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Politics & Public Health

PROLOGUE

Politics & Public Health

PROLOGUE: As the anniversary of 11 September 2001 came and went, Americans were reminded, among other things, of the need to remain vigilant in protecting against public health threats. During 2002 the nation’s public health systems, both federal and state/local, underwent intense scrutiny and benefited from increased funding. As in any debate at the federal level, politics inevitably plays a role in shaping how much funding is given, to whom, and for what purpose, as well as in shaping the agendas of the agencies that exist to address the nation’s health issues.

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