As public health departments have come to rely more and more on the mass media for the promotion of healthful behavior, it has become increasingly desirable to determine the motivating capability of the messages used in this promotion. A fact that is...
Weeks, R. Mark; Hutcheson, Robert H.; Schaffner, William;
Published Date:
1981 Mar-Apr
Source:
Public Health Rep. 96(2):166-168
Description:
A serologic service for determining antibody levels due to prior rabies immunization was provided at an annual convention of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association in January 1977. A total of 26 veterinarians volunteered to participate, and onl...
Mullner, Ross; Levy, Paul S.; Matthews, Dale; Byre, Calvin S.;
Published Date:
1981 Mar-Apr
Source:
Public Health Rep. 96(2):128-133
Description:
This paper describes the nature and strength of the relationship between six institutional characteristics of U.S. community hospitals and the rates of response of these hospitals to a nationwide survey conducted by the American Hospital Association ...
The subjects in this study were 33 patients aged 18 to 60 years who were first admitted to an outpatient mental health department in a 1-year period and were known to have had two or more hospitalizations in State or private psychiatric institutions ...
Questionnaires on the reporting required and the diagnostic services provided for selected zoonoses were completed by all departments of public health and all departments of agriculture in the 50 States. The public health departments offered services...
Similarities and differences in hospitalization rates among five racial groups serving in the Navy during a 3-year period (1973-75) were examined, and the differences in terms of sociological and occupational factors were evaluated. Overall annual ho...
Personal preparation for blackouts is similar to preparation for natural disasters. We recommend that people develop an emergency plan that includes a disaster supply kit. This kit should include enough water, food, and emergency supplies for at leas...
In areas where vaccine supplies are affected by temporary power outages, the guidance developed for providers during the 2003 Northeast Power Outage may be helpful:â– Do not open freezers and refrigerators until power is restored.â– Most refrigerat...
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Published Date:
October 2014
Series:
NIOSH health hazard evaluation report ; 2012-0071-3224
Description:
The Health Hazard Evaluation Program received a request from employees at a battery recycling plant in Puerto Rico. Employees were concerned about exposures to lead and noise. The company collected lead-acid automotive batteries and operated a second...
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