE, tasked a small group of public health thought leaders with developing guidance for public health officials and policy-makers in prio ...
A Patchwork of Progress
November 1, 2011 | Report
California making headway in battle against childhood obesity but study shows successes are uneven.
California Making Headway in Battle Against Childhood Obesity But Study Shows Successes are Uneven
November 9, 2011 | News Release
Study shows statewide rates for overweight and obesity among school-age children may be leveling off, but progress is uneven across counties.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders
October 13, 2011 | Program Result Report
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) initiated the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leaders in 1991 to recognize individuals' contributions to improving health and health care in their communities.
Public Health and Spatial Inequality in Boston - Children
January 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
A collection of maps visually present data on the health characteristics and experiences of children in Boston.
Where Does the Wage Penalty Bite?
April 1, 2011 | Book
The authors examine relationships between body mass index (BMI) and wages.