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Jul. 31, 2014

New interactive map charts minimum wage rates from 1980 to present

By Bethany Saxon

A new map by the Public Health Law Research Program charts the changes in the federal and state […]

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Jun. 23, 2014

Drugged Drivers Are Now More Likely to Test Positive for Prescription Drugs, Marijuana, and Multiple Drugs

By Bethany Saxon

Since 1993, the profile of a drugged driver has changed substantially. A study released today […]

May 13, 2014

The Role of Law in Advancing a Culture of Health

By Center for Public Health Law Research

A culture of health is one in which being healthy is a high value, where healthy choices are the […]

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Apr. 17, 2014

Experts Offer Lessons from Alcohol and Tobacco for Regulating Marijuana

By Bethany Saxon

In a policy environment where there are currently no modern examples of marijuana regulation, […]

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Feb. 25, 2014

New studies indicate concussion education for high school coaches is not making student athletes safer

By Bethany Saxon

Washington State’s Zackery Lystedt law is helping to educate high school athletics coaches about […]

Dec. 19, 2013

PHLR Funds Nine New Studies

By Center for Public Health Law Research

The public health effects of laws on issues such as prescription drug abuse, occupational health […]

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Dec. 12, 2013

Strengthening the Criteria for Non-Medical Exemptions for Vaccines Could Decrease Cases of Whooping Cough, New Study Finds

By Center for Public Health Law Research

State laws that set strict standards for children to be exempted from vaccines on religious or […]

Dec. 10, 2013

Maps outlining water quality regulations related to oil and gas development now available

By Center for Public Health Law Research

A new interactive map detailing laws and regulations governing water quality issues associated with […]

Nov. 14, 2013

State Child Car Seat Laws Are Leaving Many Children Unprotected, Study Finds

By Center for Public Health Law Research

Many state laws on car seats and seat belts may leave children unprotected and vulnerable to […]

Oct. 21, 2013

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths in Distracted Driving Accidents are Increasing, Says New Study

By Center for Public Health Law Research

Distracted driving is claiming the lives of pedestrians and bicyclists at an increasing rate, […]

Sep. 23, 2013

Antibiotics Withdrawn from the Market Three Times More Often Than Other Drugs, According to New Study

By Center for Public Health Law Research

More than 40 percent of the antibiotics released between 1980 and 2009 were withdrawn from the […]

Aug. 15, 2013

Maps Outlining State Laws on Seat Belts for Children and Dental Hygienist Scope of Practice Now Available

By Center for Public Health Law Research

New maps outlining state laws in two public health topics were published today on LawAtlas.org, the […]

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Jul. 23, 2013

Study Finds No Association between Parental Involvement Laws and Risky Sexual Behavior or STI Rates Among Teens

By Center for Public Health Law Research

A new study published online in the Journal of Health Economics finds no association between […]

Jun. 12, 2013

Research evaluates overdose death definitions used in statistics and suggests revision

By Center for Public Health Law Research

Mortality due to drug overdose has risen consistently in the United States since the early 1990s, […]

Jun. 4, 2013

“Public Health Law Research: Theory & Methods” Now Available

By Center for Public Health Law Research

A new book edited by Public Health Law Research Director Scott Burris, JD and Associate Director […]

Center for Public Health Law Research

Updated Data: State Bills Relating to Vaccines in Schools and Provider Scopes of Practice

New interactive map charts minimum wage rates from 1980 to present

Drugged Drivers Are Now More Likely to Test Positive for Prescription Drugs, Marijuana, and Multiple Drugs

The Role of Law in Advancing a Culture of Health

Experts Offer Lessons from Alcohol and Tobacco for Regulating Marijuana

New studies indicate concussion education for high school coaches is not making student athletes safer

PHLR Funds Nine New Studies

Strengthening the Criteria for Non-Medical Exemptions for Vaccines Could Decrease Cases of Whooping Cough, New Study Finds

Maps outlining water quality regulations related to oil and gas development now available

State Child Car Seat Laws Are Leaving Many Children Unprotected, Study Finds

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths in Distracted Driving Accidents are Increasing, Says New Study

Antibiotics Withdrawn from the Market Three Times More Often Than Other Drugs, According to New Study

Maps Outlining State Laws on Seat Belts for Children and Dental Hygienist Scope of Practice Now Available

Study Finds No Association between Parental Involvement Laws and Risky Sexual Behavior or STI Rates Among Teens

Research evaluates overdose death definitions used in statistics and suggests revision

“Public Health Law Research: Theory & Methods” Now Available

Temple University
Center for Public Health Law Research

Center for Public Health Law Research

Updated Data: State Bills Relating to Vaccines in Schools and Provider Scopes of Practice

New interactive map charts minimum wage rates from 1980 to present

Drugged Drivers Are Now More Likely to Test Positive for Prescription Drugs, Marijuana, and Multiple Drugs

The Role of Law in Advancing a Culture of Health

Experts Offer Lessons from Alcohol and Tobacco for Regulating Marijuana

New studies indicate concussion education for high school coaches is not making student athletes safer

PHLR Funds Nine New Studies

Strengthening the Criteria for Non-Medical Exemptions for Vaccines Could Decrease Cases of Whooping Cough, New Study Finds

Maps outlining water quality regulations related to oil and gas development now available

State Child Car Seat Laws Are Leaving Many Children Unprotected, Study Finds

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths in Distracted Driving Accidents are Increasing, Says New Study

Antibiotics Withdrawn from the Market Three Times More Often Than Other Drugs, According to New Study

Maps Outlining State Laws on Seat Belts for Children and Dental Hygienist Scope of Practice Now Available

Study Finds No Association between Parental Involvement Laws and Risky Sexual Behavior or STI Rates Among Teens

Research evaluates overdose death definitions used in statistics and suggests revision

“Public Health Law Research: Theory & Methods” Now Available

Temple UniversityCenter for Public Health Law Research

Temple University
Center for Public Health Law Research