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What percent of Americans believe the U.S. health system should be changed or rebuilt?
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May 2007

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Nation

Emergency planning often misses disability needs: New Hurricane Katrina report pinpoints several response gaps Members Only

New study group raises Capitol Hill’s awareness of public health Members Only

Report calls for incentives to curb antibiotic resistance Members Only

Census Bureau adjusts U.S. rate of uninsurance to 44.8 million Members Only

Surgeon general issues call to action on underage drinking Members Only

Fruits, veggies still lacking in most Americans’ diets Members Only

Rally supports SCHIP funding Members Only

Nation in brief Members Only

State/Local

Virginia health initiative opening doors for transgender residents Members Only

Bonus: Rhode Island children safer after lead paint victory: Court orders paint manufacturers to clean up ‘public nuisance’

States in brief Members Only

Globe

Tuberculosis rates level off, but drug resistance a concern: More research, funding called for

WHO establishes global task force to address health worker shortage Members Only

Globe in brief Members Only

General

Corrections Members Only

Special Report

Employer disaster plans crucial to readiness: Pandemic flu plans at forefront of dialogue with businesses

Healthy You

Exercising your way to better health

Health Findings

Health Findings Members Only

APHA News

APHA poll: Americans are not ready for public health crises

APHA kicks off National Public Health Week’: Public health leaders mark week of celebrations Members Only

APHA continues its commitment to continuing education Members Only

APHA members agree to change Association voting procedures Members Only

Governing Council to consider changes to Constitution, By-Laws: Executive Board, ISC recommend changes Members Only

APHA Advocates Members Only

American Journal of Public Health supplement explores preparedness Members Only

Affiliate posters submissions sought Members Only

APHA Sections

APHA Sections, SPIGs, students announce nominees for 2007 Members Only

APHA Sections gather in D.C. for mid-year meetings Members Only

APHA Vision Care Section’s working group eyes the future Members Only

Journal Watch

Journal Watch Members Only

President's Column

Mental health, substance abuse need public health approaches Members Only

Letters

Letters Members Only

Job Openings

Job openings Members Only

Web Exclusive

Online only: Tiny, spontaneous gene mutations may boost autism risk

Online only: Eating cured meats can lead to lower lung function and potential disease

Online only: Research finds link between sports, unhealthy weight control and steroid use in teens

Online only: Hepatitis A and B at lowest levels ever reported

Online only: Diabetes, depression together increase risk for heart patients

Online only: Common cold virus may send some young children to the hospital, asthma ups risk

Online only: U.S. and international agricultural leaders agree to work together

Online only: Older mothers more likely to deliver by Caesarean

Online only: Emergency room visits climb for misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs

Online only: Uninsured often receive less medical care, take longer to improve after sudden health change

Online only: Health care spending projected to top $4 trillion by 2016

Online only: Study finds reduced brain growth in alcoholics with family drinking history

Newsmakers

Newsmakers

Resources

Resources