April 27, 2004

Vol. 7 No. 4

Dear Colleagues,

This month’s HABIT reminds us of the complicated give and take between health and the social and behavioral sciences. On the one hand, social and behavioral scientists gain prestige and respect from “traditional” health researchers as their studies become more rigorous and “speak the language of medicine.” On the other hand, it seems that medicine is still missing out on the growing body of research offered by the social sciences, perhaps robbing the public of its best possible health.

For HABIT readers, the give and take is part of your daily experience, and we hope you’re making the best of both worlds.

Cheers --

Jessie Gruman, Ph.D.
President and Executive Director
Center for the Advancement of Health

	April 27, 2004 Vol. 7 No. 4
	Greetings
	Behavioral Science Needs to Speak “Language of Medicine”
	Foundation Sees Obesity as Public Health Opportunity
	IOM Report: Training Docs in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
	Almost Half of All Americans Lack Health Literacy
	NIH Draft Report Stops Short of Consulting Ban
	Washington Update
	Spotlight on Resources
	Health and Behavior in the News
	Past Issues
	Announcements
	Funding
	Calls for Submissions/Nominatitons
	Conferences and Events
	Career Opportunities
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