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April 2, 2012 | Journal Article
As several studies have shown, an association between periodontal disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD), regular dental care may be an important strategy for reducing the burden of CKD.
January 14, 2013 | Program Result Report
Vote & Vax increased access to influenza immunization and other preventive services for vulnerable populations through clinics provided at polling places on Election Day from 2004 though 2010.
National Program
To increase the number of American adults age 50 and older who engage in regular physical activity.
January 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
From July 2001 to the end of 2003, project staff with the Partnership for Prevention, Washington, produced nonpartisan and objective analyses of approaches to increase the emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion under Medicare.
May 1, 2004 | Journal Article
This study examined the effect of demographic and socioeconomic factors on use of preventive services (prostate-specific antigen testing, colorectal cancer screening, and influenza vaccination) among elderly men enrolled in two Medicare+Choice healt ...
March 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Working adults who are poor are more likely to be women, racial and ethnic minorities, less educated, and employed in sales, service, production, and material moving sectors, and are less likely to receive insurance through employers.
June 30, 2010 | Journal Article
Participants in a community physical activity program for older adults showed improvements in physical functioning.
April 15, 2011 | Story
A profile of the evaluator, Sara Wilcox, PhD.
January 1, 2009 | Report
The Active for Life (AFL) initiative investigated how two physical activity programs for adults aged 50 and older, Active Choices (AC) and Active Living Every Day (ALED), worked in community settings.
January 15, 2008 | Report
Vote & Vax is a winning strategy for health care providers and their communities, providing vaccines to protect vulnerable populations against the flu. About half of adults 50 years of age and older fail to receive their annual flu vaccination. Since this population is also more likely to vote than any other group, several local health agencies have taken advantage of this opportunity to offer flu vaccinations at polling sites on Election Day, smack dab in the middle of flu shot season.