Trauma Caused by Injury or Abuse in Late Life: Experiences, Impacts, and the Federal Response
Overview and Scope In light of population estimates and projections—both in the United States and aroun
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A Proposed Approach for Implementing Genomics-Based Screening Programs for Healthy Adults
The central idea of early disease detection and treatment is essentially simple. However, the path to its succe
Read MoreDecember 03, 2018
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Fifth Annual DC Public Health Case Challenge
In 2017, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
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Clinical Perspectives on Obesity Treatment: Challenges, Gaps, and Promising Opportunities
Introduction In April 2017, the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering
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Investing in Children to Promote America’s Prosperity
“America, the land of opportunity” has been the historical rallying cry inspiring individuals to work their hardest to succeed. Although today’s chi
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Defining an Accountable Community for Health for Children and Families
Introduction We are in the midst of a transformation of our health care system. The shift from volume to value and the correspondi
Read MoreFourth Annual DC Public Health Case Challenge: The Changing American City and Implications for the Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Populations
In 2016 the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Roun
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Social Determinants of Health 101 for Health Care: Five Plus Five
Introduction Social determinants of health (SDoH) is a relatively new term in health care. As defined by the World Health Organization (
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Public Health 3.0: A Call to Action for Public Health to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century
Public health is what we do together as a society to ensure the conditions in which everyone can be healthy. Although many secto
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The Interplay of Community Trauma, Diet, and Physical Activity: Solutions for Public Health
Diet- and activity-related illnesses—such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes—can shorten life
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