American Public Health Association Biography
- Position:
- Pro to the question "Should Marijuana Be a Medical Option?"
- Reasoning:
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“[The American Public Health Association]:
- Encourages research of the therapeutic properties of various cannabinoids and combinations of cannabinoids.
- Encourages research on alternative methods of administration to decrease the harmful effects related to smoking; and
- Urges the Administration and Congress to move expeditiously to make cannabis available as a legal medicine where shown to be safe and effective and to immediately allow access to therapeutic cannabis through the Investigational New Drug Program.”
Jan. 1, 1995
- Theoretical Expertise Ranking:
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Organizations/VIPs/Others
Individuals and organizations that do not fit into the other star categories. - Description:
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“The American Public Health Association [APHA] is the oldest, largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world and has been working to improve public health since 1872…
APHA represents a broad array of health professionals and others who care about their own health and the health of their communities.”
“About Us,” APHA website (accessed Sep. 13, 2007)
- Mission:
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“The Association aims to protect all Americans and their communities from preventable, serious health threats and strives to assure community-based health promotion and disease prevention activities and preventive health services are universally accessible in the United States.”
“About Us,” APHA website (accessed Sep. 13, 2007)
- Other:
- Organization of public health professionals