Needle exchange programs and experience of violence in an inner city neighborhood
Article Abstract:
Needle exchange programs do not cause an increase in violent crime in inner city neighborhoods, according to a survey of 220 Harlem residents who lived near a needle exchange program. Congress has refused to fund needle exchange programs because of fears that the programs will increase crime rates.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2001
Social aspects, Causes of, Crime, Needle exchange programs
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2001
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Comparing the cost-effectiveness of HIV prevention interventions
Article Abstract:
The cost effectiveness of HIV prevention interventions is compared. Comparing the estimates of the cost-effectiveness of HIV interventions provides insight that can help local communities maximize the impact of their prevention resources.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2004
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Methods, Forecasts and trends, Prevention, HIV (Viruses), HIV, Market trend/market analysis, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Drug abuse treatment, Drug abuse
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2004
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