Gulf War and health

By Institute Of Medicine U.S. . Committee On Gulf War And Health Brain Injury In Veterans And Long Term Health Outcomes

Environmental health sciences decision making

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Traumatic Injury Research at NIOSH: Reviews of Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

By Institute Of Medicine U.S. . Committee To Review The NIOSH Traumatic Injury Research Program

"ABSTRACT Occupational injuries continue to be a significant public health problem in the United States, imposing a substantial human and economic burden. Although rates of both fatal and nonfatal...

Health literacy eHealth and communication

By Lyla M. Hernandez

Toward Health Equity and Patient-Centeredness: Integrating Health Literacy, Disparities Reduction, and Quality Improvement: Workshop Summary

By Institute Of Medicine U.S. . Forum On The Science Of Health Care Quality Improvement And Implementation

The public health effects of food deserts

By Paula Whitacre

"On January 26-27, 2009, workshop speakers provided presentations on how to measure and understand the extent of food deserts, their impact on individual behaviors and health outcomes in various po...

Secondhand smoke exposure and cardiovascular effects

By Institute Of Medicine U.S. . Committee On Secondhand Smoke Exposure And Acute Coronary Events

"Data suggest that exposure to secondhand smoke can result in heart disease in nonsmoking adults. Recently, progress has been made in reducing involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke through legis...

Measures of Health Literacy: Workshop Summary

By Workshop On Measures Of Health Literacy 2009 Washington D.C.

"Understanding and using basic health information and being able to navigate the complexities of the health care system are critical to good health. Health literacy can be difficult to assess, howe...

Hepatitis and liver cancer

By Heather M. Colvin

"The global epidemic of hepatitis B and C is a serious public health problem. Hepatitis B and C are the major causes of chronic liver disease and liver cancer in the world. In the next 10 years, 15...

Priorities for the national vaccine plan

By Institute Of Medicine U.S. . Committee On The Review Of Priorities In The National Vaccine Plan

"Vaccination is a fundamental component of preventive medicine and public health. The use of vaccines to prevent infectious diseases has resulted in dramatic decreases in disease, disability, and d...