Sentences with phrase «consideration of public health issues»

The case illustrates the valuable role that World Health Organisation guidelines can play in the courts» consideration of public health issues, in addition to evidence of the growing problems of obesity and poor dental health among Australian children.

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Breast feeding is clearly an issue for public health consideration as it provides significant protection against infections in newborns and infants.12 Because breast feeding has been shown to protect against infections so profoundly in developing countries, it is estimated that an increase in breast feeding worldwide by 40 % would reduce deaths from respiratory infection by 50 % in children less than 18 months of age.3

While it is too early to identify all of the potential ELSI issues that may emerge in this field, such considerations should be factored into the development of policy recommendations for public health and clinical practice in infectious disease, both domestically and internationally [106].

By integrating nonpartisan social science research, policy analysis and public education, the Center hoped to provide a factual basis for the development of sound governmental policies and for public consideration of the sensitive issues involved in the promotion of reproductive health and rights.