Asthma and atopy, classically associated with hyper-activation of the T helper 2 (Th2) arm of
adaptive immunity, are among the most common chronic illnesses worldwide. Emerging …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), originally recovered from a colony of chimpanzees with
coryza and designated chimpanzee coryza agent, 1, 2 and human parainfluenza virus types …

The Intervention Mapping bible, updated with new theory, trends, and cases Planning
Health Promotion Programs is the" bible" of the field, guiding students and practitioners …

This book provides the major economic, social, and psychological impacts associated with
the siting of noxious facilities and their significance in mobilizing the African American …

When environmental health problems arise in a community, policymakers must be able to
reconcile the first-hand experience of local residents with recommendations by scientists. In …

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data were used to describe 1980–2007 trends
among children 0 to 17 years of age and recent patterns according to gender, race, and age …

The effects of socioeconomic status (SES) on health are well documented in adulthood, but
far less is known about its effects in childhood. The authors reviewed the literature and found …

Examines the culture, politics, and history of the movement for environmental justice in New
York City, tracking activism in four neighborhoods on issues of public health, garbage, and …

Background Although it is thought that inner-city areas have a high burden of asthma, the
prevalence of asthma in inner cities across the United States is not known. Objective We …

OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine whether socioeconomic status (SES) gradients
exist among US adolescents for self-rated health and for 5 diseases that cause serious …