Latest Research Publications

Public Health and Prevention | Journal Article
The Use of Medical Claims Data for Identifying Missed Opportunities for HPV Immunization among Privately Insured Adolescents in the State of Iowa
Dental Public Health | Journal Article
Variation in General Dentists' Patterns of Sealant Use in Children with Elevated Caries Risk
Nutrition and Physical Activity | Journal Article
Using Predicted Marginal Effects to Assess the Impact of Rurality and Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility on a School-based Nutrition Intervention
Safety System Design and Evaluation | Journal Article
Farm Vehicle Following Distance Estimation Using Deep Learning and Monocular Camera Images
Poverty and Inequality | Web Article
The Racist History that Helps Explain Our Present Wealth Gap

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