F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America, 2006

Examines national and state obesity rates and government policies. Offers recommendations to check the obesity crisis, including a twenty-step action plan for addressing the healthcare burdens and financial costs associated with the epidemic

F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America, 2005

Examines national and state obesity rates and government policies. Challenges the research community to focus on major research questions to inform policy decisions, and policymakers to pursue actions to combat the obesity crisis

Blueprint for a Healthier America: Modernizing the Federal Public Health System to Focus on Prevention and Preparedness

Outlines a federal policy guide for modernizing the public health system. Includes recommendations on funding, restructuring, accountability, recruitment and retention, and integrating public health with health care, and a summary of agencies and budgets

Prevention for a Healthier California: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities

Estimates how much the state and the nation could save in healthcare costs by investing in disease prevention through community programs that increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and reduce tobacco use. Provides examples of prevention efforts

Shortchanging America's Health: A State-by-State Look at How Federal Public Health Dollars Are Spent

Examines the allocation of federal health funds to emphasize that the U.S. is falling short on achieving federally established goals for reducing disease and improving health. Calls for a proactive approach, focusing on prevention of illness and injury

Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health in the Age of Bioterrorism, 2006

Examines ten key indicators to evaluate state preparedness to respond to bioterrorist attacks and other public health emergencies. Evaluates the federal government's role and performance, and offers recommendations for improving readiness