Health
Experiences of Seven Countries in Consolidating Their Food Safety Systems
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 68-page U.S. report examines the approaches, challenges and outcomes of seven countries in consolidating their food safety functions
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-02-23
Flu Vaccine: Recent Supply Shortages Underscore Ongoing Challenges
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 14-page U.S. testimony discussing issues related to the supply, demand and distribution of flu vaccine in the U.S.
HealthPosted: 2005-03-01
Health Inequalities in Australia: Mortality
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 174-page report documents mortality inequalities by sex, region, area of socioeconomic disadvantage, occupation and country of birth
HealthPosted: 2005-03-09
Mercury and the Developing Brain
Clear the Air
This 19-page U.S. paper explains the sources of mercury in the environment, how people become exposed, and the effects of mercury exposure on children
HealthPosted: 2005-03-22
2004 Adult Vaccination Survey: Summary Results
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 47-page Australian report provides summary results from the 2004 vaccination survey, covering influenza and pneumococcal disease
HealthPosted: 2005-03-24
Reducing Barriers to the Development of High Quality, Low Cost Medicines: A Proposal for Reforming the Drug Approval Process
International Policy Network
This 25-page paper argues that pharmaceutical drugs are expensive because of a lack of competition in the drug approval process
HealthPosted: 2005-03-31
The Challenges of Creating a Global Health Resource Tracking System
Rand Corporation
This 141-page monograph urges the establishment of a global tracking system for health resources provided by disparate sources to developing countries, to help ensure their optimal use
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-06
Australian Health Inequalities 2: Trends in Male Mortality by Broad Occupational Group
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 20-page bulletin compares long-term mortality trends among Australian males in manual occupations with those in non-manual jobs
HealthPosted: 2005-04-06
Democratizing Public Services: Lessons from Other Jurisdictions and Implications for Health Care Reform in BC
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
This 45-page Canadian paper argues that health care reform will not be fully effective unless the forms of governance are democratized
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-06
Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Illicit Drug Use
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
A 6-page Canadian fact sheet summarizing key facts on the links between HCV and illicit drug use in Canada
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2005-04-06
Canadian Addicition Survey
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
This 101-page survey report deals with Canadians' use of alcohol and other drugs, the prevalence of use and related harms
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2005-04-06
Impacts of Medical Technology in Australia
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 387-page progress report on the impact of advances in medical technology on public and private health expenditure in Australia, and the associated costs and benefits for the Australian community
HealthPosted: 2005-04-20
Decades of Disparity II: Socioeconomic Mortality Trends in New Zealand 1981-1999
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 191-page bulletin provides estimates of trends in mortality rates and life expectancies for income, educational and occupational groups in New Zealand over the 1980s and 1990s
HealthPosted: 2005-04-22
The Blind Hydra: USAID Policy Fails to Control Malaria
American Enterprise Institute
This 46-page working paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the approach of the United States Agency for International Development to malaria control
HealthPosted: 2005-04-25
Incentivising Research and Development for the Diseases of Poverty
International Policy Network
This 22-page paper overviews proposals to improve the prospects of developing new drugs for the diseases of poverty
Health, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-04-25
Rolling Back Malaria: The World Bank Global Strategy & Booster Program
World Bank
A 122-page document describing the World Bank's strategy for increasing efforts to control malaria
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-26
The Pains of Privatization: How Contracting Out Hurts Health Support Workers, Their Families, and Health Care
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 53-page Canadian report criticising the privatization of health services in British Columbia
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-05-04
Russia and HIV/AIDS: Opportunities for Leadership and Cooperation
Brookings Institution/CSIS
The 8-page executive summary of an interim report by a U.S. task force studying the threat of HIV/AIDS in Russia
HealthPosted: 2005-05-04
The Diffusion and Value of Healthcare Information Technology
Rand Corporation
A 126-page report examining the diffusion of healthcare information technology (HIT) and estimating its benefits
HealthPosted: 2005-05-06
WHO's Latest Initiative: Blame Avoidance
American Enterprise Institute
A commentary on the treatment of AIDS/HIV in Africa, and the WHO's stance
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-05-11
Suicide Prevention in New Zealand - A Contemporary Perspective: Social Explanations for Suicide in New Zealand
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 94-page report summarizing a series of studies exploring a range of social epidemiological explanations for the trends in New Zealand's suicide rates
HealthPosted: 2005-05-18
The Prevalence of Victimization and Violent Behaviour in the Seriously Mentally Ill
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 21-page Australian paper investigates the rates of victimization among psychiatric inpatients and the association between a history of victimization and measures of adverse outcome
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2005-05-20
How Does Marriage Affect Physical and Psychological Health? A Survey of Longitudinal Evidence
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 30-page discussion paper examining the modern literature on the health benefits of relationships like marriage
HealthPosted: 2005-06-08
Adolescent Cigarette Smoking: A Longitudinal Analysis Through Young Adulthood
National Center for Education Statistics
This 20-page U.S. report examines the developmental patterns of smoking among adolescents and young adults
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2005-06-09
Russia and HIV/AIDS: Opportunities for Leadership and Cooperation
Brookings Institution
A 40-page report of the findings of a joint independent task force on the problems posed by Russia's HIV/AIDS epidemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-06-10
Achieving Drug Access and Affordability Without Trading on Future Innovation
American Enterprise Institute
Text of a speech on major drug policy issues, given to the Japanese Diet
HealthPosted: 2005-06-14
Health Information Technology: HHS Is Taking Steps to Develop a National Strategy
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 92-page U.S. study of lessons learned from domestic and overseas experiences in implementing health IT
HealthPosted: 2005-06-14
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is responding.......
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 66-page U.S. report examines the Global Fund's process for managing grants and disbursing funds, and recommends improvements
HealthPosted: 2005-06-15
A Finger on the Pulse: Comparative Models for Reporting the Quality of Hospital Care
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies
A 30-page Canadian background paper examining various models available for measuring the quality of hospital care
HealthPosted: 2005-06-20
Public versus Private? An Overview of the Debate on Private Health Insurance and Pressure on Public Hospitals
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 4-page Australian research note discussing the market for hospital care and the available evidence on the relationship between private health insurance and public hospital waiting lists
HealthPosted: 2005-06-21
Adult Critical Care: Specialist Pharmacy Practice
Department of Health U.K.
A 31-page U.K. document describing guidance on the practice, skills and experience needed by pharmacists wishing to specialise in the adult critical care area
HealthPosted: 2005-06-22
Emergency Contraception: Collaborative Practice
Center for Policy Alternatives
A brief U.S. note on the use and consequences of emergency contraception
HealthPosted: 2005-06-22
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Council on Foreign Relations
A 6-page essay offering a blueprint for limiting the fallout from an influenza pandemic
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-06-25
Assessment of the Evercare Programme in England 2003-2004: Executive Summary
Department of Health - U.K.
The 12-page executive summary of an assessment of the outcomes in a number of pilots introducing the Evercare model, providing care to frail, elderly patients by adopting a case management approach
Parallel Trading in Medicines: Europe
AARP
A 44-page issue paper examining the European experience with the parallel trade in pharmaceuticals
HealthPosted: 2005-06-30
Making HSAs Better
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 2-page U.S. brief analysis proposing improvements to the Health Savings Account system
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-07-05
Interventions to Facilitate Health Workforce Restructure
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
This 15-page paper offers specific policy suggestions to facilitate workforce flexibility and health workforce planning in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-07-06
Consumer Access to Health Info on the Internet: Health Policy Implications
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
An 18-page report of a New Zealand survey of who accesses health-related info on the internet in New Zealand and how it is used and perceived
HealthPosted: 2005-07-06
The U.S. Experience with Managed Care and Managed Competition
Stanford Institute for International Studies
A 23-page conference presentation overviewing managed care and recommendations for reforming the U.S. health system
HealthPosted: 2005-07-07
Opening Pandora's Pillbox: Using Modern Information Technology to Improve Drug Safety
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. paper urging greater use of new information tools to improve drug safety
HealthPosted: 2005-07-13
Health Care Expenditure and the Burden of Disease Due to Asthma in Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 43-page report summarizes health care expenditure on asthma in Australia and the burden of disease attributable to asthma-related disability and premature mortality
HealthPosted: 2005-07-21
Residential Aged Care in Australia 2003-04
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 97-page Australian statistical overview of residential aged care services and their residents
Healthy Minds: Promoting Emotional Health and Well-Being in Schools
Office for Standards in Education - U.K.
A 20-page U.K. report examining the role played by schools in promoting the emotional well-being of their pupils
How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems
Fraser Institute
This 66-page study compares Canada with other OECD countries guaranteeing access to medical care regardless of ability to pay, measuring indicators of access to health care and outcomes from the medical care process
HealthPosted: 2005-08-02
HIV and National Security: Where Are the Links?
Council on Foreign Relations
A 72-page U.S. report examining how the HIV/AIDS pandemic is affecting the security of states throughout the world
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-02
Cost-Effective Allocation of Government Funds to Prevent HIV Infection
"Health Affairs"
This 12-page article reports on a U.S. study urging the adoption of cost-effective strategies to reduce HIV infection
HealthPosted: 2005-08-02
London Patient Choice Project Evaluation
Rand Corporation
A 107-page report on the London Patient Choice Project, established to offer choices to patients awaiting treatment in the U.K. beyond target waiting times
HealthPosted: 2005-08-02
Medical Indemnity National Data Collection: Public Sector 2003 to 2004
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 74-page Australian report presents data on public sector medical indemnity claims July 2003-June 2004
HealthPosted: 2005-08-04
Terrorism, Mental Health and September 11
Century Foundation
This 44-page U.S. paper examines how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) extended far beyond the New York people directly exposed to the September 11 attacks
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-04
Unemployment and Psychological Well-Being
Centre for Economic Policy Research
A 39-page Australian discussion paper examining the relationship between life satisfaction and unemployment in Australia, with international comparisons
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2005-08-10
Disability Support Services 2003-04
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 138-page report presents data on disability services provided or funded by government in Australia during the year 2003-04 and the people accessing these services
Disability, HealthPosted: 2005-08-10
Asthma in Australia 2005
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 236-page report on the status of asthma in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-08-15
Stem Cell Research
Congressional Research Services
This 42-page updated brief for the U.S. Congress covers a range of issues relating to stem cell research
Health, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2005-08-22
Patient Power: Over-The-Counter Drugs
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 2-page U.S. brief analysis proposing that drugs approved for OTC use in Europe should be cleared for OTC sale in the U.S.
HealthPosted: 2005-08-23
Wellbeing and Dependency Among the European Elderly: The Role of Social Integration
ENEPRI
A 20-page study highlighting the importance of social integration for the wellbeing of dependent elderly people living at home
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: The AGIR Project: Final Report on Scientific Achievements
ENEPRI
This 46-page report presents the overall findings of the AGIR (Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe) Project, including research undertaken within the project and a review of significant contributions to the "state-of-the-art"
Mental Health and Juvenile Justice: Moving Toward More Effective Systems of Care
National Health Policy Forum
This 24-page U.S. policy brief discusses the mental health needs of youth involved with the juvenile justice system, the provision of relevant treatment services and public policy options
Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-08-29
Public Health Response to Urgent Case Reports
"Health Affairs"
An article describing a test of the ability of local public health agencies in the U.S. to meet a preparedness standard for responding to urgent case reports of communicable diseases arising naturally or as a result of bioterrorism
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-08-31
Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Australia: Their Prevalence, Consequences and Prevention
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 83-page Australian report highlights the prevalence and impact of chronic respiratory disease in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-09-01
HIV/AIDS International Programs: Appropriations, FY2003-FY2006
Congressional Research Service - U.S.
This 6-page report shows U.S. appropriations in support of overseas HIV/AIDS programmes
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-09-01
Health Information Strategy for New Zealand 2005
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 107-page New Zealand strategy document identifies the information building blocks needed to create more effective and efficient working solutions for the health and disability sector
HealthPosted: 2005-09-02
Evolving Models of Primary Health Care Nursing Practice
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 30-page document highlighting eight models of primary health care nursing in New Zealand
HealthPosted: 2005-09-02
Intergenerational Health Disparities: Socioeconomic Status, Women's Health Conditionsand Child Behaviour Problems
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
A 10-page U.S. paper examining whether the association between low socioeconomic status and child behaviour problems is mediated by maternal health conditions and behaviour
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-09-05
Bioterrorism Preparedness Training and Assessment Exercises for Local Public Health Authorities
Rand Corporation
A 122-page manual of tabletop exercises developed in the U.S. to help train public health workers to detect and respond to bioterrorist attacks and to assess their levels of preparedness.
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-09-06
Evaluation of a Patient Safety Training Program
Rand Corporation
This 62-page U.S. report evaluates a pilot patient safety programme designed to reduce deaths caused by preventable medical errors
HealthPosted: 2005-09-06
Selected Chronic Diseases Among Australia's Children
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 16-page bulletin presenting data on the incidence, prevalence and trends for major chronic diseases among children in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-09-07
Expanding a Successful Health Care Initiative
Population Council
An article outlining how a successful pilot health care intitiative in Ghana is being extended throught the country
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-09-12
The Effects of Smoking Ban Regulations on Individual Smoking Rates
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 31-page discussion paper describing the dynamics of smoking behaviour in Australia and investigating what role smoking ban regulations have on individual smoking habits
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2005-09-12
Impacts of Advances in Medical Technology in Australia
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 378-page Australian report examines the impact of advances in medical technology on public and private healthcare expenditure, and the associated costs and benefits for the Australian community
HealthPosted: 2005-09-21
Improving Patient Safety Through Informed Consent for Patients with Limited Health Literacy
National Quality Forum
A 15-page U.S. report on improving the effectiveness of informed consent for hospitals, especially when dealing with patients having limited English proficiency or low health literacy
HealthPosted: 2005-09-22
Eliminating the Suffering and Death Due to Cancer by 2015
Manhattan Institute
An 8-page bulletin on conquering cancer by moving it into the era of personalized medicine
HealthPosted: 2005-09-22
The Journey Continues: Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Australia
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
This 105-page report provides the results of a survey into the lives and experiences of a sample of women living with AIDS in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-09-23
Chronic Diseases (series)
"The Lancet"
A series of four articles highlighting the prevalence of chronic diseases globally, and in poorer countries especially (one page linking to all four articles)
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-10-12
Environment Matters: Annual Review, 2005
World Bank
A 66-page report offering a focus on global environmental health
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-10-12
Diabetes in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Australians
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 74-page report identifying groups of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with a high prevalence or risk of diabetes
HealthPosted: 2005-10-19
A 2020 Vision of Patient-Centred Primary Care
Commonwealth Fund
A 2-page U.S. article setting out seven attributes of patient-centred primary care
HealthPosted: 2005-10-19
Epidemic Proportions: Building National Public Health Capabilities to Meet National Security Threats
ANSER/Analytic Services Inc.
This 46-page U.S. report offers recommendations for the improvement of public health preparedness by overlaying consistent national capabilities on existing public health structures
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-10-21
The Obesity Epidemic in Europe
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 32-page discussion paper studying the obesity phenomenon in 9 European countries
Health, European UnionPosted: 2005-10-24
Principles for Characterizing the Potential Human Health Effects from Exposure to Nanomaterials: Elements of a Screening Strategy
'Particle and Fibre Toxicology'
A 35-page report presenting a broad data-gathering strategy applicable to this early stage in the development of a risk assessment process for nanomaterials
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-10-25
Trial Lawyers Inc: Health Care
Manhattan Institute
This 28-page report examines the effect of the U.S. lawsuit industry's effect on American Health
HealthPosted: 2005-11-01
Purchase Commitments: Big Business Bias or Solution to the 'Neglected Diseases' Dilemma?
Australian Review of Public Affairs
An Australian article considering issues involved in underinvestment in medical research to cope with the diseases of developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-11-02
Influenza Pandemic: Lessons Learned from the 2004-05 Influenza Vaccine Shortage
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 16-page statement to a U.S. House committee on the lessons learned from the 2004 influenza vaccine shortage and their relevance to future outbreaks
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-07
Monitoring Strategies for Toxic Substances
Health and Safety Executive - U.K.
A 22-page document providing guidance to employers for investigating employee exposure, by inhalation, to substances hazardous to health
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-08
Obesity and Workplace Absenteeism Among Older Australians
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 16-page bulletin examines the relationship between obesity and absenteeism from work among Australians
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-10
Taking the Pulse of Health Care Systems: Experiences of Patients with Health Problems in Six Countries
Commonwealth Fund
Article summarizing results of a patient survey in six countries, examining issues of safety, health care cooordination, chronic disease care and access to care (page provides links to report sections)
HealthPosted: 2005-11-10
Extrapolating Evidence of Health Information Technology Savings and Costs
Rand Corporation
a 110-page U.S. study of the savings and costs to be expected from the adoption of Electronic Medical Record Systems (EMRs)
HealthPosted: 2005-11-13
The Global Fund and PEPFAR in U.S. International AIDS Policy
Congressional Research Service
A 16-page briefing paper on U.S. policy issues in respect of contributions to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-11-15
How to Reduce the Burden of Harm from Poor Nutrition, Tobacco Smoking, Physical Inactivity and Alcohol Misuse
Centre for Health Economics
A 116-page Australian technical analysis aiming to determine how best to reduce the burden of harm attributable to physical inactivity, poor nutrition, alcohol misuse and tobacco smoking
HealthPosted: 2005-11-16
New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Action Plan - Version 14
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 41-page plan summarizes possible responses to an influenza pandemic by New Zealand
HealthPosted: 2005-11-17
Global Malarial Control: U.S. and Multinational Investments and Implementation Challenges
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 57-page correspondence reports on an investigation into U.S. investments in national malaria control programmes, describing key challenges to the implementation of such programmes and strategies for addressing those challenges
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-11-21
Pandemic Influenza: Domestic Preparedness Efforts
Congressional Research Service
This 36-page brief examines the preparedness of the U.S. to respond to an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-21
The Threat of an Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Pandemic: Key Issues and Resources
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian e-brief evaluating the risks posed by avian influenza and providing links to information and key resources on avian influenza and the potential for a pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-22
Taxes, Cigarette Consumption and Smoking Intensity
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 38-page discussion paper analysing the compensatory behaviour of smokers and the implications for tax increases as a policy instrument
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2005-11-25
Planning for the Next Pandemic Threat: Defining the Federal Role in Public Health Emergencies
Institute for Research on Public Policy
This 36-page Canadian paper addresses some unresolved emergency response problems highlighted by reports examining the SARS outbreak
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-29
Cervical Screening in Australia 2002-2003
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 105-page report presenting recent information concerning cervical screening in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-11-30
Chronic Kidney Disease in Australia
Australian Instiute of Health and Welfare
This 124-page report brings together data highlighting the impact of chronic kidney disease in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-11-30
The GATS and South Africa's National Health Act: A Cautionary Tale
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 40-page Canadian study providing concrete evidence of the problems WTO service commitments can cause for redistributive health policies worldwide
Health, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-12-01
Model Operational Guidelines for Disease Exposure Control
Center for Strategic and International Studies
This 98-page draft report presents guidelines for protecting the American public against natural and manmade disease outbreaks when medical countermeasures are unavailable
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-12-01
The Influence of Supply and Demand Factors on Aggregate Health Care Expenditure with a Specific Focus on Age Composition
Centre for European Policy Studies
This European study aims to explain how demand and supply factors influence aggregate health care expenditure with a specific focus on age composition
Health and Morbidity by Age and Socio-Economic Characteristics
Centre for European Policy Studies
This European study describes and models health, morbidity and the use of health services by age and socio-economic characteristics across the EU
HealthPosted: 2005-12-01