This article describes what is known in the literature around LFOs, presents a framework outlining hypothesized pathways linking LFOs to health outcomes, discusses gaps in research related to public health costs and outcomes, and highlights critical areas for future research.
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health outcomes
Physician assistant, nurse practitioner or doctor: What patients should know
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Public Health major Lara Fougnies is 2023 Chancellor-Provost Student Leadership Award recipient
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