American journal of preventive medicine
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
Effects of a short-term health promotion intervention for a predominantly African-American group of stroke survivors.
The study examined the effects of a 12-week health promotion intervention for a predominantly urban African-American population of stroke survivors. ⋯ A short-term health promotion intervention for predominantly African-American stroke survivors was effective in improving several physiological and psychological health outcomes.
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Comparative Study
Massachusetts' advertising against light cigarettes appears to change beliefs and behavior.
This study examined the effects of advertising directed against light cigarettes (lights). ⋯ Amidst extensive anti-smoking efforts, the MASS campaign to counter-market light cigarettes appears to promote smoking cessation and to inform smokers of the risks of light cigarettes. Further counter-marketing efforts should be encouraged.
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The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of roll-over protection structures (ROPS) as an engineering control for prevention of fatalities from farm tractor roll-overs. ⋯ Future research efforts should include the development of collapsible and telescoping ROPS that can be used in low clearance areas such as dairy barns and fruit orchards. ROPS retrofits also need to be developed for many older tractor models. Effective educational and incentive programs need to be developed to increase the acceptance and use of ROPS among U.S. farmers. A national policy should be implemented to ensure that all tractors operated in the United States are equipped with ROPS or crush-proof cabs.