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1 online resource (4 pages) : digital, PDF file |
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text file |
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PDF |
| System Details |
Mode of access: Internet. |
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"Report brief, April 2011." |
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Title from title screen (viewed May 25, 2011). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Oral health and overall health and well-being -- Oral health care system -- HHS and oral health: past and present -- A new oral health initiative. |
| Summary |
"Though it is highly preventable, tooth decay is a common chronic disease both in the United States and worldwide. Evidence shows that decay and other oral diseases may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. However, individuals and many health care professionals remain unaware of the risk factors and preventive approaches for many oral diseases. They do not fully appreciate how oral health affects overall health and well-being. In Advancing Oral Health in America, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) highlights the vital role that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) can play in improving oral health and oral health care in the United States. The IOM recommends that HHS design an oral health initiative which has clearly articulated goals, is coordinated effectively, adequately funded and has high-level accountability. In addition, the IOM stresses three key areas needed for successfully maintaining oral health as a priority issue: strong leadership, sustained interest, and the involvement of multiple stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Advancing Oral Health in America provides practical recommendations that the Department of Health and Human Services can use to improve oral health care in America. The report will serve as a vital resource for federal health agencies, health care professionals, policy makers, researchers, and public and private health organizations"--Publisher's description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Health and Human Services.
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United States. Department of Health and Human Services. |
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Dental public health -- United States.
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Dental public health. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic resource.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Committee on an Oral Health Initiative (U.S.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Initiative, Committee on an Oral Health. Advancing Oral Health in America. Washington : National Academies Press, ©1900 9780309186308 |
| ISBN |
9780309186315 electronic book |
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0309186315 electronic book |
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9780309186308 |
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0309186307 |
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