Publications
Findings from the California Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey
Is the BMI for Californians Increasing? Trends in Weight and Body Mass Index among Californians
Epstein, J. and A. P. Patel (2009). Is the BMI for Californians Increasing? Trends in Weight and Body Mass Index among Californians. Points of Interest, California Department of Public Health, Cancer Surveillance and Research Branch, Survey Research Group and the Public Health Institute: 3
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Prevalence of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Physical Activity by Gender and Race/Ethnicity – California, 2005-2006
Joan Faith Epstein, S.B.S., Patrick Mitchell, and Marta Induni (2008). “Prevalence of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Physical Activity by Gender and Race/Ethnicity – California, 2005-2006.” California Journal of Health Promotion 6(2): 61-72.
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Link to California Arthritis Partnership Program Fact Sheets using BRFSS Data
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Link to Living Healthy with a Disability Program Fact Sheet using BRFSS Data
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The Burden of Asthma in California: A Surveillance Report
Milet M, Tran S, Eatherton M, Flattery J, Kreutzer R. “The Burden of Asthma in California: A Surveillance Report.” Richmond, CA: California Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Investigations Branch, June 2007.
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California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Progress Report 2009
Dodge JL, Hodges HA, Cook SN, Hofer BM, Fernandez-Ami A, Snipes KP, Kwong SL, Bates JH. California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Progress Report 2009. Sacramento, CA: Public Health Institute, California Dialogue on Cancer, October 2009.
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The proportion of self-reported asthma associated with work in three states: California, Massachusetts, and Michigan, 2001
Flattery J, Davis L, Rosenman K, Harrison R, Lyon-Callo S, Filios M. The proportion of self-reported asthma associated with work in three states: California, Massachusetts, and Michigan, 2001. J Asthma. 2006;43:213-218.
DES awareness and exposure: the 1994 California Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
Wingard, D.L., et al., DES awareness and exposure: the 1994 California Behavioral Risk Factor Survey. Am J Prev Med, 1996. 12(5): p. 437-41.
Patterns of Clinically Significant Symptoms of Depression Among Heavy Users of Alcohol and Cigarettes
Epstein JF, Induni M, Wilson T (2009). Patterns of clinically significant symptoms of depression among heavy users of alcohol and cigarettes. Preventing Chronic Disease – Public Health Research, Practice and Policy 6(1).
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Healthy People 2010 Objectives: 23-Year Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Report 1984-2006 (UPDATED)
Wayland S, Induni M, Davis B. Healthy People 2010 Objectives: 23-Year Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Report 1984-2006. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Public Health, Cancer Surveillance and Research Branch, Survey Research Group Section, June 2007.
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Arthritis Emerges as a Public Health Issue
Hoegh, H. and J. Alongi (2001). Arthritis Emerges as a Public Health Issue. Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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Asthma in California
Hoegh, H. and J. Von Behren (2003). Asthma in California. Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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Cervical Cancer Screening
Hoegh, H., D. Harris, et al. (2001). Cervical Cancer Screening. Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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Oral Cancer - Deadly to Ignore
Hoegh, H. and R. Lawson. (2000). Oral Cancer: Deadly to Ignore. Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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Wait! We’re How Much Overweight?
Hoegh, H. and S. B. Sugerman. (2000). Wait! We’re How Much Overweight? Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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Preventing Flu & Pneumonia among California’s Seniors
Hoegh, H. (2002). Preventing Flu & Pneumonia Among California’s Seniors. Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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Recent Trends in Young Adult and Youth Smoking
Hoegh, H. and B. Holbrook. (2002). Recent Trends in Young Adult and Youth Smoking. Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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The Behavioral Risk Factor Survey and the Stanford Five-City Project Survey
Christine Jackson, P., Darius E. Jatulis, MS, and Stephen P. Fortmann, MD (1992). "The Behavioral Risk Factor Survey and the Stanford Five-City Project Survey: A Comparison of Cardiovascular Risk Behavior Estimates." American Journal of Public Health 82(3): 412-416.
Who's a Quitter?
Hoegh, H., B. Holbrook, et al. (2000). Who’s a Quitter? Points of Interest, California Department of Health Services and the Public Health Institute: 2.
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DES Awareness and Exposure: The 1994 California Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
Deborah L. Wingard, P., Barbara A. Cohn, PhD, Susan P. Helmrich, PhD, Sharon L. Edelstein, ScM (1996). "DES Awareness and Exposure: The 1994 California Behavioral Risk Factor Survey." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 12(5): 437-441.
Adults with Serious Psychological Distress in California
Epstein, J. and M. Induni. (2008). Adults with Serious Psychological Distress in California. Points of Interest, California Department of Public Health, Cancer Surveillance and Research Branch, Survey Research Group and the Public Health Institute: 3.
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Findings from the California Women's Health Survey
Preconception Health: Selected Measures, California, 2005
Takahashi ER, Libet M, Ramstrom K, Jocson MA and Marie K (Eds). Preconception Health: Selected Measures, California, 2005. Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program, California Department of Public Health. Sacramento, CA: October 2007.
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Women’s Health: Findings from the California Women’s Health Survey, 1997-2003
Weinbaum, Z. a. T., T (eds.) (2006). Women's Health: Findings from the California Women's Health Survey, 1997-2003. Sacramento, California Department of Health Services; Office of Women's Health.
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Access to Specialty Mental Health Services among Women in California
Rachel Kimerling, P., Nikki Baumrind, PhD., M.P.H. (2005). "Access to Specialty Mental Health Services among Women in California." Psychiatric Services 56(6): 729-734.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: Impact of Health Insurance Status, Ethnicity, and Nativity of Latinas
Michael A. Rodriguez, M., MPH, Lisa M. Ward, MD, MScPH, Eliseo J. Perez-Stable, MD (2005). "Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: Impact of Health Insurance Status, Ethnicity, and Nativity of Latinas." Annals of Family Medicine 3(3): 235-241.
Intimate Partner Violence and Housing Instability
Joanne Pavao, M., Jennifer Alvarez, PhD, Nikki Baumrind, PhD, MPH, Marta Induni, PhD, Rachel Kimerling, PhD (2007). "Intimate Partner Violence and Housing Instability." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 32(2): 143-146.
Incidence of Non-Fatal Partner Violence against Women in California, 1998-1999
Laura E. Lund, M.A. (2002). Incidence of Non-Fatal Intimate Partner Violence against Women in California, 1998-1999. Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, Epidemiology and Prevention for Injury Control (EPIC) Branch: 1-4.
Epidemiology and Consequences of Women’s Revictimization
Kimerling, R., Alvarez, J., Pavao, J., & Baumrind, N. (2007). "Epidemiology and Consequences of Women’s Revictimization." Women’s Health Issues 17(2): 101-106.
Trends in Knowledge of Emergency Contraception among Women in California, 1999-2004
Diana G. Foster, P., Lauren J. Ralph, MPH, Abigail Arnos, Claire D. Brindis, DrPH, and Cynthia C. Harper, PhD (2007). "Trends in Knowledge of Emergency Contraception among Women in California, 1999-2004." Women’s Health Issues 17(1): 22-28.
The Relationship between Child Abuse and Adult Obesity among California Women
Alvarez, J., PhD; Pavao, Joanne, MPH; Baumrind, Nikki, PhD; Kimerling, Rachel, PhD (2007). "The Relationship between Child Abuse and Adult Obesity among California Women." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 33(1): 28-33.
Office of Women's Health Website with links to data points!
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Unemployment among women: examining the relationship of physical and psychological intimate partner violence and posttraumatic stress disorder
Kimerling R, Alvarez J, Pavao J, Mack KP, Smith MW, Baumrind N. (2009) “Unemployment among women: examining the relationship of physical and psychological intimate partner violence and posttraumatic stress disorder.” J Interpers Violence 24(3):450-63. Epub 2008 May 5.
Lifetime interpersonal violence and self-reported Chlamydia trachomatis diagnosis among California women.
Alvarez J, Pavao J, Mack KP, Chow JM, Baumrind N, Kimerling R. (2009) “Lifetime interpersonal violence and self-reported Chlamydia trachomatis diagnosis among California women.” J Womens Health (Larchmt) 18(1):57-63.
What happens to youth removed from parental care?: Health and economic outcomes for women with a history of out-of-home placement Children and Youth Services Review
Schneider R, Baumrind N, Pavao J, Stockdale G, Castellie P, Goodman G and Rachel Kimerling R (2009) What happens to youth removed from parental care?: Health and economic outcomes for women with a history of out-of-home placement Children and Youth Services Review. 31(4):440-444
Exposure to child abuse and risk for mental health problems in women
Schneider R., Kimerling, R., & Baumrind, N. (2007) Exposure to child abuse and risk for mental health problems in women. Violence Vict. 22(5):620-31.
Who is food-insecure in California? Findings from the California Women’s Health Survey, 2004
Kaiser L, Baumrind N, and Dumbauld S (2007). Who is food-insecure in California? Findings from the California Women’s Health Survey, 2004. Public Health Nutrition 10:574-581
Intimate partner violence and use of welfare services among California women
Kimerling, R. and N. Baumrind (2004). Intimate partner violence and use of welfare services among California women. J Sociol and Social Welfare 31(4):161-176.
Trends in Folic Acid Supplement Intake Among Women of Reproductive Age -- California, 2002-2006
Trends in Folic Acid Supplement Intake Among Women of Reproductive Age -- California, 2002-2006; Herrndorf AM, Haydu SC, Takahashi ER; MMWR, 56(42): 1106-1109
Findings from the Steps to a Healthier U.S. Survey
Cancer-Related Health Behaviors and Screening Practices Among Latinos: Findings from a Community and Agricultural Labor Camp Survey
Marilyn A. Winkleby, P., MPH, M. John Snider, et al. (2003). “Cancer-Related Health Behaviors and Screening Practices among Latinos: Findings from a Community and Agricultural Labor Camp Survey.” Ethnicity & Disease 13(3): 376-386.