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Advancing Health Equity, Eliminating Health Disparities, and Improving Population Health

Advancing Health Equity

EDITORIAL

NON-PEER REVIEWED

Advancing Health Equity, Eliminating Health Disparities, and Improving Population Health

Jack L Jr. Advancing Health Equity, Eliminating Health Disparities, and Improving Population Health. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:210264.

POSITION STATEMENT

PEER REVIEWED

PCD’s Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Its Scientific Leadership, Peer-Review Process, Research Focus, Training, and Continuing Education

Jack L Jr. PCD’s Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Its Scientific Leadership, Peer-Review Process, Research Focus, Training, and Continuing Education. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:210269.

COMMENTARY

PEER REVIEWED

Engaging With Communities — Lessons (Re)Learned From COVID-19

Michener L, Aguilar-Gaxiola S, Alberti PM, Castaneda MJ, Castrucci BC, Harrison LM, et al. Engaging With Communities — Lessons (Re)Learned From COVID-19. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200250.

COMMENTARY

PEER REVIEWED

Culture Matters in Communicating the Global Response to COVID-19

Airhihenbuwa C, Iwelunmor J, Munodawafa D, Ford C, Oni T, Agyemang C, et al. Culture Matters in Communicating the Global Response to COVID-19. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200245.

COMMENTARY

PEER REVIEWED

Reaching the Hispanic Community About COVID-19 Through Existing Chronic Disease Prevention Programs

Calo WA, Murray A, Francis E, Bermudez M, Kraschnewski J. Reaching the Hispanic Community About COVID-19 Through Existing Chronic Disease Prevention Programs. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200165.

COMMENTARY

PEER REVIEWED

Community Engagement of African Americans in the Era of COVID-19: Considerations, Challenges, Implications, and Recommendations for Public Health

Henry Akintobi T, Jacobs T, Sabbs D, Holden K, Braithwaite R, Johnson LN, et al. Community Engagement of African Americans in the Era of COVID-19: Considerations, Challenges, Implications, and Recommendations for Public Health. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200255.

TOOLS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

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Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Among School-Aged Children: Are We Doing Enough?

White A, Liburd LC, Coronado F. Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Among School-Aged Children: Are We Doing Enough? Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:210084.

TOOLS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

PEER REVIEWED

A Framework for Mobilizing Health Care to Respond to the Community Within the COVID-19 Pandemic

Epps F, Wiley Z, Teunis LJ, Johnson TM II, Patzer RE, Ofotokun I, et al. A Framework for Mobilizing Health Care to Respond to the Community Within the COVID-19 Pandemic. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:200572.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Addressing Emotional Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: the Role of Promotores in Delivering Integrated Mental Health Care and Social Services

Moon KJ, Montiel GI, Cantero PJ, Nawaz S. Addressing Emotional Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: the Role of Promotores in Delivering Integrated Mental Health Care and Social Services. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:200656.

ESSAY

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COVID-19 and Chronic Disease: The Impact Now and in the Future

Hacker KA, Briss PA, Richardson L, Wright J, Petersen R. COVID-19 and Chronic Disease: The Impact Now and in the Future. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:210086.

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

PEER REVIEWED

Screening and Referral Care Delivery Services and Unmet Health-Related Social Needs: A Systematic Review

Ruiz Escobar E, Pathak S, Blanchard CM. Screening and Referral Care Delivery Services and Unmet Health-Related Social Needs: A Systematic Review. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:200569.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Community and Research Perspectives on Cancer Disparities in Wisconsin

Olson J, Cawthra T, Beyer K, Frazer D, Ignace L, Maurana C, et al. Community and Research Perspectives on Cancer Disparities in Wisconsin. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200183.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

PEER REVIEWED

Urban–Rural Disparities in Access to Low-Dose Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening in Missouri and Illinois

Rohatgi KW, Marx CM, Lewis-Thames MW, Liu J, Colditz GA, James AS. Urban–Rural Disparities in Access to Low-Dose Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening in Missouri and Illinois. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200202.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

PEER REVIEWED

Quantification of Potential Inequities in Breast Cancer Incidence in New Mexico Through Bayesian Disease Mapping

Zahrieh D, Golafshar MA, Patel SH, DeWees TA. Quantification of Potential Inequities in Breast Cancer Incidence in New Mexico Through Bayesian Disease Mapping. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:200468.

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

PEER REVIEWED

HbA1c Performance in African Descent Populations in the United States With Normal Glucose Tolerance, Prediabetes, or Diabetes: A Scoping Review

Khosla L, Bhat S, Fullington LA, Horlyck-Romanovsky MF. HbA1c Performance in African Descent Populations in the United States With Normal Glucose Tolerance, Prediabetes, or Diabetes: A Scoping Review. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:200365.

IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION

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Reducing Tobacco Use in Oregon Through Multisector Collaboration: Aligning Medicaid and Public Health Programs

Livingston CJ, Bartelmann SE, Goff NM, Aird KG. Reducing Tobacco Use in Oregon Through Multisector Collaboration: Aligning Medicaid and Public Health Programs. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200220.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

PEER REVIEWED

“We’re, Like, the Most Unhealthy People in the Country“: Using an Equity Lens to Reduce Barriers to Healthy Food Access in Rural Appalachia

Cardarelli K, DeWitt E, Gillespie R, Norman-Burgdolf H, Jones N, Mullins JT. “We’re, Like, the Most Unhealthy People in the Country”: Using an Equity Lens to Reduce Barriers to Healthy Food Access in Rural Appalachia. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200340.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

PEER REVIEWED

Oral Health Behaviors in Very Young Children in Low-Income Urban Areas in Chicago, Illinois, 2018–2019

Martin M, Pugach O, Avenetti D, Lee H, Salazar S, Rosales G, et al. Oral Health Behaviors in Very Young Children in Low-Income Urban Areas in Chicago, Illinois, 2018–2019. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200213.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

PEER REVIEWED

A Randomized Trial to Improve Adherence to Follow-up Eye Examinations Among People With Glaucoma

Leiby BE, Hegarty SE, Zhan T, Myers JS, Katz LJ, Haller JA, et al. A Randomized Trial to Improve Adherence to Follow-up Eye Examinations Among People With Glaucoma. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:200567.


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