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Globe webHealth Reform Checkup

As Congress works on a major health care reform bill, NCSL is holding a webinar series to help legislators and legislative staff navigate the health reform maze. More

Federal Health Reform

The text of the combined Senate health reform bill was released November 18th along with the CBO estimation of cost and savings. Updated November 19, 2009. More

Health Reform: Latest State Examples  

State structures like public employee plans and exchanges are high on some lists as Congress and several states consider a variety of major health reforms. More
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!Injury and Violence PreventionReports11/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1395113951Injury and Violence Prevention Overview
[LegisBrief] Unintentional Childhood InjuriesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1908819088Among the leading causes of preventable unintentional injuries among children are falls, motor vehicle crashes, burns, poisoning and drowning.
Poison Control Center State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases9/28/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436514365Provides a 50 state breakdown of laws related to poison control centers. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Adolescent Health MainReports4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1440514405Adolescence is a time of significant growth and development for young people.
Childhood Injury Prevention Policy Issues OverviewReports3/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437514375A snapshot of injury prevention laws as they apply to children. Also includes an overview of policy topics, recent NCSL publications, and additional resources.
The Toll of Injuries on State BudgetsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385113851One year's worth of injuries has an estimated lifetime cost of $406 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity. With nearly 50 million injuries occurring each year, the burden on state budgets, and the U.S. health care system, is staggering.
Poison Control CentersReports2/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386313863This NCSL postcard presents the rising trend of poisoning as a leading cause of injury death. It also provides information on children and poison safety, poison control centers and legislative action.
NCSL Health Policy: Federal Reports and SummariesReports2/21/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1471114711Information concerning pertinent federal actions.
Accidental Deaths on the RiseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/26/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1415014150
Adolescent Health Safety Well BeingReports8/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1411414114Adolescent Health Safety Well Being
Healthy People 2010 GoalsReports5/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1399313993Twenty-one critical objectives for adolescents and young adults.
Environmental Strategies to Prevent Underage DrinkingReports9/29/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1407614076
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