Sentences with phrase «public health benefits at»

In developing countries, improved waste and wastewater management using low - or medium - technology strategies are recommended to provide significant GHG mitigation and public health benefits at lower cost.

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HOWEVER... said the report summary: «Under the assumption that e-cigarette use increases the rate at which adults quit conventional smoking, modeling projects that use of e-cigarettes will generate a net public health benefit...»

Others, such as consumer watchdog Public Citizen and the preventive medicine advocacy group Trust for America's Health (TFAH), had very different takes, arguing Cures mostly benefits pharma companies at the expense of other important public health initiaPublic Citizen and the preventive medicine advocacy group Trust for America's Health (TFAH), had very different takes, arguing Cures mostly benefits pharma companies at the expense of other important public health initiaHealth (TFAH), had very different takes, arguing Cures mostly benefits pharma companies at the expense of other important public health initiapublic health initiahealth initiatives.

Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world - renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

An article in yesterday's Village Voice looks at the rising costs of post-secondary education (PSE)  in the United States. It points to research suggesting that the «biggest single factor» contributing to the rising cost of PSE for both private and public institutions is the cost of employee health benefits.

The number of people who follow gluten - free diets is far larger than the number diagnosed with celiac disease, report researchers at Rutgers University, noting the public perception of the diet's health benefits may also be helping encourage its adoption.

They're also planning May 19 rally at the Wake County Commons Building, located at 4011 Carya Drive, in Raleigh, for the public to learn about the benefits of school - based health centers.

Before joining FRAC, Alison served through AmeriCorps as a case manager at a health clinic for homeless adults in Washington, DC, with a primary focus on connecting individuals with public benefits.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo today signed legislation to expand unlimited sick leave benefits for public sector officers and employees who developed a qualifying health condition as a result of their heroic response to 9/11 rescue, recovery, and clean - up efforts at World Trade Center sites.

In New York, public employees with 30 years» service can retire at 55 and receive nearly free health care benefits.

He added, «This type of collaboration is an excellent example of how working together and sharing resources can bring multiple benefits to our community; this exercise strengthens our capacity to respond to public health emergencies while at the same time promotes the value of buying local.»

He says he'll look at each one for a public health benefit «but I think he makes a good point».

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to expand unlimited sick leave benefits for public sector officers and employees who developed a qualifying health condition as a result of their heroic response to 9/11 rescue, recovery, and clean - up efforts at World Trade Center sites.

«It is a dangerous situation to be in when the only people present at a meeting are those who are set to benefit from it not happening,» said Prof Mark Bellis, of the UK Faculty of Public Health.

CSEA also pointed out the Empire Center's hypocrisy in challenging public employee health care coverage at a time when many irresponsible businesses benefit at taxpayer expense under programs like Family Health Plus and Child Healthhealth care coverage at a time when many irresponsible businesses benefit at taxpayer expense under programs like Family Health Plus and Child HealthHealth Plus and Child HealthHealth Plus.

However, federal policies can reach larger populations and fund programs that benefit populations at risk for obesity, and thus play an essential role in improving public health.

«You would obviously focus on health services, but also schools and benefits,» says David Hall, director of the Public Services International Research Unit at the University of Greenwich in London.

They say the benefits to public health outweigh the risks of bioterrorism, but they concede that publication should be delayed so scientists can «engage in public communication» aimed at preventing «unnecessary anxiety».

«At a meeting at which experts were tasked with hashing out the risks and benefits of these experiments, the opening session instead was dominated by a litany of concerns that research important to public health is being curtailed,» Kaiser wrotAt a meeting at which experts were tasked with hashing out the risks and benefits of these experiments, the opening session instead was dominated by a litany of concerns that research important to public health is being curtailed,» Kaiser wrotat which experts were tasked with hashing out the risks and benefits of these experiments, the opening session instead was dominated by a litany of concerns that research important to public health is being curtailed,» Kaiser wrote.

At a Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health forum on diet and health, Walter Willett, chair of the school's nutrition department, talked about benefits and risks associated with antioxidant suppleHealth forum on diet and health, Walter Willett, chair of the school's nutrition department, talked about benefits and risks associated with antioxidant supplehealth, Walter Willett, chair of the school's nutrition department, talked about benefits and risks associated with antioxidant supplements.

At its core, the RA profession facilitates the collection, analysis, and communication about the risks and benefits of health products to regulatory agencies, medical care systems, and the public.

«To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess whether insecticidal bait alone works to reduce cockroach exposure in homes with any subsequent benefit in asthma outcomes,» said lead study author Felicia Rabito, associate professor of epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

At a meeting at which experts were tasked with hashing out the risks and benefits of these experiments, the opening session instead was dominated by a litany of concerns that research important to public health is being curtaileAt a meeting at which experts were tasked with hashing out the risks and benefits of these experiments, the opening session instead was dominated by a litany of concerns that research important to public health is being curtaileat which experts were tasked with hashing out the risks and benefits of these experiments, the opening session instead was dominated by a litany of concerns that research important to public health is being curtailed.

Laurence Kalkstein, a professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine who was not involved in the study, observed that there are other variables that influence how much a city can benefit from warming mitigation.

These findings suggest that lowering the NAAQS for fine particulate matter will produce important public health benefits, especially among self - identified racial minorities and people with low incomes,» said Francesca Dominici, principal investigator of this study and professor of biostatistics at Harvard Chan School and co-director of the Harvard Data Science Initiative.

NSABB also recommended that both manuscripts be revised to explain the potential public health benefits of the studies and the safety and security measures at the labs.

Dr Eric Rimm, senior author on the study and a Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, said: «As well as improving sexual health for middle - aged men, there is another important benefit linked to heart hHealth, said: «As well as improving sexual health for middle - aged men, there is another important benefit linked to heart hhealth for middle - aged men, there is another important benefit linked to heart healthhealth.

«Moreover, the fact that the reduction in woundings and the benefit - cost savings were documented at the community level underscores the public health significance of the [Cardiff] model,» they add.

Melissa McDougall, a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University in Corvallis, joked that her research on the prenatal benefits of vitamin E have caused some to call her «E-centric.»

What may be unique at the intersection of genomics and infectious disease control are ethical challenges that stem from the inherent tension between the goals of personalized medicine, which are to benefit particular individuals, and those of public health - to benefit and protect entire populations.

In terms of public health, lead author Neil Mehta, assistant professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan, calls those extra years a «massive benefit.»

«Of all the teas, white tea goes through the least processing,» says Iman Hakim, MD, PhD, a professor at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona in Tucson and a leading researcher on the benefits of tea.

In this paper we review the current state of the science of the risks and benefits of sun exposure and suggest that public health advice be changed to recommend that all men, women and children accumulate sufficient non-burning sun exposure to maintain their serum 25hydroxyvitaminD [25 (OH) D] levels at 30 ng / mL or more year - round.

The REAL picks for 2014 consist of an eclectic list of 10 books that represent the wide reach of our mission here at Responsible Eating And Living, educating the public about the health and environmental benefits of transitioning to a plant - based lifestyle.

Michael Podgursky, Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the role of public sector unions in negotiating and sometimes even selling health care and other benefits to their members.

The gap between the promises states have made for public employees» retirement benefits and the money they have set aside to pay these bills was at least $ 1.4 trillion in fiscal year 2016, according to Pew's comprehensive analysis on pension and retiree health care funding.

- to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; - to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; - to provide information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and other animal medical and care facilities; - to provide information on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; - to liaise and network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; - to solicit donations and funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations, public charities, individuals and the general public at large to finance the medical, housing and other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; - to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; - to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational nonprofit animal rescue organization.

Stifling illegal trade and tightly controlling the rest would benefit human public health and biodiversity at the same time.

A number of studies have explored the opportunities available to improve health and well - being as a result of adapting to climate change, 273 with many recent publications illustrating the benefit of reduced air pollution.2, 271,288,299,300,301,302 Additionally, some studies have looked at the co-benefits to climate change and health of applying innovative urban design practices which reduce energy consumption and pollution while increasing public health, 99,272,303,304 decrease vulnerability of communities to extreme events263, 264,303 and reduce the disparity between different societal groups.249, 305,306,307,308

Finally, solar power benefits public health by not contributing to the pollution created at every step in the fossil fuel process — from the extraction wells and mines through the pipelines and at the smokestack.

Hyping the public - health benefits of addressing climate change is one thing, but the introduction of terrorism into the conversation at least gives the impression that Obama is prioritizing one above the other.

As I wrote at the time, «The industry can simply claim it's using antibiotics preventively and go on about its business — continuing to reap the benefits of growth promotion and continuing to menace public health by breeding resistance.»

While past studies show the benefits for public health of climate mitigation, they haven't necessarily looked at the difference of an extra 0.5 C.

Together, they formed the Climate & Clean Air Coalition to support fast action and deliver benefits on several fronts at once: climate, public health, energy efficiency, and food security.

During law school, Gina was a legal intern at the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, served as a Clinic Legal Intern at the National Health Law Program, worked as a Public Policy Project Law Clerk at the Lawyers» Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and was a Public Benefits Unit Legal Extern at the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia.

The balance between commercial profit and public benefit is critical to the health of the internet, which is central to our mission at Mozilla.

While public health intervention should be aimed at eliminating maternal IPV, understanding factors that can buffer the effects of domestic violence in children may inform prevention strategies that can potentially benefit not only their psychological well - being, but also their physical health.