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Environmental health pertains to a broad scope of subjects, from the effects of indoor dampness to the implications of global travel and trade. In its activities around environmental health, the IOM considers both the natural and built environments at local, national, and global levels.

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Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public: A Summary of the February 2009 Summit

Released: November 4, 2009
On February 25-27, 2009, the Institute of Medicine convened the Summit on Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public in Washington, DC. The Summit brought together more than 600 scientists, academic leaders, policy experts, health practitioners, advocates, and other participants from many disciplines to examine the practice of integrative medicine, its scientific basis, and its potential for improving health.

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Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Released: September 1, 2009
In the United States, 16.3 percent of children and adolescents between the ages of two and 19 are obese. The prevalence of obesity is so high that it may reduce the life expectancy of today’s generation of children and diminish the overall quality of their lives. Local governments can play a crucial role in creating environments that make it easier for children to eat healthy diets and move more. The 2009 report Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity presents a menu of recommended action steps for local government officials to consider in their efforts to prevent childhood obesity in their community.

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