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Examines how other countries with universal health insurance provide preventive health care to children, & what, if any, are the implications for reform efforts in the U.S. Reviews the approaches to such care in selected European countries (England, France, Germany, & the Netherlands), & Japan. Charts & tables.
The author approaches preventive medicine from a primary care and evidence-based perspective. Topics addressed include children's issues such as immunizations, vision and hearing problems, and dental decay; prenatal care and sexually transmitted diseases among young adults; and key issues such as substance abuse, cancer, and infectious disease in preventive health care for adults.
In light of recent efforts in the United States to advance some type of universal health care package for all citizens, including preventive services for children, this report examines how other countries with universal health insurance provide preventive care to children, and what, if any, are the implications for reform efforts in the United States. Child health services in England, France, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands are reviewed. The first portion of the document describes the scope and background of the study, as well as summary results, noting that although the five study countries provide universal access to preventive health care for all children, they do not rely solely on s...
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This essay sheds light on what is preventive healthcare, demystifies the different types of preventive healthcare services that people can receive, reveals the benefits of receiving worthwhile preventive healthcare services, and explicates how to receive an effective form of preventive healthcare by following health optimization measures. Succinctly stated, preventive healthcare is not solely limited to the implementation of healthcare measures that are conducive to preempting chronic diseases. An integral component of preventive healthcare encompasses receiving screenings for adverse health conditions and chronic diseases. Preventive healthcare can also include receiving health-related coun...
The Guide is designed to be used by physicians, nurses, health educators, and office staff in public health clinics, community health centers, private practices, and other settings. The Guide uses a demonstrated systematic approach, is adaptable to all practice settings, has easy-to-follow steps, encourages teamwork, and has tools to get one started and keep one on track.
This salient volume surveys the state of access to primary care and preventive health services by migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers across Europe. Experts in public health and allied fields identify obstacles to healthcare interventions for migrants, including costs, legal status, health-related behaviors and beliefs, and cultural and language barriers. The book includes the latest data concerning access to specific preventive services (e.g., vaccinations, colorectal screenings), specific issues of women and sexual minorities, and the potential for health promotion in prevention. Best practices for improving access are outlined as a basis for public health and policy directives toward r...