‘Public Health’ Archives
Tobacco Tax Improves Dental Health of Nonsmokers
Tobacco taxes reduce the likelihood of smoking. This improves the health of smokers and nonsmokers alike. All 50 states and [...]
2012 Year in Review (Part 3 of 4)
Health Policy FDA approval for the vaccine that protects women against HPV infection occurred in 2006. Since [...]
Guns & Suicide
The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has many questioning issues as far ranging from gun [...]
Guns & Homicide
An old study, one of questionable validity, shows that firearm availability is correlated with homicide rates. The following [...]
Yes, this tax can save your life
Cigarettes kill. There is no doubt in the minds of scientists, clinicians, or even smokers. Armed with that fact, why is it [...]
Anecdotes: Say Goodbye to the Big Gulp
In September 2012, the New York City Board of Health approved a ban on many sweetened beverages in containers over 16 [...]
