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Bridging The Divide White Paper On Medication Abortion: Overview Of Research & Policy In The United States, Liz Borkowski, Julia Strasser, Amy Allina, Susan Wood
Bridging The Divide White Paper On Medication Abortion: Overview Of Research & Policy In The United States, Liz Borkowski, Julia Strasser, Amy Allina, Susan Wood
Jacobs Institute of Women's Health
Medication abortion (also called medical abortion) is a safe method of abortion available for the past 15 years in the US. The Bridging the Divide white paper summarizes the scientific evidence related to the current medication abortion process and potential changes to the process that could make it even safer and more accessible for patients, as well as policy considerations and directions for future research.
In the fall of 2000, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Mifeprex© (generic: mifepristone) for use in medication abortions. That approval included requirements that affect both patients and providers and that …
Evaluating Obesity Prevention Efforts: What Have We Learned? Highlights From A Conversation Of Funders And Evaluators, Sumner M. Redstone Global Center For Prevention And Wellness
Evaluating Obesity Prevention Efforts: What Have We Learned? Highlights From A Conversation Of Funders And Evaluators, Sumner M. Redstone Global Center For Prevention And Wellness
Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness
Table of contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
State of the Obesity Epidemic
The Community Context for Interventions and Evaluations
Investments to Date: Where Is the Strongest Agreement About What Works?
Early Care and Education Environments
Schools/Learning Environments
Parks, Trails, Open Spaces, and Recreation
Land Use and Transportation
The Next Tier: Mixed or Promising Results for Healthy Food Retail Interventions
Implementing Interventions: The Crucial Role of "How"
Other Topics
Summary and Next Steps
Appendix A: Citations and Resources for Key Elements/Components