Healthcare Savings vs Beach Cleanup Costs

According to a study to be published in the August 15th Environmental Science and Technology, researchers at UCLA and Stanford show that beach cleanup would prevent 394,000 to 804,000 gastrointestinal cases and save $13 million to $28 million in annual health costs in Los Angeles County. The study focused on 28 beaches in Los Angeles and Orange counties during 2000. Researchers used bacteria measurements from surf, considered beach attendance estimates and extrapolated the health effects using two computer models.

America's Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2006

The annual report from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, a working group of Federal agencies that collect, analyze, and report data on issues related to children and families, examines the health and behavior of the 73.3 million U.S. children younger than age 18 .

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being is an annual indicators report that details the status of children and families in the United States. All data are updated annually on the Forum’s website (http://childstats.gov). A more detailed report alternates every other year with a condensed version that highlights selected indicators. The Forum is publishing the Brief in 2006.

Los Angeles County Government Assistance Website

Los Angeles County launched a new website (in English and Spanish) to help residents in assistance with health care, food, child care and other government services. By answering a set of simple questions about household income and expenses, residents can be screened anonymously for potential eligibility. Comprehensive program descriptions display and instructions on how to apply for services, including required documentation, contacts for applications, and office locations/addresses with driving directions.

http://www.lacountyhelps.org/