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A Year of Health
A Guide to a Healthy 2013
for You and Your Family
Health tips and information about bones, joints, muscles and skin
A Year of Health planner was created to provide Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals with information and resources about staying healthy and managing conditions of the bones, joints, muscles and skin.
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It was developed by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the NIAMS supports scientific medical research that helps people live healthier lives. The facts and information in A Year of Health planner are based on proven studies.
The publications and Federal resources referenced in A Year of Health planner are listed on this page.
Information
The Federal Government has free, easy-to-read publications about conditions of the bones, joints, muscles and skin. You can order these and other titles and topics from the NIAMS, NIH, by visiting the NIAMS Publication Ordering System at http://catalog.niams.nih.gov or by calling toll free at 877–226–4267 (TTY: 301–565–2966).
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Bones
- Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Guide for Asian Women Aged 50 and Older
- Best Bones Forever!
- Bone Health for Life: Easy-to-Read Information for Patients and Families
- Calcium and Vitamin D: Important at Every Age
- Exercise for Your Bone Health
- Healthy Bones: Why They Matter for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
- Osteoporosis and Asian American Women
- Osteoporosis: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Preventing Falls and Related Fractures: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- The Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means to You
- What People With Lactose Intolerance Need To Know About Osteoporosis
For additional titles and topics from the NIAMS, visit http://catalog.niams.nih.gov.
For more information about clinical trials, visit http://clinicalresearchtrials.nih.gov.
Joints
- Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Could I Have Lupus?
- Gout: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Joint Replacement Surgery: Information for Multicultural Communities
- Knee Problems: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Living with Arthritis: Easy-to-Read Information for Patients and Families
- Lupus: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Osteoarthritis: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Shoulder Problems: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Sports Injuries: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Sprains and Strains: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- The Many Shades of Lupus: Information for Multicultural Communities
- Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
For additional titles and topics from the NIAMS, visit http://catalog.niams.nih.gov.
For more information about clinical trials, visit http://clinicalresearchtrials.nih.gov.
Muscles
- Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents With Ideas for Kids
- Exercise and Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging (National Institute on Aging)
- Exercises To Try: Balance Exercises (NIH Senior Health)
- Exercises To Try: Strength Exercises (NIH Senior Health)
- Sports Injuries: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Sprains and Strains: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
For additional titles and topics from the NIAMS, visit http://catalog.niams.nih.gov.
For more information about clinical trials, visit http://clinicalresearchtrials.nih.gov.
Skin
- Acne: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Psoriasis: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Scleroderma: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Vitiligo: Questions and Answers
For additional titles and topics from the NIAMS, visit http://catalog.niams.nih.gov.
For more information about clinical trials, visit http://clinicalresearchtrials.nih.gov.
Pain
- Back Pain: Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
- Back Pain: Handout on Health
- Pain: Hope Through Research (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Pain: You Can Get Help (National Institute on Aging)
For additional titles and topics from the NIAMS, visit http://catalog.niams.nih.gov.
For more information about clinical trials, visit http://clinicalresearchtrials.nih.gov.
Other Federal Resources
Additional health resources for you and your family from the following HHS agencies:
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
http://www.nih.gov
Clinical Trials
http://clinicalresearchtrials.nih.gov
National Institute on Aging
http://www.nia.nih.gov
Go4Life program
http://go4life.nia.nih.gov
Senior Health
http://nihseniorhealth.gov
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bones Diseases ~ National Resource Center
http://www.bones.nih.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Arthritis Program is working to improve the quality of life for people affected by arthritis and other rheumatic conditions by working with states and other partners to increase awareness about appropriate arthritis self-management activities and expanding the reach of programs proven to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis.
http://www.cdc.gov
Key Public Health Messages
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/key.htm
Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable.http://www.hrsa.gov
HRSA in Your State
http://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/FactSheetNav.aspx
Find a Health Center
http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is responsible for providing Federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
http://www.ihs.gov
Contact the nearest IHS facility for more information on local health resources and medical assistance for eligible recipients of IHS health care. The following website includes a directory of areas and facilities:
http://www.ihs.gov/findhealthcare
Office of Minority Health
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) is dedicated to improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities.
http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov
Office on Women’s Health
The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) works to improve the health and sense of well-being of all U.S. women and girls. OWH serves as the focal point for women’s health activities within HHS offices and agencies. OWH leads programs to improve women’s health and collaborates across HHS and with other partners on women’s health activities.
http://www.womenshealth.gov
You can order these resources by calling 800–994–9662 (toll free).
Best Bones Forever!
http://bestbonesforever.gov
Could I Have Lupus?
http://www.couldihavelupus.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
http://www.samhsa.gov
You can order resources by calling 877–SAMHSA–7 (877–726–4727) (TTY: 800–487–4889).