BACKGROUND: Well-designed public open space (POS) that encourages physical activity
is a community asset that could potentially contribute to the health of local residents …

This review examines the association between dog ownership and adult physical activity
levels. While there is evidence to suggest that dog ownership produces considerable health …

This review examines evidence of the association between the neighborhood built
environment, green spaces and outdoor home area, and early (0–7 years) child health and …

Objective To investigate duration of the period between diabetes onset and its clinical
diagnosis. Research Design and Methods Two population-based groups of white patients …

Background: Previously published cohort studies in clinical populations have suggested that
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for mortality associated with cardiovascular …

OBJECTIVE—To determine the population-based prevalence of diabetes and other
categories of glucose intolerance (impaired glucose tolerance [IGT] and impaired fasting …

Background Low-risk limits recommended for alcohol consumption vary substantially across
different national guidelines. To define thresholds associated with lowest risk for all-cause …

Importance The prevalence of cardiometabolic multimorbidity is increasing. Objective To
estimate reductions in life expectancy associated with cardiometabolic multimorbidity …

A strong sense of community has been associated with improved wellbeing, increased
feelings of safety and security, participation in community affairs and civic responsibility …

Background Previous studies suggest that laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is associated
with an increased risk of intraoperative injury involving the bile ducts, bowel, and vascular …