Rachel Sacks
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 195824 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Rachel Sacks |
| PRENOMES | Rachel |
| SOBRENOME | Sacks |
| ASSINATURA | SACKS R |
| AFILIAÇÕES | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9099-3285 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 54 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2012 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2019 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Changes to the littered cigarette pack environment in New York City between 2011 and 2015
While the trafficking rate among domestically sourced cigarettes increased between 2011 and 2015 (before and after the STE minimum price floor on cigarette packs was in place), there was a decline in total consumption of domestically trafficked cigarettes due to a significant increase in consumption of foreign-sourced cigarettes. Jurisdictions considering price measures should bolster monitoring and enforcement efforts to maximise public health i…
Opportunities and Challenges in Precision Medicine
Evaluation of the Farmers’ Markets for Kids programme
Objective To assess the impact of Farmers’ Markets for Kids, a farmers’ market-based, child-oriented nutrition education programme, on attitudes and behaviours related to preparing and consuming produce among child participants and their caregivers in New York City (NYC). Design Retrospective pre-test/post-test cross-sectional survey with caregivers of children participating in Farmers’ Markets for Kids classes. Setting Four NYC farmers’ markets …
Commentary
Fifty years ago, the term model minority was coined to describe the extraordinary ability of Asian Americans to overcome hardship to succeed in American society. Less well-known is how the model minority stereotype was cultivated within the context of Black-White race relations during the second half of the 20th century, and how this stereotype, in turn, has contributed to the understanding and prioritization of health disparities experienced by …
The Impact of a Temporary Recurrent Street Closure on Physical Activity in New York City
Increasing Access to Fruits and Vegetables
Broad recognition now exists that price, availability, and other structural factors are meaningful barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among low-income adults. Beginning in 2005, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene used the social–ecological model to develop a multifaceted effort to increase fruit and vegetable access citywide, with emphasis in low-income neighborhoods. Overall, the percentage of New Yo…
Developing Built Environment Programs in Local Health Departments
Local health departments (LHDs) have a key role to play in developing built environment policies and programs to encourage physical activity and combat obesity and related chronic diseases. However, information to guide LHDs’ effective engagement in this arena is lacking. During 2011–2012, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) facilitated a built environment peer mentoring program for 14 LHDs nationwide. Program object…
Exposure to Tobacco Retail Outlets and Smoking Initiation among New York City Adolescents
The Impact of Cigarette Excise Tax Increases on Purchasing Behaviors Among New York City Smokers
Objectives. We examined the relationship between cigarette excise tax increases and tax-avoidant purchasing behaviors among New York City adult smokers. Methods. We analyzed data from the city’s annual Community Health Survey to assess changes in rates of tax avoidance over time (2003–2010) and smokers’ responses to the 2008 state cigarette tax increase. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified correlates of buying more cigarettes on…
Public Health Detailing of Primary Care Providers
Objectives. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Public Health Detailing Program in helping primary care providers and their staff to improve patient care on public health challenges. Methods. We analyzed reported changes in clinical practice or behavior by examining providers’ retention and implementation of recommendations for campaigns. Results. During each campaign, 170 to 443 providers and 136 to 221 sites were reached. Among assessed provi…
Commentary
Fifty years ago, the term model minority was coined to describe the extraordinary ability of Asian Americans to overcome hardship to succeed in American society. Less well-known is how the model minority stereotype was cultivated within the context of Black-White race relations during the second half of the 20th century, and how this stereotype, in turn, has contributed to the understanding and prioritization of health disparities experienced by …
Exposure to Tobacco Retail Outlets and Smoking Initiation among New York City Adolescents
The Impact of Cigarette Excise Tax Increases on Purchasing Behaviors Among New York City Smokers
Objectives. We examined the relationship between cigarette excise tax increases and tax-avoidant purchasing behaviors among New York City adult smokers. Methods. We analyzed data from the city’s annual Community Health Survey to assess changes in rates of tax avoidance over time (2003–2010) and smokers’ responses to the 2008 state cigarette tax increase. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified correlates of buying more cigarettes on…
Public Health Detailing of Primary Care Providers
Objectives. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Public Health Detailing Program in helping primary care providers and their staff to improve patient care on public health challenges. Methods. We analyzed reported changes in clinical practice or behavior by examining providers’ retention and implementation of recommendations for campaigns. Results. During each campaign, 170 to 443 providers and 136 to 221 sites were reached. Among assessed provi…
Increasing Access to Fruits and Vegetables
Broad recognition now exists that price, availability, and other structural factors are meaningful barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among low-income adults. Beginning in 2005, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene used the social–ecological model to develop a multifaceted effort to increase fruit and vegetable access citywide, with emphasis in low-income neighborhoods. Overall, the percentage of New Yo…
Developing Built Environment Programs in Local Health Departments
Local health departments (LHDs) have a key role to play in developing built environment policies and programs to encourage physical activity and combat obesity and related chronic diseases. However, information to guide LHDs’ effective engagement in this arena is lacking. During 2011–2012, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) facilitated a built environment peer mentoring program for 14 LHDs nationwide. Program object…
The Impact of a Temporary Recurrent Street Closure on Physical Activity in New York City
Public Health Detailing of Primary Care Providers
Objectives. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Public Health Detailing Program in helping primary care providers and their staff to improve patient care on public health challenges. Methods. We analyzed reported changes in clinical practice or behavior by examining providers’ retention and implementation of recommendations for campaigns. Results. During each campaign, 170 to 443 providers and 136 to 221 sites were reached. Among assessed provi…
Exposure to Tobacco Retail Outlets and Smoking Initiation among New York City Adolescents
The Impact of Cigarette Excise Tax Increases on Purchasing Behaviors Among New York City Smokers
Objectives. We examined the relationship between cigarette excise tax increases and tax-avoidant purchasing behaviors among New York City adult smokers. Methods. We analyzed data from the city’s annual Community Health Survey to assess changes in rates of tax avoidance over time (2003–2010) and smokers’ responses to the 2008 state cigarette tax increase. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified correlates of buying more cigarettes on…
Developing Built Environment Programs in Local Health Departments
Local health departments (LHDs) have a key role to play in developing built environment policies and programs to encourage physical activity and combat obesity and related chronic diseases. However, information to guide LHDs’ effective engagement in this arena is lacking. During 2011–2012, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) facilitated a built environment peer mentoring program for 14 LHDs nationwide. Program object…
The Impact of a Temporary Recurrent Street Closure on Physical Activity in New York City
Increasing Access to Fruits and Vegetables
Broad recognition now exists that price, availability, and other structural factors are meaningful barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among low-income adults. Beginning in 2005, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene used the social–ecological model to develop a multifaceted effort to increase fruit and vegetable access citywide, with emphasis in low-income neighborhoods. Overall, the percentage of New Yo…
Evaluation of the Farmers’ Markets for Kids programme
Objective To assess the impact of Farmers’ Markets for Kids, a farmers’ market-based, child-oriented nutrition education programme, on attitudes and behaviours related to preparing and consuming produce among child participants and their caregivers in New York City (NYC). Design Retrospective pre-test/post-test cross-sectional survey with caregivers of children participating in Farmers’ Markets for Kids classes. Setting Four NYC farmers’ markets …
Commentary
Fifty years ago, the term model minority was coined to describe the extraordinary ability of Asian Americans to overcome hardship to succeed in American society. Less well-known is how the model minority stereotype was cultivated within the context of Black-White race relations during the second half of the 20th century, and how this stereotype, in turn, has contributed to the understanding and prioritization of health disparities experienced by …
Opportunities and Challenges in Precision Medicine
Changes to the littered cigarette pack environment in New York City between 2011 and 2015
While the trafficking rate among domestically sourced cigarettes increased between 2011 and 2015 (before and after the STE minimum price floor on cigarette packs was in place), there was a decline in total consumption of domestically trafficked cigarettes due to a significant increase in consumption of foreign-sourced cigarettes. Jurisdictions considering price measures should bolster monitoring and enforcement efforts to maximise public health i…
Medicine (10 obras) · Environmental health (8 obras) · Gerontology (5 obras) · Political science (4 obras) · Business (3 obras) · Family medicine (3 obras) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (3 obras) · Gerontology (3 obras) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 obras) · Population (3 obras)