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Health and Wellness Promotion

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Research Briefs (4)

Flattening the Trajectory of Health Care Spending: Promote Population Health — Nov 15, 2012

Reversing the rising tide of obesity and further reducing rates of tobacco use could produce substantial long-term dividends in terms of lives saved and disabling illnesses prevented. Communities, employers, and parents all have important roles.

The Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Programs: The Impact of One State's Investment in the Health of its Residents — Jun 23, 2010

Summarizes results of RAND's evaluation of the progress and impact of Arkansas' antismoking and health programs established with its share of tobacco settlement funds.

South Los Angeles Ban on Fast-Food Chains Misses the Mark — Nov 2, 2009

Summarizes the evidence for the ban on new fast-food chain restaurants in South Los Angeles (LA), including the density of such restaurants in the area and the eating habits of South LA residents, and concludes that the data do not support the ban.

Hold the Salt: Lowering Sodium Intake Would Improve Health and Save Money — Oct 9, 2009

Details the benefits that would accrue from reducing sodium consumption among Americans, including a reduced prevalence of high blood pressure, lower medical costs, and improved quality of life.