Obesity Research and the Forgotten African-American Child
by Amina P. Alio, PhD; Hamisu M. Salihu, MD, PhD; Thomas J. Berrings, BA; Maleka Donaldson Gramling, BA; John A. Burton, BA; Travis A. Gayles, MA; Tiffany R. Jackson, BA.
An analytical review of current childhood obesity research, this paper emphasizes findings that most concern African Americans. Although African-American females have the highest rates of obesity, there is limited research on the causes and ramifications of obesity for black Americans. To inform the implementation of obesity interventions, there is a great need for more research on the genetic and environmental factors that increase the risk of obesity among blacks.
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Single Motherhood and Neonatal Survival of Twins among Blacks and Whites
by Hamisu M. Salihu, MD, PhD; Leia M. Chatman, MPH; Amina P. Alio, PhD; Muktar H. Aliyu, MD, MPH; Russell S. Kirby, MS, PhD; Greg R. Alexander, MPH, ScD.
This research looks at the impact of race and marital status on the birth outcomes of twins. In particular, the risk for neonatal mortality of twins born to single mothers among blacks and whites was studied. The findings reinforce the importance of future research to develop and test interventions that will decrease the incidence of preterm birth.
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African-American Youth’s Civic Participation: Shattering the Myth
by Amina P. Alio, PhD; Maria Velazquez, Ellen Yiadom and Maleka Gramling.
A revealing look at commonly-held myths about blacks in general and, in particular, the misconceptions about political and civic participation among black youth. Studies confirm that in fact, African-American youth have higher levels of community service and voting than their peers in the same age group.
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