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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Cancer Prevention and Control: Then and Now
Controlling or reducing the risk for cancer was a principal goal of the National Cancer Act, signed by President Nixon in 1971. Long before the human genome w
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Community-Based Models of Care Delivery for People with Serious Illness
The 20th century saw remarkable improvements in life expectancy (NIA, 2011). Improvements in access to clean water, disease scree
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Working Toward Engaging Local Businesses in Community Obesity Solutions: A Preliminary Account from the Field
Childhood obesity continues to be a serious public health concern in the United States. Abou
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Payment Reform for Better Value and Medical Innovation
Introduction Over the past 50-60 years, biomedical science and technology in the United States have advanced at a remarkable pace, allowing
Read MoreRespiratory Protection for Health Care Workers: Simplify Procedures and Improve Health
Health care professionals, including emergency response personnel, face unique occupational health and safety chall
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Getting to Equity in Obesity Prevention: A New Framework
High obesity prevalence persists as a major issue for societies globally (IOM, 2012; WHO, 2013). Chronic overweight and obesity have high health,
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Life Span and Legal/Policy Research as Dual Focuses for Identifying and Implementing Opportunities to Realize Health Equity
Our perspective is grounded in the proposition that health equity should be ce
Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities: A Vital Direction for Health and Health Care
Introduction Despite the powerful effects of social and behavioral factors on health,
Read MorePreparing for Better Health and Health Care for an Aging Population: A Vital Direction for Health and Health Care
Introduction The proportion of the US population over 65 years old is increasing
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