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The distinction between rate and ratio is important.
  • Published Date:
    1989 Mar-Apr
  • Source:
    Public Health Rep. 104(2):200
  • Language:
    English
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    1. Surveillance for injuries: cluster of finger amputations from snowblowers.
      Personal Author:
      Istre, Gregory R.; Tinnell, Charles; Ouimette, David; Gunn, Rovert A.; Shillam, Pamela; Smith, Gordon S.; Hopkins, Richard;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):155-157
      Description:
      In an investigation of the health effects of a Christmas eve snowstorm in 1982, a review of emergency room records in the Denver area identified a cluster of 17 cases of finger amputations. Fifteen (88) percent of these amputations were associated wi...
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    2. C section rates and increased malpractice premiums--an alternate explanation.
      Personal Author:
      Johnson, W P
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):200-201
      File Type:
      Filetype[PDF - 339.09 KB]
    3. Public Health Rep ; v. 104, no. 2 : table of contents
      Published Date:
      Mar-Apr 1989
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2)
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      Filetype[PDF - 449.01 KB]
    4. The "guidelines" on reporting reproductive health statistics tend to confuse rather than clarify.
      Personal Author:
      Ahmed, F
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):199-200
      File Type:
      Filetype[PDF - 177.67 KB]
    5. The internal inconsistency was a conscious choice: Dr. Cefalo and Mr. Gay reply
      Personal Author:
      Cefalo, Robert C.; Gay, George;
      Published Date:
      Mar 1989
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):200
      File Type:
      Filetype[PDF - 186.10 KB]
    6. Awareness of hospice services: results of a national survey.
      Personal Author:
      Mor, Vincent; Hendershot, Gerry E.; Cryan, Cynthia;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):178-183
      Description:
      The Supplement on Aging to the 1984 National Health Interview Survey contained questions about hospices and the hospice concept. Respondents were asked about their familiarity with and perceived access to hospice services. Nearly 53 percent of respon...
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      Filetype[PDF - 990.61 KB]
    7. Public Health Rep
      Published Date:
      Mar-Apr 1989
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      Filetype[PDF - 526.02 KB]
    8. Public Health Rep ; v. 104, no. 2 : Masthead
      Published Date:
      Mar-Apr 1989
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2)
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      Filetype[PDF - 723.25 KB]
    9. Isoniazid hepatitis among pregnant and postpartum Hispanic patients.
      Personal Author:
      Franks, A L; Binkin, N J; Snider, D E; Rokaw, W M; Becker, S;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):151-155
      Description:
      On request of local health officials, the authors investigated isoniazid (INH) hepatitis morbidity and mortality among patients attending an Hispanic prenatal clinic. Among 3,681 women treated with INH during and after pregnancy to prevent tuberculos...
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      Filetype[PDF - 894.80 KB]
    10. The revitalization of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
      Personal Author:
      Koop, C. Everett; Ginzburg, Harold M.;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):105-110
      File Type:
      Filetype[PDF - 1.77 MB]
    11. Factors influencing intentions of pregnant women to exercise after giving birth.
      Personal Author:
      Godin, G; Vezina, L; Leclerc, O;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):188-195
      Description:
      The aim of this study was to identify factors that may influence a pregnant woman's decision to exercise after giving birth. A sample of 98 pregnant women were asked to complete a questionnaire investigation attitudes, social norms, perceived barrier...
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      Filetype[PDF - 1.53 MB]
    12. Public acceptance of the Surgeon General's brochure on AIDS.
      Personal Author:
      Gerbert, B; Maguire, B;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):130-133
      Description:
      Public acceptance of the Surgeon General's brochure, "Understanding AIDS," was investigated in a nationwide telephone survey of a representative sample of 2,000 adults generated by random digit dialing. A response rate of 75 percent was achieved. A t...
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      Filetype[PDF - 662.06 KB]
    13. Orthopedic surgeons' attitudes and practices concerning treatment of patients with HIV infection.
      Personal Author:
      Arnow, P M; Pottenger, L A; Stocking, C B; Siegler, M; DeLeeuw, H W;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):121-129
      Description:
      Concern regarding an occupational risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection may influence surgeons' willingness to operate. A questionnaire survey of all orthopedists in the five cities with the most cases of acquired immunodefic...
      File Type:
      Filetype[PDF - 1.78 MB]
    14. State epidemiology programs and state epidemiologists: results of a national survey.
      Personal Author:
      Gunn, Rovert A.; White, Mary C.; Miller, Grayson B.; Conrad, J. Lyle; Tyler, Carl W.;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):170-177
      Description:
      In 1983, the State Epidemiologists in 46 States completed a survey questionnaire describing the professional qualifications, training, and experience of State health department epidemiologists and the scope of participation by the State Epidemiologis...
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      Filetype[PDF - 1.60 MB]
    15. Family caregiver costs of chronically ill and handicapped children: method and literature review.
      Personal Author:
      Jacobs, P; McDermott, S;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):158-163
      Description:
      Studies to date on the costs to family caregivers of children with chronic diseases and disabilities were surveyed. The survey was conducted in the context of an economic framework, which set cost categories and definitions as well as causal factors ...
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      Filetype[PDF - 1.37 MB]
    16. Report of the New England Task Force on Reducing Heart Disease and Stroke Risk.
      Personal Author:
      Havas, S; Wozenski, S; Deprez, R; Miller, L; Charman, R; Hamrell, M; Green, L; Benn, S;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):134-142
      Description:
      Five years ago, a task force on reducing risk for heart disease and stroke was established by the six New England States. The task force included representatives from State public health departments, academia, the corporate sector, and voluntary orga...
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      Filetype[PDF - 1.81 MB]
    17. An outbreak of acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis in a high school in Maryland.
      Personal Author:
      Gross, T P; Conde, J G; Gary, G W; Harting, D; Goeller, D; Israel, E;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):164-169
      Description:
      An outbreak of acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis (AING) occurred in a high school in Maryland in 1984. Thirty-six percent of students surveyed met the case definition of gastroenteritis, as did 24 percent of school employees. Eating lunch...
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      Filetype[PDF - 1.16 MB]
    18. Firearms injuries and deaths: a critical public health issue. American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs.
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):111-120
      Description:
      The prevention of firearm deaths and injuries is one of the most complex and controversial issues facing the public health profession in recent years. Laws have been enacted to control or discourage private gun ownership, and especially to eliminate ...
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      Filetype[PDF - 1.93 MB]
    19. Design of the 1986 National Mortality Followback Survey: considerations on collecting data on decedents.
      Personal Author:
      Seeman, I; Poe, G S; McLaughlin, J K;
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):183-188
      Description:
      The first National Mortality Followback Survey in 18 years was conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics on a national probability sample of adult deaths in the United States in 1986. Data were collected on (a) socioeconomic differential...
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      Filetype[PDF - 1.25 MB]
    20. Food counseling for persons infected with HIV: strategy for defensive living.
      Personal Author:
      Archer, D L
      Published Date:
      1989 Mar-Apr
      Source:
      Public Health Rep. 104(2):196-198
      Description:
      More than a million people in the United States are now infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and by 1991, the United States will record 270,000 cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). At present, there is no way to estimate t...
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      Filetype[PDF - 636.19 KB]
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