Category: 2014 Publications

A Comprehensive Review of School‐Based Body Mass Index Screening Programs and Their Implications for School Health: Do the Controversies Accurately Reflect the Research?

Published December 1, 2014

View the Article Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whereas legislation for body mass index (BMI) surveillance and screening programs has passed in 25 states, the programs are often…

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Developing a Typology of African Americans With Limited Literacy Based on Preventive Health Practice Orientation: Implications for Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies

Published March 27, 2014

View the Article Abstract: Preventive health messages are often tailored to reach broad sociodemographic groups. However, within groups, there may be considerable variation in perceptions…

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