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Baylor Fellow, Academy for Teaching and Learning, Baylor University

Research Fellow, Texas Hunger Initiative

Sibship, physical activity, and sedentary behavior: a longitudinal, observational study among Mexican-heritage sibling dyads

Barriers and Facilitators of Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

The Veggie Van: Customer characteristics, fruit and vegetable consumption, and barriers to healthy eating among shoppers at a mobile farmers market in the United States

Dr. Ylitalo’s research interests include physical functioning, obesity, and physical activity. Specifically, she is interested in physical functioning trajectories during the mid-life and older adult years, and how behaviors like physical activity throughout the life course can facilitate healthy aging trajectories. Dr. Ylitalo applies quantitative statistical methods to longitudinal cohort studies and complex survey samples. As an epidemiologist, she works with national and local partners to evaluate and understand the health of individuals and their communities.

Physical Activity

Obesity and Diabetes

Physical Functioning

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Perceived barriers of being physically active during the summer and school-year: How do siblings compare in Mexican-heritage families?

Sibling Influence on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Mexican-Heritage Families

Peripheral Nerve Impairment Predicts Falls and Injurious Falls in Women: Study of Women's Health Across the Nation

Kelly R. Ylitalo, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of public health

Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.

Mentored Research Scientist Award (K01)

Associate Professor, Public Health

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