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Dear AJPM reader,
As the U.S. Congress debates the future of health care financing and delivery in this country, it represents a time of apprehension and uncertainty for clinicians, medical professionals, researchers, and consumers. Preventive health care services, which were broadly guaranteed without a cost-sharing requirement under the Affordable Care Act, could be disproportionately and negatively impacted in the new healthcare legislation currently being debated.
In recognition of the importance of health promotion and prevention, several articles in this issue focus on preventive health care:
We hope you find these and the remainder of the articles in our June issue to be timely and informative. Be sure to keep an eye out for the debut of our new AJPM cover design next month!
Yours in prevention and health,
Matthew L. Boulton, MD, MPH
Editor-in-Chief
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Read about the economic burden of rape, including health, productivity, and criminal justice costs, which is estimated at $122,461 per victim and translates to a population cost of nearly $3.1 trillion over victims’ lifetimes.
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Arab populations are facing increasing discrimination in the US and elsewhere, which can negatively impact physical and mental health. This article discusses barriers to understanding Arab American health needs including the dearth of health related research on this population.
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Stay up to date with the latest CME articles:
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AJPM at Preventive Medicine 2017
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The American Journal of Preventive Medicine enjoyed participating in Preventive Medicine 2017.
Thank you to everyone who attended Dr. Boulton's presentation and to everyone who stopped by the AJPM booth in the exhibit hall.
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