On May 1, 2018, 71 higher education representatives from 23 colleges and universities from across Virginia, and community representatives from Health Departments, Community Services Boards, and law enforcement gathered for ...

This newsletter provides updates on completed, current, and upcoming projects; new staff members; and recent publications at the Center for Public Health Practice and Research.

During adolescence, youth begin to spend more time without adult supervision, gain more independence, and are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors making them particularly vulnerable to injury and violence. ...

Steve Sedlock with the Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research (VANGHR) displayed and provided a tutorial on using the Virginia Health Chart Book, which is an online resource for geospatial analysis of health and ...

Drug abuse most often begins in adolescence and young adulthood, when youth begin trying alcohol, tobacco, and illegal and prescription drugs. Adolescents most frequently abuse alcohol, followed by marijuana and tobacco. ...

During adolescence, youth begin to spend more time without adult supervision, gain more independence, and are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors making them particularly vulnerable to injury and violence. ...

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24. Complex peer, family, and romantic relationships, mental health concerns, and school stressors all impact suicide-related behaviors. ...

APPLIED AQUATIC CHEMISTRY: Corrosion/Coagulation/Treatment. APPLIED BIOLOGY: Nitrification and Human, Pathogens in Homes, Corrosion

This Working Paper distinguishes between 212 specific trade concerns (STCs) related to regulatory measures affecting trade of agri-food products and 336 concerning other products. These STCs were discussed at the WTO during ...