Health
Medicaid at Birth, WIC Take-Up and Children's Outcomes
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 32-page U.S. discussion paper reporting on the effects of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which provides food and nutritional advice to low income families in the U.S.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-09-16
Africa’s Victories over Malaria
Inside Story
An Australian article reporting on progress in combatting malaria in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2011-08-18
Medical Negligence: an update
Information Service, Parliament of New South Wales
This parliamentary briefing paper reviews recent events in New South Wales and the Australian Commonwealth impacting on medical litigation
HealthPosted: 2004-02-16
Making Health Care Free for the Poor
Indo-Pacific Governance Research Centre
This 7-page Australian policy brief argues that user fees are one of the main obstacles to increasing poor people’s access to health care in developing countries and thus promoting more inclusive forms of development
Health, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2012-01-09
Mainstreaming Environment and Climate Change: Health
IIED, Irish Aid
This 8-page briefing paper is part of a series that aims to clarify the links between the environment, climate change and key development sectors, and provide guidance on strategies available for mainstreaming the environment and climate change into national policies
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2011-09-06
Channels for Change: Private Water and the Urban Poor
IIED
A 4-page UK briefing paper offering examples of innovative ‘private’ water suppliers in which elements of these models are replicable
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-05-23
Urban Environments, Wealth and Health
IIED
This 53-page paper examines urban health in low- and middle-income countries in respect of key environmental issues
International Development, HealthPosted: 2007-12-21
Health Care Developments in EU Member States: Regressing Trends and Institutional Similarity?
IFS
This 44-page Swedish working paper performs a diachronical cross-national analysis of health care services in Europe, examining questions of decline and convergence of European health care systems
Health, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-07
Unfit for Purpose: How Car Use Fuels Climate Change and Obesity
IEEP
A 75-page report highlighting the extent to which car use is implicated in the increase in obesity and rising CO2 emissions
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2007-08-18
Clearing Up ASEAN's Hazy Relations
IDSS
A 3-page commentary on air quality in the ASEAN region
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2006-10-25
The Impact of Violent Conflict on Child Health: What Are the Channels?
IDS
This 4-page UK policy brief uses research in Burundi and Rwanda to identify how violent conflict impacts on child health, and gives some advice on how policymakers can mitigate the impact
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-03
Beyond Subsidies: Triggering a Revolution in Rural Sanitation
IDS
This 4-page UK policy briefing asks how can we maximise the huge potential for transforming rural sanitation in developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-22
Fiscal Decentralization, Chinese Style: Good for Health Outcomes?
IDE
This 24-page Japanese discussion paper analyzes the effect of fiscal decentralization on health outcomes in China
HealthPosted: 2007-07-19
Health Reform and Service Satisfaction in the Poor: Turkey
IDE
This 33-page Japanese discussion paper examines the effect of health reform in Turkey on satisfaction in the poor with public health services
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2013-03-08
How to Combat HIV/AIDS: Recommendations for the Government
ICPS
A 2-page Ukrainian article proposing how the government of that country should deal with its HIV/AIDS epidemic
HealthPosted: 2007-09-12
Report of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Human Rights Council
This 23-page report focuses on certain forms of abuses in health-care settings that may cross a threshold of mistreatment that is tantamount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2013-03-15
Can inter-sectoral collaboration improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health?
Human Resources for Health Knowledge Hub
This 18-page discussion paper looks at emerging ways in which the effectiveness of inter-sectoral collaboration is being measured, identi fies benefi ts and challenges and includes examples of successful inter-sectoral collaboration in service delivery between health, media and education in low resource settings
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-10-19
Disability in Canada: A 2006 Profile
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
This 75-page Canadian document presents some key statistical findings on persons with disabilities in an accessible, plain language document. It is intended as a resource tool to assist anyone interested in disability issues
Disability, HealthPosted: 2011-06-09
Health Effects of Climate Change in the UK 2012
HPA
This 242-page report complements the Health Sector report of the CCRA by providing scientific evidence of the wider risks to public health from climate change in the UK
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2012-10-05
Not Your Father's PE: Obesity, Exercise, and the Role of Schools
Hoover Institution
A 7-page US article examining the relationship between exercise, PE classes and childhood obesity
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-19
Perceptions of the Social Harms Associated with Khat Use
Home Office UK
This 22-page UK report describes the findings from a study exploring the perceived social harms associated with the use of khat
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2010-10-11
Inspections of Cleanliness and Infection Control: How Well Are Acute Trusts Following the Hygiene Code?
Healthcare Commission - UK
A 26-page UK report analyzing unanounced inspections of cleanliness and infection control in a sample of NHS acute trusts
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-17
State of Healthcare 2008
Healthcare Commission
This 137-page UK report looks at the progress made in healthcare since 2004 and the challenges ahead. It focuses on how six key areas of care were provided to and experienced by patients in 2008.
HealthPosted: 2008-12-12
Considerations for the Use of DDT in Malaria Control
Health Policy and Development
An article examining the benefits and risks of DDT in malaria control programmes
HealthPosted: 2004-10-12
When the Hospital Makes You Sick
Health Issues Centre
A 7-page Australian article describing problems experienced by people with multiple chemical sensitivity in hospitals, and offering some solutions
HealthPosted: 2008-02-06
Why Health Care Renewal Matters: Lessons from Diabetes
Health Council of Canada
A 74-page Canadian report on how reforms in health care are impacting diabetes sufferers
HealthPosted: 2007-08-03
Safe and Sound: Optimizing Prescribing Behaviours
Health Council of Canada
The 20-page Canadian report of a policy symposium held to enhance the prescribing bahaviour of health professionals in Canada
HealthPosted: 2007-12-07
Optimal Prescribing and Medication Use in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities
Health Council of Canada
This 44-page Canadian report reviews the challenges for Canada's health care system in ensuring that drug prescriptions are appropriate, safe and effective
HealthPosted: 2007-08-03
Working Together to Improve Aboriginal Access to Health Services
Health Canada
This Canadian brochure describes how Health Canada is supporting collaborative work to address the unique challenges that Aboriginal people face in accessing quality health care
Indigenous Affairs, HealthPosted: 2011-09-21
Healthy Eating After School
Health Canada
This 46-page report is a synthesis of published and unpublished literature from Canada and abroad, along with insights collected from key informants whose initiatives, including programs, are already underway. Its purpose is to share with governments and other stakeholders working at all levels, the key learnings from a literature review and key informant interviews on how to integrate healthy eating and food skills into after-school physical activity initiatives
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2013-01-24
A Statistical Profile on the Health of First Nations in Canada: Self-rated Health and Selected Conditions, 2002 to 2005
Health Canada
This 46-page report presents a national description of the health status of First Nations people on-reserve in Canada
Indigenous Affairs, HealthPosted: 2010-01-22
Safety of Cell Phones and Cell Phone Towers
Health Canada
A 3-page Canadian brochure assessing the health risks associated with cell phones and cell phone towers
HealthPosted: 2011-10-19
Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada: Recommendations of the Sodium Working Group
Health Canada
An 86-page Canadian report containing a population health strategy for reducing sodium intake among Canadians
HealthPosted: 2010-09-26
Managing Health Claims for Food in Canada
Health Canada
This 128-page discussion paper reviews the current framework for the management of health claims on food
HealthPosted: 2007-12-23
Healthy Settings for Young People in Canada
Health Canada
A 166-page Canadian report designed to monitor changes in health behaviours and key health outcomes among school-aged children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-31
Monitoring Strategies for Toxic Substances
Health and Safety Executive - U.K.
A 22-page document providing guidance to employers for investigating employee exposure, by inhalation, to substances hazardous to health
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-08
Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What Are the Links?
Hanover Welfare Services
Summary findings of an Australian study exploring the relationship between precarious housing and health
Applying the Paradox of Prevention: Eradicate HIV
Griffith Review
This 30-page Australian essay argues for the global eradication of HIV
HealthPosted: 2007-08-21
Healthy Societies: Addressing 21st Century Health Challenges
Government of South Australia
This 62-page Australian paper argues that we are at a turning point in health policy and that changes in the existing health care system will not be sufficient to maintain and improve health
HealthPosted: 2009-02-03
Preventing Sudden Infant Deaths in Canada
Government of Canada et al.
A 4-page overview of issues relevant to safe sleep for infants
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-07-15
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Government of Canada
A 50-page Canadian health guide for pregnant women
HealthPosted: 2007-05-02
A National Approach to Mental Health: From Crisis to Community (First Report)
Government of Australia
This 594-page report is the first of two providing a wide ranging review of many aspects of mental health in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-04-06
Getting Better: the European Union's Performance in the World Health Organization
Global Health Europe
A 17-page summary report analyzing the performance of the EU in the WHO
Health, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-07
The Economics of Phasing Out PVC
Global Development and Environment Institute
This 57-page report argues that PVC is a hazardous material and discusses the introduction of alternatives
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2004-04-12
AIDS, Economics and Terrorism in Africa
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS
A 9-page paper discussing the link between AIDS, economic failure and terrorism in Africa
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-04
Influenza Pandemic
GAO
A 56-page US report assessing the preparedness of the US Federal government to respond to an influenza pandemic
HealthPosted: 2007-09-11
Influenza Pandemic
GAO
A 78-page US report describing efforts to assess the risk of an influenza pandemic and prioritize countries for assistance. It also describes the steps taken to help forestall a pandemic
HealthPosted: 2007-06-22
Global Health
GAO
This 21-page House testimony describes the efforts of US agencies to support overseas programmes building capacity for infectious disease surveillance
HealthPosted: 2007-10-08
Chemical Regulation
GAO
A 56-pager US report comparing US and EU approaches to protect against the risks of toxic chemicals
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-10
Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity
GAO
A 27-page US document dealing with childhood obesity and the connection with physical activity
HealthPosted: 2007-01-07
Long-Term Care Insurance
GAO
A 34-page examination of a long-term care insurance programme offered by the US Federal government
21st Century Challenges: Retirement Insecurity
GAO
A 46-page presentation by the US Comptroller General on the problems facing the US as a result of demographic changes and rising health costs
Management of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness in England and Wales
FSA
A 55-page UK document providing a framework for health professionals to guide them in managing outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-13
Intergenerational Health Disparities: Socioeconomic Status, Women's Health Conditionsand Child Behaviour Problems
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
A 10-page U.S. paper examining whether the association between low socioeconomic status and child behaviour problems is mediated by maternal health conditions and behaviour
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-09-05
How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems
Fraser Institute
This 66-page study compares Canada with other OECD countries guaranteeing access to medical care regardless of ability to pay, measuring indicators of access to health care and outcomes from the medical care process
HealthPosted: 2005-08-02
Health Care Lessons from Australia
Fraser Institute
This 56-page Canadian paper is one of a series that examines the way health services are funded and delivered in other nations
HealthPosted: 2013-03-23
How Good is Canadian Healthcare? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems (2004 Report)
Fraser Institute
This 66-page study compares Canada to other OECD countries that guarantee access to health care regardless of ability to pay, using 12 indicators of access and outcomes
HealthPosted: 2004-05-10
How Good is Canadian Health Care?
Fraser Institute
A 102-page report offering an international comparison of health care systems, comparing Canada with other OECD countries
HealthPosted: 2007-01-01
African Women Confront Bush's AIDS Policy
Foreign Policy in Focus
An article criticising U.S. AIDS Policy
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-12-14
Chronic and Acute Effects of Artificial Colourings and Preservatives
Food Standards Agency - UK
A 188-page UK report examining the linkage between artificial food colours and sodium benzoate and children's behaviour
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-09-13
America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This 216-page US report presents 40 key indicators on important aspects of children’s lives
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-07-23
The Illusion of Group Health Insurance: Discretionary Associations
Families USA
This 18-page U.S. paper reports on shortcomings of discretionary associations in the provision of health insurance and proposes greater regulation
HealthPosted: 2004-04-12
Post-diagnosis Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Their Families and Carers
fahcsia
These two Australian reports are based on literature reviews addressing the experiences of diagnosis, treatment and support for families with children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-06-02
Effectiveness of Individual Funding Approaches for Disability Support
FAHCSIA
This 124-page Australian report examines the effectiveness of individual funding of disability support and aims to inform policy to improve the provision of disability support
Disability, HealthPosted: 2010-07-08
Mortality of Children and Parental Disadvantage
FACS
A 60-page Australian article examining the relationship between child mortality and parental disadvantage
HealthPosted: 2008-07-29
The 25 Recommendations on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetic Testing
European Commission
These recommendations were formulated by an E.U. expert committee to guide the creation of an appropriate strategy for ensuring the maximum potential in healthcare innovation
Health, European UnionPosted: 2004-04-18
Children and the Environment in North America: A First Report on Available Indicators and Measures
Environment Canada
A 116-page report collating available information on the effects of the environment on the health of Canadian children
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-03-07
Health Status Transitions
ENEPRI
This 120-page research builds up a picture of the movements in health status of the elderly population of each EU country by age and sex
HealthPosted: 2007-05-24
Health Status Transitions
ENEPRI
A 7-page policy brief discussing the policy implications of a study of the movements in health status of the population of EU countries by age
Health, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10
Wellbeing and Dependency Among the European Elderly: The Role of Social Integration
ENEPRI
A 20-page study highlighting the importance of social integration for the wellbeing of dependent elderly people living at home
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: The AGIR Project: Final Report on Scientific Achievements
ENEPRI
This 46-page report presents the overall findings of the AGIR (Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe) Project, including research undertaken within the project and a review of significant contributions to the "state-of-the-art"
Health Care: U.S. Spends More, Gets Less
Economic Policy Institute
An economic snapshot charting health care expenditure and life expectancy in the 30 OECD member states
HealthPosted: 2004-11-02
Population and Health Policies
Economic Growth Center
This 101-page US discussion paper focuses on research methods, findings, and questions that economists can clarify regarding the causal relationships between economic development, health outcomes, and reproductive behavior, which operate in many directions, posing problems for identifying causal pathways
HealthPosted: 2009-09-17
Health Economics for Low-Income Countries
Economic Growth Center
This 79-page discussion paper reviews the literature on the returns to health improvements in low-income countries and how best to achieve these improvements
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-27
The Economic Impact of AIDS Treatment: Labor Supply in Western Kenya
Economic Growth Center
This 49-page paper estimates the economic impacts of antiretroviral treatment, using survey results from Kenya
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-10
Curbing the HIV Epidemic
Earth Policy Institute
An article outlining a strategy for curbing the HIV epidemic, with special reference to Africa
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-03
Finding the Right Help: Pathways for Culturally Diverse Clients with Cannabis Use and Mental Health Issues
Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre, National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centr
This qualitative Australian study examines the experiences of those with co-existing issues engaging with mental health or alcohol and other drug services
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2010-07-30
How Health and Safety Makes Good Business Sense
DOL - NZ
This 44-page New Zealand report studies the linkages between workplace health & safety and performance and productivity
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2008-03-04
International Trade in Health Services: Assessing the Trade and the Trade-Offs
DIIS
This 36-page Danish working paper provides an overview of the commercial opportunities from trade in health services for developing countries and the possible resulting tradeoffs
Health, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-05-27
Post 2015: What Can Be Learnt from the Impact of Health Performance on Donor Policies for Health Assistance?
DIE
A 4-page German briefing paper considering the lessons to be learnt from the impact of health performance on donor policies for health assistance
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2013-02-25
National Confidential Study of Deaths Following MRSA Infection
DH-UK
A UK letter summarizing the main findings from a study into MRSA deaths
HealthPosted: 2007-11-09
Urgent Care Pathway for Older People with Complex Needs
DH-UK
A 20-page UK report suggesting detailed advice on how to improve urgent care for older people
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A Cross-Government Strategy for England
DH - UK
A 56-page UK strategy document for a sustained programme to support people to maintain a healthy weight
HealthPosted: 2008-01-30
A Guide to Hormone Therapy for Trans People
DH - UK
A 32-page UK guide providing information about the benefits of hormone therapy for trans people and the risks and side effects
HealthPosted: 2008-01-08
Paying For (Expensive) Drugs in the Statutory System:An Overview of Experiences in 13 Countries
DH - UK
This 61-page UK report presents the findings of research on international comparisons of access to expensive medicines.
HealthPosted: 2008-11-07
Health and Care Sevices for Older People
DH
A 90-page UK report summarising the key findings of a group of studies on older people's use of services
Treatment of Heart Attack National Guidance
DH
The 47-psge final report of a UK feasibility study looking at how far angioplasty can be rolled out as the main treatment for heart attack in place of clot-busting drugs
HealthPosted: 2008-10-20
A Snapshot of Early Childhood Development in Australia
DEWR
This 40-page Australian report provides a national picture of children’s health and development
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-12-15
Rethinking Health Sector -wide Approaches Through the Lens of Aid Effectiveness
Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Economics and Government
This 52-page Australian paper argues that the theory of change underlying SWAps is highly consistent with effective aid, while the practice is not
International Development, HealthPosted: 2012-02-24
Research and Evidence in Suicide Prevention
Dept. of Health and Ageing
An 88-page Australian report setting the context for suicide prevention activiity and summarizing recent research
HealthPosted: 2008-08-04
IT for Aged Care Providers
Dept. of Health and Ageing
This 96-page Australian guide gives aged care providers information to help them make the most of computer technology
Evaluating the Cost-effectiveness of Needle and Syringe Programs in Australia 2009
Dept. of Health and Ageing
This 205-page Australian report considers the population benefits, value and cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programs
Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-10-28
Care Planning in Diabetes
Dept. of Health - UK, Diabetes UK
This 60-page UK report provides guidance on the care planning process for diabetes services
HealthPosted: 2006-12-05
NHS Emergency Planning Guidance 2005
Dept. of Health - UK
A 34-page best practice guide prepared for UK National Health Service organisations to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies resulting in an abnormal casualty situation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-11-15
Ministerial Review into the Public Health Response into the Adverse Events to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Final Report to the Minister for Health
Department of Health, Western Australia
The 113-page report into an alarming rise in adverse events following immunisation against seasonal influenza in Western Australia
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-08-15
Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS
Department of Health UK
This 61-page White Paper sets out the UK Government's long-term vision for the future of the National Health Service
HealthPosted: 2010-09-01
Adult Critical Care: Specialist Pharmacy Practice
Department of Health U.K.
A 31-page U.K. document describing guidance on the practice, skills and experience needed by pharmacists wishing to specialise in the adult critical care area
HealthPosted: 2005-06-22
Preventable Chronic Diseases in Aboriginal Populations
Department of Health and Families
The purpose of this 62-page Australian paper is to provide background information about chronic diseases in the Aboriginal population in the NT and to stimulate input and comment to assist in the revision of the Preventable Chronic diseases Strategy (PCDS) and implementation plan
Indigenous Affairs, HealthPosted: 2009-09-11
National Dementia Research Workshop
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
The presentations given at the National Dementia Research Workshop in Melbourne ( single page linking to each presentation)
System-level Intersectoral Linkages Between the Mental Health and Non-clinical Support Sectors
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 33-page Australian report summarises evidence regarding outcomes attributed to system-level intersectoral linkages between the mental health and non-clinical support sectors
HealthPosted: 2012-10-26