Center for Health Policy publications (MU)

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    The uninsured in Missouri
    (Center for Health Policy, University of Missouri - School of Medicine, 2003-05) University of Missouri-Columbia. School of Medicine. Center for Health Policy
    The uninsurance rate in Missouri has been decreasing over the last decade, largely due to the implementation of the Missouri's Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP). This program expanded Medicaid services to many throughout the state who were previously unable to obtain health insurance publicly or privately. After its first two years of implementation, the uninsurance rate in Missouri decreased by 12.93% outpacing the U.S. average by 4.86%.
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    Health Literacy
    (Center for Health Policy, University of Missouri - School of Medicine, 2006-07) University of Missouri-Columbia. School of Medicine. Center for Health Policy
    Health literacy is “the ability of an individual to access, understand, and use health-related information and services to make appropriate health decisions.” For a woman with diabetes, health literacy means understanding the importance of tracking her blood sugar levels and knowing how to do so. For a man with high cholesterol, health literacy means being aware of the warnings on his prescription bottle, as well as understanding the importance of changing his diet. For all individuals, their level of health literacy directly influences the quality of care they receive. Recent research has found health literacy to be a better predictor of health status than age, ethnicity,or socioeconomic status.
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    Health Disparities
    (Center for Health Policy, University of Missouri - School of Medicine, 2007) University of Missouri-Columbia. School of Medicine. Center for Health Policy
    In the Healthy People 2010 report, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, health disparities are defined as “all differences among populations in measures of health and healthcare.” Racial and ethnic disparities relating to incidence, prevalence, and mortality are well documented in the literature.
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    Missouri Children & Oral Health Care
    (Center for Health Policy, University of Missouri - School of Medicine, 2007-11) University of Missouri-Columbia. School of Medicine. Center for Health Policy
    Oral health extends beyond a pretty smile. Oral health is essential to maintaining overall health and quality of life. Access to regular dental care is recommended for all children to ensure healthy growth. Improving access to dental care for children is consistent with MO HealthNet's focus on preventive care and wellness and will enhance health and well-being for generations to come.
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    Public Health
    (Center for Health Policy, University of Missouri - School of Medicine, 2006-12) University of Missouri-Columbia. School of Medicine. Center for Health Policy
    Each year the United Health Foundation, a private, non-profit foundation dedicated to improving health outcomes and promoting healthier communities, releases “America's Health Rankings.” Each state is evaluated on several aspects, including personal behaviors, community environment factors, health policies, and health outcomes. For 2005, Missouri ranked 35th overall out of all 50 states for health status.
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