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The National Health Association, which has supported my workover the years and contributed a research grant to aid in data collec-
tion for this book.
Marian Fanok, who has helped me many times, proofreading mywriting.
William Harris, M.D., whose insight and scientific advice hasgreatly aided my work.
Mary Ann Naples, my agent, who did more than an agent wasexpected to do. Her professionalism and ability exceed my expecta-
tions. Her advice and editorial help were invaluable.
Deborah Baker, my editor at Little, Brown and Company, whofrom the very beginning understood the value of my message to so-
ciety. She had the foresight to see what this book could be and the
knowledge to help bring it to fruition.