Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Primary Healthcare Services01:30

Primary Healthcare Services

2.9K
Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
2.9K
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

12.5K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
12.5K
Preventive Healthcare Services01:30

Preventive Healthcare Services

2.3K
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
2.3K
Principles of Disease Surveillance01:26

Principles of Disease Surveillance

850
Disease surveillance is the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice. This process integrates data dissemination to entities responsible for preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Surveillance systems provide crucial information for action, helping public health authorities make informed decisions to manage and prevent outbreaks, ensure public safety, optimize...
850
Healthcare Agencies II01:17

Healthcare Agencies II

958
There are various healthcare agencies in the United States—some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government branches.
Parish nursing is a growing specialty nursing profession that focuses on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It blends professional nursing practice with a health ministry, focusing on health and healing within the context of a Christian community. Parish nurses serve as health educators, referral sources,...
958
Investigation of Disease Outbreaks01:23

Investigation of Disease Outbreaks

71
Multistate foodborne outbreaks pose significant public health risks and require meticulous investigation to identify sources and implement control measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) utilizes a dynamic seven-step process for these investigations, integrating data from laboratories, interviews, and environmental assessments to protect public health.Outbreak Detection: The detection of multistate outbreaks typically begins with PulseNet, the CDC's national laboratory...
71

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Association Between Design Elements of Concussion Laws and Reporting of Sports-Related Concussions Among US High School Athletes, 2009-2017.

Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·2021
Same author

Putting Policy Into Practice: School-Level Compliance With and Implementation of State Concussion Laws.

Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP·2020
Same author

Qualitative Evaluation of High School Implementation Strategies for Youth Sports Concussion Laws.

Journal of athletic training·2018
Same author

New and Recurrent Concussions in High-School Athletes Before and After Traumatic Brain Injury Laws, 2005-2016.

American journal of public health·2017
Same author

Consistency and Variation in School-Level Youth Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Policy Content.

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine·2017
Same author

Genomic Test Results and the Courtroom: The Roles of Experts and Expert Testimony.

The Journal of law, medicine & ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics·2016

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 26, 2026

Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children
10:57

Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children

Published on: August 22, 2012

23.1K

Refereeing the public health.

Hosea H Harvey

    Yale Journal of Health Policy, Law, and Ethics
    |July 24, 2014
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most youth sports traumatic brain injury (TBI) laws focus on secondary prevention, influenced by groups like the NFL, and may not significantly reduce overall TBI rates.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Sports Medicine
    • Health Law

    Background:

    • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in youth sports are a significant public health concern.
    • Between 2009 and 2013, numerous states enacted legislation addressing youth sports TBIs.
    • The effectiveness and underlying motivations of these laws warrant critical examination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the content, goals, and legislative structure of youth sports TBI laws.
    • To investigate the influence of interest groups, such as the National Football League (NFL), on TBI legislation.
    • To evaluate the public health consequences and preventative focus of existing TBI laws.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of legislative content and goals.
    • Contextual examination of the legislative environment.

    More Related Videos

    Visualizing Field Data Collection Procedures of Exposure and Biomarker Assessments for the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network Trial in India
    09:33

    Visualizing Field Data Collection Procedures of Exposure and Biomarker Assessments for the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network Trial in India

    Published on: December 23, 2022

    2.5K
    Dried Blood Spot Collection of Health Biomarkers to Maximize Participation in Population Studies
    07:20

    Dried Blood Spot Collection of Health Biomarkers to Maximize Participation in Population Studies

    Published on: January 28, 2014

    39.9K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Apr 26, 2026

    Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children
    10:57

    Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children

    Published on: August 22, 2012

    23.1K
    Visualizing Field Data Collection Procedures of Exposure and Biomarker Assessments for the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network Trial in India
    09:33

    Visualizing Field Data Collection Procedures of Exposure and Biomarker Assessments for the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network Trial in India

    Published on: December 23, 2022

    2.5K
    Dried Blood Spot Collection of Health Biomarkers to Maximize Participation in Population Studies
    07:20

    Dried Blood Spot Collection of Health Biomarkers to Maximize Participation in Population Studies

    Published on: January 28, 2014

    39.9K
  • Empirical analysis of state-level TBI laws.

    • Main Results:

    • The NFL significantly influenced the development of TBI laws in many states, favoring specific policy solutions.
    • Current laws primarily emphasize secondary prevention (managing consequences) rather than primary prevention (reducing incidence).
    • These laws may divert attention from more comprehensive TBI reduction strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing state laws are unlikely to substantially decrease the overall incidence of TBIs in youth sports.
    • The focus on secondary prevention may be insufficient for addressing the broader public health challenge.
    • Alternative policy and public health measures may be necessary for more effective TBI mitigation in youth sports.