Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention

Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-12-24

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0309149894

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To battle the obesity epidemic in America, health care professionals and policymakers need relevant, useful data on the effectiveness of obesity prevention policies and programs. Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention identifies a new approach to decision making and research on obesity prevention to use a systems perspective to gain a broader understanding of the context of obesity and the many factors that influence it.


Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Threat to Occupational Health in the U.S. and Canada

Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Threat to Occupational Health in the U.S. and Canada

Author: William Charney

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2006-06-23

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1420006045

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Hospitals in the US and Canada are ill-prepared for the threat of emerging infectious diseases, especially in the area of protecting healthcare workers, nurses, doctors, and first responders from transmissions. Current protocols from guideline agencies and health organizations and health departments that include state pandemic flu plans do not foll


Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics

Author: David C. Colander

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Ryerson

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 9780070901100

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An exploration of the macroeconomic aspects of economic growth, business cycles, and monetary and trade policy "Macroeconomics" explains how recent tax cuts have combined with the war on terrorism and slow economic growth to contribute to increasing budget deficits. Also included are discussions of international trade policy, comparative advantage, and outsourcing, as well as valuable Web access to more than 250 minutes of new videos from Paul Solman of the " Lehrer NewsHour."


Congressional Record

Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 1350

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)


Economics

Economics

Author: David C. Colander

Publisher: Irwin/McGraw-Hill

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 944

ISBN-13: 9780072549027

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Presenting principles of economics, this textbook aims to instill economic sensibility in the student. It emphasizes the intellectual and historical context to which the economic models are applied.