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1. The Dimensions of Public Health Law Research.

Author

Horton, Heather, Birkhead, Guthrie S., Bump, Christine, Burris, Scott, Cahill, Kathy, Goodman, Richard A., Kamoie, Brian, Kocher, Paula, Lazzarini, Zita, McKie, Karen, Moulton, Anthony D., Ranson, Montrece McNeill, Shaw, Frederic E., Silverstein, Barbara, and Vernick, Jon S.

Subjects
*PUBLIC health laws, *RESEARCH
Abstract

Focuses on the dimensions of public health law research in the U.S. Accounts on the social determinant of health; Effects of legal practices on public health outcomes; Use of multidisciplinary approach to study public health law.

Published
2002

2. Critical Biological Agents: Disease Reporting as a Tool for Determining Bioterrorism Preparedness.

Author

Horton, Heather H., Misrahi, James J., Matthews, Gene W., and Kocher, Paula L.

Subjects
*BIOTERRORISM, *DISEASES, *MEDICAL personnel
Abstract

Reports the strategic plan considered in preparation for bioterrorism in the U.S. Implementation of laws mandating the reporting of diseases caused by biological agents; Characterization of biological and chemical agents; Development of distance learning programs for health care workers.

Published
2002
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3. Public Health Preparedness Laws and Policies: Where Do We Go after Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Influenza?

Author

O'Connor, Jean, Jarris, Paul, Vogt, Richard, and Horton, Heather

Subjects
*PUBLIC health laws, *PUBLIC health, *HEALTH policy, *ENDOWMENTS, *HEALTH planning, *POLICY sciences, *H1N1 influenza
Abstract

The article focuses on the key public health law and policy challenges and barriers associated with the 2009 H1N1 outbreak in the U.S. It says that communications, vaccination campaign issues, and surveillance are some of the factors cited by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) that affect the response to H1N1. Furthermore, federal policy decisions on the availability and timing of the vaccine and priority populations also presented challenges.

Published
2011
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