ABOUT RX FOR PREVENTION
Rx for Prevention the sibling publication of LAHAN. It covers topical non-urgent public health subjects related to chronic diseases, injury and violence, substance use disorders, environmental health, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.
Rx is designed for clinicians practicing in LA County. Rx articles offer clear, actionable steps for use in clinical practice and/or to support community or policy-level action. Single articles and communications are released on an as needed basis.
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Rx for Prevention is published by the LA County Department of Public Health.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director
Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Health Officer
EDITORS
Sarah Guerry, MD
Ali Stirland, MBChB, MSc
LA County Department of Public Health
241 N. Figueroa St., Suite 275
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Publichealth.lacounty.gov
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