The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

2012.0: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 11:05 AM

Abstract #52715

Prevention

Shahram Heshmat, PhD, Public Health, University of Illinois Springfield, Public Affiars and Administration, PAC 330, Springfield, IL 62974, 217 2067878, Heshmat.Shahram@uis.edu

Presentation to include discussion about: Importance of economic incentives to change health behavior; the role of price, access, information and education; the role of cost-effectiveness for pubic health interventions; why multiple approach to prevention is more effective

Learning Objectives:

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

Applying Economic Concepts to Public Health

The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA