Brian J Thacker
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View article: Transitions From Heart Disease to Cancer as the Leading Cause of Death in US States, 1999–2016
Transitions From Heart Disease to Cancer as the Leading Cause of Death in US States, 1999–2016 Open
State-level data indicated heterogeneity across US states in the predominance of heart disease mortality relative to cancer mortality. Timing and magnitude of transitions toward cancer mortality predominance varied by state.
View article: Systems Thinking in Short-term Health Missions: A Conceptual Introduction and Consideration of Implications for Practice
Systems Thinking in Short-term Health Missions: A Conceptual Introduction and Consideration of Implications for Practice Open
A strong tradition of short-term health missions (STHMs) exists around the world. STHMs have positive and negative effects on local health systems, and these consequences are often unanticipated and unintended. Conceptualizing local health…