Dental insurance is an important factor in the decision to seek dental care. Yet, no dental coverage is provided by Medicare, which provides medical insurance for almost all Americans 65 years and older. This loss of coverage could lead to distortions in the timing of when to seek care,...

This study demonstrates the potential of calibrating self-reports of physical activity against objective measures of physical activity in youth, using a commonly used self-report tool called the Physical Activity Questionnaire.

This issue brief reviews the experience of Healthy Start programs in setting up case management programs, noting that outreach and advocacy were program strengths. In addition, including community lay workers as part of case management teams was feasible; these workers helped identify and enroll...

This issue brief, the first in a series designed to give a quick overview of new trends in public health, highlights the shift in public health departments’ focus--away from primary care toward community-oriented, population-based activities emphasizing health promotion. Examines various...

Reviews strategies that local health departments have developed and implemented to promote regular screening and early treatment, services that have been historically underused.

Notes the development of new partnerships between health departments and the community, including volunteers, schools, local interest groups, and managed care organizations.

This issue brief, the second in a series designed to give a quick overview of new trends in public health, highlights efforts to increase immunization coverage rates. Examines immunization registries, vaccination services, outreach and education, vaccination coalitions, and compliance monitoring.

Healthy People 2010 identified eliminating health disparities as one of two overarching goals for the U.S., along with increasing quality and years of healthy life. This report examines North Carolina and Washington, two states that are making notable use of data to address disparities....