Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases

Angela K. McGowan; Ross C. Brownson; Lynne S. Wilcox; George A. Mensah

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195301489.003.0017

Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases

Angela K. McGowan
, Ross C. Brownson
, Lynne S. Wilcox
, George A. Mensah

Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS)

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the legal and policy interventions for preventing and controlling chronic disease. It describes legal authorities and controversies, then covers practice considerations in relation to three examples: cardiovascular health, diabetes, and physical activity. The chapter concludes by briefly discussing several emerging issues that should be considered as this topic continues to evolve.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Law in Public Health Practice
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199863822
ISBN (Print)	9780195301489
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195301489.003.0017
State	Published - Sep 1 2009

Keywords

Cardiovascular health
Diabetes
Health policy
Legal practice
Physical activity
Public health practice

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