Health-Related Physical Fitness and Activity in Homeschool: A Systematic Review With Implications for Return to Public School.

Background: The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize what is known about health-related physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) and physical activity among homeschool youth. Findings from this study have implications for all American youth as they return to public school from mandated schooling at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Database engines identified over 22,000 articles with 82 abstracts screened for further review.

Between and within: international perspectives on cancer and health disparities.

The purpose of this article is to compare reasons for cancer health disparities in developing and developed countries. By 2010, approximately 60% of new cancer cases will occur in the developing world, higher than rates developed countries. However, disparities exist not only between countries but also within countries.

Future of healthcare reform in the USA: lessons from abroad.

Healthcare reform in any nation is an evolving process. Brought about by demographic, technological, social, cultural, economic and political factors, all healthcare systems are continually confronting issues related to cost, access and quality. This paper examines other countries' approaches to healthcare in the ongoing efforts at healthcare reform in the USA.