Month: September 2010
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From Field to Fitness: 2010 Issue Brief
Aligning Farm Policy with Health Policy to Improve Nutrition & Health This issue brief summarizes the analysis of the influence of the federal Farm Bill on nutrition and health contained in the full report From Field to Fitness: Aligning Farm Policy with Health Policy to Improve Nutrition and Health. The…
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An Overview of Health Reform | 2010 Issue Brief
This policy brief takes a look at the Affordable Care Act (Health Reform) in the United States and specifically looks at a comparison for the state of Mississippi. The expansion of both public and private health insurance coverage is expected to insure approximately 32 million more Americans in the next…
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All-Terrain Vehicles in Mississippi | 2010 Issue Brief
Policy Options for Saving LivesIntroduced to the United States in 1970, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were designed as offroad alternatives to motorcycles and quickly grew in popularity for family recreation, hunting, racing, agriculture, and ranching use. While useful, ATVs have contributed to significant risks for fatality and injury. Research indicates ATV…
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Health Reform Implications for Employers | 2010 Issue Brief
More than 90% of Americans with private health insurance obtain that coverage through employer-sponsored plans. Therefore, the Affordable Care Act (health reform) targets the link between employment and health insurance. Provisions of health reform that affect employer decision-making are highlighted in this policy brief.