Task Force Reports
Task Force Reports

Author: United States. Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government (1953-1955)

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Published: 1955

Total Pages: 1636

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San Francisco's Japantown
San Francisco's Japantown

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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780738530598

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Many people driving by elegant Japantown appreciate the graceful architecture of the pagodas and fountains but do not know much about the Japanese community that has long been a vibrant part of San Francisco. Japantown--one of only three left in this country--began as Nihonjinmachi, or "Japanese People's Town," after the first Japanese arrived here in 1869. As their numbers increased, institutions arose to serve them, including churches, schools, and various civic and social organizations. The population drifted through various parts of the city and finally settled in the Western Addition after the 1906 earthquake.

Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black & Minority Health: Crosscutting issues in minority health
Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black & Minority Health: Crosscutting issues in minority health

Author: United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Task Force on Black and Minority Health

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Published: 1985

Total Pages: 558

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Abstract: A US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) report examines the impact of a broad range of behavioral, societal, and health care issues concerning the health of US blacks and minorities on current departmental program areas. Six topics were identified as priority areas: cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke, chemical dependency (alcohol, illicit drugs, cigarettes) diabetes, homicide and accidents, and infant mortality. Subcommittee summary reports are intended for each of these 6 areas. Data also are presented on the social characteristics of minority populations, mortality and morbidity indicators, health services and resources, an inventory of DHHS program efforts, and a survey of non-federal organizations. Recommendations are provided for health information and education, health services, health professions development, cooperative efforts, data development, and research needs. (wz).