Health
25 Years of Living with HIV/AIDS
Chatham House
A 7-page article addressing the challenges presented by HIV/AIDS
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-04-26
Infection Prevention and Control During an Influenza Pandemic
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 28-page New Zealand document providing general guidance on protection during an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-04-26
Private Lives: A Report on the Health and Wellbeing of GLBTI Australians
Australian Research Centre on Health, Sex and Society
A 69-page Australian report of a survey documenting asspects of the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-04-25
Do Non-Standard Working Hours Cause Negative Health Effects?
Centre for Economic Policy Research
This 34-page Auustralian discussion paper examines the relationship between non-standard job schedules and workers' physical and mental health
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2006-04-25
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: An Update on the Quality of American Healthcare Through the Patients' Lens
Commonwealth Fund
A 36-page US report based on two surveys of patient satisfaction with their medical treatment in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Germany and the US
HealthPosted: 2006-04-18
The New Frontier: Neuroscience Advancements and Their Impact on Nonprofit Behavioural Health Care Providers
Urban Institute
This 28-page US study explains how advances in neuroscience will impact the abilities of nonprofit human service providers to organise and deliver behavioural health service in the future
HealthPosted: 2006-04-14
Quality Development in Health Care in the Netherlands
Commonwealth Fund
A 16-page issue brief reporting on recent health sector reforms in the Netherlands that have led to important quality improvements
HealthPosted: 2006-04-12
Mortality Over the Twentieth Century in Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 234-page report describes trends and patterns of mortality in Australia over the past century
HealthPosted: 2006-04-12
Preparing for the Impact of Dementia
Research Service, Parliament of New South Wales
An 80-page Auastralian briefing paper providing an overview of the prevalence of dementia, its economic and social costs and its impact on health and aged care systems
Global Burden of Disease and Risk Factors
World Bank
This 552-page book summarizes the concepts and estimates of the burden of disease and the attribution of this burden to several key risk factors (single page linking to each chapter)
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-11
Priorities in Health
World Bank
A 212-page distillation of "Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries" (2nd edition), giving the essence of that report in a succinct and readable format
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-11
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries (2nd Edition)
World Bank
This report offers research, analyses and recommendations to significantly reduce the burden of disease in developing countries (single page linking to all sections)
HealthPosted: 2006-04-11
A National Approach to Mental Health: From Crisis to Community (First Report)
Government of Australia
This 594-page report is the first of two providing a wide ranging review of many aspects of mental health in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-04-06
Measures of Pediatric Health Care Quality Based on Hospital Administrative Data
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
A 140-page US report of a project to develop indicators of children's health care using inpatient administrative data
HealthPosted: 2006-03-27
Medical Savings Accounts: A Possible Health Reform Option for Australia?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 4-page research note examines the case for introducing Medical Savngs Accounts to Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-03-27
The Best Use of Available Resources: An Approach to Prioritisation
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 25-page resource offers a common approach to the prioritisation of health and disability services in New Zealand
HealthPosted: 2006-03-26
Transition: Getting It Right for Young Children
Department of Health - UK
A 48-page UK guide for health care professionals on improving the transition of young people with long-term conditions from children's to adult health services
HealthPosted: 2006-03-26
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
Obesity: The Prevention, Identification, Assessment and Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults and Children
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
This consultation document provides provisional recommendations for clinical guidance on dealing with obesity in England and Wales
HealthPosted: 2006-03-20
Model Guidelines for Health and Wellness
School Nutrition
This 13-page US pamphlet offers guidance to schools for developing nutritional policies that promote student health and wellbeing
The CSIS HIV/AIDS Task Force Delegation to Vietnam
Center for Strategic and International Studies
The 30-page interim report of a US task force delegation, summarizing its major findings and recommendations regarding the HIV/AIDS situation in Vietnam
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-03-14
The National System for Monitoring Diabetes
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 92-page report describing the aims, scope and processes for monitoring diabetes in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-03-09
Children and the Environment in North America: A First Report on Available Indicators and Measures
Environment Canada
A 116-page report collating available information on the effects of the environment on the health of Canadian children
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-03-07
Curbing the HIV Epidemic
Earth Policy Institute
An article outlining a strategy for curbing the HIV epidemic, with special reference to Africa
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-03
Autism and Hope
Brookings Institution, Help Group
An 8-page report of a U.S. policy conference focusing on the effectiveness of early intervention regimen for autism spectrum disorders, and the scarcity of such treatment in the U.S.
HealthPosted: 2006-03-01
Human Security and Resilience
Chatham House
An 8-page briefing paper exploring the constitutive effect of security discourses in UK policy responses to global health challenges
HealthPosted: 2006-02-28
Supporting People With Long-Term Conditions to Self-Care: A Guide to Developing Local Strategies and Good Practice
Department of Health - UK
This 56-page U.K. guide shows how health and social care services can support people with long terms conditions to self-care
HealthPosted: 2006-02-27
The Unhealthy World Bank
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. commentary on the effectiveness of the World Bank in disease control
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-27
Welfare or Farewell? Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace
National Institute of Social and Economic Research
A 51-page U.K. discussion paper presenting findings from a qualitative research study into employers' policies and practices in relation to mental health and stress
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-02-23
How We Manage Stroke in Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 60-page report providing a comprehensive picture of the impact of stroke on patients, carers, the health system and aged care services in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-02-22
The Vaccine Industry: Does it Need a Shot in the Arm?
National Health Policy Forum
This 34-page U.S. background paper examines shortcomings in the vaccine market and proposes remedial interventions
HealthPosted: 2006-02-22
Assisted Reproduction Technology in Australia and New Zealand 2003
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 68-page report providing information on all assisted reproduction technology treatments in Australia and New Zealand during 2003 and their outcomes
HealthPosted: 2006-02-22
The Effects of Smoking Ban Regulations on Individual Smoking Rates
Melbourne Institute
This 32-page working paper describes the dynamics of smoking behaviour in Australia
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2006-02-15
Handled With Care?
Commission for Social Care Inspection
A 51-page follow-up study into the management of medication for residents of care homes and children's homes in the U.K.
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
Children's Health and the Environment in North America
North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
This 144-page report on children's health and the environment in North America presents 13 indicators under three thematic areas
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-02-01
Australia's Health Workforce
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 435-page report proposes a number of national workforce structures designed to develop a more sustainable and responsive health workforce
HealthPosted: 2006-02-01
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 73-page Canadian study into the knowledge and attitudes of Canadian health professionals about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
HealthPosted: 2006-01-31
Avian and Human Influenza: Financing Needs and Gaps
World Bank
This 39-page paper quantifies the possible costs of responding to avian and human influenza worldwide and estimates the financing gaps in developing countries
HealthPosted: 2006-01-17
The Effect of Taxes and Bans on Passive Smoking
Centre for Economic Policy Research
A 37-page Australian discussion paper evaluating the effect of excise taxes and smoking bans on the exposure to tobacco smoke of non-smokers
HealthPosted: 2006-01-11
National Dementia Research Workshop
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
The presentations given at the National Dementia Research Workshop in Melbourne ( single page linking to each presentation)
Public Solutions to Health Care Wait Lists
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 38-page Canadian report proposing public sector solutions to waiting-list problems in the Canadian public health service
HealthPosted: 2006-01-03
Diabetes-Related Deaths in Australia, 2001-2003
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 24-page bulletin presents information on diabetes-related deaths in Australia between 2001 and 2003
HealthPosted: 2006-01-03
Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease: What Does Rationing Do?
Brookings Institution
This 8-page U.S. policy brief addresses the issue of rationing healthcare by examining the difference in treatment and outcomess in the United States and Britain
HealthPosted: 2006-01-02
Translational Research into the Area of Inequalities in Health Related to Obesity in Australia
Centre for Health Economics
This 22-page Australian research paper questions current economic theories about obesity
HealthPosted: 2005-12-23
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
Implementing the New Zealand Health Strategy 2005
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 148-page report on progress on the New Zealand Health Strategy, documenting action taken to drive good health for the population
HealthPosted: 2005-12-20
South Africa's Good News on AIDS
American Enterprise Institute
An article reporting progress on AIDS testing in South Africa
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-20
Unnecessary Deaths: The Human and Financial Costs of Hospital Infections
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 56-page report on the state of infection control in U.S. hospitals
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-20
African Women Confront Bush's AIDS Policy
Foreign Policy in Focus
An article criticising U.S. AIDS Policy
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-12-14
Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Health Sythesis
World Health Organisation
A 64-page report assessing how ecosystem changes do, or could, affect human well-being
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2005-12-14
The World Bank's Global HIV/AIDS Program of Action
World Bank
This 90-page program of action for fighting the AIDS pandemic argues that there is a heightened need for donors and developing countries to mobilize around common strategies for fighting the disease
HealthPosted: 2005-12-07
Improving the Health of Young Canadians
Canadian Institute for Health Information
This 107-page report explores links between adolescents' social environments and their health
HealthPosted: 2005-12-05
Why the Top-Down Approach Has Failed
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. article assessing current approaches to AIDS treatment globally
HealthPosted: 2005-12-05
Australia's Welfare 2005
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 514-page report is a comprehensive source of data on welfare services in Australia
HealthPosted: 2005-12-02
Survey of Australians Using Cannabis for Medical Purposes
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
An Australian report on a survey exploring the experiences of medical cannabis users
Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-12-02
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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