This dataset explores state laws regulating workplace wellness programs for private employers, including penalties, incentives, and tax credits designed to encourage employee participation and improve health outcomes.

This dataset explores Right to Try laws, focusing on the criteria for terminally ill patients to access investigational treatments and the insurance coverage issues tied to such laws.

This dataset analyzes state guidelines for medical marijuana caregivers, including qualifications and allowed activities for caregivers helping patients under medical marijuana laws.

This article maps local tobacco-free park policies in King County, highlighting the variability in rules limiting tobacco use to reduce youth exposure, litter, and second-hand smoke risks.

Decal laws have been implemented internationally to facilitate police enforcement of graduated driver licensing (GDL) restrictions (e.g., passenger limit, nighttime curfew) but have not been evaluated.

Foot patrols in high-crime Philadelphia areas led to a 23% reduction in violent crime over 12 weeks, showcasing the effectiveness of place-based policing in crime prevention and public health.

A survey of Seattle police and paramedics found low awareness of Washington’s Drug Overdose-Naloxone-Good Samaritan Law, though officers supported training for better opioid overdose responses.

State laws that set strict standards for children to be exempted from vaccines on religious or philosophical grounds could reduce the number of whooping cough cases, but not measles, mumps, haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) or Hepatitis B.

This study analyzes fatalities from distracted driving crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists in the U.S. between 2005 and 2010. It shows increasing fatalities, with higher risks for certain demographics and locations

This dataset examines state laws on child restraint systems, detailing height, weight, and age requirements designed to reduce injuries and fatalities in automobile accidents involving children.

This dataset outlines state laws criminalizing certain actions by individuals with HIV, detailing behaviors covered, legal mechanisms, and penalties to address the presumed risk of HIV transmission.

This article highlights the role of naloxone in preventing opioid overdoses. It explores legal and policy opportunities to enhance access and reduce barriers, showcasing practical and political feasibility for public health improvements.

This article discusses New Jersey’s red reflective decal law for novice drivers. It highlights how the law has prevented crashes and improved enforcement, demonstrating the potential for application of similar policies to enhance public health.

This article examines the effectiveness of "smart disclosures" like food labels and fuel economy data, emphasizing the need for accuracy and clarity in these tools to empower consumer health decisions.

This article discusses fortifying corn masa flour with folic acid to reduce neural tube defects in Hispanic communities, a strategy to address health disparities and improve maternal health outcomes.