Arsham Alamian
Biographic Data
| ID | 6082254 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arsham Alamian |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arsham |
| FAMILY NAME | Alamian |
| SIGNATURE | ALAMIAN A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Miami |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3355-286X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Income Disparities in Obesity Trends among U.S. Adults
The aim of this study was to examine income disparities in obesity trends among California adults. Data were obtained from the 2011−2014 California Health Interview Survey (n = 83,175 adults). Obesity for adults was defined as a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or above. Family income was categorized as below 100%, 100% to 299%, or 300% and above of the federal poverty level (FPL). Weighted multiple logistic regression analyses were used to examine th…
Ethnic group differences in obesity in Asian Americans in California, 2013–2014
The prevalence of adult obesity was high among Asian Americans in California. Ethnic/racial disparities in obesity among Asian Americans in California were observed in 2013-2014. Compared to Whites, being Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese were associated with lower odds of obesity. Among Asians, compared to Chinese, being Japanese and being Filipino were associated with higher odds of obesity. These findings can help design better interventions to redu…
Prescription Disposal Practices
Objectives. We quantified controlled substance donations via permanent drug donation boxes over 2 years in a region with high prescription abuse, assessing medication characteristics, time between dispensing and donation, and weight of medications donated per capita. Methods. In partnership with Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement, we analyzed permanent drug donation box collections in 8 Northeast Tennessee locations from Ju…
Individual and social determinants of multiple chronic disease behavioral risk factors among youth
The results suggest targeting individual/social distal variables in prevention programs of multiple chronic disease behavioral risk factors among youth
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Individual and social determinants of multiple chronic disease behavioral risk factors among youth
The results suggest targeting individual/social distal variables in prevention programs of multiple chronic disease behavioral risk factors among youth
Prescription Disposal Practices
Objectives. We quantified controlled substance donations via permanent drug donation boxes over 2 years in a region with high prescription abuse, assessing medication characteristics, time between dispensing and donation, and weight of medications donated per capita. Methods. In partnership with Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement, we analyzed permanent drug donation box collections in 8 Northeast Tennessee locations from Ju…
Ethnic group differences in obesity in Asian Americans in California, 2013–2014
The prevalence of adult obesity was high among Asian Americans in California. Ethnic/racial disparities in obesity among Asian Americans in California were observed in 2013-2014. Compared to Whites, being Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese were associated with lower odds of obesity. Among Asians, compared to Chinese, being Japanese and being Filipino were associated with higher odds of obesity. These findings can help design better interventions to redu…
Income Disparities in Obesity Trends among U.S. Adults
The aim of this study was to examine income disparities in obesity trends among California adults. Data were obtained from the 2011−2014 California Health Interview Survey (n = 83,175 adults). Obesity for adults was defined as a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or above. Family income was categorized as below 100%, 100% to 299%, or 300% and above of the federal poverty level (FPL). Weighted multiple logistic regression analyses were used to examine th…
Medicine (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Obesity (2 works) · Obesity and Health Practices (2 works)