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.
"Pay to Play” School Sports Policies Could Reduce Physical Activity by Students
“The fees are really putting children at a disadvantage and taking away an essential opportunity to be physically active.”
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Kate Curoe
“I am passionate about health policy, especially working to ensure evidence-based policies. Some topic areas I am particularly interested in are access to quality care, maternal and child health, and addressing health disparities.”
Read MoreFurtado KS, Budd EL, Ying X, deRuyter AJ, Armstrong RL, Pettman TL, Reis RS, Sung-Chan P, Wang Z,...
Budd EL, deRuyter AJ, Wang Z, Sung-Chan P, Ying X, Furtado KS, Pettman T, Armstrong R, Reis RS, S...
Ginossar T, Heckman CJ, Cragun D, Quintiliani LM, Proctor EK, Chambers DA, Skolarus T, Brownson R...
Neta G, Brownson RC, Chambers DA. Opportunities for Epidemiologists in Implementation Science: A ...
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