Advocates for Evidence-Based Health Policy Speakers
Category: Special Topics
Disaster Relief & Mental Health
“The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.” “Section 416 of the Robert T. Continue Reading …
2012 Year in Review (Part 3 of 4)
Health Policy FDA approval for the occurred in 2006. Since then, we have seen a brutal match between public health and legislators on policy over this vaccine. Although the science remains clear, some legislators remain adept at muddying the Continue Reading …
Health care for the homeless
Homeless populations suffer from chronic illness, mental illness, and substance abuse in addition to the daily difficulties finding food and shelter. Outreach is needed to ensure this population receives adequate health care. The chronically homeless most often suffer from chronic Continue Reading …
Guns & Suicide
The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has many questioning issues as far ranging from gun control to access to mental health services. A paper published in the America Journal of Public Health (January 2013) details the Continue Reading …
Guns & Homicide
Firearm availability and homicide rates across 26 high-income countries. BACKGROUND: Among developed nations, the United States has the highest rate of civilian gun ownership, and the highest homicide rate. We examine whether the United States is merely an exception, or if a relationship between gun Continue Reading …
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