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Public Health Systems and Preparedness

Who We Are

RAND Health research on Public Health Systems and Preparedness seeks to minimize the population's risks from public health emergencies by improving the capability of public health systems to anticipate and respond to such emergencies.

The Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has created important health challenge for the entire Gulf region, specifically for the families most affected by the impact on their livelihoods and daily routines. In order to restore families and communities to healthy conditions, it is critical to use the tools of objective analysis to adequately identify and respond to community needs. This analysis can also ensure that resources are appropriately allocated for efficient and effective recovery. RAND's Public Health Systems and Preparedness (PHSP) initiative been doing work on these types of issues for many years and has a body of work which is relevant and applicable to the current situation in the Gulf. Selected publications can be found using the link below. For further information, contact us at preparedness@rand.org.

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