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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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26 to 30 of 30 Research Studies DisplayedLee BY, Adam A, Zenkov E
Modeling the economic and health impact of increasing children's physical activity in the United States.
Using a computational simulation model that was developed to represent all US children ages 8-11 years, the researchers estimated that if 50 percent of children would exercise, the number of obese and overweight youth would decrease by 4 percent, averting $8.1 billion in direct medical costs and $13.8 billion in lost productivity.
AHRQ-funded; HS023317.
Citation: Lee BY, Adam A, Zenkov E .
Modeling the economic and health impact of increasing children's physical activity in the United States.
Health Aff 2017 May;36(5):902-08. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2016.1315.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Lifestyle Changes, Healthcare Costs, Obesity
Biener A, Cawley J, Meyerhoefer C
AHRQ Author: Biener A
The high and rising costs of obesity to the US health care system.
The purpose of this editorial is to provide new information on the medical care costs of obesity that help motivate various weight loss interventions. The editorial is a part of a special issue with articles examining behavioral, pharmacotherapy, and surgical interventions for weight loss, based on a 2016 conference on state-of-the-art weight management hosted by the Veterans Health Administration.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Biener A, Cawley J, Meyerhoefer C .
The high and rising costs of obesity to the US health care system.
J Gen Intern Med 2017 Apr;32(Suppl 1):6-8. doi: 10.1007/s11606-016-3968-8.
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Keywords: Obesity, Healthcare Costs, Obesity: Weight Management, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition
Diaz KM, Booth JN, 3rd, Seals SR
Physical activity and incident hypertension in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study.
The purpose of this study was to examine the association of physical activity with incident hypertension among African Americans. It found no statistically significant associations observed for overall physical activity, or work, active living, and household-related physical activities. Results suggest that regular moderate-vigorous physical activity or sport/exercise-related physical activity may reduce the risk of developing hypertension in African Americans.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Diaz KM, Booth JN, 3rd, Seals SR .
Physical activity and incident hypertension in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study.
Hypertension 2017 Mar;69(3):421-27. doi: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.116.08398.
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Keywords: Blood Pressure, Lifestyle Changes, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Risk
Oates GR, Jackson BE, Partridge EE
Sociodemographic patterns of chronic disease: how the mid-south region compares to the rest of the country.
This descriptive study examines sociodemographic differences in the distribution of chronic diseases and health-related behaviors in the Mid-South versus the rest of the U.S., identifying subgroups at increased risk of chronic disease. It finds that the Mid-South population had increased rates of chronic disease and worse health-related behaviors than the rest of the U.S. Mid-South blacks had the highest percentages of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke of all subgroups.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Oates GR, Jackson BE, Partridge EE .
Sociodemographic patterns of chronic disease: how the mid-south region compares to the rest of the country.
Am J Prev Med 2017 Jan;52(1s1):S31-s39. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2016.09.004.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Health Status, Lifestyle Changes, Social Determinants of Health
Cockerham WC, Hamby BW, Oates GR
The social determinants of chronic disease.
This review article addresses the concept of the social determinants of health (SDH), selected theories, and its application in studies of chronic disease. The health effects of SDH are initially discussed with respect to smoking and the social gradient in mortality. The article concludes with an examination of neighborhood disadvantage, social networks, and perceived discrimination in SDH research.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Cockerham WC, Hamby BW, Oates GR .
The social determinants of chronic disease.
Am J Prev Med 2017 Jan;52(1s1):S5-s12. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2016.09.010.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Health Status, Lifestyle Changes, Social Determinants of Health