Richard Van, Daniel Alvarez, Travis Mize, Sravani Gannavarapu, Lohitha Chintham Reddy, Fatma Nasoz, Mira V Han
A comparison of RNA-Seq data preprocessing pipelines for transcriptomic predictions across independent studies
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study aimed assess prevalence chronic disease risk factors among college students particularly within minorityserving institution delaware inform targeted prevention efforts quantitative crosssectional research design employed administering surveys 457 students delaware state university threeyear period surveys assessed tobacco use physical activity dietary habits descriptive statistics used analyze data majority respondents people color 83 female 74 significant findings included 241 reporting trying tobacco cigarettes 49 smoking last 30 days 372 trying ecigarettes 118 vaping last month regarding physical activity 656 reported active 120 minutes per week 57 consumed four servings vegetables daily behavioral disparities observed males reporting tobacco use also higher engagement physical activity compared females nutritional intake inadequate genders convenience sampling may limit generalizability highlighting need larger randomized studies colleges pivotal settings promoting healthy behaviors addressing chronic disease burdens integrated approaches involving education policy changes community engagement crucial investing health promotion programs essential cultivating healthier future population study underscores importance preventive measures equitable access resources addressing chronic disease risk factors among college students