PUBLIC HEALTH
A Legislator's Guide

By
Tracey Hooker
Lisa Speissegger

Public Health: A Legislator's Guide is the product of the National Conference of State Legislatures' (NCSL) Public Health Projects, an initiative to inform state legislatures about priority public health issues. The Public Health Projects provide state legislatures with research and technical assistance.

For members, the book is available at no charge. For others who are interested, the published version of the Public Health: A Legislator's Guide may be purchased through NCSL's Publications Department or call the Publications Department at (303) 856-1621.

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Executive Summary
Chapter 1: What Is Public Health

Chapter 2: How Does the Public Health System Work?

Chapter 3: What Trends and Challenges Face Health Departments Today?

Chapter 4: Who Funds Public Health

Chapter 5: What Is the State of Public Health Law?

Chapter 6: What Are the Current Public Health Policy Issues?

Chapter 7: How Do We Know if Public Health Efforts Are Effective

Appendices
A. Glossary of Public Health Terms
B. A Day in Your Life with Your Public Health System
C. Embracing the Politics of Public Health Policymaking

D. What Populations Experience Disparities in Their Health?
E. Resources Available to State Legislators

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A Legislator's Guide