HEALTH RESEARCH Sample Clauses

HEALTH RESEARCH. Includes the development of actions that contribute to the knowledge of the biological and psychological processes in humans; knowledge of the links between the causes of disease, medical practice and social structure; prevention and control of health problems; knowledge and assessment of the harmful effects of the environment on health; the study of the techniques and methods that are recommended or employed for the provision of health services, and the production of health supplies. VI.21.
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HEALTH RESEARCH. The DHS Working Papers series is an unreviewed and unedited prepublication series of papers reporting on research in progress based on Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) data. This research was carried out with support provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the MEASURE DHS project (#GPO-C-00-03-00002-00). The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. MEASURE DHS assists countries worldwide in the collection and use of data to monitor and evaluate population, health, and nutrition programs. Additional information about the MEASURE DHS project can be obtained by contacting Macro International Inc., Demographic and Health Research Division, 00000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 (telephone: 000-000-0000; fax: 000-000-0000; e-mail: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx; internet: xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx). Spousal Agreement on Waiting Time to Next Birth in Sub-Saharan Africa Tesfayi Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Macro International Inc. November 2007 Corresponding author: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Macro International Inc., 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000, XXX; Phone: 000-000-0000; Fax: 000-000-0000; Email: xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.
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HEALTH RESEARCH. A systematic study to gain information and understanding about health with the goal of finding ways to improve human health. Such study shall conform to or be conducted in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards or principles and be designed to develop or contribute to generalizable scientific knowledge.
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HEALTH RESEARCH. The Department of Health administers the Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement (CURE) program which awards grants to Pennsylvania-based researchers, universities, medical schools and other institutions. Of the 19 percent in Tobacco Settlement Funds allocated for health research, 18 percent is designated for broad- based health research and one percent is designated for cancer research.
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HEALTH RESEARCH. In the area of Health Research, the GHS and CHAG shall:
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HEALTH RESEARCH. Strengthen TMO health research capabilities through appropriate institutional capacity- building (both HRH and financial). • Formulation and maintenance of a research plan that identifies and prioritizes necessary health research for TMO and partners.
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