Products

This page highlights some of the most recent products of Bridging the Gap.  Products posted here are compiled across all of our research projects and initiatives. In order to see a more complete list of research briefs, monographs, journal articles, etc., click on one of the page links above or one of the "View More" links below.

Research Briefs


Land Use Physical Activity Brief

Bridging the Gap launched a research brief series to share quick and concise research results, as well as policy implications, on a range of topics.  These briefs report on findings from all of our data collection and analysis activities, including those examining state laws, local policies, community built environments, school practices, and more.


View More




Monographs and Other Major Reports


Bridging the Gap's monographs, chartbooks, and other major reports provide comprehensive data and illustrate trends and disparities in health-related policies, practices, and environments nationwide.




View More




Journal Articles

Chriqui JF, Chaloupka FJ, Powell LM. A typology of beverage taxation: multiple approaches for obesity prevention and obesity prevention-related revenue generation. J Pub Health Policy. 2013;[E-pub ahead of print]. [View abstract]

Taber DR, Chriqui JF, Perna FM, Powell LM, Chaloupka FJ. Weight status among adolescents in states that govern competitive good nutrition content.  Pediatrics. 2012;130(3):437-444. [View abstract]

Terry-McElrath YM, Johsnton LD, O'Malley PM. Trends in competitive venue beverage availability: findings from US secondary schools. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2012;166(8):776-778. [View abstract]

View More




Presentations

Chaloupka FJ. Public health and revenue implications of a sugar sweetened beverage tax. Invited presentation for: The Vermont House Health Committee; February 15, 2013. [View pdf]

Chaloupka FJ. Tobacco product licensing, production & distribution. Presented at: RAND Conference and Webcast on Developing Public Health Regulations for Marijuana: Lessons from Alcohol and Tobacco; February 11, 2013; Arlington, VA. [View pdf]

Chaloupka FJ. Restrictions on tobacco use, sales & marketing. Presented at: RAND Conference and Webcast on Developing Public Health Regulations for Marijuana: Lessons from Alcohol and Tobacco; February 11, 2013; Arlington, VA. [View pdf]

View More




Fact Sheets and Other Resources

Bassler EJ, Chriqui JF, Stagg K, Schneider LM, Infusino K, Asada Y. Controlling junk food and the bottom line: case studies of schools successfully implementing strong nutrition standards for competitive foods and beverages. Illinois Public Health Inst. 2013. [View Report]

2011 State Soda Tax Map

Download a map showing sales tax rates for regular, sugar-sweetened soda in each state

Download PPT >

2011 State-by-State Soda Tax Rates

See a summary of the latest sales tax rates for regular, sugar-sweetened soda in each state

Download PDF >