National Women's Health Week - May 10–16, 2009

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General Resources

Publications

1.   Tools to help you build a healthier life — This module of the womenshealth.gov web site features a selection of on-line tools to help women improve their health. It contains links to screening & immunizations guidelines, advice to improve the patient/healthcare provider relationship, alarming symptoms alerts (i.e. when to call 911), ovulation & body mass calculators, meal planners and more.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/tools/

2.   A Lifetime of Good Health: Your Guide to Staying Healthy — This guide to staying healthy contains information on women's health needs for living long and well throughout the years. Although there are genetic risks that you cannot control for many diseases, there are risks that you can overcome by following the key preventive steps included in the guide.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/pub/pg.cfm

3.   Frequently Asked Questions - Health Insurance and Women — This publication explains what health insurance is and how it affects women. It gives information on health care options, what to do if you're uninsured, what to do if you don't qualify for government benefits, and what you can do to protect your health insurance benefits.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/healthins.htm

4.   Preventive Screening Tests and Immunizations — This online resource provides regular check-ups, preventive screening tests and immunizations guidelines, which are among the most important things you can do for yourself. Take time to review and print these guidelines for your next visit to your health care provider.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/pub/women.cfm

5.   Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age. Checklist for Your Next Checkup (Copyright © AHRQ) — What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors. This checklist contains suggestions for regular checkups and screenings for every woman.

   http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/healthywom.htm

Organizations

1.   Office of Women's Health, OD, CDC, HHS
2.   Office of Women's Health, OEA, FDA, HHS
3.   Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
4. National Women's Health Resource Center

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Cancer

Publications

1.   Frequently Asked Questions - Breast Cancer — This fact sheet provides information on why women should be concerned about breast cancer and gives resources to obtain more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/cbreast.htm

2.   Frequently Asked Questions - Cancer of the Uterus — This publication explains what uterine cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/cuterine.htm

3.   Frequently Asked Questions - Cervical Cancer — This easy to read FAQ answers the common questions patients have regarding cervical cancer.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ccervix.htm

4.   Frequently Asked Questions - Lung Cancer — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about lung cancer in women, including how common lung cancer is in women, can non-smokers develop it, treatments for lung cancer, and a smoker's risk of developing it.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/lung.htm

5.   Frequently Asked Questions - Mammograms — This fact sheet explains the different types of mammograms available, gives facts about their safety and effectiveness, how often a woman should get one, and where she can go to do so.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/mammography.htm

6.   Frequently Asked Questions — Colon and Rectal Cancer — This fact sheet provides a short explanation of this common cancer and the importance of screening.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/colon.htm

7.   Frequently Asked Questions — Ovarian Cancer — This fact sheet explains what ovarian cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ovarian.htm

8.   Frequently Asked Questions — Pap Test — This publication explains what a pap test is, why all women need routine pap tests, how it is performed, and what the results mean.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/pap-test.cfm

9.   Frequently Asked Questions — Skin Cancer — This fact sheet provides basic information on skin cancer, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/skincancer.htm

10.   National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - 2008 Program Fact Sheet — This fact sheet about the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program contains information on breast and cervical cancer, the early detection program, screenings, common barriers to screening, and how the program has helped.

    http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/about.htm

Organizations

1.   Cancer Information Service, NCI, NIH, HHS
2.   Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, NCCDPHP, CDC
3.   National Cancer Institute, NIH, HHS
4. American Cancer Society
5. Cancer Care, Inc.
6. Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
7. Skin Cancer Foundation
8. Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

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Cardiovascular Health

Publications

1.   Heart Health and Stroke — This section of womenshealth.gov contains information on the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, heart attack and stroke facts, risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and some questions you should ask your health care provider.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/heart/

2.   Frequently Asked Questions - Physical Activity (Exercise) — This publication contains information on the benefits of exercise, why it is important, when to check with your healthcare provider, and how exercise can help people of all ages.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/exercise.htm

3.   Frequently Asked Questions — Heart Healthy Eating — This publication provides information on eating a heart-healthy diet. It includes information on how to start planning a heart-healthy diet, diets to help maintain or lower cholesterol, diets to maintain a healthy blood pressure, and other ways to keep your heart healthy.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/healtheat.htm

4.   Physical Activity and Weight Control — This publication contains information on the relationship between regular exercise and good health. It also includes tips to start a safe and successful physical activity program.

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/physical.htm

Organizations

1.   Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, NCCDPHP, CDC
2.   Heart Truth: A National Awareness Campaign for Women About Heart Disease, The
3.   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, HHS
4. American Heart Association

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Diabetes

Publications

1.   Frequently Asked Questions — Diabetes — This fact sheet discusses the risk factors, signs and symptoms, tests, and treatment for diabetes in women.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/diabetes.cfm

2.   Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy — This publication provides information on problems associated with diabetes, especially heart and blood vessel problems. It lists preventive measures and treatment options.

   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/complications_heart/index.htm

3.   What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes — This publication reviews diabetes nutrition basics, including what, when, and how much a person with diabetes should eat. It discusses healthier ways to buy, cook, and eat foods to achieve good blood glucose control.

   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm

4. Gestational Diabetes: What It Means for Me and My Baby (Copyright © AAFP) — This fact sheet provides information on gestational diabetes including how it can affect you and your baby, what you can do if you have this disease, what changes you should make to your diet, and what you can do to protect you and your baby.

   http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/complications/075.html...

Organizations

1.   National Diabetes Education Program
2.   National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
3. American Diabetes Association

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Food Allergies

Publications

1.   Resource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances for Consumers — This publication is a collection of resources on the topic of Food Allergies and Intolerances for consumers. Resources include books, pamphlets and audiovisuals and Web resources.

   http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/allergy.htm

2. Food Allergies: Just the Facts (Copyright © AAFP) — This fact sheet dispels common myths surrounding food allergies and presents the facts.

   http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/allergies/basics/340.html

3. My Family Has Food Allergies. How Does This Affect Breastfeeding? (Copyright © LLLI) — This publication answers questions regarding concerns about food allergies and breast milk. It provides information about common food allergies and how to avoid any foods that may cause a potential reaction from your baby.

   http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/allergies.html

Organizations

1.   Food and Drug Administration, HHS
2.   Food and Nutrition Information Center, NAL, USDA
3.   Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA
4.   FoodSafety.gov
5.   National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, HHS
6. Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

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Health Professionals

Publications

1.   Health Professionals — Womenshealth.gov created the Health Professionals web page to provide health professionals with resources and information they can use to help their patients. This web page contains links about cultural competency, clinical trials and provides handouts for health professionals to give to their patients.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/HealthPro/

2.     A Guide to the Clinical Care of Women with HIV — This guide is for health professionals who provide primary care to women with HIV. This publication also provides information for health professionals who are looking for more specific information to treat women with HIV.

   ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/hab/WG05.pdf

3.   A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care — As the immigrant population grows, physician services will be needed for these populations. This guide is provided by the Office of Minority Health as a resource to health professionals with cultural competency in their offices.

   https://cccm.thinkculturalhealth.org/

4.   Breast Cancer Screening - Health Professionals — This publication is a quick reference for health professionals on screening for breast cancer including a summary of evidence, and information on screening trials, results of randomized controlled trials, breast self examinations, and palpable lesions.

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/screening/breast/HealthProfessional

5.   Cervical Cancer Prevention - Health Professionals — This publication provides information on the prevention of cervical cancer for health professionals including a summary of evidence, significance, and evidence of benefit.

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/prevention/cervical/HealthProfessional

6.   Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity: Electronic Textbook — This electronic textbook provides easy access to The Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report for health professionals. This publication, which was produced by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, provides health professionals with assessment and treatment strategies for people who are overweight or obese.

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/e_txtbk/index.htm

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HIV and STIs

Publications

1.   Women and HIV/AIDS — Minority women have a higher risk of getting HIV/AIDS than white women. This web site explains why all women are at risk for HIV/AIDS. It talks about risk factors, prevention, getting tested, and common myths about HIV/AIDS. It also has a section for women living with HIV or AIDS. Women and their families can also use this web site or the resources it lists to learn more about HIV/AIDS and pregnancy, legislation and rights, financial assistance, research and clinical trials, personal stories, and AIDS worldwide.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/HIV/

2.   Frequently Asked Questions - Trichomoniasis — This publication gives information on the causes, symptoms, complications and treatments for the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/trichomoniasis.cfm

3.   Frequently Asked Questions — Chlamydia — This publication contains information on chlamydia infection, including its symptoms, how it is spread, how it is treated, and how to avoid contracting this STI.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/chlamydia.cfm

4.   Frequently Asked Questions — Genital Herpes — This fact sheet gives information on genital herpes, its symptoms, how it is treated, and the complications that it can cause during pregnancy.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stdherpe.htm

5.   Frequently Asked Questions — Gonorrhea — This fact sheet provides information on gonorrhea, the symptoms of this STD, treatment options, and how to avoid getting this disease.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stdgonor.htm

6.   Frequently Asked Questions — Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts — This publication provides information on human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital warts. It includes modes of transmission, treatments, and ways of prevention.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/human-papillomavirus.cfm

7.   Frequently Asked Questions — Syphilis — This fact sheet explains what syphilis is, how it is spread, and how best to avoid infection. It describes symptoms of syphilis and how it is diagnosed and treated. This publication also lists sources to contact for more information on syphilis.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stdsyph.htm

8.   Frequently Asked Questions — Viral Hepatitis — This fact sheet talks about types of viral hepatitis and how they are spread. It also gives information on the symptoms of hepatitis and how it is diagnosed and treated. You can also learn more about prevention and the risk of giving the hepatitis virus to your child if you are pregnant or breastfeed. There are vaccines available for hepatitis A and B. Learn how the vaccines can help stop the spread of these diseases.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/hepatitis.htm

Organizations

1.   AIDS.gov
2.   AIDSinfo
3.   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS
4.   Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS), NIAID, NIH, HHS
5.   Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, HHS
6. AIDS InfoNet

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Illnesses and Disabilities

Publications

1.   Illnesses and Disabilities — Womenshealth.gov created the Illnesses and Disabilities section to help women overcome common difficulties such as physical barriers, financial restraints, and the lack of reliable health information and services. It puts a wealth of useful information together in one place for women with disabilities, caretakers, health professionals, and researchers.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/WWD/

2.   Women with Disabilities: Access to Health — This publication discusses some of the barriers that women with disabilities face in receiving adequate health care. It also lists accommodations that can make hospitals and health clinics more accessible to women with disabilities.

   http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/women/access.htm

Organizations

1.   Administration on Developmental Disabilities, ACF, HHS
2.   Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, HHS
3.   National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
4. Center for Research on Women with Disabilities

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Lupus

Publications

1.   Eliminate Disparities in Lupus — This resource talks about the different types of lupus. It also discusses the higher rate of lupus in minority women. Although African American women have the highest risk, other minorities are also at risk. This resource also has links to additional information on lupus.

   http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/AMH/factsheets/lupus.htm

2.   Frequently Asked Questions — Lupus — This publication provides information on lupus, a disease that affects your immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells. It explains who lupus affects, the different types of lupus, its signs, symptoms, causes, and how it is diagnosed and treated. It also provides information on how to cope with the pain and stress of having lupus and whom to contact for more information.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/lupus.htm

3. Lupus: Pregnancy and Family Planning (Copyright © S.L.E. Lupus Foundation) — Women living with lupus need to plan early if they are thinking of becoming pregnant. Complications can arise during pregnancy. This publication provides questions and answers for women who have lupus and are thinking about becoming pregnant.

   http://www.lupusny.org/showtopics.php?pregnancy#

4. Medicines (Copyright © Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.) — Medications are a very important aspect of the management of many patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This pamphlet discusses the principal drugs used in the primary management of lupus.

   http://www.lupus.org/education/brochures/medications.html

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, HHS
2. Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
3. S.L.E. Lupus Foundation

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Mental Health

Publications

1.   Women's Mental Health — This special section of womenshealth.gov provides information on taking care of your mental health throughout the different stages of your life. It also links to information on mental health for men, girls, and people with a chronic illness or disability.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/mh/

2.   Women and Mental Health — This site contains regularly updated information on how the occurrence, treatment, and outcomes of mental illnesses differ between men and women.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/depwomen.cfm

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS
3. Mental Health America
4. MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
5. Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

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Menopause

Publications

1.   Menopause and Hormone Therapy — Womenshealth.gov created the Menopause and Hormone Therapy web page to provide women and their loved ones with the most recent research news on hormone therapy, as well as the best organizations and publications on menopause.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/Menopause

2.   Frequently Asked Questions - Menopause and Menopause Treatments — This fact sheet discusses menopause symptoms and treatments, including postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) and the practical steps women can take to alleviate symptoms and prevent diseases like osteoporosis and heart disease.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/menopaus.htm

3.   Frequently Asked Questions - Perimenopause — This fact sheet discusses perimenopause, the time leading up to menopause when you start to notice menopause-related changes. It provides information on what to expect, how long it will last, what the symptoms and treatments are, and when to talk to your doctor.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/perimenopause.htm

4.   Menopause — This interactive tutorial explains the signs and symptoms associated with menopause and how to cope with them. It also explains the health concerns facing women in post menopause and discusses recent evidence on the risks and benefits of hormone therapy.

   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/menopause.html

Organizations

1.   Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, HHS
2.   Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
3. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resource Center
4. American Menopause Foundation
5. The Hormone Foundation

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Physical Activity and Nutrition for the Family

Publications

1.   Staying Active and Eating Healthy — This special section of our web site provides information on staying active and eating healthy. It also contains information about healthy dieting, healthy recipes, and vitamins and supplements.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/FitnessNutrition/

2.   2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans — The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion provide Americans with the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for everyone to use to get healthy and stay healthy. The publication also discusses the recommended amount of physical activity that adults and children should do weekly and how this will benefit their health.

   http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/faqs.aspx

3.   Frequently Asked Questions - Physical Activity (Exercise) — This publication contains information on the benefits of exercise, why it is important, when to check with your healthcare provider, and how exercise can help people of all ages.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/exercise.htm

4.   Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents — This on-line guide from the Weight Control Information Network provides information on how parents can encourage their children to eat healthy and stay active.

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/child.htm

5. Nutrition Tips for Kids (Copyright © AAFP) — Learn some great tips on how to help your child eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. It’s important to reduce his or her risk of experiencing high cholesterol and obesity.

   http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/heartdisease/kids/495.printerview.html...

6. Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to Avoid (Copyright © MFMER) — This publication gives information on the types of seafood, meat, poultry, and dairy products that should be avoided during pregnancy. It also explains why caffeine, alcohol, and some herbal teas should be avoided or used in moderation.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/pregnancy-nutrition/PR00109/METHOD=print&

Organizations

1.   Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, NCCDPHP, CDC
2.   Food and Nutrition Information Center, NAL, USDA
3.   Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, OS, OPHS, HHS
4.   Weight-Control Information Network, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
5. American Council on Exercise

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Sleep

Publications

1.   Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep — This publication offers information about sleep, amount of sleep needed, sleep disorders, and additional information.

   http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm

2.   Frequently Asked Questions - Insomnia — This fact sheet provides information on who is likely to get insomnia, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what habits can promote a good nights sleep.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/insomnia.htm

3.   Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)--General Outreach — This brochure, a product of the National Back-to-Sleep campaign in the United States, seeks to reduce the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by promoting back or side sleep as the preferred sleeping position for healthy infants.

   http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs_details.cfm?from=&pubs_id=5030

4.   What Is Sleep Apnea? — Patients with sleep apnea and their families will appreciate this fact sheet written in plain English explaining sleep apnea's causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, treatment, and more.

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_WhatIs.html

5. Helping Yourself to a Good Night's Sleep (Copyright © NSF) — This publication gives ways in which you can improve your sleep.

   http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.2421167/k.238/Helping_Yourself_to_a_Good_Nights_Sleep.h...

6. Sleeping During Pregnancy (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) — This publication has information on why sleeping is sometimes difficult during pregnancy, finding a good sleeping position, tips for sleeping success, and what to do when you can't sleep.

   http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/sleep_during_pregnancy.html...

7. Women and Sleep (Copyright © NSF) — This fact sheet discusses how conditions unique to women, like the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause, can affect how well a woman sleeps.

   http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.2464493/apps/nl/content3.asp?content_id={55D716C0-B9EC-...

Organizations

1.   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, HHS
2.   National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, HHS
3. National Sleep Foundation

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Smoking

Publications

1.   Smoking & How to Quit — Womenshealth.gov created this page to help empower women and teens, and the people they love, to breathe clean! Gain independence from the stale world of smoking by using our information and resources. Learn about the specific effects of smoking on your health and how to quit effectively.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/QuitSmoking/index.cfm

2.   I Quit - What to do When You’re Sick of Smoking, Chewing or Dipping — Written for young people, this publication takes an age-appropriate approach to advising youth on successful methods of tobacco cessation.

   http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/iquit/index.htm

3.   Learn About Your Risk From Smoking (or the risk of a smoker you know) — Everyone has heard that smoking cigarettes is unhealthy, but few people really know how big these health effects are. This tool gives individualized smoking risk information and allows smokers to get personalized information about their own risk.

   http://smokefree.gov/smokersrisk/

4.   Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ®) — This on-line summary describes how cigarette smoking can affect your health and how prevention can reduce your risks of getting cancer. It also provides an overview of the different methods that are used to help with smoking cessation.

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/control-of-tobacco-use/patient

5.   Smoking and Tobacco Use — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health provides this extensive resource on smoking and other types of tobacco use. It includes educational materials, reports, news, and information on how to quit. It has special sections for kids, teens, adults, community service workers, and more.

   http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/

Organizations

1.   National Cancer Institute, NIH, HHS
2.   National Tobacco Quitline, TCRB, NCI, NIH, HHS
3.   Office on Smoking and Health, NCCDPHP, CDC, HHS
4. American Cancer Society

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Health Statistics

Publications

1.   Womenshealth.gov: Statistics — Womenshealth.gov has compiled statistics and information on a variety of health topics important to women and their families.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/statistics/

Organizations

1.   National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, OPHS, HHS
2.   National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, HHS
3.   National Library of Medicine, NIH, HHS

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Other

Publications

1.   Aging Well, Living Well — This is a featured portion of womenshealth.gov that provides information about staying healthy as you age. It provides information and resources on a number of topics, such as caregiving, health insurance, safety, and staying active.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/ow/

2.   Healthy Pregnancy — Womenshealth.gov has created this site for expectant mothers. It provides resources about each trimester of pregnancy, fertility and contraception, preparing for the new baby, childbirth, postnatal and postpartum care, and financial assistance.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/Pregnancy/

3.   Minority Women's Health — Womenshealth.gov has created this section of our web site to help you learn about the health risks and leading health concerns of minority women. You also will find information on nutrition and wellness since exercising, eating better, and reducing stress can help prevent major health problems like heart disease, cancer, and accidents.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/minority/

Organizations

1.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
2.   Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
3. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resource Center
4. Better Hearing Institute
5. March of Dimes Foundation

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Content last updated January 7, 2009.