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Health Care for Veterans: Suicide Prevention [PDF]

, 2016
[Excerpt] Congress has attempted to address the problem of suicide among veterans through legislation and oversight hearings, both on prevention of veteran suicide specifically and on veteran mental health more broadly.
Bagalman, Erin
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Geographic Variations in Public Health Spending: Correlates and Consequences [PDF]

, 2009
Summarizes research linking economic, political, bureaucratic, and other factors with geographic variations in public health spending and higher public health spending on preventive programs with lower healthcare spending.

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Comparison of infant feeding practices by maternal HIV status, and associated factors, in a rural district, South Africa 2019

International Breastfeeding Journal
Background The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first 6 months and breastfeeding up to 24 months in all mothers, regardless of HIV status, in high HIV prevalence settings of South Africa is not frequently evaluated. This study aimed
Victoria Temwanani Mukhula, Moleen Zunza, Thandiwe Elsie Mbira, Vundli Ramokolo, Andrew J. Prendergast, Thorkild Tylleskär, Phillippe Van de Perre, Ameena Ebrahim Goga, Nobubelo K. Ngandu   +8 more
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Effectiveness of Adding a Mask Recommendation to Other Public Health Measures to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Danish Mask Wearers : A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]

Ann Intern Med, 2021
Bundgaard H, Bundgaard JS, Raaschou-Pedersen DET, von Buchwald C, Todsen T, Norsk JB, Pries-Heje MM, Vissing CR, Nielsen PB, Winsløw UC, Fogh K, Hasselbalch R, Kristensen JH, Ringgaard A, Porsborg Andersen M, Goecke NB, Trebbien R, Skovgaard K, Benfield T, Ullum H, Torp-Pedersen C, Iversen K.   +21 more
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An Analysis of Leading Congressional Health Care Bills, 2007-2008: Part I, Insurance Coverage [PDF]

, 2009
Compares coverage and cost estimates of bills to improve health coverage through private-public approaches, universal public insurance, tax changes, increased coverage for children and the disabled, expanded health savings accounts, and other ...
Jennifer L. Nicholson, Sara R. Collins, Sheila D. Rustgi   +2 more
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A rapid review of quarantine and/or other public health measures to control COVID-19. [PDF]

Int J Nurs Pract, 2020
Maples LS.
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Understanding the Economic Consequences of Shifting Trends in Population Health [PDF]

The public economic burden of shifting trends in population health remains uncertain. Sustained increases in obesity, diabetes, and other diseases could reduce life expectancy – with a concomitant decrease in the public-sector’s annuity burden – but ...
A. Gailey, D. Goldman, D. Lakdawalla, P.-C. Michaud, Y. Zheng   +4 more
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Key informant perspectives on overcoming HPV vaccination barriers in low-immunization NY counties

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is an important public health concern, with nearly 2,900 cases of HPV-related cancers reported in New York State (NYS) each year. Despite concerted efforts to enhance vaccine uptake in NYS, HPV vaccination rates among
Samantha E. Hanley, Karina Ohri, Telisa Stewart, Maribel Vargas, Arielle Hanley, Elena C. Shaw, Nicholas Allis, Michael Seserman, Jana Shaw   +8 more
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PHOENIX: Public Health and Obesity in England – the New Infrastructure eXamined First interim report: the scoping review [PDF]

, 2015
The PHOENIX project aims to examine the impact of structural changes to the health and care system in England on the functioning of the public health system, and on the approaches taken to improving the public’s health. The scoping review has now been
Bramwell, Donna, Coleman, Anna, Gadsby, Erica W., Jenkins, Linda M., Peckham, Stephen, Perkins, Neil, Segar, Julia   +6 more
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Navigating DR-TB Treatment care: a qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to retention in care among people with history of early disengagement from drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in Johannesburg, South Africa

BMC Health Services Research
Background Despite advances in drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) diagnosis, treatment, and service delivery, individuals with DR-TB often face significant socioeconomic and psychosocial challenges due to limited resources.
Ndiviwe Mphothulo, Sindisiwe Hlangu, Jennifer Furin, Mosa Moshabela, Marian Loveday   +4 more
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