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Towards Estimating Childhood Obesity Prevalence Using Electronic Health Records
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Although recent data suggests childhood obesity prevalence has stabilized, an estimated 1 in 3 U.S. children are overweight or obese.1 Further, there is variation by racial and ethnic groups, location, age, and poverty2, resulting in a need for… read more… to the population. Additionally, the type of clinical visit (e.g., wellness vs. acute) may affect the prevalence … may be additional selection biases based on the type of visit and whether height and weight was measured and … The current work sought to quantify the effect of visit type on childhood overweight and obesity prevalence … -
An Assessment of the EMS Drug Overdose to Death Pathway from 2011 to 2017
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Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, with an estimated 60,000 deaths in 2016. Nationally, EMS overdose responses with naloxone administration have nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016 from 573.6 to 1004.4… read more… how often its use is appropriate; delivering the right care to the right patient at the right time. It has been … services and establish mechanisms for follow-up care. Prior to implementing community EMS programs, it is … how often its use is appropriate; delivering the right care to the right patient at the right time. It has been …