Sentences with phrase «priority public health issue»

Referencing the Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) objectives and the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTI) markers, the month aims to lift up the cross-cutting, collective impact of breastfeeding as a high priority public health issue.

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The Secretary approves a drug pursuant to an application submitted under section 505 (b) of this Act or section 351 (a) of the Public Health Service Act for which the sponsor of the application used a priority review voucher issued under this section.

The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) believes that breastfeeding is an «essential public health issue» and should be a high priority for the incoming administration.

A minority medical condition 50 years ago, the prevalence of obesity is now such that it is regarded as a major public health issue and listed as a priority by senior government ministers.

A special issue of American Psychologist, the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association, offers an overview of the science and makes the case for psychological scientists to work together to make close relationships a public health priority.

As both a public health and animal welfare issue, finding a way to control Campylobacter infection is a priority for the poultry industry.

The Local Wellness Committee will update or modify this LWP based on the results of HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL's annual self - assessment, the USDA triennial administrative review, and on other variables, including if / when HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL's health priorities change; the community's health needs change; the wellness goals are met; new health science arises, new technology emerges; and new federal or state guidance / standards are issued.

Societal investment in science will always require priority - setting; nevertheless, advances in public health deserve special attention The general public may be interested in investing their taxes in discovering life on Mars or the Higgs Boson, but they quite reasonably expect most tax - funded scientific research to be focused on issues of life and death.

Successfully addressed priority health issues, such as alcohol abuse, tobacco cessation, and stress management issues, by utilizing public health promotion, evidence - informed practices, and environmental management prevention strategies.

Suicide was the eighth leading cause of death in the United States in 1998.1 Particularly high rates have been reported among young persons and older adults.1 - 7 Each year, more than 30 000 people in the United States commit suicide, but recognition of persons who are at high risk for suicide is difficult, making efforts to prevent its occurrence problematic.1,8 - 10 The US surgeon general brought attention to this complex public health issue by recommending that the investigation and prevention of suicide be a national priority.11

The over-incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is a «public health catastrophe», and Mick Gooda, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, plans to make it a priority issue for the remainder of his term.