1.   In contrast, non-communicable diseases have been virtually ignored by local health departments.

2.   In most places, state health departments collect that data, and then forward the information to city health departments.

3.   Interested persons should call their local health department for information.

4.   Investigators from the health department made unannounced visits to the hospital in March.

5.   No federal resources are provided to state and local health departments to support the national notifiable disease system.

6.   Providing prevention materials to state health departments will ensure that target groups have ready access to such materials.

7.   Reporting would be received by state health departments as soon as cases are suspected or identified.

8.   Some one in the occupational health department or specific tutors should be given responsibility for student welfare and be trained as counsellors.

9.   The clinics provide an opportunity for cooperative arrangements between health departments and academic centers.