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Quality of Care for Primary Care Patients with Anxiety Disorders

This study evaluated quality of care for primary care patients with anxiety disorders in university-affiliated outpatient clinics in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle.

Jan 1, 2004
Journal Article

Costs of Obesity Growing Dramatically

If obesity continues rising at its current rate in the U.S., by 2020 about one in five health care dollars spent on people ages 50–69 could be consumed by obesity-related medical problems.

Jan 1, 2004
Journal Article

Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases During Preparticipation Sports Examination of High School Adolescents

Sports physicals offered a unique opportunity to screen and treat adolescents for STDs and to provide STD-prevention counseling.

Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article

Neighborhood Physical Conditions and Health

The authors explored the relationship between boarded-up housing and rates of gonorrhea and premature mortality.

Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article

Social Context and Adolescent Health Behavior: Does School-Level Smoking Prevalence Affect Students' Subsequent Smoking Behavior?

Paper examines the links between individual adolescent smoking behavior and actual and perceived smoking behavior in the individual's school cohort.

Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article

American College of Epidemiology Ethics Guidelines: Foundations and Dissemination

The guidelines contain (and maintain) core elements that define the discipline of epidemiology and its fundamental duties.

Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article

Mental Health and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adult Latino Primary Care Patients Living in the United States with Previous Exposure to Political Violence

Latino immigrants in primary care in Los Angeles have a high prevalence of exposure to political violence before immigrating to the United States.

Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article

Ten-year Prospective Study of Public Health Problems Associated with Early Drinking

To compare early nondrinkers, experimenters, and drinkers on the prevalence of problem behaviors at grades 7 and 12 and at age 23

Jan 1, 2003
Dissertation

Melanoma: A Decision Analysis to Estimate the Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Screening and an Analysis of the Relevant Epidemiology of the Disease

Estimates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of melanoma screening and finds that the cost-effectiveness of many melanoma screening scenarios falls within the range of other currently funded cancer screening programs.

Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article

Delivering Syringe Exchange Services Through Satellite Exchangers: The Sacramento Area Needle Exchange, USA

An important operational aspect of Syringe Exchange Programmes (SEPs) is the venue of service delivery.

Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article

Relations of Income Inequality and Family Income to Chronic Medical Conditions and Mental Health Disorders: National Survey

This study provides no evidence for the hypothesis that income inequality is a major risk factor for common disorders of physical or mental health.

Jan 1, 2002
Journal Article

Preoperative Prevalence of Barrett's Esophagus in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Systematic Review

The public health impact of past screening and surveillance practices on the outcomes of Barrett's related cancers has not previously been quantified.

Jan 1, 2002
Journal Article

Insulin Sensitivity Markers: Predictors of Accidents and Suicides in Helsinki Heart Study Screenees

Evaluates whether elements signifying relative insulin sensitivity (IS) were prospectively linked to accidents and suicides in 14,976 Helsinki Heart Study (HHS) screenees.

Jan 1, 2002
Journal Article

Sex Differences in Disease Presentation in the Emergency Department

In the Emergency Department, understanding sex differences in disease presentation is especially critical to treatment outcomes.

Jan 1, 2002
Journal Article

Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Homeless Adults

Targeted outreach for homeless women and their partners, including HCV testing coupled with referrals to HCV and substance abuse treatments, may be helpful.

Jan 1, 2002
Journal Article

Advocacy in Epidemiology and Demography

Summary of a panel discussion at the Conference on Epidemiology and Demography held at Georgetown University, in Washington D.C. on February 8-9, 2001

Jan 1, 2001
Journal Article

Greater Collaboration Across the Disciplines: Challenges and Opportunities

Conference on Epidemiology and Demography: Frontiers in Population Health and Aging held at Georgetown University February 8-10, 2001.

Jan 1, 2001
Journal Article

Is Food Insufficiency Associated with Health Status and Health Care Utilization Among Adults with Diabetes?

Food insufficiency is relatively common among low-income adults with diabetes and was associated with higher physician utilization.

Jan 1, 2001
Journal Article

Predictors and Prevention of Nonfatal Overdose Among Street-Recruited Injection Heroin Users in San Francisco Bay Area, 1998-1999

This study sought to determine prevalence of and risk factors for nonfatal recent overdose among street-recruited injection heroin users.

Jan 1, 2001
Journal Article

Trends in HIV Seroprevalence and Risk Among Gay and Bisexual Men Who Inject Drugs in San Francisco, 1988 to 2000

Interventions such as amphetamine drug treatment and sexual risk reduction programs targeted at this population are needed.

Jan 1, 2001

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