Books by Institute of Medicine

"Appendixes B through K are not printed in this book, but can be found on the CD at the back of the book or online at http://www.nap.edu."--p. [537

Presents a study mandated by Congress that examines the advances in the context of research and provides a targeted definition of prevention and a conceptual framework that emphasizes risk reduction. With opportunities for and barriers to interventions, this book draws on models for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, injuries, and smoking.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) workshop "The Conduct of Health Care Quality Improvement and Implementation Research" was held on May 24-25, 2007, in Irvine, CA. This book helps you understand of what is known and not known about quality improvement and implementation research.

Presents data on who among US mothers is breastfeeding, a critical evaluation of methods for assessing the nutritional status of lactating women, and an analysis of how to relate the mother's nutrition to the volume and composition of the milk. This book also studies the effects of maternal cigarette smoking, drug use, and alcohol consumption.

Discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. This book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. It is useful to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, and providers.