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Its ability to tax and spend can be used to indirectly influence state, local, and volunteer organizations' policies by controlling the purse strings (Lister, 2005). Occupational safety and food and drug research is also managed by federal agencies (HHS.gov). Many elements of disease control are also a part of the federal government's responsibility; though states still have he right and duty to impose quarantines when necessary, the CDC operates quarantine centers at many major ports, and has the authority to quarantine any person, animal, or thing suspected of bringing a new communicable disease -- or simply a violent strain of the flu -- into this country (Lister, 2005).
Prevention is key to public health, and most of the United States' public health policy and infrastructure is geared towards this gal (HHS.gov; Lister, 2005). Part of the current trend in United States public health is an increasing consensus that affordable preventative care be made available to every citizen, regardless...
Pressure has been placed on government administrations from both fiscal and medical viewpoints regarding this subject; preventative care is both cheaper and safer for the public at large (Lister, 2005). Though public health services are mainly concerned with populations, recognition that such populations are made up of individuals is key to establishing a better public health system in this country. Currently, the system adequately prevents major medical disasters and epidemics, but does not provide adequate prevention of common diseases or their treatment; this is left to private healthcare practices.
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Lister, S. (2005). "An overview of the U.S. public health system." CRS report for congress, 17 March. Accessed January 31, 2009. http://fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/RL31719.pdf
What we do." U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Website (HHS.gov). accessed 30 January 2009. http://www.hhs.gov/about/whatwedo.html
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