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U.S. military veterans often complete service only to discover they cannot find jobs when they return home. More

Resource: HPV Vaccines in States

Legislators in at least 41 states and D.C. have introduced legislation to require the vaccine, fund or educate the public about the HPV Vaccine and at least 21 states have enacted legislation. More

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General information and updates on the development of health insurance Marketplaces. The latest is a GAO report on the status of the Federally-facilitated Exchanges from June 19. More
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!Diabetes Overview PageReports3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452014520This page provides a review of facts and resources on diabetes, which affects tens of millions of Americans.
!Federal Health Reform NewsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/6/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1774717747News of Health Reform Activity in the Federal Government. Additional information from nongovernmental sources.
!Trauma EMS Video and BookletMultimedia11/5/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2520625206Watch this video--"The Right Patient, the Right Place, the Right Time: A Look at Trauma and Emergency Medical Services Policy in the States"--to learn more about steps state lawmakers are taking in the field of emergency trauma services.
!Beyond 911: State and Community Strategies for Expanding the Primary Care Role of First RespondersReports11/5/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2538325383This article--Beyond 911: State and Community Strategies for Expanding the Primary Care Role of First Responders--explains steps states are taking to use first responders to help with nonurgent chronic illnesses.
!State Actions to Promote Healthy Communities and Prevent Childhood ObesityBooks4/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2455924559The report summarizes enacted state legislation in two broad policy categories—healthy eating and physical activity, and healthy community design and access to healthy food.
!Health Disparities OverviewReports8/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1449414494Health Disparities Overview (home page)
!Reversing the Trend in Childhood ObesityBooks2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2226722267Legislatures are increasingly interested in passing laws to promote healthy communities and reduce or prevent childhood obesity. Laws passed in 2010 are summarized in 17 topic areas.
!Healthy Communities: Action Strategies ToolkitReports2/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1806018060Leadership for Healthy Communities: Action Strategies Toolkit
!H1N1 State and Federal ResponseReports12/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1806118061Up to date news and information surrounding Federal actions and recommendations to prepare for the H1N1 influenza.
![Community Design] Healthy Community Design Database OverviewBill Summaries/ Databases12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1322413224Healthy Community Design and Access to Healthy Food Legislation Database
HPV Vaccine: State Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases6/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438114381Legislation and statutes regarding human papillomavirus vaccine.
Bridging the Health Divide SL MagazineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2623526235Read this article from State Legislatures Magazine to find out how community health workers are helping eliminate costly inequalities.
Healthy Communities Legislative Action Bulletin 2Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/31/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2630726307Healthy Communities Legislative Action Bulletin 2
Healthy Communities Legislative Action Bulletin 3Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/31/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2630826308Healthy Communities Legislative Action Bulletin 3
Prevention of Prescription Drug Overdose and AbuseReports5/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385313853State policies related to prevention of prescription drug overdose and abuse.
Traumatic Brain Injury LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases5/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1868718687Traumatic Brain Injury Legislation
Teen Dating ViolenceBill Summaries/ Databases5/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1758217582Teen Dating Violence Bills and Laws
Elderly Falls Prevention Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases4/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385413854This page tracks legislation related to the prevention of elderly falls.
"Winnable Battles" in Public HealthReports4/5/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2198521985"Winnable Battles" in Public Health
Competitive Foods in Schools: State Legislation 2003-2012Bill Summaries/ Databases3/26/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2599625996Competitive Foods in Schools: State Legislation 2003-2012
LegisBrief: Oral Health WorkforceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2597925979Dental disease is preventable, yet dental care is the most common unmet health treatment need in children. Various policy options and initiatives may improve access to dental care, although views differ about the best approaches.
Leadership for Healthy CommunitiesReports2/27/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2559325593Leadership for Healthy Communities overview web page
Childhood Obesity - 2012Bill Summaries/ Databases2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2568125681Childhood obesity legislation enacted in 2012.
Trauma EMS interactive mapReports2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2522125221Trauma EMS interactive map
Analysis of State Laws Related to Dietary Sodium Table of Laws Organized by Category of PolicyBill Summaries/ Databases2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2556525565Analysis of State Laws Related to Dietary Sodium Table of Laws Organized by Category of Policy
Childhood Obesity - 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2455824558Childhood Obesity – 2011 Legislative Policy Options
Wear Red DayReports2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1382713827Wear Red Day (Feb. 2012)
Public Health InfrastructureReports1/30/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2464924649Public Health Infrastructure Webpage: Sustaining and Increasing the Benefits of Public Health
Trans Fat and Menu Labeling LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436214362Overview of Trans Fat Bans and Menu Labeling Legislation.
[Overview] Injury and Violence PreventionReports1/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1395113951Injury and Violence Prevention Overview
School Immunization Exemption State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases1/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437614376Provides a 50 state chart of laws related to school requirements and exemptions.
Healthy Communities Legislative Action Bulletin 1Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2579225792Healthy Communities Legislative Action Bulletin 1
Meningitis State Legislation and LawsBill Summaries/ Databases10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396013960Provides legislative tracking and state laws related to meningitis. Also includes an overview of the issue, a chart documenting state laws and additional resources.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionReports10/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450714507Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Creating Effective State Health Systems MeetingMeetings8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2522625226Creating Effective State Health Systems Meeting
Primary Care and Public Health Working TogetherArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2519025190Better integration of primary care and public health could enhance both sectors’ capacity and efficiency. State and federal policymakers are considering incentives to promote integration in an effort to a seamless, cost-effective system that keeps people healthy.
[Summit 2012] Oral Health: Opportunities for Cost Savings SessionMultimedia8/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2511425114Oral Health: Opportunities for Cost Savings Session: Legislative Summit 2012. n this video, Dr. Rebecca King of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services discusses children's oral health and the related costs and preventive efforts.
Tobacco OverviewReports8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1451714517Tobacco State Policy Overview
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Bill Summaries/ Databases7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2468624686Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)state legislation, 2008-2012.
Public Health Herald Newsletter: All IssuesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2222622226Public Health Herald Newsletter: All Issues
[Postcard] Average State Public Health Spending Per Person, FY 2010-2011Reports7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2463024630Average State Public Health Spending Per Person, FY 2010-2011
The Federal Health PulseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2472524725Information on Federal actions of concern or interest of states.
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Meetings6/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2499424994Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” meeting June 6-8 2012
2011-2012 State Cigarette Excise TaxesReports6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2387623876State Cigarette Excise Taxes: 2011-2012: Tables and Maps
Cost-Effective Investments in Children's Oral Health WebinarMultimedia5/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2453824538Cost-Effective Investments in Children's Oral Health Webinar
Community Transformation Grants PostcardReports5/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2447324473Community Transformation Grants Postcard
Sexual Violence PostcardReports5/22/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2464824648Sexual Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking
Children's Oral Health Policy Issues OverviewReports3/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1449514495Includes information and state examples on the children's oral health policy issues of Medicaid and CHIP, access, workforce, prevention and awareness. Also includes additional resources.
[LegisBrief] Reducing Strokes by Streamlining CareArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2441424414Nearly 800,000 Americans experience a stroke each year. State legislatures have been supporting policies aimed at reducing the high costs associated with stroke care by improving prevention and treatment.
Smoking During Pregnancy PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2442724427This NCSL postcard provides information about smoking among women of reproductive age and smoking during pregnancy.
Public Health Herald 15th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2436424364Public Health Herald 15th Issue
Tobacco CessationBill Summaries/ Databases2/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434814348Tobacco Cessation Coverage: State Employee Programs, Medicaid Programs and Quit Lines
Fighting Against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2426624266Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lower respiratory disease that affects the lungs by limiting airflow and creating breathing problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute estimate 12 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with COPD.
Public Health Herald 14th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2391823918Public Health Herald 14th Issue
Heart Disease and Stroke - An Overview of Our Nations Leading KillersReports2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386613866An Overview of Heart Disease and Stroke
The New HealthyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2398023980Lawmakers are cooking up ways to encourage better eating and cultivate local economies.
[Webinar] Charting a Course toward Good Food and Good Business: State Options WebinarMultimedia12/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=23873238732011 Webinar: Charting a Course toward Good Food and Good Business: State Options
Federal Health Legislation 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases12/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1473414734NCSL summary of pertinent federal legislation from the U.S. Congress.
Health Disparities LawsBill Summaries/ Databases12/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128721287State laws related to health disparities.
[Cost Brief] Public Health and Cost Savings - Health Cost ContainmentReports11/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1993919939Public Health, Prevention Programs and Cost Savings - Cost Containment Series
Public Health Herald 13th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354923549Public Health Herald 13th Issue
Injury Cost PostcardReports10/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354323543The Cost of Injury
Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011 VideoMultimedia10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2366323663Oral Health Workforce
Protecting Children With AllergiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2364723647State laws help protect children with allergies from eating trigger foods and make treatment readily available for severe allergic reactions.
Healthy Food Retail Environments PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2348823488Healthy Food Retail Environments Postcard
Drug Overdose Death Rate PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354523545Drug Overdose Death Rate Postcard
State Approaches to Prevent and Control DiabetesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/30/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2353123531Diabetes accounts for 10 percent of all U.S. health care spending and is expected to become even more prevalent. State programs can help prevent the disease and improve its treatment.
Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011Multimedia8/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2340123401Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011
States Implement Health Reform: Prevention and Wellness ProvisionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2324723247States Implement Health Reform: Prevention and Wellness Provisions
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Multimedia6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2349423494Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Meetings6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2122421224Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”
[Postcard] Leisure-Time Physical Inactivity by County, 2008Reports6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2395723957Leisure-Time Physical Inactivity by County, 2008
Public Health Herald 12th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2205022050Public Health Herald 12th Issue
Poison Control Center State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases5/16/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436514365Provides a 50 state summary of laws related to poison control centers. The webpage includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
[Spring Forum 2011] Food Systems – Cultivating Economic Development and Healthy CommunitiesMeetings4/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2256222562Food Systems – Cultivating Economic Development and Healthy Communities
Public Health Herald 11th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2231322313Public Health Herald 11th Issue
Immunizations Policy Issues OverviewReports4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438314383A snapshot of immunization laws with a focus on children. Also includes an overview of policy topics, NCSL publications, and additional resources.
Immunizations and the Affordable Care ActArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2246922469LegisBrief: Recent outbreaks of whooping cough across the nation serve as a reminder that vaccines still play an important role in preventing diseases. Under the ACA, new health plans must cover preventive services.
Tapping School Facilities for Community Health: Joint-Use AgreementsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2247422474Opening school fields, tracks, courts, playgrounds and gymnasiums to the public, when not being used by students, is a low-cost way to encourage physical activity and use state appropriations efficiently.
Improving Women's Health: State Policy OptionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2211722117Improving Women's Health: State Policy Options
Webinar: Oral Health and the Affordable Care Act: State RolesMultimedia3/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2235922359Oral Health Webinar
[LegisBrief] Injury PreventionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2232222322State health department activities can help prevent injuries and violence, which a heavy social and economic toll on society.
States Implement Health Reform: Oral HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2247722477States Implement Health Reform: Oral Health
Public Health Herald 10th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2177221772Public Health Herald 10th Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2215622156Childhood Obesity – 2010 of Legislative Policy Options
Heads UpArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2208122081NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks about the importance of protecting student athletes from traumatic head injuries.
[LegisBrief] Tobacco Cessation in State Medicaid and Employee ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2202222022Helping people stop smoking is an effective way to improve health and reduce health care costs. State programs that cover a wide range of treatment options ensure the best success rate.
Children and DisastersBill Summaries/ Databases1/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2199821998State activity on children and disasters
[Postcard] Youth Violence PreventionReports12/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2176921769Percent of High School Students in a Physical Fight at Least Once in the Last 12 Months, 2009
[Fall Forum 2010] Heart Health: What's Salt Got To Do With It?Multimedia12/16/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2184921849Fall Forum 2010 session: Heart Health: What's Salt Got To Do With It?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome LawsBill Summaries/ Databases11/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437114371Provides a 50 state summary of laws related to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The webpage also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Public Health Herald 9th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2127921279Public Health Herald 9th Issue
[LegisBrief] Healthy Communities: New Opportunities for Promoting HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2108621086States can promote healthy behaviors and lower chronic disease rates and costs through programs that address risk factors such as physical inactivity, poor nutrition and smoking.
2009 State Pandemic and H1N1 (Swine) Flu LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases8/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18497184972009 State Pandemic and H1N1 (Swine) Flu Legislation
Wellness OverviewReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450814508Overview of wellness resources, including those of NCSL and other organizations.
Healthy Communities: Food Systems, Healthy Eating and Physical ActivityReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1451114511Overview of resources addressing obesity, including state legislation, recent news items and NCSL resources.
Healthy Food ResourcesReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1440414404NCSL resources on healthy food.
State Quarantine and Isolation StatutesReports8/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1710417104State Quarantine and Isolation Statutes
Enacted Indoor Smoke-Free LawsReports8/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1991119911Enacted Indoor Smoke-Free Laws postcard
[Summit 2010] Savings from Smoking Cessation in Medicaid ProgramsMultimedia7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2077020770Savings from Smoking Cessation in Medicaid Programs Session
[Summit 2010] Preventable Injuries Burden State BudgetsMeetings7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2090820908Preventable Injuries Burden State Budgets Legislative Summit 2010 Session
[Summit 2010] Joint Legislative Health Staff Network (LHSN) and Legislative Education Staff Network (LESN) Breakfast:State Initiatives on School Nutrition and Physical EducationMeetings7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2096220962Joint Legislative Health Staff Network (LHSN) and Legislative Education Staff Network (LESN) Breakfast:State Initiatives on School Nutrition and Physical Education Legislative Summit 2010 Session
Public Health Herald 8th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2034520345Public Health Herald 8th Issue
Wellness Legislation, 2010 (State Activity)Bill Summaries/ Databases7/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2043420434Summary of 2010 proposed and enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts.
State Wellness LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1382613826Summary of enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts.
2010 State Cigarette Excise TaxesReports7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434914349State Cigarette Excise Taxes tables and map.
Childhood Obesity Trends - State RatesReports6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1387713877Maps: Percentage of children who were considered overweight and obese in 2007 and 50-state chart; Percentage of children who were considered obese in 2005 and 50-state chart. Also includes data on childhood obesity.
Physical Actvity ResourcesReports5/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434014340List of NCSL physical activity resources.
2009-10 Proposed State Tobacco Tax LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases5/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=13862138622009-2010 Proposed State Tobacco Tax Increase Legislation, including new 2010 laws in Hawaii, New Mexico, South Carolina and Utah.
Physical Activitiy Plan and NCSL ResourcesReports5/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2035320353Physical Activitiy Plan and NCSL Resources
Public Health Herald 7th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1969819698Public Health Herald 7th Issue
[Postcard] State Seat Belt LawsReports4/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2022120221This NCSL postcard includes 50 state map of Seat Belt Laws.
[LegisBrief] Preventing Teen SuicideArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013820138Comprehensive plans in 48 states address suicide prevention, and some laws require the department of education to establish and teach a youth suicide prevention curriculum.
[LegisBrief] Preventing Falls Among Older AmericansArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013020130Taking action to prevent falls, the leading cause of injury-related deaths among those age 65 and older, can help older Americans remain independent.
[LegisBrief] Growing Groceries in Food DesertsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013320133Access to healthy food is affected by price and availability, and residents in both rural and urban areas often lack easy access to stores that stock affordable, nutritious food.
Promoting Healthy Communities and Preventing Childhood ObesityBooks4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2010120101To help promote healthier communities and reduce childhood obesity, state policymakers are considering options to increase physical activity and healthy eating.
Oral Health Care for Children and Pregnant WomenArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1981919819LegisBrief: Often overlooked among the many health needs in pregnancy and early childhood, dental disease can harm unborn babies and cause health problems for children.
[LegisBrief] State Wellness InitiativesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1982719827Initiatives to encourage disease prevention and promote health can help people obtain regular health screenings, get more physical activity, eat healthier food and cut tobacco use.
Public Health Herald 6th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1940419404Public Health Herald 6th Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2009Bill Summaries/ Databases2/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1977619776Childhood Obesity – 2009 of Legislative Policy Options
[SL Mag] A Pill Problem: Rx Abuse is Fastest GrowingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973519735Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing form of substance abuse.
[SL Mag] National Groups Work to Curb AbuseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1974319743Online only story about efforts by groups to curb prescription drug abuse.
Webinar: Healthy School Foods – Avenues for InnovationMultimedia2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973319733Healthy School Foods – Avenues for Innovation
Spotlight: First lady's childhood obesity campaignArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1971819718A landing page for resources related to a new children's health initiative announced by first lady Michelle Obama.
[LegisBrief] Improving Child NutritionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1968519685Child nutrition today focuses on improving children’s health by combating hunger, providing high-nutrition food in schools, and making healthy food more available in communities.
SL Mag: Chronic Disease Prevention SavingsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/7/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1924419244A 50-state chart showing savings and return on investment for disease prevention spending
SL Mag: Chronic CostsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1917119171Making healthy choices easier for Americans can prevent deadly diseases and save money.
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.
SL Mag: Stimulus Money Supports Prevention ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1907619076Some states are using federal stimulus money to help with healthy nutrition programs.
[LegisBrief] Curbing Teen Tobacco UseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1871618716Preventing adolescents from becoming smokers can help reduce later chronic illnesses and the associated burden on state health budgets.
Federal Public Health Emergency LawReports9/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1850418504Legal implications during the time of a federally declared public health emergency.
Public Health Herald 5th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1845718457Public Health Herald 5th Issue
Legislative Health Staff Network (LHSN) Preconference: Legislative Summit 2009Meetings7/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1808118081Preconference to NCSL's 2009 Legislative Summit for legislative staff working on health policy issues.
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-State Profile and Policy ReportsBill Summaries/ Databases7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1758717587Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-state Profile and Policy Reports
Public Health Herald Newsletter 4th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1752917529Public Health Herald Newsletter 4th Issue
Public Health Herald Newsletter 3rd IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1712817128Public Health Herald Newsletter 3rd Issue
Preparing for a PandemicArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/27/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1709217092Concern over a possible avian flu pandemic is moving states, communities and the federal government to action.
States Act to Prevent Meningitis DeathsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1818918189LegisBrief: Because meningitis has a high mortality rate, immunization is recommended for those at high risk for contracting it, including teens and college freshmen in dorms.
Healthy Community Design and Access to Healthy Food Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1322713227Search state legislation database.
LegisBrief: Physical Activity Guidelines- February 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392513925legisbrief
LegisBrief: Preventable Injuries Burden State Budgets - January 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388713887
Childhood Obesity - 2008Reports12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388313883Childhood Obesity - 2008
Taking on Toys: Online Extra, October November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1379113791State Legislatures magazine article: Taking on Toys: Online Extra, October November 2008
Taking on Toys: October November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1379213792State Legislatures Magazine article: Taking on Toys: October/November 2008
State Legislatures Magazine: StateStats: Help with Kicking the Habit, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1378913789
LegisBrief: State of Emergency: Public Health Laboratories and Terrorism Preparedness: August/September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392613926
[Healthy Food] LegisBrief: State Farm-to-School PoliciesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1755817558Evidence links good nutrition to student achievement—well-nourished students do better in school.
Online Extra: Nutrition Rules, May 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/24/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1379513795
SL Magazine: Nutrition RulesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1707217072Making healthy food choices available to school kids is a priority for many lawmakers.
LegisBrief: Smoke-Free Laws - January 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/7/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1389313893
Childhood Obesity - 2007Bill Summaries/ Databases12/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439814398Overview of 2007 Childhood Obesity Legislation.
[Community Design] LegisBrief: Complete StreetsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1756917569The complete streets policy movement seeks to balance the needs of all users—including bicyclists, people with disabilities, drivers and pedestrians—in transportation project design. Roadways can be designed to be welcoming, safe and efficient.
Children's Oral HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/27/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392213922LegisBrief: Dental disease is the most common chronic illness for U.S. children, but dental care is the most common unmet health treatment need. Among state options to address dental disease are water fluoridation and federal Medicaid and SCHIP programs.
LegisBrief: Trimming Trans Fat - August/September 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/27/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1390613906LegisBrief: Trimming Trans Fat - August/September 2007
State Legislatures Magazine: Replenishing Our Food Deserts, September 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/22/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1453514535State Legislatures Magazine: Replenishing Our Food
LegisBrief: State Workplace Wellness Initiatives - June/July 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1389813898LegisBrief
Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439714397Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Exemptions for Childhood ImmunizationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391213912LegisBrief: Childhood immunizations are widely used and cost effective. States face increased resistance to these immunizations, based on medical, religious and philosophical or personal reasons. Several states have considered legislation to add or expand exemption policies, even though unvaccinated children risk contracting and spreading vaccine-preventable diseases.
Sudden Unexplained Infant Death SyndromeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391913919LegisBrief: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death Initiative in 2003 to a national standard for collection of data at infant death scene investigations. With implementation of the initiative, it will be possible to accurately survey infant deaths, conduct research to prevent sudden unexplained infant death (SUID), and policy to guide SUID investigation and reporting.
LegisBrief: Dental Workforce - March 2006Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1390713907LegisBrief
Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases1/12/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439614396Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity BillsBill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1411214112Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills
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