Public Health Research | Health Research Summaries

Mission

To disseminate evidence-informed literature regarding the latest public health science, practice, and policy, in order to improve population health.

What is Public Health?

"The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society,"

- (Sir Donald Acheson, 1988) - UKPHA

Objectives

To summarize published, peer-reviewed articles (from all major sectors of public health) in a concise and easy-to-read format.
To increase public health knowledge in a time-efficient manner.
To aid in identifying public health problems and solutions.
To provide a forum for information exchange.
To provide a forum for networking with peers, researchers, students, policymakers, etc.
To influence public health programs and policy.

TODAY'S WORLD HEALTH HEADLINES

Recent Summaries

Study: Vitamin D for Cancer Prevention: Global Perspective

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Garland CF, Gorham ED, Mohr SB, Garland FC (2009). Annals of Epidemiology, 19:468-483.

STUDY DESIGN

Literature review

Chronic Diseases & Disorders,Epidemiology,Nutrition

Study: Can we explain increases in young people’s psychological distress over time?

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Sweeting H, West P, Young R, Der G. (2010). Social Science & Medicine, 71:1819-1830.

STUDY DESIGN

Literature review, cross-sectional

Child & Youth Health,Mental Health

Study: Salmonella infections associated with international travel: A foodborne disease active surveillance network (FoodNet) Study

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Johnson LR, Gould LH, Dunn JR, Berkelman R, Mahon BE. Foodborne Pathogens & Disease, November, 2011.

STUDY DESIGN

Population-based surveillance

Infectious Diseases & Immunization

Study: Effectiveness of mammography screening in reducing breast cancer mortality in women aged 39-49 years: A meta-analysis

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Magnus MC, Ping M, Shen MM, Bourgeous J, Magnus JH. (2011). Journal of Women’s Health, 20(6):845-852.

STUDY DESIGN

Meta-analysis

Health Policy & Advocacy,Minority Health Issues,Women’s Health/Men’s Health

Study: Consumer purchasing patterns in response to calorie labeling legislation in New York City

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Vadiveloo MK, Dixon LB, Elbel B. (2011). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8:51.

STUDY DESIGN

Cross-sectional study

Health Policy & Advocacy,Health Promotion, Education & Behaviour,Minority Health Issues,Nutrition

Study: How do price minimizing behaviors impact smoking cessation? Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Four Country Survey

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Licht AS, Hyland AJ, O'Connor RJ, Chaloupka FJ, Borland R, Fong GT, Nargis N, Cummings M. (2011). Int J Environ Res Public Health, 8:1671-1691.

STUDY DESIGN

Longitudinal study

Addictions (alcohol, substance, tobacco),Health Policy & Advocacy

Study: Good sleep, bad sleep! The role of daytime naps in healthy adults

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Dhand R & Sohal H. (2006). Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, 12:379-382.

STUDY DESIGN

Review

Women’s Health/Men’s Health

Study: Use of health information technology among racial and ethnic underserved communities

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Gibbons MC. (2011). Perspectives in Health Information Management, Jan 1;8:1f

STUDY DESIGN

Research article

Access/Equity & Social Justice,Minority Health Issues

Study: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and urinary metabolites of organophosphate pesticides

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Bouchard MF, Bellinger DC, Wright RO, Weisskopf MG. (2010). Pediatrics, 125(6):e1269-e1278.

STUDY DESIGN

Cross-sectional study

Child & Youth Health,Mental Health

Study: Meeting the health needs of problematic drug users through community pharmacy: A qualitative study

AUTHORS AND PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Mackridge AJ, Beynon CM, McVeigh J, Whitfield M, & Chandler M. (2010). Journal of Substance Use, 15(6):367-376.

STUDY DESIGN

Qualitative Research

Addictions (alcohol, substance, tobacco)