COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANNING

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Death rates in the "Atomic City" of Richland, Wash., based on a five year study, are one-half those of the nation, after correcting for population age differences. This represents a great decrease in suffering and a tremendous economic saving to this city of 24,000 persons. Nine factors are considered likely to have contributed most to the attainment of these results. A uniquely planned and integrated medical program, which has been operating during the nine years of this city's life, is felt to be one of the factors that has contributed to this record, of which the citizens are justly proud. This article is written to describe the medical program, because other American communities may profit from Richland's experience. Five years is a relatively short period for a statistical comparison of this type; however, we feel that this early study will be valuable to compare this period with the next period

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