title: Multidirectional Translation of Environmental Health Science in Community Settings: The Case of Oxidative Stress Pathways.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Translation of environmental health science in vulnerable communities is particularly important to promote public health and reduce health inequities.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe a structured, multidirectional process used to develop a suite of health promotion tools (e.g., fact sheets, video, maps) documenting patterning of local air pollution sources and availability of antioxidant-rich foods in Detroit, Michigan as factors that jointly affect oxidative stress (OS). OS underlies many pathological processes associated with air pollution, including asthma, metabolic syndrome, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. This translational effort involved a 2-year dialogue among representatives from community-based and environmental organizations, health service providers, and academic researchers.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This dialogue led to development of tools, as well as new opportunities to inform related policies and research.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Through this example, we highlight how collaborative partnerships can enhance multidirectional dialogue to inform translation of environmental health science by promoting consideration of multilevel risk factors, local priorities and context, and diverse audiences.
authors.forename: Natalie R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Sampson
authors.forename: Myra M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Tetteh
authors.forename: Amy J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Schulz
authors.forename: Erminia
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ramirez
authors.forename: Donele
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wilkins
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: de Majo
authors.forename: Graciela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mentz
authors.forename: Vicki
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Johnson-Lawrence
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003159:Community-Institutional Relations; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004782:Environmental Health; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008824:Michigan; D018384:Oxidative Stress; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical; D014495:Universities; D014505:Urban Population
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000975:Antioxidants