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The Community Guide ~
Check out what works to improve health, promote safety, and prevent disease in your community.Drinking Water ~ May 3–9, 2009 is National Drinking Water Week. Each year, the American Water Works Association and an alliance of organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sponsor National Drinking Water Week to highlight the importance of tap water and the need to reinvest in our nation’s drinking water infrastructure.
Disability Causes ~ 47.5 million US adults report a disability; more than one-third are aging "baby boomers." Increasing physical activity, and reducing or preventing obesity and tobacco use can eliminate some of the underlying causes of disability for some people and prevent secondary conditions in those already affected.
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) ~ CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to an expanding outbreak caused by novel H1N1 flu.
Mother's Health ~ Take time for yourself, and take steps for better health.
Nurses Week ~ "Nurses: Building a Healthy America" is the 2009 theme for National Nurses Week, and it reflects the commitment nurses make every day in their communities to protect the public’s health. Meet a few CDC nurses, and learn about some of their non-traditional roles.
Stroke: Be Aware ~ Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is also a leading cause of serious long-term disability. While most strokes occur in people aged 65 years and older, strokes can occur at any age. Learn the signs and symptoms and how you can lower your risk for stroke.Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is also a leading cause of serious long-term disability. While most strokes occur in people aged 65 years and older, strokes can occur at any age. Learn the signs and symptoms and how you can lower your risk for stroke.
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