National HIA Meeting 2012 Policy HIAs: Case Examples

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National HIA Meeting 2012 Policy HIAs: Case Examples

OVERVIEW

HIAs are conducted on programs, projects and policies. Each type of HIA has its own unique set of opportunities and challenges. This session will give an overview of policy HIAs and present several case examples.

Moderator:Kara Vonasek, Health Impact Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts

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Tatiana Lin, Kansas Health Institute

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