This article examines the mental health impact of police stops on young urban men in New York City, highlighting trauma and stress from intrusive encounters and racial disparities in symptoms.

This article examines state laws on short-term emergency psychiatric commitments. It discusses criteria, duration, patient rights, and the impact on firearm possession under state gun laws.

This article explores local housing policy innovations aimed at preventing childhood lead poisoning, focusing on primary prevention strategies to reduce lead hazards in older homes and protect vulnerable populations.

This article evaluates the costs and impacts of shared use agreements, focusing on increasing physical activity by opening up school facilities to the community in Los Angeles County, especially in low-income neighborhoods.

This article examines state-level medical marijuana product safety laws, analyzing regulations on preparation, testing, packaging, labeling, and advertising to ensure consumer protection.

This dataset reviews state regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries, focusing on licensing, registration, and location, reflecting public health policies in the context of medical marijuana access.

This dataset explores inattentive driving ordinances in Washington State, focusing on local laws that help address distracted driving without requiring direct evidence of cellphone use.

This study analyzes the evolution and convergence of state laws governing prescription monitoring programs (PMPs) from 1998 to 2011, highlighting changes in data reporting, access, and regulatory requirements.

This dataset charts the history of minimum wage rates from 1980 to the present, explaining the relationship between federal and state rates and their impact on employees.

This study examines trends in drug use among drivers involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. from 1993 to 2010, focusing on prescription drugs, alcohol, and the increasing prevalence of multiple drug use.

This dataset examines state laws related to foodborne illness surveillance and outbreak response, highlighting reporting requirements for common foodborne diseases and their role in public health safety.

This paper discusses policy recommendations for regulating marijuana, drawing lessons from alcohol and tobacco regulation, and emphasizes prevention measures for impaired driving, retail pricing, and product restrictions.

This policy guide helps public health laboratory directors navigate challenges and legal issues related to sharing test services. It includes resources like checklists, self-assessment templates, and MOUs/contracts examples.

This article discusses the challenge of maintaining confidentiality in young adults' health care under parental insurance, highlighting the need for stronger HIPAA protections and the HITECH Act to support confidential care.