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W L Roper

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PubMed1996

Prevention and the reforming U.S. health care system: changing roles and responsibilities for public health.

This review presents historical and cost-effectiveness perspectives of prevention in health care; discusses the nature, extent, and determinants of health system change, particularly the transition to managed care with large integrated health care corporations; and identifies implications for public health agencies and opportunities for prevention within the reforming health system.

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PubMed1993

Public health policy for preventing violence.

The current epidemic of violence in America threatens not only our physical health but also the integrity of basic social institutions such as the family, the communities in which we live, and our health care system. Public health brings a new vision of how Americans can work together to prevent violence. This new vision places emphasis on preventing violence before it occurs, making science integral to identifying effective policies and programs, and integrating the efforts of diverse scientific disciplines, organizations, and communities. A sustained effort at all levels of society will be required to successfully address this complex and deeply rooted problem.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

Commentary: condoms and HIV/STD prevention--clarifying the message.

In the United States and throughout the world, the majority of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are sexually transmitted. an estimated 12 million other sexually transmitted diseases occur annually in the United States. Avoiding sexual intercourse altogether or restricting sex to partners known to be uninfected will prevent infection; this needs to be promoted as the most effective strategy. Studies show that correct and consistent use of latex condoms is highly effective in preventing sexually transmitted HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. The effectiveness of condoms depends on individual behavior leading to correct and consistent use. Further studies are needed to maximize the use and effectiveness of condoms for those who choose to be sexually active as well as to develop and evaluate other methods, particularly those more under the control of women. In the interim, our prevention message should be clear: When used correctly and consistently, condoms are highly effective; when used otherwise, they are not.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

Breast cancer.

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