American journal of public health
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Determining Chronic Disease Prevalence in Local Populations Using Emergency Department Surveillance.
We sought to improve public health surveillance by using a geographic analysis of emergency department (ED) visits to determine local chronic disease prevalence. ⋯ Our method for determining chronic disease prevalence correlates with a validated health survey and may have higher reliability over time and greater granularity at a local level. Our findings can improve public health surveillance by identifying local variation of disease prevalence.
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We assessed sociodemographic disparities in local 100% smoke-free laws prohibiting smoking in all indoor areas of nonhospitality worksites, restaurants, and bars in 10 states. ⋯ Disparities exist in local smoke-free law coverage. Identifying patterns in coverage can inform state efforts to address related disparities.