The National Institutes of Health (Your Government: How It Works)

Mintzer, Richard

ISBN 10: 0791067939 ISBN 13: 9780791067932

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub, 2002

Presents an overview of the history of infectious disease epidemics in the United States, as well as the history of the National Institutes of Health, the structure and role of that institution, and current major health concerns that are its focus.

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Grade 6-9-Mintzer opens with the recent landmark achievement of the first survey of the human genome, sponsored by the NIH. More than 1000 researchers from six nations were involved in this project, demonstrating the scope of this vital governmental agency devoted to uncovering new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. This fast-paced text then traces the growth and development of the NIH by looking at the health and well-being of Americans from the days of the earliest European settlers to the influenza epidemics and the working conditions of factory workers during World War II. Over the years, the agency has increased to 27 institutes and centers that study all areas of medical science, with a budget of $20 billion. Details such as clinical trial protocols and criteria are discussed, as are the needs of AIDS patients and the threat of bioterrorism. Full-color photos and reproductions appear throughout. This is a complete and fascinating overview of not just a government agency but also a complex organization that plays an important role in all of our lives.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
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