A5054397842- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Socioeconomic Development in MENA
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Australian e-Health Research Centre
2023-2024
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
2023-2024
The University of Queensland
2017-2023
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
2018
Prince Charles Hospital
2013-2017
Kensington Health
2016
New York College of Health Professions
2016
New York University
2016
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
1993-2015
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2012
Studies have linked the consumption of sugary drinks to weight gain, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Since 2006, New York City has taken several actions reduce consumption. Nutrition standards limited served by city agencies. Mass media campaigns educated Yorkers on added sugars in their health impact. Policy proposals included an excise tax, a restriction use Supplemental Assistance Program benefits, cap drink portion sizes food service establishments. These initiatives were accompanied 35%...
Raised blood pressure or hypertension is by far the leading risk factor for preventable deaths in Australia, contributing to over 25 000 annually (Supporting Information, figure 1 and 2),1-3 mainly due stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, atrial fibrillation dementia.3, 4 The reduction of less than 140/90 mmHg only achieved 32% people with control rates have stagnated a decade 3).5, 6 As our compare poorly other high income countries (eg, 68% Canada),5-7 we published call-to-action...
In 2002, New York City implemented a comprehensive tobacco control plan that discouraged smoking through excise taxes and smoke-free air laws facilitated quitting population-wide cessation services hard-hitting media campaigns. Following the implementation of these activities well-funded politically supported program, adult rate declined by 28% from 2002 to 2012, youth 52% 2001 2011. These improvements indicate local jurisdictions can have significant positive effect on control.
Abstract Health disparities that affect whole communities may involve factors like housing quality lie at least partly within planners' realm of policy influence. This article demonstrates a link between and childhood asthma. The magnitude the asthma epidemic in Harlem New York City commitment engaged community partners led to an interdisciplinary, participatory, multifaceted approach planning, implementation, evaluation Children's Zone Asthma Initiative. Here we present first year's data on...
Despite a comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Administration lead standard, exposure to continues in many industries. This paper describes blood screening education program for automobile radiator repair workers their families New York City. Results showed that 67% of (n = 62) 89% the shops tested 24) had levels excess 25 micrograms/dl. The vast majority never been previously, none received health safety training regarding occupational exposure. Although workers' children's were...
Background Cycling confers individual and population-level health benefits. Increasing numbers of cities are therefore introducing public bicycle sharing schemes, with London’s Barclays Cycle Hire (BCH) scheme introduced in July 2010. Yet uptake cycling is not equitable across socio-demographic groups. We sought to examine the characteristics BCH scheme’s registered users, explore associated usage. Methods For users registering first seven months scheme, we obtained complete registration...
The New York City Public Health Partnership came together to guide the Turning Point Initiative and involve communities in activities related improving health of city's residents. Early decisions led convening community forums, development borough planning committees, creation implementation a public agenda--all which have fostered input participation. Four years later, continues build upon lessons learned explore ways ensuring that voice is incorporated into City's improvement efforts.
Asthma's impact on health, quality of life, and the economy is substantial, asthma rates are increasing. Currently, there no way to prevent initial onset asthma, cure. However, people who have can do lead high quality, productive lives if they control their by taking medication and, as appropriate, avoid contact with environmental "triggers." These triggers include cockroaches, dust mites, furry pets, mold, tobacco smoke, certain chemicals. This article provides an overview epidemic in...