Seven Years in the Field of Health Impact Assessment: Taking Stock and Future Directions

• Main Authors: Rebecca Morley, MSPP (Author), Ruth Lindberg, MPH, MUP (Author), Bethany Rogerson, MSSP (Author), Emily Bever (Author), Keshia M. Pollack, PhD, MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The U.S. spends more per person on medical care than any other country, yet we have worse health indicators than many comparable wealthy nations. Research increasingly shows that social, economic, and environmental factors determine our health; however, there is still an emphasis on curing illnesses...