Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2013
Review Meta AnalysisThe effect of participation in school-based nutrition education interventions on body mass index: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled community trials.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based nutrition education interventions in reducing or preventing overweight and obesity among children and adolescents. ⋯ This systematic review provides evidence that school-based nutrition education interventions are effective in reducing the BMI of children and adolescents.
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2013
Influenza vaccination coverage and timeliness among children requiring two doses, 2004-2009.
To assess influenza vaccination coverage and timeliness among children requiring two doses in a season. ⋯ Despite improvements, low-income, minority children requiring two influenza vaccine doses remain at risk of incomplete and delayed vaccination. Barriers to and strategies for timely full vaccination should be explored.
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2013
Proximity to supermarkets associated with higher body mass index among overweight and obese preschool-age children.
The objective of this study is to examine associations of proximity to food establishments with body mass index (BMI) among preschool-age children. ⋯ Living closer to a large supermarket was associated with higher BMI among preschool-age children who were overweight or obese.
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2013
The association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mental health disorders: evidence from five waves of a national survey of Canadians.
The objective of this study was to examine the association between fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) and mental health disorders. ⋯ These findings suggest a potentially important role of a healthy diet in the prevention of depression and anxiety.
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialPROSPER community-university partnership delivery system effects on substance misuse through 6 1/2 years past baseline from a cluster randomized controlled intervention trial.
To examine the effects of a delivery system for evidence-based preventive interventions through 12th grade, 6.5 years past baseline. ⋯ Partnership-based delivery systems for brief universal interventions have potential for public health impact by reducing substance misuse among youth, particularly higher-risk youth.