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Kelly R. Evenson, PhD
Kelly R. Evenson, PhD
Professor
Department of Epidemiology
Dr. Kelly Evenson is a professor of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her research focuses on physical activity and sedentary behavior, with specific interests in measurement, surveillance, intervention, and associations with outcomes. Dr. Evenson also conducts research to identify and evaluate policies and environments that support physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior. With an interest in physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum, and the recommendations associated with these behaviors, she participated on several national and international committees to update communication to women and facilitate research in this area. She has served as a resource for physical activity measurement for several large cohort studies, consulted on the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and led the early evaluation of the National Physical Activity Plan. She is a fellow with the American College of Sports Medicine and volunteers on editorial boards for several journals.
Kelly Evenson in the Gillings news
- ‘Every little bit helps’: The broad benefits of getting active
- Gillings School experts named to Clarivate's 2022 Highly Cited Researchers List
- More steps per day tied with lower diabetes risk
- How many steps lead to longevity? Study identifies new daily goals
- Study links fewer steps per day, slower movement with decreased odds of weight gain in Hispanic/Latinos
Research Interests
- Heart Disease and Stroke
- Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Obesity
Education
PhD, Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS, Exercise Physiology, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse
BA, Mathematics / Physical Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
