Effect of a Plant-Based vs Omnivorous Soul Food Diet on Weight and Lipid Levels Among African American Adults
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.50626
Abstract: Key Points Question What are the impacts of an entirely plant-based vs a low-fat, reduced–animal product omnivorous diet on changes in 12-month and 24-month body weight and lipids among African American adults at risk for… read more here.
Keywords: among african; plant based; american adults; omnivorous soul ... See more keywords
County-Level Factors and Mortality Among Pacific Islander Compared With Asian American Adults
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.14248
Abstract: Key Points Question What is the association of county-level sociodemographic factors with mortality rates for Pacific Islander compared with Asian American adults? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 43 221 696 Asian American and 1 281 221 Pacific Islander… read more here.
Keywords: american adults; mortality; pacific islander; asian american ... See more keywords
A genetic variant in IL‐15Rα correlates with physical activity among European–American adults
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DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.368
Abstract: Interleukin‐15 (IL‐15) is a myokine associated with muscle strength, possibly by attenuating protein breakdown. A variant in the alpha‐receptor (IL‐15Rα 1775 A>C, rs2228059) partially modulates the muscle strength and size response to resistance training. We… read more here.
Keywords: activity among; european american; american adults; among european ... See more keywords
Dreams, Race, and the Black Lives Matter Movement: Results of a Survey of American Adults
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DOI: 10.1007/s11089-021-00986-x
Abstract: This study considers the relationship between dreaming and race in light of the public protests following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Findings are presented from an online survey about dreams and… read more here.
Keywords: survey; movement; black lives; american adults ... See more keywords
Comparison of Measures of Adiposity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among African American Adults: the Jackson Heart Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-018-0469-y
Abstract: Obesity, particularly central adiposity, is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Waist circumference (WC) is measured in numerous epidemiologic studies as a relatively simple indicator of central adiposity. However, recently, investigators have considered… read more here.
Keywords: risk; risk factors; american adults; cardiovascular disease ... See more keywords
Motivators, Barriers, and Facilitators to Weight Loss and Behavior Change Among African American Adults in Baltimore City: A Qualitative Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2017.01.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND African American adults achieve smaller amounts of weight loss than their white counterparts when exposed to the same intervention and are more likely to regain weight during long-term follow-up. OBJECTIVE To identify perceived motivators,… read more here.
Keywords: loss behavior; weight loss; behavior change; american adults ... See more keywords
Effect of social capital, social support and social network formation on the quality of life of American adults during COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52820-y
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effect of social capital (SC), social support (SS), and social network formation (SNF) on the quality of life of American adults during COVID-19. Using a probability sample of American… read more here.
Keywords: social capital; american adults; life; social support ... See more keywords
Evidence-based digital literacy class for older, low-income African-American adults
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DOI: 10.1080/00909882.2019.1587176
Abstract: ABSTRACT Based on our community engagement project involving 47 older, low-income African-American adults from a senior community center, this study analyzes how an underserved population acquires knowledge and skills related to digital technologies. We discuss… read more here.
Keywords: older low; low income; class; american adults ... See more keywords
Dietary Intake of Upper Midwest and Southwest Native American Adults
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DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2020.1752685
Abstract: ABSTRACT Limited information on current dietary patterns of Native American (NA) adults exists. This paper describes the dietary intake of 582 NA adults, aged 19–75 years, living in six communities in New Mexico and Wisconsin… read more here.
Keywords: dietary intake; intake upper; nutrition; upper midwest ... See more keywords
Immunization funding across 28 European countries
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DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2021.1905257
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Disease prevention and improving vaccination coverage in Europe are key elements contributing to resilient health systems and ensuring better health outcomes for all. The aim of this study was to describe the immunization… read more here.
Keywords: immunization; immunization funding; american adults; vaccination ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Optimal Metabolic Health in American Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2016.
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DOI: 10.1089/met.2018.0105
Abstract: BACKGROUND Several guidelines for cardiometabolic risk factor identification and management have been released in recent years, but there are no estimates of current prevalence of metabolic health among adults in the United States. We estimated… read more here.
Keywords: metabolic health; prevalence; american adults; national health ... See more keywords