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Advance Care Planning: For You, For Your Family
April 16th is recognized each year as National Healthcare Decisions Day "to inspire, educate, and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning." – National Healthcare Decisions Day.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In the United States, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men report that they have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Public Health Response to a Changing Climate
The changing climate endangers human health, affecting 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.
Twitter Chat: STDs
CDC Director Dr. Frieden will host a live Twitter chat on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Follow Dr. Frieden on Twitter and join the conversation.
Vital Signs: Injury is the #1 Killer of Children
Injuries are the #1 cause of death among children. Car crashes, suffocation, drowning, poisoning, fires, and falls are some of the most common causes of injury. Learn how you can help save lives and prevent these injuries.
World Hemophilia Day: One Family's Story
About 1 in 1,000 people have a bleeding disorder. However, 75% receive inadequate treatment, no treatment, or treatment does not work due to a complication called an inhibitor. Learn about one family's experience with hemophilia.
Why Are Autism Spectrum Disorders Increasing?
CDC estimates 1 in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Why is the number of children with ASDs on the rise? Find out what CDC has learned.
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