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Stories in the January 2020 issue include:

Are the 10 essential public health services out of date?

The go-to framework for defining and understanding the role of public health is under review as the health field evolves.

New code serves as ethical guidance for public health

An updated Public Health Code of Ethics, released in November, offers principles for fair decisionmaking and ethical action.

Calls to action on public health take center stage at APHA 2019

Science, action and health were the focus at APHA’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo in Philadelphia.

Americans stressed over health care, current events

Concerns over health care, gun violence and the upcoming presidential election are harming the mental health of millions of Americans.

Medicare coverage often insufficient for people with serious illnesses

Out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs account for most of Medicare’s financial burden.

Study: Whooping cough can cause lasting damage to health

Pertussis can have serious consequences for childhood development and health.

Resources

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Healthy You: How to get your exercise without sweating the cost

Gym memberships can be expensive, but staying in good physical shape for the new year doesn’t have to break the bank. Read Healthy You online, or download as a PDF in English and Spanish.

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