The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (USDHHS) has stated that an unsettling 82% of adults do not get the recommended amount of physical activity to improve health and well-being. Additionally, one of the goals for Healthy People 2020 urges individuals to increase muscle-strengthening activity and incorporate this […]
B63: The Relationship Between Racial and Sexual Identity and Suicidal Ideation Among College Students Who Binge Drink
Suicidal ideation is a public health issue. In fact, 33% of college students have at least one suicidal thought annually (Becker, Holdaway, & Luebbe, 2018). In combination, binge drinking has gained popularity among college students. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to examine the impact of college student binge drinking on suicidal ideation with […]
B43: Are We Changing Children’s Lives? The Effects of an Early Intervention Program on Parenting Attitudes and Child Wellbeing
For the Global Health Minor immersion experience, I spent Winter Term volunteering with Baby University, a nonprofit attempting to close the education gap in South Toledo by equipping parents of children ages 0-5 for the vital role they play in their child’s development and early education. Baby U carries out this mission via free, ten-week […]
C49: Alleviating Hunger Close to Home: An Innovative Solution to Food Insecurity in Butler County
This poster reviews prevalence, risk factors, and health consequences of food insecurity and proposes a solution to fill a gap in Oxford’s food insecurity services. This solution is inspired by proposals presented by students at the 2020 Social Innovation Weekend where students worked in teams to understand food insecurity and develop solutions. Food insecurity impacts […]
B87: Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff: A Comparison of the Environmental and Global Health Impact of Agricultural Practices in Europe and the United States
This poster compares the environmental impacts of the agricultural system of the United States and European Union (E.U) member states. This research question was raised through an immersion experience in Luxembourg as part of the Global Health minor. I aim to challenge the anecdotal statements that Europe has less environmentally harmful agricultural practices compared to […]
B83: The Relationship Between Oral Health Practices in Adolescence and Type II Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease in Adulthood: A Retrospective Global Health Study
Introduction: The purpose of this research study is to determine if there is a relationship between poor oral health, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease. Factors that are discussed include the barriers some patients face when attempting to access dental care, the connection between poor oral health, type II diabetes, and […]
B70: A Visual Laxative: Current Public Toilets in Rural Gambia Contribute to Disease and How to Change the Outcome
Diarrheal diseases, like cholera, are still impacting developing countries worldwide. New interventions, along with an addition of stronger epidemiologic surveillance needs to be considered in order to determine what methods are best for reducing the prevalence rates of these conditions. This article discusses the impact of diarrheal diseases, particularly cholera, and a new intervention strategy […]
A95: Association Between Saturated Fat and Added Sugar Intake with Triglycerides and Insulin Resistance
In the United States, many adult men and women have diets high in both saturated fats and added sugars. The American Heart Association recommends getting no more than 6% of daily calories from saturated fats. Research shows that this type of diet is a risk factor for high triglycerides and that added sugars are associated […]
A78: Effects of a Summer Garden Program on Changes in Diet and Nutrient Intake in Children
The purpose of this research study was to explore the effects of increasing access to fresh produce to children’s diets. The Study consists of a quantitative research method which included height, weight, BMI measurements, and diet recalls at the start and completion of the garden program. Research participants included 5 children ages 7 to 12 […]
C78: Associations among physical activity, protein intake, and clinical indicators of sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is characterized by age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, and is associated with increased risk of falls, fractures, and mortality. Physical inactivity and inadequate protein intake are lifestyle factors that may contribute to the development and progression of sarcopenia. Weight-adjusted skeletal muscle index (wSMI), grip-strength (GRIP) and gait-speed (GAIT) are utilized clinically […]
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