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Advancing Health Rights in a Globalized World: Responding to Globalization through a Collective Human Right to Public Health.

"Advancing Health Rights in a Globalized World: Responding to Globalization through a Collective Human Right to Public Health." The Journal of law, medicine & ethics [1073-1105] 35.4 (2007). 545-.

Globalisation and public health - overview and a Swedish perspective.

"Globalisation and public health - overview and a Swedish perspective." Scandinavian journal of public health [1403-4948] 35 (2007). 2-.

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Advancing Health Rights in a Globalized World: Responding to Globalization through a Collective Human Right to Public Health.

"Advancing Health Rights in a Globalized World: Responding to Globalization through a Collective Human Right to Public Health." The Journal of law, medicine & ethics [1073-1105] 35.4 (2007). 545-.

Minority Empowerment and Environmental Justice -- Chambers 43 (1): 28 -- Urban Affairs Review

Urban Affairs Review, Vol. 43, No. 1, 28-54 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1078087407301790
(c) 2007 SAGE Publications
Minority Empowerment and Environmental Justice
Stefanie Chambers

Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut

In Hartford, Connecticut, environmental health problems
disproportionately affect poor and minority residents of the city.
Minority group activists in Hartford have created a multiracial
organization composed of urban and suburban residents to fight for
environmental justice. The organization has achieved a measure of
success in terms of governmental responsiveness to their concerns.
This article highlights the strategies used by the organization to
advance its interests. These strategies are framed within the minority
empowerment and environmental justice literature to develop a
theoretical explanation for the organization's success. Additionally,
this article provides a model for other communities fighting for
environmental justice.

Key Words: environmental justice • minority empowerment • public health

Living Near Shops, Subways Linked to Lower Body Mass Index in New York City, According to Mailman School Study

Living Near Shops, Subways Linked to Lower Body Mass Index in New York City, According to
Mailman School of Public Health Study

February 16, 2007 -- New York City dwellers who reside in densely populated, pedestrian-friendly areas have significantly lower body mass index levels compared to other New Yorkers, according to a new study by the Mailman School of Public Health. Placing shops, restaurants and public transit near residences may promote walking and independence from private automobiles.

"There are relatively strong associations between built environment and BMI, even in population-dense New York City," said Andrew Rundle, DrPH assistant professor of Epidemiology at the Mailman School and lead author.

The researchers looked at data from 13,102 adults from New York City's five boroughs. Matching information on education, income, height, weight and home address with census data and geographic records, they determined respondents' access to public transit, proximity to commercial goods and services and BMI, a measure of weight in relation to height.

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The study appears in the March/April issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion.

Highway Exhaust Stunts Lung Growth, Study Finds - New York Times

January 30, 2007
Highway Exhaust Stunts Lung Growth, Study Finds
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

A new study suggests that children who grow up within a third of a mile of a freeway may be sustaining permanent respiratory problems.

Researchers studied developing lung function in 1,445 children living in 12 Southern California communities for eight years, from age 10 to 18. They found that the closer the children lived to a freeway, the more likely they were to experience reduced growth in lung function as measured by the standard tests.

"That living near freeways is a health issue is something we've known about for a long time," said Gennet Paauwe, a spokeswoman for the California Air Resources Board, which financed part of the research. "All of this points to the fact that California's air pollution control program needs to continue with its aggressive reduction in air pollutants. But I think this would translate to any other part of the U.S. where people are living near heavily trafficked roadways."

The findings were published online Friday by the British journal Lancet.

Public Health--Veterinary--PubMed

This is a PubMed search for Public Health articles related to Veterinary Medicine for use on the Veterinary Library's home page and for the general edification of the public and academic community concerning the importance of veterinary medicine to public health.

Public Health--Veterinary--PubMed

Boing Boing: BoingBoingBoing podcast 006: Steven Johnson

Episode #6 of the Boing Boing Boing podcast is ready for downloading. Our guest for this edition is author Steven Johnson, whose new book "The Ghost Map" my blog-mate Pesco describes as:

An account of an 1854 cholera outbreak on London's Broad Street [and] a magnificent combination of science thriller, cultural history, and celebration of cartography as a powerful tool to help us understand the dynamics of urban life.

WHO | Avian influenza

The World Health Organization is coordinating the global response to human cases of H5N1 avian influenza and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.

PandemicFlu.gov

One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. PandemicFlu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities.

Avian Influenza Information | Penn State

This fact page provides current reports and research on Avian Influenza, including specific information about Pennsylvania's resources and contacts.

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.

Animal Disease Information | The Center for Food Security and Public Health

This website includes fact sheets, images, and speaker notes on those diseases notifiable to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (that are either not present in the US or that are reportable diseases) as well as a number of reportable or zoonotic agents. This information is provided as part of the awareness education goals of the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University.

Health Data Tools and Statistics

Links to health statistics and data sets as well as resources to support data collection. Topics covered are: health statistics, national public health data sets, state and local public health data sets, public health infrastructure data, and tools for data collection and planning,

Health Data Tools and Statistics

Links to Planning and Policy websites

From the Public Health Foundation (PHF) links to selected resources from Federal agencies, State Health Departments, state public health associations, national organizations such as the American heart Association, and other planning and policy resources.

PA Department of Health

Pennsylvania Department of Health provides information on a large range of topics such as: community health, epidemiology, health and vital statistics, health planning, health and emergency preparedness, and managed care. Health Statistics - Bureau of Health

Statistics - Includes: Vital Statistics, Cancer Incidence & Mortality, Healthy People 2010 Statistics, E-Guide to Health Statistics (A-Z), Behavioral Risk Data (BRFSS), Minority Health Disparities, etc.

Ethnic Groups Health Resources -

Contains links to organizations, agencies, guides, databases and publications focusing on the health of minorities with emphasis on Hispanic/Latinos, Native Americans, Asians and Asian-Americans.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Primary federal agency charged with protecting the health and safety of all Americans. Contains information on the prevention and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Sectional links of interest are:

Health & Safety Topics

Publications & Products

Data & Statistics.

Public Health Resources on the Internet - UC Berkeley. Sheldon Margen Public Health Library.

This portal provies links to national and international public health resources. Since this portal is maintained by the Sheldon Margen Public Health Library at the University of California, Berkeley, its state-related resources are California based. This site is organized according to: Health Resources by Topic; Agencies and Organizations, and Indexes and Publications.

womenshealth.gov - The National Women's Health Information Center

The Federal government's portal for information and resources on women's health. Links of interest are:

The Office on Women's Health

Health Topics - Contains an FAQ and links to special collections on topics such Body Image, Violence Against Women, etc.

Statistics - Statistics on a variety of women's health topic that are arranged in broad categoriess.

National Women's Health Indicators Database

National Women's Health Indicators Database contains national, regional, state and county data by gender, race, ethnicity, and age. Search the database for statistics on: Demographics, Mortality, Access to care, Infections and chronic disease, Reproductive health, Maternal health, Mental health, Violence and abuse, and Prevention.

CDC WONDER

Provides single point access a wide variety of reports and numeric public health data. Topics arranged in alphabetical order and are also grouped by the broad categories: Chronic Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Environmental Health, Health Practice and Prevention, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, and Reference Data.

Philadelphia Department of Public Health

United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Links to factual and statistical information resources on a variety of general topics such as: Diseases & Conditions; Safety & Wellness; Drug & Food Information; Disasters & Emergencies; Families & Children; Aging; Specific Populations, e.g., ethnic and racial minorities, disabilities, etc., and Policies & Regulations.

Directory of Health and Human Services Data Resources - Metadirectory describing and pointing to the statistical and surveillance systems supported by the various HHS agencies.

Health Services Research & Public Health Information Programs

Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Library of Medicine (NLM) system. The Health Services Research part studies access, costs, and quality of health services. The Public Health section focuses on promoting health for the population. Resources encompass collaborative projects, databases, subject access projects, and outreach and training.

Statistical/Data Resources - UC Berkeley. Sheldon Margen Public Health Library

Contains links to domestic and international organizations, agencies, guides, databases and publications for statistical resources. Some of the links are specific to California.

Health: Bureau of Health Statistics and Research

FASTATS - NCHS (National Center for Health Statistics)

Quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, to sources of more data, and to related web pages..

Ethnic Groups Health Resources - U.C. Berkeley. Sheldon Margen Public Health Library.

Contains links to organizations, agencies, guides, databases and publications focusing on the health of minorities with emphasis on Hispanic/Latinos, Native Americans, Asians and Asian-Americans.