Bøker av Institute of Medicine

"Appendixes B through K are not printed in this book, but can be found on the CD at the back of the book or online at http://www.nap.edu."--p. [537

Presents a study mandated by Congress that examines the advances in the context of research and provides a targeted definition of prevention and a conceptual framework that emphasizes risk reduction. With opportunities for and barriers to interventions, this book draws on models for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, injuries, and smoking.

Examines how the transition to adulthood is changing in developing countries, and what the implications of these changes might be for those responsible for designing youth policies and programs, in particular, those affecting adolescent reproductive health.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) workshop "The Conduct of Health Care Quality Improvement and Implementation Research" was held on May 24-25, 2007, in Irvine, CA. This book helps you understand of what is known and not known about quality improvement and implementation research.

How did life evolve on Earth? The answer to this question can help us understand our past and prepare for our future. This work explores the many inquiries being pursued that put the science of evolution to work in preventing and treating human disease, developing new agricultural products, and fostering industrial innovations.

Presents data on who among US mothers is breastfeeding, a critical evaluation of methods for assessing the nutritional status of lactating women, and an analysis of how to relate the mother's nutrition to the volume and composition of the milk. This book also studies the effects of maternal cigarette smoking, drug use, and alcohol consumption.

Recommends a sweeping redesign of the American health care system. This work provides principles for specific direction for policymakers, health care leaders, clinicians, regulators, and purchasers. It offers a set of performance expectations for the 21st century health care system and 10 rules to guide patient-clinician relationships.

Discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. This book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. It is useful to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, and providers.