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week:
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In the United States, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men report that they have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Autism: Be a Family's Champion, Learn the Signs
This Autism Awareness Month, take a moment to "learn the signs" and become a champion by helping a family to "act early" when there is a concern of developmental delay.
Autism Research
Learn more about the largest collaborative scientific study to date of the risk factors of autism spectrum disorders, CDC's Study to Explore Early Development (also called SEED).
Be Healthy and Safe in the Garden
Stay safe and healthy while enjoying the benefits of gardening.
CDC Celebrates Minority Health Month, April 2011
Minority Health Month has grown tremendously since its first observance in 1915. CDC is observing this important month by exploring the history and future of minority health in America.
Changing Climate and Public Health
The changing climate endangers human health, affecting all parts of society. Scientists and public health experts are studying how quickly and how much the climate is changing, and ways in which humans can adapt to these changes.
Foot Health Critical for People with Diabetes
April is Foot Health Month. Remember: Don't take foot health for granted—especially if you have diabetes. Prevent foot problems by controlling diabetes and practicing good foot health.
Grand Rounds - Sodium Reduction: Time for Choice
Grand Rounds at CDC are a forum in which experts present a series of lectures and bring ideas from diverse perspectives on a public health issue. The April session will explore the consequences of excess sodium intake and separate fact from fiction in addressing this very real public health burden.
Hemophilia: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
April 17th was World Hemophilia Day. Learn how to recognize the hemophilia symptoms and where to receive comprehensive treatment.
Meningococcal Disease: Help Prevent It
Meningococcal disease is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection. The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all 11-18 year olds. Kids should get this vaccine at 11-12 years of age and a booster dose at age 16.
Prevent Child Maltreatment
Find out why building safe, stable, and nurturing relationships between parents, other caregivers, and children is key to the prevention of child maltreatment.
Providing Quality Cancer Data
Cancer registries, supported by CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries and the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program, collect information about cancer cases diagnosed and deaths from cancer to understand and address the nation's cancer burden.
World Malaria Day 2011: Achieving Progress and Impact
The theme of World Malaria Day 2011, Achieving Progress and Impact, highlights the successes of the past decade, as well as remaining challenges to achieving near zero deaths by 2015.
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