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Population Health, Place, and Space: Spatial Perspectives in Chronic Disease Research and Practice

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GUEST EDITORIAL

Population Health, Place, and Space: Spatial Perspectives in Chronic Disease Research and Practice

Casper M, Kramer MR, Peacock JM, Vaughan AS. Population Health, Place, and Space: Spatial Perspectives in Chronic Disease Research and Practice. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:190237

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Neighborhood Risk and Hospital Use for Pediatric Asthma, Rhode Island, 2005–2014

Gjelsvik A, Rogers ML, Garro A, Sullivan A, Koinis-Mitchell D, McQuaid EL, et al. Neighborhood Risk and Hospital Use for Pediatric Asthma, Rhode Island, 2005–2014. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180490

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Residential Racial Isolation and Spatial Patterning of Hypertension in Durham, North Carolina

Bravo MA, Batch BC, Miranda ML. Residential Racial Isolation and Spatial Patterning of Hypertension in Durham, North Carolina. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180445

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Modeling the Importance of Within- and Between-County Effects in an Ecological Study of the Association Between Social Capital and Mental Distress

Yang T, Matthews SA, Sun F, Armendariz M. Modeling the Importance of Within- and Between-County Effects in an Ecological Study of the Association Between Social Capital and Mental Distress. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180491

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Identification of Resilient and At-Risk Neighborhoods for Cardiovascular Disease Among Black Residents: the Morehouse-Emory Cardiovascular (MECA) Center for Health Equity Study

Kim JH, Lewis TT, Topel ML, Mubasher M, Li C, Vaccarino V, et al. Identification of Resilient and At-Risk Neighborhoods for Cardiovascular Disease Among Black Residents: the Morehouse-Emory Cardiovascular (MECA) Center for Health Equity Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180505

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Sidewalk Conditions in Northern New Jersey: Using Google Street View Imagery and Ordinary Kriging to Assess Infrastructure for Walking

Plascak JJ, Llanos AAM, Chavali LB, Xing CY, Shah NN, Stroup AM, et al. Sidewalk Conditions in Northern New Jersey: Using Google Street View Imagery and Ordinary Kriging to Assess Infrastructure for Walking. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180480

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An Objective Walkability Index for Public Health and Planning in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

Mukhtar M, Guillette D, Lapos N, Fitzpatrick S, Jaros R. An Objective Walkability Index for Public Health and Planning in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180469

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Assessment of Town and Park Characteristics Related to Physical Activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta

Thomson JL, Goodman MH, Landry AS. Assessment of Town and Park Characteristics Related to Physical Activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180410

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Understanding the Density and Distribution of Restaurants in Los Angeles County to Inform Local Public Health Practice

Gase LN, Green G, Montes C, Kuo T. Understanding the Density and Distribution of Restaurants in Los Angeles County to Inform Local Public Health Practice. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180278

RESEARCH BRIEF

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Occupational Groups and Environmental Justice: A Case Study in the Bronx, New York

Maroko AR, Pavilonis BT. Occupational Groups and Environmental Justice: A Case Study in the Bronx, New York. Prev Chronic Dis 2018;15:180344

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Estimating County-Level Mortality Rates Using Highly Censored Data From CDC WONDER

Quick H. Estimating County-Level Mortality Rates Using Highly Censored Data From CDC WONDER. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180441

TOOLS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

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The Rate Stabilizing Tool: Generating Stable Local-Level Measures of Chronic Disease

Quick H, Tootoo J, Li R, Vaughan AS, Schieb L, Casper M, et al. The Rate Stabilizing Tool: Generating Stable Local-Level Measures of Chronic Disease. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180442

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Using Asthma-Related Housing Complaints to Target Residents With Uncontrolled Asthma in Salt Lake County, Utah

Byun J, McDonnell S, Robertson J. Using Asthma-Related Housing Complaints to Target Residents With Uncontrolled Asthma in Salt Lake County, Utah. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180463

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Spatial Clustering of Suicide and Associated Community Characteristics, Idaho, 2010–2014

Kassem AM, Carter KK, Johnson CJ, Hahn CG. Spatial Clustering of Suicide and Associated Community Characteristics, Idaho, 2010–2014. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180429

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Identifying County-Level All-Cause Mortality Rate Trajectories and Their Spatial Distribution Across the United States

Baltrus P, Malhotra K, Rust G, Levine R, Li C, Gaglioti AH. Identifying County-Level All-Cause Mortality Rate Trajectories and Their Spatial Distribution Across the United States. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180486

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Tracking Senior Fall and Fall-Related Injury EMS Calls to Target Fall Prevention Programs, Salt Lake County, Utah

Byun J, Robertson J. Tracking Senior Fall and Fall-Related Injury EMS Calls to Target Fall Prevention Programs, Salt Lake County, Utah. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180462

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Economic Hardship and Life Expectancy in Nassau County, Florida

Joiner J, Jordan M, Reid K, Kintziger K, Duclos C. Economic Hardship and Life Expectancy in Nassau County, Florida. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180481

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Using Local Data on Adults Aged 18 to 64 to Tailor Interventions for Blood Pressure Medication Adherence in Maine

Pizzonia C, Pied D, Huston SL, Albert PF, Parent G, Morse N. Using Local Data on Adults Aged 18 to 64 to Tailor Interventions for Blood Pressure Medication Adherence in Maine. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180456

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Using Geographic Information Systems to Highlight Diabetes Prevention Program Expansion Areas in Pennsylvania

Zepka B, Anis M, Keith JD, Barksdale D, Rivera C. Using Geographic Information Systems to Highlight Diabetes Prevention Program Expansion Areas in Pennsylvania. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180493

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Diagnosed Diabetes Prevalence and Risk Factor Rankings, by State, 2014–2016: A Ring Map Visualization

Lòpez-DeFede A, Stewart JE. Diagnosed Diabetes Prevalence and Risk Factor Rankings, by State, 2014–2016: A Ring Map Visualization. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180470

TOOLS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

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An Online Geographic Data Visualization Tool to Relate Preterm Births to Environmental Factors

Jankowska MM, Yang J, Block J, Baer RJ, Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL, Flores S, et al. An Online Geographic Data Visualization Tool to Relate Preterm Births to Environmental Factors. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180498

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Geographic and Social Factors Associated With Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Participation: Going the “Extra-Mile” for Disease Prevention

Bobitt J, Aguayo L, Payne L, Jansen T, Schwingel A. Geographic and Social Factors Associated With Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Participation: Going the “Extra-Mile” for Disease Prevention. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180385

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Ensuring the Safety of Chronically Ill Veterans Enrolled in Home-Based Primary Care

Katzburg J, Wilson D, Fickel J, Lind JD, Cowper-Ripley D, Fleming M, et al. Ensuring the Safety of Chronically Ill Veterans Enrolled in Home-Based Primary Care. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180501

ESSAY

Application of Geographic Information Systems to Address Chronic Disease Priorities: Experiences in State and Local Health Departments

Brissette I, Casper M, Huston SL, Jordan M, Karns B, Kippes C, et al. Application of Geographic Information Systems to Address Chronic Disease Priorities: Experiences in State and Local Health Departments. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180674


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