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Preventing Chronic Disease | Flavored Tobacco Use Among Canadian Students in Grades 9 Through 12: Prevalence and Patterns From the 2010"2011 Youth Smoking Survey - CDC

youth  survey  students  disease  chronic  tobacco  smoking  CDC  among  prevalence  canada  flavored  canadian  grades  patterns  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Adolescent  Primary Prevention 

This study examined patterns of use of flavored tobacco products in a nationally generalizable sample of Canadian students in grades 9 through 12 after the implementation of a national ban on certain flavored tobacco products.

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Preventing Chronic Disease | Smoking Initiation, Tobacco Product Use, and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among General Population and Sexual Minority Youth, Missouri, 2011"2012 - CDC

youth  students  disease  chronic  missouri  tobacco  secondhand  smoke  smoking  CDC  among  exposure  product  sexual  minority  initiation  population  Risk Factors  health promotion  Preventing Chronic Disease 

Research indicates disparities in risky health behaviors between heterosexual and sexual minority (referred to as LGBQ; also known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning) youth. Limited data are available for tobacco-use–related behaviors beyond smoking status. We compared data on tobacco age of initiation, product use, and secondhand smoke exposure between general population and LGBQ youth.

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Dating Matters Initiative - Funded Programs

violence  dating  Sexual Violence  Matters  Teen Dating  Dating Violence Prevention  Intimate Partner Violence  Tweens  Adolescent Health  Adolescent Dating  Adolescent  Adolescent Relationships  Teen Relationships 

Dating Matters is a free, accredited, online course about teen dating violence for educators, school personnel, and others working to improve the health of teens. It features interviews with leading experts, dynamic graphics and interactive exercises, and compelling storytelling to describe what teen dating violence is and how to prevent it.

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Preventing Chronic Disease | Weight Status and Weight-Management Behaviors Among Philadelphia High School Students, 2007"2011 - CDC

exercise  CDC  obesity  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Adolescent  epidemiologic research  weight loss and weight gain 

The prevalence of obesity among youth may be stabilizing and even declining in some areas of the United States. The objective of our study was to examine whether the stabilization in obesity prevalence among Philadelphia high school students was accompanied by changes in weight-management behaviors.

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Preventing Chronic Disease | Policy Changes to Implement Intramural Sports in North Carolina Middle Schools: Simulated Effects on Sports Participation Rates and Physical Activity Intensity, 2008"2009 - CDC

children  CDC  schools  physical activity  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Adolescent  Sports  School Policy 

Extracurricular school sports programs can provide adolescents, including those who are economically disadvantaged, with opportunities to engage in physical activity. Although current models favor more exclusionary interscholastic sports, a better understanding is needed of the potential effects of providing alternative school sports options, such as more inclusive intramural sports. The purpose of this study was to simulate the potential effect of implementing intramural sports programs in North Carolina middle schools on both the rates of sports participation and on energy expenditure related to physical activity levels.

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Preventing Chronic Disease | Youth Advocacy as a Tool for Environmental and Policy Changes That Support Physical Activity and Nutrition: An Evaluation Study in San Diego County - CDC

CDC  obesity  overweight  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Adolescent  Public Health Practice  vulnerable populations  nutrition policy  physical fitness  policymaking  preventive medicine  school health services 

As evidence grows about the benefits of policy and environmental changes to support active living and healthy eating, effective tools for implementing change must be developed. Youth advocacy, a successful strategy in the field of tobacco control, should be evaluated for its potential in the field of obesity prevention.

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Preventing Chronic Disease | Parents™ Views on Engaging Families of Middle School Students in Obesity Prevention and Control in a Multiethnic Population - CDC

parents  CDC  obesity  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Adolescent  focus groups  Minority Americans  Obesity Prevention and Control 

Overweight and obesity remain significant public health risks for youth in the United States, particularly among racial/ethnic minority groups. Efforts at obesity prevention and control have targeted youth and family members in diverse settings. Although involving parents in obesity prevention programs for youth may improve the potential of these programs, less is known about parents’ preferred methods of engagement, especially among racial/ethnic minority parents and parents whose primary language is not English. In this qualitative study, parents of middle-school–aged children were asked how best to engage their children in obesity prevention and control efforts.

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Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

cancer  research  asthma  diabetes  insurance  smoking  CDC  young adults  disability  physical activity  heart disease  health care  survivorship  Binge Drinking  Adolescent  article 

CDC scientists used the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to describe demographic characteristics, risk behaviors, chronic health problems, health status, and health care access among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors in the United States.

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Preventing Chronic Disease | Joint Influence of IndividualChoices, Parenting Practices, and Physician Advice on AdolescentObesity, Nebraska, 2008 - CDC

CDC  childhood obesity  physical activity  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  body mass index  Adolescent  youth overweight  dietary behavior  parental control  parenting practice  physician advice  latent class analysis 

Reducing childhood obesity remains a public health priority given its high prevalence and its association with increased risk of adult obesity and chronic diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the joint influence of multiple risk factors on adolescent overweight status.

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Preventing Chronic Disease GIS Snapshot | Tracking Youth Self-Inflicted Injury Hospitalizations to Target High-Risk Communities, Leverage Resources, and Unify Stakeholder Efforts: Illinois Department of Public Health - CDC

CDC  hospitalization  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Adolescent  Geographic Information Systems  health education  hospital records 

Tracking Youth Self-Inflicted Injury Hospitalizations to Target High-Risk Communities, Leverage Resources, and Unify Stakeholder Efforts: Illinois Department of Public Health

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Hookah-Related Twitter Chatter: A Content Analysis

public health  tobacco  CDC  chronic disease  social media  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Preventing Chronic Disease Journal  National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion  NCCDPHP  Adolescent  young adult  hookah smoking  waterpipe smoking  qualitative analysis 

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

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Change of School in Early Adolescence and Adverse Obesity-Related Dietary Behavior: A Longitudinal Cohort Study, Victoria, Australia, 2013–2014

public health  environment  CDC  child  schools  obesity  diet  chronic disease  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Preventing Chronic Disease Journal  National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion  NCCDPHP  Adolescent  beverages  Health Behavior  Longitudinal studies 

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

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School-Based Intervention as a Component of a Comprehensive Community Program for Overweight and Obesity Prevention, Sousse, Tunisia, 2009-2014

public health  environment  CDC  obesity  chronic disease  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Preventing Chronic Disease Journal  National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion  NCCDPHP  Adolescent  Primary Prevention  physical fitness  Nutrition Assessment 

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

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Association Between Student Body Mass Index and Access toSports Drinks in Minnesota Secondary Schools,2012&ampndash2013

public health  students  CDC  chronic disease  Preventing Chronic Disease  PCD  Preventing Chronic Disease Journal  National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion  NCCDPHP  Adolescent  weight loss and weight gain  nutrition policy  beverages 

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

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