Research has shown that tobacco use among college students is influenced by the social environment, especially among a subset of smokers known as social smokers. Although many college campuses now have tobacco-free policies ...

Objective: This study investigated the association between electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, use after cessation treatment and tobacco abstinence at 12 months. It also examined characteristics of e-cigarette users and ...

Abstract: The rate of infant mortality in the United States is higher than most other developed countries. Ohio has second highest infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country, and Franklin County has one of the highest IMRs ...

In 2014 the infant mortality rate in Franklin County was 8.4 deaths per 1,000 births compared to the national rate of 6 deaths per 1,000 births. There is much evidence in peer reviewed journals that suggests links between ...

Community Health Assessments (CHAs) have been emphasized in recent years due to changes in accreditation and funding standards after the 2011 passing of the Affordable Care Act. Local health departments (LHDs) often adapt ...

The overconsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) has frequently been targeted as a significant contributor to the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States. Many American adults opt for low-calorie ...

Objectives: This analysis aims to determine 1) which methods of contraception are used by women in Malawi; 2) whether the methods differ by self-reported HIV status; and 3) whether frequency of condom use at last sex differs ...