 Assessing the effects of welfare reform policies on reproductive and infant healthP. Wise, W. Chavkin and D. Romero American Journal of Public Health, 1999, vol. 89, issue 10, 1514-1521 Abstract: Objectives: The welfare reform law of 1996 marked a historical moment in US policy toward the poor by ending the entitlement to cash assistance, by the requiring work, and by establishing time limits. This article examines the potential impact on the health of women and children, the primary recipients of welfare benefits. Methods: The authors outline the reproductive health outcomes most likely to be sensitive to welfare policies, identify indicators that might ne used to assess these outcomes, review empirical evidence, and suggest specific methods and data sources. Results: State welfare requirements could improve health outcomes or deter families from Medicard and food stamps, as well as income support, thus worsening health outcomes. National and state data may prove useful in detecting these effects; however, new data sources may be required for specific health- related questions. Conclusions: Assessing the effects of welfare policies on reproductive and infant health is possible, although challenging. Reauthorization of the legislation is required in 2002; it is essential that the consequences for health be included in the next round of public debate. Date: 1999 There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1999:89:10:1514-1521_5 Access Statistics for this article American Journal of Public Health is currently edited by Alfredo Morabia More articles in American Journal of Public Health from American Public Health Association |
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