Seven Years in the Field of Health Impact Assessment: Taking Stock and Future Directions

The U.S. spends more per person on medical care than any other country, yet we have worse health indicators than many comparable wealthy nations. Research increasingly shows that social, economic, and environmental factors determine our health; however, there is still an emphasis on curing illnesses...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Morley, MSPP, Ruth Lindberg, MPH, MUP, Bethany Rogerson, MSSP, Emily Bever, Keshia M. Pollack, PhD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 2016-10-01
Series:Chronicles of Health Impact Assessment
Online Access:http://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/chia/article/view/21352