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Mandatory Vaccination Laws

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Purpose is to increase herd immunity and protect populations from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases; effect is the reduction in incidence of such diseases.

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Smoke-Free Environment Laws

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Purpose is to protect the public from secondhand smoke exposure; effect is a decrease in smoking rates and improvements in respiratory health.

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Seat Belt Laws

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Purpose is to reduce fatalities and injuries from road traffic accidents; effect is increased seat belt use and decreased road traffic fatalities.

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Food Safety Regulations

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Purpose is to prevent foodborne illnesses by ensuring safe production and handling of food; effect is a decrease in the incidence of foodborne illnesses.

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Healthy People 2030

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Purpose is to provide science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans; effect is to guide public health priorities and actions.

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Public Health Emergency Preparedness

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Purpose is to ensure readiness for health emergencies; effect is a more coordinated and faster response to public health crises.

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Alcohol Control Policies

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Purpose is to reduce alcohol-related harm; effect is decreased prevalence of alcohol abuse and related health issues.

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Clean Air Act

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Purpose is to control air pollution on a national level; effect is improved air quality and public health outcomes, particularly respiratory health.

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Clean Water Act

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Purpose is to regulate discharges of pollutants into waters of the United States; effect is cleaner water and reduced waterborne diseases.

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Obesity Prevention Policies

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Purpose is to reduce obesity rates through diet and physical activity interventions; effect is improved population health metrics, such as reduced cases of diabetes and heart disease.

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Tobacco Taxation and Pricing Policies

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Purpose is to discourage tobacco use through increased cost; effect is reduced smoking prevalence and related health problems.

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Health Equity Policies

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Purpose is to address and reduce health disparities among different population groups; effect is more equitable health outcomes.

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Mental Health Parity Law

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Purpose is to ensure mental health conditions are treated equally to physical health conditions in insurance coverage; effect is improved access to mental health services.

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Opioid Prescription Regulations

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Purpose is to curb the opioid epidemic by regulating prescriptions; effect is a decrease in opioid misuse and overdose deaths.

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Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes

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Purpose is to reduce consumption of high-sugar drinks; effect is lower rates of obesity, diabetes, and other related health issues.

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Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)

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Purpose is to protect sensitive patient health information; effect is increased patient trust in the health system and confidentiality.

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Workplace Health and Safety Regulations (OSHA)

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Purpose is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions; effect is reduced workplace injuries and illnesses.

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Antibiotic Usage Guidelines

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Purpose is to combat antibiotic resistance; effect is prolonged effectiveness of antibiotics and reduced superbug cases.

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Nutrition Labeling Policies

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Purpose is to inform consumers about the nutritional content of food; effect is better-informed food choices and potential improvements in diet-related health.

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Prenatal and Infant Care Policies

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Purpose is to ensure adequate care during pregnancy and early life; effect is improved maternal and infant health outcomes.

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