Public health departments play a critical role in helping Americans stay healthy and safe. A new Trust for America's health Report provides recommendations on the funding levels necessary for health departments to carry out core programs to prevent disease and prepare for health emergencies.
In a new report, The Facts Hurt: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report, 24 states scored a five or lower on a set of 10 key indicators of steps states can take to prevent injuries. Two states, California and New York, received the highest score of nine out of a possible 10, while two states scored the lowest, Montana and Ohio, with two out of 10. Injuries—including those caused by accidents and violence—are the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 44.
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