Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders by Time Since First Substance Use Among Young People in the US
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Discussion | As the first study, to our knowledge, of the association between participation in an existing large-scale preschool program and adult BMI, we found CPC participation was associated with significantly lower rates of adult BMI.This was especially apparent for high-risk groups, where reductions in obesity prevalence were up to 29%.Increased priority on preventing obesity through early childhood programs 3 can address health disparities exacerbated by existing socioeconomic inequities, such as multilevel poverty and segregation.6 The 20% to 30% reduction in obesity for those growing up in high-poverty neighborhoods suggests that comprehensive programs that engage families in multiple systems of education and care, such as CPC programs, can promote health across domains of well-being.4,6 The scope of this study, along with longer duration and an existing school-based structure, distinguish it from prior obesity prevention programs.3 A possible advantage is the focus on educational attainment, 5 the leading social determinant of health in the US Department of Health and Human Service's Healthy People initiative.This study had limitations.As the study analyzed a comprehensive and high-quality program, results may not generalize to individuals who attended less advanced and comprehensive programs.BMI was self-reported, although examination scores correlated highly with self-reported data.In conclusion, a comprehensive school-based early childhood program showed evidence of improving healthy body mass for an urban and predominately Black cohort at a time of growing national need.
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3147447272