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Teaming Up to Protect Young Athletes
CDC’s new partnership with the Seattle Seahawks and the Brain Injury Association of Washington is working to help Washington State football coaches recognize and respond to concussions. |
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National Suicide Prevention Week is September 7-13, 2008
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for all Americans. Each year,
more than 32,000 people in the United States take their own lives. Learn more
about promoting connectedness and preventing suicide in your
community. |
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Electronic Aggression
Aggression is no longer limited to the school yard. Electronic media are providing new arenas for youth violence to occur. CDC has a number of resources available to help parents, caregivers, and educators prevent electronic aggression.
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New CDC-TV video “Break the Silence”
Communication can help keep
kids and teens happy and healthy. Talk to kids and teens
today about developing healthy relationships.
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CDC Study Finds Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Result from
Seniors Falls.
Nearly 8,000 Deaths and 56,000
Hospitalizations Recorded in 2005 |
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Featured Injury and Violence Programs CDC supports programs to
improve the nation's health by preventing injury and violence deaths
and disabilities, including: |
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Page last modified:
September 15, 2008