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A survey of local public health departments and their directors

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  • Miller, C.A.
  • Brooks, E.F.
  • DeFriese, G.H.
  • Gilbert, B.
  • Jain, S.C.
  • Kavaler, F.

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In 1974 a questionnaire was mailed to the nation's local health officers. Responses were received from 1,345, at least 68 per cent of all local health departments. The present paper presents selected summary data from respondents concerning the health departments, their jurisdictions, organization, finance, functions, staffing, and about the training, salaries, and other characteristics of local health officers. Health departments are extensively involved in rendering health services, including direct personal services (25 per cent of all departments). For many services the health department is the sole provider of essential services in the area of jurisdiction. These services include ambulatory care (8 per cent), maternal and child health (48.5 per cent), home care (44.8 per cent), and family planning (38 per cent). The major constraints to improvement and expansion of programs are perceived as limited financial support, insufficient staff, and inadequate facilities.

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  • Miller, C.A. & Brooks, E.F. & DeFriese, G.H. & Gilbert, B. & Jain, S.C. & Kavaler, F., 1977. "A survey of local public health departments and their directors," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 67(10), pages 931-939.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1977:67:10:931-939_0
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