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Bombing and Blast Injury Care and Response
A blast or bombing can wreak havoc in a moment's notice, producing mass casualties with complex, technically challenging injuries not commonly seen after natural disasters. Learn how to save lives and build resilience.
Check Your Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Did you know that type 2 diabetes can be prevented? Knowing if you have a greater chance of getting the disease than other people is the first step in making changes to stay healthy.
Coordinated Chronic Disease Program Launched
More than 200 state health department leaders gathered in Atlanta in early March to inaugurate the Coordinated Chronic Disease Program.
Disabilities: Emergency Preparedness Training
For the millions of Americans with disabilities, emergencies such as fires and floods present real challenges. Learn how people with disabilities, their families, and first responders can plan ahead for safety during a disaster.
Many Cancer Rates Continue to Decline
The "Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975–2008" found continued declines in many cancer rates.
Measles: Make Sure Your Child is Fully Immunized
One of the best ways to protect children from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases is to vaccinate them on time. Check your child's medical records to see if he or she is up to date on vaccinations.
New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders
CDC estimates 1 in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Track your child's development and act early if you have a concern.
World Salt Awareness Week Focuses on Link between Sodium and Stroke
March 26 – April 1 is World Salt Awareness Week. There is strong evidence that eating too much sodium raises blood pressure, and high blood pressure is the most important modifiable risk factor for stroke.
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