There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …

In 1999, only 20 studies in the public health literature employed instruments to measure self-
reported experiences of discrimination. Fifteen years later, the number of empirical …

Siloed or singular system approach to disease management is common practice,
developing out of traditional medical school education. Textbooks of medicine describe a …

The preventive treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is of great importance for the
elimination and control of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, but existing screening methods for …

The concept of'social capital'is currently the focus of an explosion of interest in the research
and policy community. It refers to the social networks, informal structures and norms that …

Investigating effects of discrimination upon health requires clear concepts, methods, and
measures. At issue are both economic consequences of discrimination and accumulated …

The authors examine the research evidence on the effect of residential segregation on
health, identify research gaps, and propose new research directions. Four recommendations …

Vacant land is a significant economic problem for many cities, but also may affect the health
and safety of residents. In order for community-based solutions to vacant land to be …

Although public health and urban planning emerged with the common goal of preventing
urban outbreaks of infectious disease, there is little overlap between the fields today. The …

A majority of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2007 and cities are exerting
growing influence on the health of both urban and non-urban residents. Although there long …