A5025590850- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Smart Materials for Construction
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Noise Effects and Management
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Evacuation and Crowd Dynamics
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2020-2024
University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas
2021-2024
The University of Texas at Austin
2019-2020
Georgia Institute of Technology
2016-2019
The recent concurrence of electrical grid failure events in time with extreme temperatures is compounding the population health risks weather episodes. Here, we combine simulated heat exposure data during historical wave three large U.S. cities to assess degree which heat-related mortality and morbidity change response a concurrent event. We develop novel approach estimating individually experienced temperature approximate how personal-level changes on an hourly basis, accounting for both...
Abstract Background Latinx children in the United States are at high risk for nature-deficit disorder, heat-related illness, and physical inactivity. We developed Green Schoolyards Project to investigate how green features—trees, gardens, nature trails—in school parks impact heat index (i.e., air temperature relative humidity) within parks, activity levels socioemotional well-being of these children. Herein, we present novel methods a) observing children’s interaction with features b)...
Latino, Black, and economically disadvantaged individuals in the U.S. have been shown to disproportionately live areas characterized by urban heat islands, yet little qualitative data exist inform adaptation. In a low-income community of color, we explored residents' heat-related health well-being outcomes, vulnerability, recommended adaptation strategies. From July–September 2021, conducted interviews with 18 adults (female = 17, Latino 16, Black 2) an area high island intensity Austin,...
We explore the potential for cities to develop urban heat management plans moderate rising temperatures and lessen impact of extreme on human health. Specifically, we model impacts strategies, including tree planting other green infrastructure, cool roofing paving, a reduction in waste emissions from buildings vehicles, estimated heat-related mortality across Louisville, Kentucky. Our assessment finds combination strategies summer by as much 10°F hot days reduce more than 20 percent.
Extreme heat may discourage physical activity of children while shade provide thermal comfort. The authors determined the associations between ambient temperature, shade, and moderate to vigorous (MVPA) during school recess.Children aged 8-10 (n = 213) wore accelerometers global positioning system monitors recess at 3 parks in Austin, Texas (September-November 2019). Weather data originated from 10 sensors per park. calculated imagery using a geographic information (GIS) time-matched...
Rising temperatures threaten the resilience of public transit systems. We determined whether bus stop shelters and tree canopy surrounding stops moderated effect warm season on ridership in Austin, Texas, trees were equitably distributed. For (n = 2271) Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, boardings per measured 1 April–30 September 2019. Air temperature data originated from Camp Mabry weather station. Tree was calculated by classification high-resolution aerial imagery National...
Determining the locations where adolescents tend to accumulate greater amounts of physical activity may assist policymakers address built environment design and promote PA. This study evaluated association between availability recreational facilities average minutes moderate vigorous (MVPA) per day US in 2017 (n=1,437). Data for this cross-sectional were obtained from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, Eating study, an internet-based collecting information on diet PA parent adolescent...
Individuals in the USA are insufficiently active, increasing their chronic disease risk. Extreme temperatures may reduce physical activity due to thermal discomfort. Cooler climate studies have suggested change a net positive effect on activity, yet research gaps remain for warmer climates and within-day patterns. We determined association between ambient (contemporary projected) urban trail use humid subtropical climate. At Austin, TX, five electronic counters recorded hourly pedestrian...
This cross-sectional study evaluates the association of high outdoor temperatures with children’s engagement in physical activity during play.
Cities are investing in active transportation networks, yet little is known about travel behavior of different non-vehicle modes the presence multiple types infrastructure. At two sites Austin, Texas, USA, with a cycle track, sidewalk, and street parallel, we determined where traveled likelihood crossing from one infrastructure to another using "recommended" infrastructure—defined as sidewalk for walkers, dog runners bike lane traffic cyclists, e-scooter riders, other wheeled micromobility...
Multiple models and frameworks exist for the measurement classification of physical activity in adults that are applied broadly across populations but have limitations when to youth. The authors propose a conceptual framework specifically designed classifying youth activity.
This cross-sectional study examines whether there is an association between volunteering and well-being among children adolescents across the United States.
When assessing the link between nature exposure and social-emotional or proximal outcomes of children, few studies have included psychological connection to as a mediating variable. We determined association children's their overall learning (SEL) skills, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship responsible decision-making. The final study sample children ages 8–10 (n = 138) originated from three elementary schools serving majority economically disadvantaged Latino...