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| ! | Diabetes Overview Page | Reports | 3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14520 | 14520 | This page provides a review of facts and resources on diabetes, which affects tens of millions of Americans. |
| ! | State Actions to Promote Healthy Communities and Prevent Childhood Obesity | Books | 4/4/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24559 | 24559 | The report summarizes enacted state legislation in two broad policy categories—healthy eating and physical activity, and healthy community design and access to healthy food. |
| | Indoor Tanning Restrictions and Regulations | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14394 | 14394 | Indoor Tanning Restrictions and other Regulations |
| | "Winnable Battles" in Public Health | Reports | 4/5/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21985 | 21985 | "Winnable Battles" in Public Health |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2012 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25681 | 25681 | Childhood obesity legislation enacted in 2012. |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2011 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24558 | 24558 | Childhood Obesity – 2011 Legislative Policy Options |
| | Wear Red Day | Reports | 2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13827 | 13827 | Wear Red Day (Feb. 2012) |
| | Public Health Infrastructure | Reports | 1/30/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24649 | 24649 | Public Health Infrastructure Webpage: Sustaining and Increasing the Benefits of Public Health |
| | Trans Fat and Menu Labeling Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14362 | 14362 | Overview of Trans Fat Bans and Menu Labeling Legislation. |
| | Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | Reports | 10/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14507 | 14507 | Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
| | Creating Effective State Health Systems Meeting | Meetings | 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25226 | 25226 | Creating Effective State Health Systems Meeting |
| | Primary Care and Public Health Working Together | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25190 | 25190 | Better 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. |
| | [LegisBrief] National Prevention Strategy | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25095 | 25095 | With health care costs increasing every year, policymakers at all levels of government are considering the evidence that prevention is key not only to improving the length and quality of life for Americans but also to lowering the costs. |
| | Public Health Herald Newsletter 16th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24760 | 24760 | Public Health Herald Newsletter 16th Issue |
| | Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” | Meetings | 6/6/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24994 | 24994 | Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” meeting June 6-8 2012 |
| | 2011-2012 State Cigarette Excise Taxes | Reports | 6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23876 | 23876 | State Cigarette Excise Taxes: 2011-2012: Tables and Maps |
| | Community Transformation Grants Postcard | Reports | 5/23/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24473 | 24473 | Community Transformation Grants Postcard |
| | Public Health Herald 14th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23918 | 23918 | Public Health Herald 14th Issue |
| | Heart Disease and Stroke - An Overview of Our Nations Leading Killers | Reports | 2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13866 | 13866 | An Overview of Heart Disease and Stroke |
| | [Cost Brief] Employer-Sponsored Health Promotion Programs- Health Cost Containment | Reports | 11/17/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19938 | 19938 | Employer-Sponsored Health Promotion Programs, including Worksite Wellness, Brief 13 in the Cost Containment series. |
| | Public Health Herald 13th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23549 | 23549 | Public Health Herald 13th Issue |
| | Improving Primary Health Care With Preventive Services | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23669 | 23669 | Preventive health care services can save money and lives, as well as decrease the burden of disability caused by chronic conditions. |
| | Healthy Food Retail Environments Postcard | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 9/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23488 | 23488 | Healthy Food Retail Environments Postcard |
| | Healthy People 2020: A Road Map for Health | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23127 | 23127 | LegisBrief: By identifying goals, objectives and benchmarks to track progress in 42 areas, this national initiative aims to help state policymakers improve the health of all Americans. |
| | Not Just a in the Bucket: Drinking Water for Schools | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23129 | 23129 | It’s essential for health and improves children’s cognitive performance, but drinking water is not always readily available in some schools; state policies may help. |
| | Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” | Multimedia | 6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23494 | 23494 | Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” |
| | Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” | Meetings | 6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21224 | 21224 | Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” |
| | Breastfeeding State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/24/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14389 | 14389 | Provides a 50 state summary of breastfeeding laws, including an overview of policy topics, recent NCSL publications and other resources. |
| | Public Health Herald 12th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/20/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22050 | 22050 | Public Health Herald 12th Issue |
| | State Diabetes Budgets - FY 2011 | Reports | 5/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21930 | 21930 | State Diabetes Budgets- FY 2011 |
| | Public Health Herald 11th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22313 | 22313 | Public Health Herald 11th Issue |
| | Tapping School Facilities for Community Health: Joint-Use Agreements | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22474 | 22474 | Opening 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. |
| | Public Health Herald 10th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/10/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21772 | 21772 | Public Health Herald 10th Issue |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2010 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22156 | 22156 | Childhood Obesity – 2010 of Legislative Policy Options |
| | [LegisBrief] Tobacco Cessation in State Medicaid and Employee Programs | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/11/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22022 | 22022 | Helping 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. |
| | Public Health Herald 9th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/3/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21279 | 21279 | Public Health Herald 9th Issue |
| | [LegisBrief] Childhood Immunizations | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21620 | 21620 | LegisBrief: States set immunization policies that have helped reduce or eliminate many common childhood infectious diseases, saved lives and reduced associated medical costs. |
| | Wellness Overview | Reports | 8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14508 | 14508 | Overview of wellness resources, including those of NCSL and other organizations. |
| | Healthy Communities: Food Systems, Healthy Eating and Physical Activity | Reports | 8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14511 | 14511 | Overview of resources addressing obesity, including state legislation, recent news items and NCSL resources. |
| | Breastfeeding Saves Lives and Money Postcard | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 7/29/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20592 | 20592 | This NCSL postcard provides information and resources about breastfeeding rates. |
| | Public Health Herald 8th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 7/21/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20345 | 20345 | Public Health Herald 8th Issue |
| | Wellness Legislation, 2010 (State Activity) | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/7/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20434 | 20434 | Summary of 2010 proposed and enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts. |
| | State Wellness Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13826 | 13826 | Summary of enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts. |
| | 2010 State Cigarette Excise Taxes | Reports | 7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14349 | 14349 | State Cigarette Excise Taxes tables and map. |
| | Childhood Obesity Trends - State Rates | Reports | 6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13877 | 13877 | Maps: 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. |
| | Public Health Herald 7th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/6/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19698 | 19698 | Public Health Herald 7th Issue |
| | [LegisBrief] Growing Groceries in Food Deserts | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20133 | 20133 | Access 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 Obesity | Books | 4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20101 | 20101 | To 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 Women | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19819 | 19819 | LegisBrief: Often overlooked among the many health needs in pregnancy and early childhood, dental disease can harm unborn babies and cause health problems for children. |
| | Public Health Herald 6th Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/23/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19404 | 19404 | Public Health Herald 6th Issue |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2009 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/19/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19776 | 19776 | Childhood Obesity – 2009 of Legislative Policy Options |
| | The Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19512 | 19512 | LegisBrief: Increasing breastfeeding rates among the 41 percent of U.S. births covered by Medicaid may be a potential strategy for state budget savings. |
| | [Heart Disease and Stroke] Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-State Profile and Policy Reports | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=17587 | 17587 | Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-state Profile and Policy Reports |
| | Public Health Herald Newsletter 2nd Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13870 | 13870 | Public Health Herald Newsletter 2nd Issue |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2008 | Reports | 12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13883 | 13883 | Childhood Obesity - 2008 |
| | Public Health Herald Newsletter 1st Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/10/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13880 | 13880 | Public Health Herald Newsletter 1st Issue |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2007 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/15/2007 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14398 | 14398 | Overview of 2007 Childhood Obesity Legislation. |
| | State Legislatures Magazine: Replenishing Our Food Deserts, September 2007 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/22/2007 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14535 | 14535 | |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14397 | 14397 | Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 1/12/2006 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14396 | 14396 | Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity |
| | Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14112 | 14112 | Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills |