Summary
The September-October 1984 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the growing income polarization in the U.S. and its detrimental effects on health, particularly during the Reagan administration. Articles highlight the alarming trends of increasing inequality, with the wealthiest gaining while the poorest suffer, as evidenced by statistics from the Urban Institute. A special section on California health issues discusses the impact of Medi-Cal reforms and organizing efforts against workplace hazards related to video display terminals. The issue also critiques the FDA's handling of antibiotic use in animal feed and its implications for public health, emphasizing the tension between regulatory oversight and corporate interests.
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Articles · 6
Income polarization in the 1980s is affecting health access and outcomes in the U.S.
The article examines the safety and efficacy concerns surrounding the Today contraceptive sponge.
Ellen Silbergeld discusses the challenges of risk assessment in environmental health under the Reagan Administration.
The article critiques the impact of Reagan's policies on scientific research and funding.
The article analyzes the consequences of Medi-Cal reforms on healthcare access for low-income Californians.
The article discusses the efforts of workers to address health hazards associated with Video Display Terminals.
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