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On April 17, 2013, a fire and subsequent explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Company plant in West, Texas. This is plant is located in central Texas, in McLennan County. The explosion caused extensive damage to the homes, businesses, and schools near the plant. Because explosions of this magnitude are rare, an epidemiologic investigation was initiated to describe the fatal and nonfatal injuries...
Insufficient physical activity and unhealthy eating behaviors are major contributors to the obesity epidemic in the United States. Identifying health behaviors and disparities in underserved communities is needed to guide the development of targeted interventions. The Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) is a set of tools designed for public health emergencies, but the...
The State of Texas is not smoke-free, leaving Texas municipalities and worksites to decide their smoke-free ordinances and policies. The majority of worksites in McLennan County are not regulated by comprehensive municipal smoke-free ordinances. Large employers (N=118) in McLennan County were sent a survey electronically, by mail, and/or by phone interview to assess worksite policies and measures...
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