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social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > Department of Health and Human Services
social science subjects > health and social care > global health > society and health > Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of Health and Human Services  

Definition

  • Department that oversees federal programs that promote human health and welfare. It was established in 1979 as the successor to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). [Source: Student's Guide to the Presidency; Department of Health and Human Services]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-DWXXPDGG-M

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