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Associations of computed tomography image-assessed adiposity and skeletal muscles with triple-negative breast cancer

Limited English proficiency and screening for cervical, breast and colorectal cancers among Asian American adults

Food insecurity Is associated with mental–physical comorbidities among U.S. adults: NHANES 2013 to 2016

Ara Jo's primary research interests focus on evidence-based prevention care models for chronic diseases such as screening, physical activity and risk assessment in primary care settings. Ara is particularly interested in healthy body composition measurement and utilization in health care settings. She also conducts research on healthcare utilization outcomes in Florida.

Body composition assessment

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Preventive care model for chronic diseases (i.e., diabetes and prediabetes)

Sarcopenia

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Fitness trackers didn't lead to major weight loss, lower blood pressure: Study

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Clinical Assistant Professor

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