Laws promote pediatric drug development

Article Abstract:

The European Union's parliament adopted in June 2006 a legislation that would promote pediatric drug research and provide more information about the effectiveness, dosing and safety of various drugs in children. These laws provide incentives and create requirements for drug companies in testing their products on children and updating of medication labels accordingly.

Pediatric diseases, Children, Drug therapy, European Union, Powers and duties, Pharmaceutical research

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Impact of primary laws on adult use of safety belts- United States, 2002

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The US state law has a critical role in increasing safety belt use, which is in fact the single most effective means of reducing crash related deaths. A report on the laws regarding safety belt is presented, and the results indicate that differences in safety belt use persists, on the basis of the type of law in effect, in the state.

Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing, Fabricated textile products, not elsewhere classified, Seat & Safety Belts, Seat belts

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State-specific prevalence of smoke-free home rules-United States, 1992-2003

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A survey on secondhand smoke (SHS) in order to assess trends in the national and state-specific smoke-free home rules is presented. Results reveal that there need to be more stringent measure to ensure a smoke-free home environment.

Health aspects, Evaluation, Surveys, Passive smoking, Nonsmoking areas, Public health law

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