What’s Killing Our Children? Child and Infant Mortality among American Indians and Alaska Natives
The very vulnerable demographic group of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) youth face unique and i
Read MoreGetting to Equity in Obesity Prevention: A New Framework
High obesity prevalence persists as a major issue for societies globally. Chronic overweight and obesity have high health, social, and economic c
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A Model Framework That Integrates Community and Clinical Systems for the Prevention and Management of Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases
Obesity now affects 35 percent of men, 40 percent of women, and
Read MoreHealth Inequities, Social Determinants, and Intersectionality
In this essay, we focus on the potential and promise that intersectionality holds as a lens for studying the social determinants of health, r
Read MoreWorkforce Development to Enhance the Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Health of Children and Youth: Opportunities and Barriers in Child Health Care Training
Responsibility for cognitive, affective, an
Read MoreExpulsion and Suspension in Early Education as Matters of Social Justice and Health Equity
Scientists have a central role in addressing the challenges that face society. The primary purpose of research
Read MoreChallenges and Promise of Health Equity for Native Hawaiians
Health equity, the attainment of the highest level of health for all people, is yet to be realized for many populations in the United States
Read MoreLife Span and Legal/Policy Research as Dual Focuses for Identifying and Implementing Opportunities to Realize Health Equity
Our perspective is grounded in the proposition that health equity should be ce
Read MoreImproving Access to Effective Care for People Who Have Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: A Vital Direction for Health and Health Care
Mental health and substance use disorders affect people of
Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities: A Vital Direction for Health and Health Care
Despite the powerful effects of social and behavioral factors on health, development, and lo
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