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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"chronic disease prevention"”.
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Integrating health equity into implementation science to advance chronic disease prevention and control
… populations are inequitably burdened by chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer. The goal of health equity work is to ensure all people have a fair and just opportunity to achieve optimal health. Implementation science has made health equity a greater focus …
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Strategies for Chronic Disease Prevention in California: Focus on Research, Policy, and Coalition Building
<p>Over the past century, chronic diseases have emerged as a predominant challenge to public health. A relatively short list of preventable risk factors is responsible for much of the burden of chronic health conditions; however, investments in prevention measures have been minimal. The Public …
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"Walking the talk" in the integration of chronic disease prevention management: dietitians' perspectives regarding diabetes management in adult peritoneal dialysis programs in Ontario
Ontario’s Chronic Disease and Prevention Framework (CDPM) is a framework aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Currently, there is a paucity of data examining diabetes management (DM) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) programs. This study, carried out in 2010-11, describes dietitians’ …
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Disclosure of Genetic Information for Personalized Nutrition and Change in Dietary Intake
… motivate positive behavioural changes aimed at chronic disease prevention, however, the effects of disclosing genetic information on dietary behaviour have not been well explored.Objectives: To determine the effects of DNA-based dietary advice on intakes of caffeine, vitamin C, added sugar and …
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Translation Of The Cdc Food Allergy Guidelines Using The Knowledge To Action Framework
… health and safety of students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (CDC, 2013) provides schools with important guidance for this complicated task. The CDC developed a food allergy …
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Trends and Outcomes of a School-Based Campaign to Reduce Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students in Middle School
… (SSB) consumption has been identified as a chronic disease prevention strategy in children and adolescents (Muth et al., 2019; USDA & HSS, 2015) and promoting healthier alternative beverage options has become an important focus for public health policy and educational efforts. …
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The effects of physical activity on the health status of individuals with disabilities
… survey conducted by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC). The total number of individuals from the BRFSS that were analyzed within this study is 430,912 participants. Data were analyzed and compared along criteria set within the purpose of the research …
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Evaluation of LYTE’s Pilot Health and Wellness Coach Training Program
… behavior change, cultural humility, ethics, and chronic disease prevention and management. The overall goal of the pilot program was to assess feasibility, obtain NBHWC accreditation, and collect information to tailor and revise future curriculum. The pilot training program began with eleven …
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Making an impact in public health through philanthrocapitalism : the PaCT Project and ImPaCT Commercial Ventures
… lifestyle factors and their relation to chronic diseases( i.e., cancer, heart diseases, mental illness, diabetes, etc.). This cohort study will be paired with an innovative philanthropic venture capital firm, ImPaCT Commercial Ventures. This business entity will be responsible for the …
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FATTY ACIDS IN PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY: FOCUS ON ALPHA-LINOLENIC ACID (ALA) AND PUFAS
… development, inflammation regulation, and the prevention of chronic diseases (cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, affective). Nevertheless, the literature reveals considerable heterogeneity in results, attributable to interindivdual differences in lipid metabolism and varying nutritional …
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Community centred health promotion and prevention in an Australian context
Chronic diseases have increased dramatically in Australia and around the world over the past decade, causing pain, suffering, disability, psychosocial problems, early mortality and economic and public health crisis. However, many chronic diseases and conditions could be prevented with better …
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Sedentary behavior-inducing randomized control intervention on various health-related outcomes in active, young adults
… a number of health-related outcomes, including chronic disease prevention (both physiological and psychological). In addition to growing information regarding the benefits of physical activity, recent research has suggested the need to focus future studies on the effects of sedentary behavior …
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Master of Applied Epidemiology
… within NT Health remote PHC services to support chronic disease prevention and management, was conducted to assess the system's overall effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. The evaluation showed the TLRR surveillance system supports data-driven chronic disease management, but its …
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Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning for Chronic Disease Management and Prevention: Focus on Asthma
Chronic diseases are the leading causes of decreasing quality of life, hospitalization, disability and death in the United States (US) and all over the world. For a long time, researchers have been seeking ways that promote management and prevention of chronic conditions, (i) to save time, money …
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Master of Applied Epidemiology
… within NT Health remote PHC services to support chronic disease prevention and management, was conducted to assess the system's overall effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. The evaluation showed the TLRR surveillance system supports data-driven chronic disease management, but its …
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Intestinal Adaptation to Repeated Exposure of Flavonoid-rich Foods: In Vitro and Clinical Data
<p>Interest in application of flavonoids for chronic disease prevention has grown significantly, but the low oral bioavailability of these compounds from acute doses is commonly highlighted as a limitation when considering their biological significance. Still, the impact of broad dietary patterns …
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<b>Understanding Facilitators and Barriers of Community Health Worker (CHW) Adoption, Integration and Sustainability Within and Across Organizations Participating in the One Lawndale Community Health Collective</b>
… have been shown effective in improving chronic disease prevention and management, addressing social determinants of health, navigating systems, and connecting organizations to the communities they serve. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and transition to value-based care provides healthcare …
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Supporting health equity in obesity prevention for women of reproductive age
… Obesity negatively affects women’s health (e.g., chronic disease, cancer); leads to poor pregnancy outcomes (e.g., gestational diabetes); and increases the risk children will develop obesity through intergenerational transmission of obesity, further entrenching health disparities for future …
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Evaluation and enhancement of the Walk with Ease program to support older adult physical activity
… support healthy aging. With strong links to both chronic disease prevention and the promotion of independence and quality of life, physical activity is a key public health strategy for supporting older adults. Effective community-based programs are an important opportunity to promote physical …
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Primary care reform: international evidence and primary care doctors’ perspectives within the context of health system reform in Saudi Arabia
… challenges include the increasing burden of chronic diseases, inadequate access to healthcare, and health service fragmentation. The health strategy articulates a new model of care (MOC), targeting financial reform, provider reform, eHealth development, and public private partnerships. A …
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