Health care is a vital good for which there is an infinite demand. However, societal resources
are finite and need to be distributed efficiently to avoid waste. Thus, the relative value of an …

Background Lifestyle modifications are considered the most effective means of delaying or
preventing the development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). To contain the growing population of …

Objectives We examined the cost-effectiveness of an intervention to reduce coronary heart
disease (CHD) risk and blood pressure in African Americans. Study design Stochastic cost …

Epidemiologic, behavioral, and public health research has generated a plethora of findings
with the potential to inform prevention in practice. There have been significant research …

Objective There is a paucity of research on the quality of evidence relating to primary care
workforce models. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the quality of evidence …

Background A recent randomized controlled trial demonstrated that a community-based,
telephone-delivered diabetes health coaching intervention was effective for improving …

The purpose of this chapter is to give an overview of evidence on existing physical activity
promotion strategies, to contribute to the development of theories that expand our focus …

Obesity stands as a major focal point in public health, holding the fifth position among the
leading causes of death worldwide. It is one of the primary lifestyle diseases and has a …

While maternal obesity, excess pregnancy weight gain and lifestyle behaviours are
associated with future overweight for both mothers and babies, there is limited research on …