A new public policy initiative is proposed, or a large-scale
construction project. What is its potential impact on the health of
the population? Are there adverse effects to address, health
benefits to be promoted, some combination of both? A Health Impact
Assessment (HIA) is a cross-disciplinary means of answering these
and other complex questions, so programs, projects, or policies can
be adjusted accordingly. Health Impact Assessment in the United
States analyzes the goals, tools, and methods of HIA, and the
competencies that are central to establishing best practices. It
sets out the core principles that differentiate HIA from
environmental and similar assessments, fleshing them out with case
examples from the U.S. and abroad. Details of each step of the HIA
process take follow-through into account, giving readers insights
into not only collecting and evaluating data, but also
communicating findings effectively to decision-makers and
stakeholders. The book's expert coverage includes: The importance
of HIA to policy development. Introduction to public health,
community planning, and health assessment. Overview of the core
concepts of HIA, with illustrative examples. Step-by-step guide to
conducting an HIA, from screening to evaluation. Emerging
technologies shaping HIA tools and procedures. Appendices featuring
sample assessment sections and other resources. The HIA has an
increasingly vital place in the future of health-related policy,
making Health Impact Assessment in the United States a valued
manual and critical ideabook for students and practitioners in
public health, public policy, urban planning, and community
planning. "This book charts the growth of HIA in the United States,
and provides invaluable guidance on conducting HIAs and utilizing
their results. Very highly recommended." Howard Frumkin, MD, DrPH,
Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health "This new
book by three internationally recognized leaders in the field
provides a practical guide to using this tool to identify important
but often unrecognized opportunities and risks for health created
by decisions in transportation, housing, energy, and other
sectors." Aaron Wernham, Director of the Health Impact Project, a
collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew
Charitable Trusts. "This book makes an important contribution to
the health impact assessment field and is a great resource for
practitioners, researchers and students... it helps the reader to
not only understand HIA but to do it." Ben Harris-Roxas, Conjoint
Lecturer, Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of
New South Wales; Health Section Co-Chair, International Association
for Impact Assessment; Consultant, Harris-Roxas Health. "Health
Impact Assessment in the United States is an important resource...
helping to uncover hidden causes of health inequities in proposals
and identifying potential solutions before the proposals are
implemented." Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO, PolicyLink
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