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ChildStats.gov - This web
site offers easy access to federal and state statistics and reports on children and their families, including: population and
family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education. |
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Consumer Advice - Information available to the public about food safety and food products. |
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Medicines In My Home - You play a very important part in keeping yourself healthy. So, ask questions and play an active
part in decisions about your health! |
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Office of Maternal and
Child Health Bureau (MCHB) - is part of the is charged with the primary responsibility for
promoting and improving the health of our Nation's mothers and children |
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Safety on Halloween -
Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, roughly four times as many children aged 5-14 are
killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year, and falls are a leading cause of injuries
among children on Halloween. Many Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents closely supervise school-aged
children during trick-or-treat activities. |
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The Pediatric Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute - is
part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's largest medical research institution, which is operated by the federal
government. This page provides patients, families and physicians with an overview of the type of treatments available for
children with cancer, and of the research conducted by investigators at the Pediatric Oncology Branch. |
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We Don’t Serve Teens - This website provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen drinking and
related harm. |
| Private Resources |
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National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) - is the information service of
the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. NCADI is the world's
largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse prevention. |
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Partnership for a Drug-Free
America™ - A nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and
educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives. |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) - and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health,
safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. |
