The Nation's Health

Uninsurance rate jumps for first time since ACA
Coverage falls in children
Antibiotic stewardship slow to catch on among veterinarians
Stakes high for human, animal health
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Uninsurance rate jumps for first time since ACA; coverage falls in children — New census data

For the first time since passage of the Affordable Care Act, the number of people in the U.S. without health care insurance has increased, new census data show.
Antibiotic stewardship slow to catch on among veterinarians — Stakes high for human, animal health

While human medicine in the U.S. has taken steps toward reducing antibiotic use, animal medicine has lagged in its response.
Q&A with public health advocate Sandro Galea: Be fearless following science, speaking for health — Keynote speaker at Annual Meeting opens up about public health

The Nation’s Health speaks with APHA 2019 speaker Galea about gun violence, honing advocacy skills and the top challenges public health faces nationally and globally.
Mammograms effective at finding breast cancer in men

Though rarely used in men, mammograms are effective at detecting breast cancer in the population, new research shows.
Public health workers can help increase flu vaccinations

High vaccination rates are needed to combat what could be a difficult flu season.
Lack of understanding on HPV hinders vaccinations

HPV vaccinations rise in kids when physicians recommend the vaccine to parents.

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