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Spot urine sodium-to-potassium ratio predicts stroke risk
February 20, 2019
In an analysis of data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), UW researchers found that individuals with a urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio greater than 1 was associated with a significant 47% increased risk of stroke. A urine sodium-to-potassium ratio less than 1 may be related to a clinically relevant reduction in stroke risk and is...
Read moreUW research finds that demographics determine our diet, but how we shop can change the ways stores stock
February 19, 2019 | The Daily
Research findings co-authored by Adam Drewnowski, James Buszkiewicz and Anju Aggarwal are highlighted, explaining how Seattle King County property value surfaced as the driving determinant of diet over the other measured social factors, education and income.
Read articleDiet drinks linked to high risk of stroke, heart attacks
February 14, 2019 | UW School of Public Health
A study says diet drinks such as Diet Coke and diet fruit juice, are linked to an increase risk for stroke, and are particularly associate with blood clots of the small arteries. The new study was co-authored by Shirley Beresford, a senior associate dean, professor of epidemiology and core faculty in nutritional sciences at UW.
Read articleIn 10 years, 18 years’ worth of sugar
February 12, 2019 | UW Medicine
Severe obesity in 10 to 11 year olds has now reached an all time high, according to this recent UK study. Dietician Judy Simon, a clinical faculty member in nutritional sciences at the UW, offers practical tips for parents on how to manage their kids’ sugar intake.
Read articleStudy: 97% of Seattle soda tax passed on to consumers through higher prices
February 8, 2019 | KOMO News
A new report published by UW School of Public Health researchers estimates that nearly 100 percent of Seattle’s new tax on the distribution of sweetened beverages has been passed on to consumers through higher in-store prices.
Read articleSalad, soda and socioeconomic status: Mapping a social determinant of health in Seattle
February 7, 2019 | Urban@UW
According to new research by faculty in the UW School of Public Health and Nutritional Sciences Program, findings show Seattle residents who live in waterfront neighborhoods tend to have healthier diets compared to those who live along Interstate-5 and Aurora Avenue.
Read articleStudy: Seattle’s minimum wage hikes didn’t boost supermarket prices
February 7, 2019 | The Daily Herald
Jennifer Otten, core faculty in nutritional sciences and an associate professor in epidemiology is quoted in this article profiling a recent UW study she co-authored about Seattle’s minimum wage increase and it’s impact on child care costs.
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At least half of child care businesses impacted by Seattle’s minimum wage
February 6, 2019 | King 5 News
Jennifer Otten is quoted, commenting on the UW Center for Public Health Nutrition study that illustrates how singular policies can affect more than just payroll and can shape organizational structure and service delivery.
Read articleAt least half of child care businesses impacted by Seattle’s minimum wage
February 6, 2019 | King 5 News
A law that has incrementally increased Seattle’s minimum wage is having an impact on more than half of the city’s child care businesses, according to a study by Jennifer Otten, an associate professor in nutritional sciences and environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington.
Read articleTwo new studies published about the Seattle minimum wage ordinance
February 6, 2019 | UW News
Researchers at UW continue to study the impact of the 2014 Seattle minimum wage ordinance. An interdisciplinary team of faculty and graduate students who have tracked various industries since the ordinance’s implementation just published tow new studies: These papers take a closer look at the effects on child care businesses and on food prices during the policy implementation.
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