Explore a novel technique for visualizing 50 years of cancer mortality trends across the U.S. through synchronized map and graph animations. Published in the CDC journal Preventing Chronic Disease, this innovative GIS method helps health officials target prevention efforts more effectively. Discover how this tool reveals crucial spatial and temporal patterns in cancer mortality data.
Explore the link between food distress and smoking among racially and ethnically diverse adults in Schenectady, NY. This study, published in the CDC journal Preventing Chronic Disease, reveals that limited access to healthy food is significantly associated with higher smoking rates, highlighting critical implications for public health strategies aimed at reducing tobacco use and improving nutrition in underserved communities.
A study in the CDC journal Preventing Chronic Disease reveals a significant decline in tobacco availability and advertising in Albany, NY food stores over 12 years, though 74.5% still sold tobacco in 2015. Efforts by local tobacco control, pharmacy industry regulations, and increased retailer fees contributed to these changes. Despite progress, the number of tobacco retailers remains high, suggesting a need for ongoing public health strategies to further reduce tobacco access and advertising in the community.
This study explores how food shopping venues and neighborhood food environments influence BMI among urban Guyanese, Black, and White adults in the US. Findings suggest that supermarkets, ethnic markets, and food co-ops have varying impacts on BMI across different racial and ethnic groups, highlighting the need for culturally tailored obesity interventions.
A new study in the journal The Diabetes Educator reveals that travel distance is a significant barrier for Guyanese immigrants to participation in diabetes intervention programs at faith-based organizations in Schenectady, New York. The research highlights the importance of location in ensuring access to healthcare services for underserved populations.
Explore the spatial access of Guyanese immigrants in Schenectady, New York, to faith-based diabetes interventions. This award-winning poster, presented at the 23rd University at Albany School of Public Health Student Poster Day, examines whether travel distance affects participation in diabetes programs. Discover key findings and implications for healthcare delivery and chronic disease management.
