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.

This article highlights legal and policy reforms, including background checks and gun trafficking penalties, aimed at reducing gun violence in the U.S., with recommendations to improve public health outcomes and prevent violence.

This article discusses the role of nurse practitioners in expanding access to primary care, highlighting the need for policy changes to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs through expanded scope of practice laws.

This article explores legal interventions to reduce "Mountain Dew Mouth," including banning sugary drinks in schools, limiting portion sizes, and prohibiting SNAP funds for sugary beverages to improve oral health.

This article discusses how local integrated government can improve public health by streamlining activities, creating a more efficient government, and providing evidence to support this system's adoption.

This article explores the potential impact of increasing alcohol taxes to combat alcohol-related health issues. It discusses how adjusting taxes for inflation could help reduce alcohol-related injuries and deaths.

This article highlights the Model Aquatic Health Code, offering evidence-based guidelines to improve pool safety and reduce related injuries and illnesses. It discusses the need for more regulatory approaches to protect public health at pools.

This study analyzes antibiotic approval and withdrawal rates from 1980-2009, showing high withdrawal rates compared to other drug classes and suggesting that clinical quality should be prioritized over quantity.

This article explores how multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) supports prevention-based regulatory programs by enabling transparent evaluation of safer chemical alternatives, balancing health, environmental, and economic impacts.