The Prevention Research Center in St. Louis (PRC-StL) explores behaviors that place people at risk for chronic diseases such as obesity, cancer and diabetes. Center researchers conduct and share research on physical activity, policy, the built environment, and the translation of evidence into public health practice, while placing particular emphasis on vulnerable populations. The PRC-STL is a joint effort between Washington University and Saint Louis University.
What Policymakers, Advocates Look for in Research
“Studies such as ours are important for developing and tailoring knowledge translation strategies for policy maker and advocates."
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Meena Lakshman
"I've always been concerned with the well-being of those around me."
Read MoreMarques A, Peralta M, Martins J, de Matos MG, B...
Brownson RC. Understanding the Context for Heal...
Yang L, Hipp JA, Lee JA, Tabak RG, Dodson EA, M...
Zwald ML, Eyler AA, Goins KV, Brownson RC, Schm...
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