Improving Childhood Astham in the United States A Blueprint for Policy Action

by Lara, Marielena; Nicholas, Will; Morton, Sally; Vianna, Mary E.; Genovese, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780833029973
• ISBN10: 0833029975
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-29
• Publisher: RAND CORPORATION

Summary

Lead poisoning remains a serious, preventable environmental health threat to young children, and its elimination is a key goal of U.S. public health policy. This report focuses on screening, reporting, and surveillance of childhood blood lead levels in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, through a review of relevant literature, state and county reporting and surveillance databases, and interviews and focus groups.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. i
National Expert Committee Members and Rand Health Staff	p. i
List of External Reviewers	p. i
Executive Summary: Improving Childhood Asthma Outcomes in the United States: a Blueprint for Policy Action	p. i
Table Es.1: Summary Map of Policy Recommendations	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. i
Abbreviations	p. i
Introduction	p. 1
Policy Context	p. 1
Overview of Methods	p. 1
Policy Framework	p. 1
Policy Recommendations	p. 1
Conclusion	p. 1
Appendix: Federal Legislation Relevant to Childhood Asthma	p. 1
References	p. 1
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