Public Health News

1. It Saves Lives. It Can Save Money. So Why Aren’t We Spending More on Public Health? – 

By Aaron E. Carrol and Austin Frakt :

Not only have many public health interventions in the United States been hugely successful, but they’ve also saved more money than they’ve cost. And yet Americans spend relatively little money in that domain and far………… continue……The New York Times .

 

 

2. CDC officials take precautions as Ebola outbreak spreads

By Tom Howell Jr

With Ebola once again flaring up in an African country, U.S. health officials have briefed border officers about potential danger from travelers, and U.S. airports are beginning to issue warnings about the deadly disease…..continue…. The Washington Times

 

 

3. Following five healthy lifestyle habits may increase life expectancy by decade or more

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4. The Largest Health Disparity We Don’t Talk About

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5. This Flu Season Is About To Be The Deadliest On Record For Children

By By Lauren Weber For Full article click Huffingtonpost.