Funding and Delivery of Syringe Services Programs in the United States, 2022

Conclusions. Current SSP funding levels do not meet minimum benchmarks. Increased funding would help SSPs meet community health needs. Public Health Implications. Federal, state, and local initiatives should prioritize sustained SSP funding to optimize their potential in addressing multiple public health crises. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(4):435-443. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307583).PMID:38478864 | DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2024.307583

Source: American Journal of Public Health - March 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shelley N Facente Jamie L Humphrey Christopher Akiba Sheila V Patel Lynn D Wenger Hansel Tookes Ricky N Bluthenthal Paul LaKosky Stephanie Prohaska Terry Morris Alex H Kral Barrot H Lambdin Source Type: research