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Public Health & Epidemiology

Westat’s interdisciplinary public health and epidemiology sector uses an evidence-based approach to prevent and detect diseases, injuries, and other conditions in order to improve health outcomes. Our success is reflected in the contributions our clients make to advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious and chronic diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations. Our public health staff have expertise in surveillance, program interventions, communication, evaluation, and research.

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Does cancer screening save lives?

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What are the current feeding practices of infants and toddlers?

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Patricia Shifflett
Patricia Shifflett
Vice President & Practice Director

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Survey Insights into COVID-19 Community Testing in Louisville

Data Collection & Survey Research

Westat Continues the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Household Component (MEPS-HC)

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Weinfield N., Borger C., and Gola A.A. (2020).

Breastfeeding duration in a low-income sample is associated with child diet quality at age three.

Journal of Human Lactation.
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Weinfield N., Borger C., Au L.E., Whaley S.E., Berman D., and Ritchie L.D. (2020).

Longer participation in WIC is associated with better diet quality in 24-month-old children.

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120(6), 963-971.
DOI | PubMed
Taylor K.A., Sharma E., Edwards K.C., Halenar M.J., Kissin W., Kasza K.A., Day H., Anic G., Gardner L.D., Hammad H.T., Hull L.C., Bansal-Travers M., Limpert J., Borek N., Kimmel H.L., Compton W.M., Hyland A., and Stanton C. (2020).

Longitudinal pathways of exclusive and polytobacco cigarette use among youth, young adults and adults in the USA: Findings from the PATH Study Waves 1-3 (2013-2016).

Tobacco Control, 29(suppl. 3), s139-s146.
Source | DOI | PubMed

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