Our mission is to bridge research, practice and policy to improve community health and achieve equity.
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.
PRC’s Community Advisory Board member featured in the St. Louis American (Links to an external site)
Parents’ Perceptions and Engagement Regarding School-Based Physical Activity Promotion (Links to an external site)
This study examined parents’ perceived importance of, and engagement in, school-based physical activity (PA) promotion. The researchers found that parents’ perceived importance of school-based PA opportunities before and after school warrants emphasis in future research and advocacy.
Student Spotlight: Julia Liu
A recent graduate of the Brown School, Julia is now pursuing her PhD in Epidemiology!
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