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Achieving Health Targets in Papua New Guinea

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An alarmingly high prevalence of HIV in certain populations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is limiting the nation’s ability to advance its economy and achieve lasting prosperity. The country also is dealing with an emergency situation with the rise of multi…
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Developing the COBRA Health Impacts Screening and Mapping Tool

Project
Estimating and monetizing public health benefits from reductions in emissions can be a complicated process requiring expertise in air quality modeling, health impact valuation and the monetization of health benefits. Because of this, researchers,…
Better Insight on Methane Emissions with SWEET Tool

Better Insight on Methane Emissions with SWEET Tool

Impact Brief
Having graduated from EPA’s peer review process, the Abt-designed SWEET tool has been updated to better identify and resolve methane emissions.
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Medicare Part D Opioid Impact Evaluation

Project
The misuse of opioids is a national crisis. One aspect of the larger problem relates to prescription opioids for Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) needs to evaluate trends to fight potential fraud, waste, and…
Physical Activity Opportunities in US Early Child Care Programs

Physical Activity Opportunities in US Early Child Care Programs

Publication
The Abt-led Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings suggests room to improve provision of opportunities for physical activity during child care.
Collaboration Improves Health Insurance Coverage in Nigeria

Collaboration Improves Health Insurance Coverage in Nigeria

Impact Brief
Abt helped two Nigerian agencies collaborate to increase access to health insurance.
Finding a High-Quality Job in the Caring Industry: HPOG Participants’ Occupational Choices

Finding a High-Quality Job in the Caring Industry: HPOG Participants’ Occupational Choices

Publication
This brief presents insights from in-person interviews with 153 Health Profession Opportunity Grants participants about why and how they chose the health field and their occupation.