Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Homogenising 'Blacks' may mask important differences based on nativity. Public health prevention efforts should consider the heightened risk of stroke among younger US-born blacks and focus on primary prevention for immigrant blacks. Also, national surveys should incorporate more ethnicity-related variables.
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Stuntingoverweight is a newly recognised, understudied phenomenon. Affected children are included in both stunting and overweight prevalence estimates, introducing unobserved heterogeneity to both individual-level and population-level research and double counting to population-level research. Overlooking stuntedoverweight children has great implica...
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
This study illustrated the presence of income disparities as it pertains to all-cause, premature, and avoidable mortality, irrespective of immigration status. Additionally, the immigrant health advantage was observed and income disparities were less pronounced in immigrants compared with long-term residents. These findings support the need to exami...
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Use of the internet and technology protected older adults in poor health from social exclusion. Age-friendly hardware and software design might have public health benefits.
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Reduction of socioeconomic inequalities in CHD and CVD outcomes might require different approaches for men and women.
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Use of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) increased ∼100-fold from 1974 to 2014. Additional increases are expected due to widespread emergence of glyphosate-resistant weeds, increased application of GBHs, and preharvest uses of GBHs as desiccants. Current safety assessments rely heavily on studies conducted over 30 years ago. We have considered inf...
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Overweight and obesity increased by over 50% over the course of 20 years. Weight gain occurred across the adult life course regardless of starting weight. The marked increase in dietary intake and decrease in PALs in middle age suggest a potential critical period for intervention to curb excess weight gain.
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
Results suggest that neighbourhood social context influences whether older adults smoke, but does not promote smoking cessation or reduction over time.
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health
