Summary
The Winter 1987 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the intersection of health care and economic crises, particularly in light of the stock market crash and its implications for health care access. Key articles include a critique of the Dukakis proposal for universal coverage in Massachusetts and an analysis of the ongoing struggle for occupational safety and health led by industrial unions. The issue also highlights the National Gay and Lesbian March on Washington, emphasizing grassroots activism in response to the AIDS epidemic and the need for comprehensive health reform. The publication calls for a shift away from profit-driven health care towards a system that prioritizes public health and equity.
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Articles · 10
David A. Danielson and Susan Abrams critique the health insurance plan proposed by Governor Michael Dukakis and recount the uproar that followed its introduction into the Massachusetts legislature.
Leonard S. Rodberg reviews the objectives of the Dellums bill and its relevance to current health care issues.
Lance Compa discusses the resurgence of the occupational safety and health movement and its significance for labor unions.
Ronald L. Caplan warns that anti-quackery legislation may threaten alternative health care practices.
Elise and David Ray Papke detail how the Reagan administration pressured Taiwan to import American cigarettes, impacting public health.
Short pieces on various health topics including the CDC's AIDS brochure and radium contamination.
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Arthur Levin questions the wisdom of cholesterol screening and its implications for public health.
Barbara Berney assesses the implications of the new right know-to legislation for public health.
Quentin Young suggests that doctors may be valuable allies in the struggle for universal health care.
Nicholas Freudenberg presents a speculative view on the future of health education.
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