Health
Medical Negligence: an update
Information Service, Parliament of New South Wales
This parliamentary briefing paper reviews recent events in New South Wales and the Australian Commonwealth impacting on medical litigation
HealthPosted: 2004-02-16
Africa’s Victories over Malaria
Inside Story
An Australian article reporting on progress in combatting malaria in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2011-08-18
Medicaid at Birth, WIC Take-Up and Children's Outcomes
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 32-page U.S. discussion paper reporting on the effects of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which provides food and nutritional advice to low income families in the U.S.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-09-16
Biosecurity: The Next Public Policy Imperative for Canada and the World
Institute for Research on Public Policy
This 7-page Canadian article examines biosecurity issues
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-06
Careful Consideration: Decision-Making in the Health Care System
Institute for Research on Public Policy
The 8-page keynote address to this Canadian conference, by Quebec's health minister, focuses on achieving success in health care reform
HealthPosted: 2005-01-21
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
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
Air Pollution and Infant Health: What Can We Learn From California's Recent Experience?
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 51-page discussion paper measures the impact of air pollution on infant mortality in California during the 1990's
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-03-11
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
The Effect of Economic Crises on Nutritional Status: Evidence From Russia
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 43-page discussion paper examines the relationship between nutritional status and both longer-run household resources and short-run fluctuations in resources
HealthPosted: 2004-04-16
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
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
Sheepskin or Prozac: The Causal Effect of Education on Mental Health
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 45-page discussion paper examines the link between education and mental health
Is the Child Health/Family Income Gradient Universal? Evidence from England
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 26-page discussion paper compares the child health/family income gradient in England with results from the U.S.
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2004-10-12
Association between Marital Status and Health: Examining the Role of Age and Gender
Institute of Economic Growth
This 25-page Indian discussion paper examines the association between marital status and self-reported health status of Indian adults
HealthPosted: 2009-07-21
Nutritional Standards for Foods in Schools
Institute of Medicine
An 8-page US brief offering guidelines for healthy food and drink consumption in US schools
Measuring the Economic Impact of Illness: A Microsimulation Approach to Measuring the Impacts on Government and Individuals
International Association for Research in Income and Wealth
This 15-page paper describes a new approach within Australia to measure the relationship between illness and the economy.
Understanding the Links Between Agriculture and Health
International Food Policy Research Institute
This 36-page document contains a series of policy briefs dealing with the linkages between agriculture and health in developing countries
International Development, HealthPosted: 2006-05-24
A Rapid Equity-focused Health Impact Assessment of a Policy Implementation Plan
International Journal for Equity in Health
This 12-page Australian article examines the promises and problems of using health impact assessment when policymaking
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-16
The Global Financial and Economic Impact of an Avian Flu Pandemic and the Role of the IMF
International Monetary Fund
A 30-page report assessing the likely impact of a severe avian flu pandemic on the world economy
Economic Policy, HealthPosted: 2006-03-21
Free Trade for Better Health
International Policy Network
A 21-page paper illustrating how 50 years of trade liberalisation has significantly improved the health of the world's people
HealthPosted: 2005-12-21
Civil Society Report on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Health
International Policy Network
This 78-page report analyzes the relationship between intellectual property, innovation and health, with special reference to the health of populations in developing countries
Health, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-07-07
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
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
End-of-Life Care of Aboriginal Peoples in Remote Locations: Language Issues
International Program of Psychiatric-Social Health Research
This 10-page Australian paper provides insights into the impact of language on palliative care practice for aboriginal peoples
Health, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2007-07-09
HIV/AIDS Medicines for All?
IPA
A 16-page Australian backgrounder examining the role of taxes, tariffs and government regulation in barring access to HIV/AIDS medicines in developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-04
Cholera, Haiti and MINUSTAH: What Implications for Peacekeeping?
IPI
A commentary on the Haitian cholera outbreak
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2011-02-10
Paying for Chronic Diseases in Less Developed Countries
IPN
This 18-page UK paper is an attempt to see what lessons for the funding of chronic disease can be drawn from the international response to HIV/AIDS
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-03-24
Great Expectations: Achieving a Sustainable Health System
IPPR
The 9-page executive summary of a UK study assessing how policymakers can reconcile high and rising public expectations with the need for a health system that is financially and politically sustainable
HealthPosted: 2007-09-24
Physician Assistants are a Key to Better Health Care in Canada
IRPP
This Canadian article advocates the introduction of the US system of Physician Assistants to Canada
HealthPosted: 2007-03-28
Aboriginal Health Care in Northern Ontario
IRPP
A 24-page Canadian study analyzing moves towards aboriginal self-determination in health policy matters
Health, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2007-10-26
Job Anxiety, Work-Related Psychological Illness and Workplace Performance
IZA
This 43-page discussion paper examines the determinants of employee job anxiety and work-related psychological illness
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2011-07-06
Does Job Satisfaction Improve the Health of Workers?
IZA
A 38-page discussion paper evaluating the relationship between job satisfaction and measures of health
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-01-10
Relative Efficiency, Scale Effect and Scope Effect of Public Hospitals: Evidence from Australia
IZA
This 27-page discussion paper studies the effects of scale and scope on the efficiency of hospitals
HealthPosted: 2006-12-28
International Comparisons in Health Economics: Evidence from Aging Studies
IZA
This 49-page discussion paper provides an overview of the growing literature that uses micro-level data from multiple countries to investigate health outcomes, and their link to socioeconomic factors, at older ages
Work-Related Health in Europe: Are Older Workers More at Risk?
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper addressing the impact of age on work-related self-reported health outcomes
Parental Education and Child Health: Evidence from a Schooling Reform
IZA
A 31-page discussion paper investigating the impact of parental education on child health
HealthPosted: 2006-12-28
Interrelated Dynamics of Health and Poverty in Australia
IZA
This 28-page discussion paper examines the joint dynamics of health and poverty in Australian families
Health, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2009-12-11
The Economics of Risky Health Behaviors
IZA
This 163-page paper overviews the theoretical frameworks for, and empirical evidence on, the economics of risky health behaviour
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-06-07
An Inquiry into the Theory, Causes and Consequences of Monitoring Indicators of Health and Safety at Work
IZA
This 40-page discussion paper engages in an interdisciplinary survey of the current state of knowledge related to the theory, determinants and consequences of occupational safety and health (OSH)
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2010-02-25
The International Migration of Health Professionals
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper investigates the patterns and drivers of the international migration of health professionals
Health, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2012-05-14
Health and the Evolution of Welfare Across Brazilian Municipalities
IZA
A 31-page discussion paper analyzing the causes and consequences of the reduction in mortality across Brazilian municipalities over a 30-year period
HealthPosted: 2007-05-07
Mental Health and Education Decisions
IZA
This 69-page discussion paper examines the link between poor mental health and poor educational outcomes
Dynamics of Poor Health and Non-Employment
IZA
This 24-page discussion paper studies the relationship between poor health and non-employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2009-05-10
Child Care Subsidies and Childhood Obesity
IZA
A 42-page discussion paper investigating whether there is a relationship between child care subsidies and childhood obesity
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-07-05
Does Leaving Welfare Improve Health? Evidence for Germany
IZA
This 39-page discussion paper investigate the health effects of transitions from welfare to employment and of assignments to welfare-to-work programmes
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-09-09
Understanding the Economic Consequences of Shifting Trends in Population Health
IZA
Using a microsimulation approach, thid discussion paper quantifies the competing public-finance consequences of shifting trends in population health for medical care costs, labor supply, earnings, wealth, tax revenues, and government expenditures (including Social Security and income assistance)
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-09-09
Work Hours Constraints and Health
IZA
This 32-page discussion paper analyzes the impact of the discrepancy between actual and desired work hours on self-perceived health outcomes in Germany and the United Kingdom
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2011-12-09
How Does Retirement Affect Health?
IZA
This 55-page discussion paper investigates the effects of retirement on various health outcomes
Evaluating the Impact of Community-Based Health Interventions: Evidence from Brazil's Family Health Program
IZA
This 60-page paper analyzes the direct and indirect impacts of Brazil's Family Health Program
Health, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2009-04-19
Does Schooling Affect Health Behavior? Evidence from the Educational Expansion in Western Germany
IZA
Using the number of academic track schools in a state as an instrumental variable for years of schooling,this 31-page discussion paper investigates the causal effect of schooling on health behavior such as smoking and related outcomes such as obesity
Ageing, Health and Life Satisfaction of the Oldest Old: An Analysis for Germany
IZA
This 40-page analysis assesses the effect of ageing and health on the life satisfaction of the oldest old (defined as 75 and older).
Understanding the Effects of Siblings on Child Mortality: Evidence from India
IZA
A 39-page discussion paper examining the impacts of sibling spacing on child mortality
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-27
Physician-Leaders and Hospital Performance: Is There an Association?
IZA
This 25-page cross-sectional study reports evidence on the hypothesis that having physicians in leadership positions is valuable for hospital performance
HealthPosted: 2011-07-28
The Effect of an Acute Health Shock on Work Behavior: Evidence from Different Health Care Regimes
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper studies how severe acute health shocks affect the probability of not working in the U. S. versus in Denmark
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2011-07-27
Explaining the Female Black-White Obesity Gap: A Decomposition Analysis of Proximal Causes
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper examines the remarkably large differences in body weights and obesity prevalence between black and white women in the US
HealthPosted: 2011-07-27
Does Retirement Kill You? Evidence from Early Retirement Windows
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper examines whether or not retirement has a direct impact on later-life health.
Mental Health and Working Conditions in European Countries
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper investigates the links between contractual arrangements, working conditions and mental health for 15 European countries
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-04
Malaria: Disease Impacts and Long-Run Income Differences
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper examines the theory that ecological differences associated with malaria are a primary cause of differences in wealth between nations
Poverty & Hunger, HealthPosted: 2007-09-03
Weight Gain in Adolescents and Their Peers
IZA
This 29-page discussion paper documents correlations in weight gain among adolescent peers
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-05
The Role of Childhood Health for the Intergenerational Transmission of Human Capital
IZA
This 39-page working paper investigates the role of childhood health for the intergenerational transmission of human capital
HealthPosted: 2008-08-26
Intergenerational Transmission of Human Capital in the Midst of HIV/AIDS
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper provides evidence on how adverse health conditions affect the transfer of human capital from one generation to the next
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-09-22
School Nutrition Programs and the Incidence of Childhood Obesity
IZA
A 37-page discussion paper assessing the impact of two US school nutrition programmes in the battle against childhood obesity
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-09-08
Religion and Child Health
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper examines the determinants of the health of children ages 6 to 19. The primary focus is on the effect of religion on the reported overall health and psychological health of the child
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2010-10-11
Income Volatility and Health
IZA
A 36-page discussion paper investigating the impact of exogenous income fluctuations on health
HealthPosted: 2007-12-30
Federal Nutrition Programs and Childhood Obesity: Inside the Black Box
IZA
A 40-page US discussion paper studying the mechanisms by which the relationships between federal nutrition programmes and child health arise
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-11-27
Mental Health and Labour Market Participation: Evidence from IV Panel Data Models
IZA
This 26-page discussion paper estimates the effect of mental health on labour market participation using various models, including instrumental variable models that exploit individual variation observed in panel data
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-04-27
The Effect of Private Health Insurance on Medical Care Utilization and Self-Assessed Health in Germany
IZA
This 27-page discussion paper estimates the effect of private insurance coverage on the number of doctor visits, the number of nights spent in a hospital and self-assessed health
HealthPosted: 2010-06-27
Putting Different Price Tags on the Same Health Condition: Re-evaluating the Well-Being Valuation Approach
IZA
In this 33-page discussion paper, monetary values for a number of health problems are compared across different well-being measures within the same UK data set
HealthPosted: 2011-03-02
Education, Information and Improved Health: Evidence from Improved Cancer Screening
IZA
This 56-page discussion paper investigates why education is a strong predictor of health
HealthPosted: 2008-07-04
Fatal Attraction? Access to Early Retirement and Mortality
IZA
A 58-page discussion paper estimating the causal effect of early retirement on mortality for blue-collar workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2010-09-16
Bridging the Divide: Integrating Cancer-Directed Therapy and Palliative Care
Journal of Clinical Oncology
A 3-page article arguing that the division between cancer therapy and palliative care is artificial and forms a serious barrier to quality care at life end
HealthPosted: 2004-08-05
Mapping US Engagement in Global Public Health
Kaiser Family Foundation
This 137-page report represents an effort to map the United States government’s engagement in global health activities as a basis for analysis and to help decision makers understand the scope and organization of programs, policies, authorities, funding and coordinating mechanisms that comprise US support for public health abroad
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-08-31
The Experience of Birth and Early Mothering After Assisted Conception
Key Centre for Women's Health in Society
A 358-page Australian thesis characterizing the postpartum psychological functioning of women conceiving through assisted reproductive technology
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-12
How to Regulate Health Care in England? An International Perspective
King
An 84-page book compares the regulatory framework of 4 overseas health systems and their implications for the future regulation of the NHS in England
HealthPosted: 2006-12-06
Future Trends and Challenges for Cancer Services in England
King's Fund
A 70-page UK report, based on a literature review and interviews with experts, examining the next steps for cancer services in England
HealthPosted: 2006-09-26
The Point of Care: Measures of Patients' Experience in Hospital: Purpose, Methods and Uses
King's Fund
This 32-page UK paper provides a brief guide to these to help trust boards and other interested parties decide which measurement and feedback tools are appropriate for measuring patients' experience
HealthPosted: 2009-08-04
PROMs: Counting What Matters Most to Patients
King's Fund
A UK article on the prospective benefits of the introduction of patient-reported outcome measures in the UK's National Health Service
HealthPosted: 2009-02-14
Regulating Complementary Medical Practitioners
King's Fund
A 32-page UK study of the experience of 16 countries in regulating complementary medical practitioners
HealthPosted: 2008-03-22
Delivering Choice at the End of Life
King's Fund
A 54-page descriptive analysis of the impact and costs of a UK program designed to deliver choice at the end of life
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-05-16
Impact of Quality and Outcomes Framework on Health Inequalities
King's Fund
This 16-page UK paper summarises the findings of a recent research study which looked at the impact of the pay-for-performance scheme known as the Quality and Outcomes Framework on public health and health inequalities
HealthPosted: 2011-05-10
Designing the 'New' NHS: Ideas to Make a Supplier Market in Health Care Work
King's Fund
This 81-page discussion paper addresses how the involvement of the independent and voluntary sectors in the delivery of health services can be developed to ensure quality of care and wider patient choice
HealthPosted: 2006-06-15
Funding Health Care: 2008 and Beyond
King's Fund
An 85-page report of a conference held to inform the debate about fundig health in the UK over the next 5-10 years
HealthPosted: 2007-05-11
Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The Early Evidence
King's Fund
This 44-page paper examines what happened in the first six months after community-based compulsory treatment orders were introduced in Scotland
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-09
Engaging Patients in their Health: How the NHS Needs to Change
King's Fund
The 54-page report of a UK conference held to explore in detail the concept of the patient as consumer, the use of technology in health care and how to promote healthy citizenship.
HealthPosted: 2008-11-09
Assessing Complementary Practice: Building Consensus on Appropriate Research Methods
King's Fund
The 32-page report of a UK advisory group set up to consider how to develop and apply a robust evidence base for complementary practice
HealthPosted: 2009-09-05
Funding Health Care: 2008 and Beyond
King's Fund
An 85-page report of a meeting held to discuss major health financing issues for the UK over a 5-10 year timeframe
HealthPosted: 2007-04-03
Patient Choice: How Patients Choose and How Providers Respond
King's Fund
This 215-page report considers how choice of health provider in the UK is operating in practice and its impact on hospital providers
HealthPosted: 2010-06-15
HIV/AIDS: Past, Present and Future
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 9-page Canadian paper summarizing the origins and current status of HIV/AIDS and recent scientific advances relevant to treatment
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
The Impact of Economic Instruments that Promote Healthy Eating, Encourage Physical Activity and Combat Obesity: A Literature Review
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 3-page Canadian literature review summarizing the available evidence concerning the effectiveness of economic instruments in modifying eating habits, promoting physical activiity and combating obesity
HealthPosted: 2007-03-05
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and the Mental Health of Military Personnel and Veterans
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 12-page Canadian study into the challenges posed by Post-traumatic Stress Disorder affecting military personnel
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-11
HIV/AIDS: The Looming Asia Pacific Pandemic
Lowy Institute
This 20-page Australian policy brief argues for a radical reform of the international effort to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia Pacific
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-03-06
Policies and Incentives for Promoting Innovation in Antibiotic Research
LSE
This draft 199-page UK report aims to fill the information gaps on policies and incentives for promoting innovation in antibiotic research
HealthPosted: 2009-10-17
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
Why Has Longevity Increased More in Some States than in Others?
Manhattan Institute
This 44-page study examines why longevity has increased more in some US states than in others
HealthPosted: 2007-07-14
Prescription for Progress: The Critical Path to Drug Development
Manhattan Institute
A 40-page report of a US task force meeting held to consider how advances in genomics and other disciplines might be used to optimize the drug approval process
Health, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-06-10
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
TRIPS, Patents and Access to Life-Saving Drugs in the Developing World
Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review
A 40-page article analysing the root causes of the failure of many developing countries to prevent and treat public health crises and epidemics
HealthPosted: 2004-08-31
The High Price of Pain
MBF Foundation
A 101-page Australian study measuring the economic impact of persistent pain in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-12-06
Weaving the Net: Promoting Mental Health and Wellness Through Resilient Communities
MCHA
A 72-page Australian report providing a snapshot of community resilience and wellness, with particular reference to dealing with mental illness in rural communities
HealthPosted: 2006-12-19