Politics and public health
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The Republicans in Congress have cut federal agencies devoted to public health, believing that local governments will tend to public health needs and market forces will appropriately distribute resources. Congress and the Clinton administration support the consolidation of the many grant programs managed by the Public Health Service which are geared towards specialized health problems. The Republicans agree with the administration on the importance of funding the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health, but differ in their desire to cut funding to research on health services. Congressional Republicans have also cut funding in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education departments. As conservative Republicans replace Democrats as the directors of various Congressional committees, these committees may take different stands on issues such as tobacco regulation, abortion, and drug approval from the FDA.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1996
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From National Negro Health Week to National Public Health Week
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The National Negro Business League was formed in 1900 to promote educational and business activities among African Americans. With its influence, the National Negro Health Week was born, aimed at improving the health of the African American community. The Week included activities focused on home health, school health and sanitation. It was institutionalized in 1934 when the US Public Health Service formed its own Negro division. The National Negro Health Week later evolved into the National Public Health Week when this division was blended with other programs that were intended for whites.
Publication Name: Journal of Community Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0094-5145
Year: 1996
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Health politics, health economics
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Midwives in poor countries tend to work in overcrowded areas that lack the proper medical equipment. These midwives cannot afford to pay for continuing education, and they often work in units that primarily treat high-risk patients.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1997
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