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Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Health
This page links to frequently asked questions about women's health. Topics cover a variety of issues, including adolescent health, autoimmune diseases, mental health, nutrition and physical activity, ... Details >
2006 Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services includes U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening, counseling, and preventive medication topics and includes clinical conside... Details >
Ad Council Campaigns 
The Ad Council has helped create some memorable slogans, such as "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk" and "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste". Explore this section to learn about all current camp... Details >
American Journal of Public Health
The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is dedicated to original work in research, research methods, and program evaluation in the field of public health. This journal also regularly publishes au... Details >
Association for Prevention Teaching and Research Home Page
This page welcomes to the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR), an interprofessional association of health promotion and disease prevention educators and researchers. APTR provides ... Details >
BAM! Body and Mind
BAM! Body and Mind is an online destination for kids 9-13 years old created to give them information to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site focuses on topics that kids say are important to them —... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Online
These databases contain information from an on-going monthly data collection program designed to monitor state-level prevalence of the major behavioral risks among adults associated with premature mor... Details >
CDC Arthritis Program
Forty-six million Americans report that a doctor told them they have arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page
Also available in: Spanish
The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) responds to inquiries from the general public and health care professionals on research conducted by the CDC in the areas of environmental health, infe... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Child Health Guide
Also available in: Spanish
A pocket size booklet that contains information on preventive care for children. The guide is designed to be a permanent record of your child's health and care throughout the years. It includes an imm... Details >
Childhood Obesity Prevention Campaign
Teaching kids the importance of eating well and being physically active at a young age is crucial to reversing the trend of childhood obesity in this country. Visit this page to learn about the Childh... Details >
Chronic Disease Notes & Reports
This newsletter reports on activities of interest to health professionals involved with the myriad aspects of disease prevention and health promotion. The publications are available online and cover v... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Information Resource Database, National Health Information Center
The Health Information Resource Database lists over 1,700 public and private clearinghouses, disease- and condition-specific organizations, professional societies, patient groups, and Federal and Sta... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HealthierUS.Gov
HealthierUS.Gov is a Web site supporting the President's HealthierUS initiative by providing links to credible, accurate information from the Federal Government that can help Americans choose to live ... Details >
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)
In public health and in medicine, the concept of health-related quality of life refers to a person or group's perceived physical and mental health over time. Physicians have often used health-related ... Details >
Healthy People 2010 Nutrition and Overweight Objectives
Healthy People 2010 is the prevention agenda for the nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish na... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Healthy People 2010 Objectives
Since its inception in 1979, Healthy People has set the nation's health agenda, guiding policy on public health. Previous Healthy People initiatives set goals to increase the number of years of health... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Healthy People 2010 Physical Activity and Fitness
Healthy People 2010 is the prevention agenda for the nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish na... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Healthy People 2010 Toolkit: A Field Guide to Health Planning
This toolkit provides guidance, technical tools, and resources to help States, territories, and tribes develop and promote successful State-specific Healthy People 2010 plans. It can also serve as a r... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
This site was created in an effort to meet the challenge to develop, implement, and support a structured program that will result in effective health promotion and disease prevention services for AI/A... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
First published in 1883, JAMA's key objective is "to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health." The journal is published weekly.... Details >
KidsHealth.org for Parents
This web site offers information and answers to questions parents might have about their children's physical and emotional health.... Details >
National Guideline Clearinghouse - Guideline.gov
Health care professionals can use this database to find evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related abstract, summary, and comparison materials. The clearinghouse is sponsored by the Agen... Details >
Obesity Prevention Campaign
"Being Healthy" can be perceived as a daunting task that requires too much sacrifice, with little immediate reward. Visit this page to learn about the Obesity Prevention campaign launched in March 200... Details >
Pocket Guide to Good Health for Adults
Also available in: Spanish
This pocket-sized booklet describes ways to work with your health care provider to stay well. It includes charts that allow you to keep a record of your preventive care.... Details >
Preventing Chronic Disease (Journal)
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established to provide a forum for public health researchers and practitioners to share study results and practical experience. T... Details >
Prevention Report
Prevention Report is a quarterly e-letter from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Topics include aspects of health promotion and disease prevention, especially in conjunction with... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publications and Products - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This site links visitors to products and resources available from all divisions and offices of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publications of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page lists entry points for publications from the CDC by major centers and offices, including the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Reports of the Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service
At this site you can choose from an index of public health reports issued by the Office of the Surgeon General from 1964 to date.... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
SPIRAL: Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages
Also available in: Chinese-Simplified Hmong Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Thai Vietnamese
SPIRAL provides access to patient information created by non-profit health agencies and organizations. Resources are available in Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese. ... Details >
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Stalking the Mysterious Microbe
This web site focuses on the importance of proper and regular hand washing, and the health consequences of not following handwashing procedures. Online fact sheets discuss why hand washing is import... Details >
State Healthy People 2010 Tool Library
Visitors to this web page can view and/or download Healthy People tools, handouts, and presentation materials from some of the state health departments -- Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, North Carolina and ... Details >
Stay Healthy -- Practice Prevention
Working with your doctor to stay healthy is as important as getting the right treatment when you're sick. This article discusses preventive care, or care to prevent illness and disease. The article al... Details >
We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Arctic Health
This Arctic Health web site is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine's Division of Specialized Information Services. Its aim is to provide a central source of information on diverse aspects of... Details >