Presentations and Publications

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Population Briefs (Center for Population Studies and State Data Center) and Policy Briefs (Institute for Community-Based Research) are produced to provide information on broad social, economic, and health issues. These reports are reviewed by a panel of researchers, but the authors accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

Working Papers are produced for the primary purpose of informing the projects and programs undertaken by partners of the Institute for Community-Based Research.

Recent Publications

Green, J.J., L. Woo, & C. Holley. 2013. “Mississippi Mosaic: 
Exploring Racial and Ethnic Diversity.” Population Snapshot. University, MS: The University of Mississippi Center for Population Studies. [Mississippi Mosaic - Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Mississippi]

Green, J.J., K. Kerstetter, M. Phillips, S.G. Harris, S. Snell, & D. Mitra. 2013. “Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities and Disparities in Preterm Birth Rates: Analysis of Mississippi Counties.” Population Brief. University, MS: The University of Mississippi Center for Population Studies.
[Population Brief 2013 - Socioeconomic Conditions and Preterm Births]

Green, J.J., S.G. Harris, M. Phillips, & S. Snell. 2012. “Exploring Trends and Disparities in Preterm Birth in Mississippi.” Population Brief.  University, MS: The University of Mississippi Center for Population Studies.
[Population Brief 2012 Trends and Disparities in Preterm Births]

Green, J.J. and M. Phillips. 2011. “Building the Capacity of Schools to Confront Asthma in the Delta: Report from an Action Research and Participatory Planning Project to Improve Population Health.” Working Paper for the Center for Community and Economic Development School-Based Asthma Management Program. University, MS: Institute for Community-Based Research. [Green and Phillips - Building the Capacity Asthma Report]

Phillips, M. (with assistance from J. Green). 2011. “Childhood Asthma Rates Soar in the Delta. A Statewide Smoke-Free Ordinance Could Help Decrease Asthma Attacks.” Delta Rural Policy Brief. [Phillips - Asthma and Smoke-free Policy]

Woo, L., J.J. Green, and C. Holley. 2011. “The Mississippi Chinese Population.” Population Brief. University of Mississippi: Center for Population Studies. [Woo, Green, and Holley - The MS Chinese Population]

Recent Presentations

Green, J.J. 2013. “Strategic Data for Farmers and Cooperative Development.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Association of Cooperatives. Jackson, MS. [Strategic Data for Farmers and Cooperative Development]

Green, J.J. 2012. “Using Secondary Data to Help Assess and Evaluate Community, Economic, And  Health Development Programs.” Presented at the State Data Center of Mississippi Annual Affiliates Meeting. Oxford, MS. [Assessment and Evaluation Presentation for SDC Meeting]

Green, J.J. 2012. “Secondary Data Sources for Population Studies.” Presented at the State Data Center of Mississippi Annual Affiliates Meeting. Oxford, MS. [Data Sources for SDC Meeting]

Green, J.J. and D. Thomas. 2012. “Exploring Community Population Change: Applied Population Studies and Community Engagement with Mound Bayou and Okolona, Mississippi.” Presented at a Joint Meeting of the University of Mississippi Study USA and University of Michigan Public Health Action Support Team. Oxford, MS. [Green and Thomas Exploring Community Population Change 2012]

Green, J.J. 2012. “The Status of African Americans in the Rural United States.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Association of Cooperatives. Jackson, MS.

Green, J.J., A.M. Kleiner, L. Picciano, T. McCurty, A. Adrar, B. Bird, E. Meador, T. Moncrief, and L. Woo. 2011. “Exploring Diversity and Pursuing Social Justice in the Agrifood System: Focus on Farm Operators.” Presented at The University of Mississippi Food Day. Oxford, Mississippi. [Green et al World Food Day Presentation 2011 (12-2-11)]

Green, E.M., J.J. Green, and R. McMillen. 2011. “Support for Smoke-Free Air Policies: Exploration of the Attitudes Expressed by Residents of the Mississippi Delta.” Poster Presented at the Joint Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society and Community Development Society. Boise, Idaho. [Green et al RSS-CDS Poster 2011]

Green, J.J. and M. Phillips. 2011. “Building Capacity of Schools to Confront Asthma in the Delta and Implement Comprehensive Asthma Action Plans.” Presented at the Meeting of the School-Based Asthma Management Program Delta Expansion Project Meeting. Cleveland, Mississippi. [Green and Phillips - Asthma Project Presentation]

Kleiner, A.M., J.J. Green, C. Holley, J.P. Montgomery, and D. Thomas. 2011. “Shifting the Boundaries of Vulnerability and Resilience: An Analysis of Nonprofit Services and the Needs of Residents and Communities of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region.” Poster Presented at the Joint Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society and Community Development Society. Boise, Idaho. [Kleiner et al RSS-CDS Poster 2011]