We conducted a health impact assessment to quantify the potential of state menu-labeling law on population weight gain in Los Angeles County, California.We utilized published and unpublished data model consumer response point-of-purchase calorie postings at large chain restaurants County. sensitivity analyses account for uncertainty total annual revenue, market share, average meal price county.Assuming that 10% restaurant patrons would order reduced-calorie meals postings, resulting an...

Given projected U.S. physician shortages across all specialties that will likely impact underserved areas disproportionately, the authors sought to explore factors most correlated with medical school graduates' intention work populations (IWUP).Data from 2010-2012 Association of American Medical Colleges School Graduation Questionnaire (n = 40,846) were analyzed. Variables (demographics, career preference, debt burden, enter loan forgiveness programs) examined using chi-square tests and...

Introduction: serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) was routinely employed as a tumor marker for screening, diagnosis, and treatment follow-up of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, substantial proportion HCC patients had normal AFP level even at an advanced disease status. Few studies to date tried explore the nature behavior this (N-HCC). The purpose study investigate clinicopathological characteristics survival outcome N-HCC after operation. In addition, potential markers were also sought in...

Kuo T, Skedros J, Bloebaum R. Measurement of femoral anteversion by biplane radiography and computed tomography imaging: comparison with an anatomic reference. Invest Radiol 2003;38:221–229. Rationale Objectives. The ability standard (CT) imaging techniques to measure accurately the human was evaluated compared reference: osteometric method. Methods. Femoral 10 normal adult cadaveric femora were determined using a standardized measurement method (the reference) 2 selected common (biplane...

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND School climate is an integral part of a comprehensive approach to improving the well‐being students; however, little known about relationships between its different domains and measures. We examined student, staff, administrative measures school understand extent which they were related each other student outcomes. METHODS The sample included 33,572 secondary students from 121 schools in Los Angeles County during 2014‐2015 academic year. A multilevel regression model was...

As part of a comprehensive approach to combating the obesity epidemic, Los Angeles County Department Public Health launched “Sugar Pack” health marketing campaign in fall 2011. Carried out three stages, sought educate and motivate public reduce excess calorie intake from sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. The primary Sugar Pack creative concepts provided consumers with information about number sugar packs contained sugary drinks. Data formative market research as well lessons previous...

To update and examine Alzheimer's disease-related mortality trends according to age, sex, race ethnicity, geography, other case characteristics for a 10-year period.Trend comparative analyses of the U.S. multiple-cause-of-death records 1999 2008.United States.Participants were decedents with disease (AD) coded as underlying or associated cause death; forms dementia cognitive disorder excluded.Case frequency, age-specific death rates, crude age-adjusted rates estimated all AD from sampled...

Summary Pneumocystosis ( PCP ) mortality in the U.S. has received less attention recent years. This study describes trends and estimated burden of U.S., using national multiple cause death data during 1999‐2014. rates were calculated for age, sex, race year. Demographic differences presented decedents with without a human immunodeficiency virus HIV co‐diagnosis. Matched odds ratios MOR generated to describe associations between non‐ conditions mortality. In total, 11 512 deaths occurred...

School truancy is common in the United States; however, youths’ perspectives on underlying reasons for and best ways to curtail this phenomenon are lacking. This project sought better understand what factors contribute decisions skip classes or ditch full days of school over time solicit recommendations how reduce improve system functioning. We used a community partnered qualitative descriptive approach conduct in-depth interviews with 39 youths history from South East Los Angeles. Youths’...

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite numerous setbacks, some SMEs demonstrated resilience by adopting innovative survival strategies, including investment in research development (R&D). This study investigates the extent of R&D among selected Taiwan its role their during pandemic. Using a mixed methods approach, data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires, with participants representing...

Background/Objectives: Safety-net health centers are increasingly screening for food insecurity and providing patients with referrals to public assistance programs—e.g., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, not all individuals ac-tively participate or eligible these programs. Onsite distributions of free produce at center sites represent a promising alternative/complementary option ad-dressing this need. This study examines events their associations attendees’ vegetable...

Few studies have examined how joint-use agreements between schools and communities affect use of school facilities after hours for physical activity in under-resourced communities. The objective this study was to assess whether these can increase community member opened spaces outside hours.

Although consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with many negative health outcomes, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, the relationship between consumer nutritional knowledge amount consumed poorly understood. The objective this study was to examine daily calorie recommendations SSBs in a large, economically racially diverse sample adults recruited at selected Metro subway bus shelters Los Angeles County. In June 2012, County Department Public...

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.

Melanoma remains among the deadliest cancers in USA, ranking presently as leading cause of death from skin disease this country. The present analysis presents national statistics on health burden (mortality) and productivity losses attributable to cancer over a 19-year period. Melanoma-related deaths mortality rates 1990 through 2008 were identified calculated using multiple-cause-of-death data 2000 US Census. Productivity estimated previously published methods that accounted for life...

We sought to characterize student receptivity new menu offerings in the Los Angeles Unified School District by measuring levels of fruit and vegetable waste after implementation changes school lunch fall 2011.

Hypertension is an important and common risk factor for heart disease stroke, two of the leading causes death in adults United States. Despite considerable improvement increasing awareness, treatment, control hypertension, undiagnosed uncontrolled hypertension remain public health challenges (1). Data from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were used to estimate prevalence as well among aged ≥18 years Los Angeles County compared with States during 1999-2006 2007-2014....

To compare changes in nutrient levels of school meals before and after implementation nutrition interventions at five districts two, large U.S. counties. School menu were compared against national meal recommendations.A urban district Los Angeles County (LAC), California four suburban Cook (SCC), Illinois implemented interventions. Nutrition analyses conducted for breakfast lunch made to the programs. Means, % change, net calories (kilocalories or kcal) offered as a result calculated.School...