Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #119145

Stephanie Zaza, MD, MPH, Director, Steps Program, CAPT, US Public Health Service, 1297 Star Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319-3415, 770-488-6471, sxz2@cdc.gov

This presentation will describe the phases of decision-making and the different types of evidence, including scientific that support those decisions. The presentation will include a segment on the development of systematic reviews and guidelines (focusing on the Guide to Community Preventive Services) and how this type of evidence is appropriately used.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how different types of evidence support various public health decisions.
• Understand when science provides the best evidence to support decisions.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

Handout (.ppt format,

Recorded presentation