Browsing by Duke-affiliated Author "Finkelstein, Eric Andrew"

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Adolescent Weight Status and Self-Reported School Performance in South Korea

Do, Young; Finkelstein, Eric Andrew (Hindawi Publishing Company, 2011-09)

Using a nationally representative sample of 142 783 middle school (13–15 years old) and high school (16–18 years old) students in South Korea, this study examined whether (1) overweight and obesity are more likely to be ...
Forecasting the Future of Cardiovascular Disease in the United States

Finkelstein, Eric Andrew (American Heart Association, 2011-03)

Background—Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States and is responsible for 17% of national health expenditures. As the population ages, these costs are expected to increase substantially. ...
Knowledge and Perceptions of Overweight Employees about Lifestyle-Related Health Benefit Changes

Finkelstein, Eric Andrew (North Carolina Institute of Medicine, 2011-05)

background We investigated perceptions among overweight and obese state employees about changes to health insurance that were designed to reduce the scope of health benefits for employees who are obese or who smoke. methods ...

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