Lower your risk of cervical cancer and get screened
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View this email in your web browserCDC.gov Features Cervical Cancer AwarenessYou can lower your risk by getting screened regularly, starting at age 21. Two tests help prevent cervical cancer or find it early. The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, which are cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. The human papillomavirus (HPV) test looks for the virus that can cause these cell changes.
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Alcohol & PregnancyAlcohol use during pregnancy continues to be a serious problem. Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause birth defects and developmental disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and might increase the risk for miscarriage and stillbirth.Stay informed >
Leafy Greens & Food SafetyVegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Leafy vegetables (called leafy greens on this page), such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, kale, and bok choy, provide nutrients that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.Lower your chance of food poisoning >
Legionnaires’ Disease Water Management ProgramsThere are no vaccines that can prevent Legionnaires’ disease. Instead, the key to preventing Legionnaires’ disease is to reduce the risk of Legionella growth and spread. Building owners and managers can do this by maintaining building water systems and implementing controls for Legionella.Prevent the spread >En Español
Worker Health Charts
Worker Health Charts is a valuable tool for analyzing and presenting worker health information and data. Recently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) updated Worker Health Charts with new features to make it more user-friendly.
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