5035.0 Role of prevention in advancing women’s health

Wednesday, October 31, 2012: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Oral
An ounce of prevention is better than a bushel of cure is the underlying theme of this session. The advantages and necessity of providing preventive services for women will be discussed.
Session Objectives: 1. Discuss the role of prevention in improving womens health. 2. Describe the various types of preventive strtegies and their advantages in improving the health status of women.
Moderator:
Sarah Gareau, DrPH, MEd, CHES

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See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.

Organized by: APHA-Committee on Women's Rights
Endorsed by: Maternal and Child Health, Women's Caucus

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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