Preventive medicine
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To estimate the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence estimates for subgroups of US Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women by using data from 2005 and 2006 birth certificates. ⋯ Overall, US API women have the highest risk for GDM among all US racial/ethnic groups. However, APIs are a heterogeneous group by genetic background, culture, and diet and other lifestyle behaviors. Our findings imply that, whenever possible, API subgroups should be evaluated separately in health research.
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2009
The contribution of active travel to children's physical activity levels: cross-sectional results from the ALSPAC study.
To assess the association between active travel to school and physical activity (PA) in a large population-based sample of 11-year old children. ⋯ Children who regularly walk to school are more active during the week than those travelling by car, especially if the distance is >0.5 mile. Increasing participation in active travel might be a useful part of an overall strategy to increase population PA.
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2009
Clustering of health-compromising behavior and delinquency in adolescents and adults in the Dutch population.
This study investigates the clustering of a broad range of health-compromising and delinquent behaviors. We examine whether these behaviors belong to a single but broad cluster, 'risk-taking behavior', and whether the nature and degree of clustering in adolescents differs from that in adults. ⋯ The findings of this study support a more integrated approach to promoting healthier lifestyles, and suggest that the behavior targets of integrated prevention programs should be different for adolescents and adults.
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialPromoting healthy lifestyles among adolescent boys: the Fitness Improvement and Lifestyle Awareness Program RCT.
To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a school-based obesity prevention program among adolescent boys with sub-optimal cardiorespiratory fitness. ⋯ This study verified the feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy of a multifaceted school-based intervention to prevent unhealthy weight gain among adolescent boys.