title: Law as a tool for preventing chronic diseases: expanding the spectrum of effective public health strategies.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Health Branch, Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717, USA. ghm8@cdc.gov
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Mensah
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Goodman
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zaza
authors.forename: Anthony D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Moulton
authors.forename: Paula L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Kocher
authors.forename: William H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Dietz
authors.forename: Terry F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Pechacek
authors.forename: James S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Marks
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D011634:Public Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence