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Health NewsChildhood Obesity Epidemic a Long-Term Challenge Health Highlights: June 13, 2007 Health Highlights: June 20, 2007 Search Results 1�of 7 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics Asbestos Facts Answers to questions about asbestos -- its sources and health effects, the problems associated with those health effects, and the available solutions.... Details >American Lung AssociationControlling the Spread of Infections in Evacuation Centers: Facts for Residents About Diseases that Cause Diarrhea and/or VomitingThis fact sheet discusses diseases that cause diarrhea with or without vomiting and looks at what to do if sick with diarrhea and/or vomiting. The fact sheet also provides tips on how to prevent getti... Details >Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesEnvironmental Health Program This page talks about how the health program works, protecting human health by minimizing exposure to air pollutants and toxic chemicals, and by curtailing overuse of antibiotics in agriculture to hel... Details >Environmental DefenseHazards of Do lt Yourself Removal of Lead-Based Paint: Safety AlertThere is no completely safe method for do-it-yourself removal of lead-based paint, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Each of the paint-removal methods - sandpaper, scrapers, ch... Details >U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionIntegrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Search the IRIS data base for current information about the adverse health effects to humans that may result from exposure to various substances found in the environment.... Details >U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyRadioactive WasteThis site is maintained by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and provides information about high- and low-level radioactive waste disposals. Links also to other hazardous waste information.... Details >U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionSafety For Older Consumers Home Safety ChecklistEach year, many older Americans are injured in and around their homes. Seniors and family members can use this checklist to spot possible safety problems which may be present in your home.... Details >U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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