Intervention and Prevention
Early intervention is essential for preventing teen driving problems. Drivers should turn off the phone when behind the wheel. Crash risk doubles for
Mexican Bailout Prevents Default
The Clinton Administration offered a $50 billion loan package to Mexico. Though the bailout worked, it signaled to banks and other rich investors that the U.S. Treasury was going to adopt a bailout policy, creating moral hazard.
Preventing School Violence
A study showed that most school shooters had a history of suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, or depression. Schools with programs to spot students who are at risk are on the right track.
Preventing Further Loss
The extraordinary commitment to prevent the loss of another student honors the memory of the Hamilton High students who have committed suicide
Nutrition and Disease Prevention
Most fast food and prepared food are higher in calories and lower in nutrition than fresh foods. A healthy diet contains fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products. "Super foods" have multiple disease properties.
Cannabis Prevention Campaigns
High doses of cannabis can lead to a psychological dependence but not a physical dependence. Public prevention campaigns must present accurate facts
Prevention Through Smoking Cessation
COPD remains a disease with no cure in sight. Treatment and therapies can only slow down or alleviate some of the discomfort of the disease. Patients with advanced COPD urge others to stop smoking.
Situational Crime Prevention
Manipulate spaces to reduce crime by reducing reward, reducing opportunities, and increasing the risks of getting caught.
Prevention of Foodborne Illnesses
Foodborne illness may be prevented through careful food purchases, careful cleaning, handling, and storage of foods, following food label
Youth Crime Prevention
Panelists discuss possible venues of crime prevention including schools, families, and communities. Saturating at-risk communities with social