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Harmful Algal Blooms - Gateway to Health Communication - CDC

NCEH provides leadership to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases, birth defects, or disabilities resulting from interaction between people and the environment. Site has information/education resources on a broad range of topics, including asthma, birth defects, radiation, sanitation, lead in blood, and more.

On Tuesday, April 20, an explosion aboard the Deep Water Horizon sunk the drilling rig, causing oil to spill into the Gulf of Mexico. CDC and ATSDR responders are in close communication with other federal agencies and with state health departments, and will work together to recommend measures to protect the public’s health. Public health officials will remain vigilant to ensure that residents, responders and volunteers have answers about how the oil may affect their health. CDC recommends that residents continue to pay attention to local and state health officials’ specific health and safety recommendations for their areas

Resources for the National Center for Environmental Health

Resources for the National Center for Environmental Health

NCEH provides leadership to promote health & quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases or disabilities resulting from interaction between people and the environment. Site has information/education resources on a broad range of topics, including asthma, birth defects, radiation, sanitation, lead in blood, and more.

A brief epidemiological overview of general arthritis, including background, prevalence, and incidence.

Gateway to Health Communication and Social Marketing Practice - Shaken Baby Syndrome

Head Injuries and Bicycle Safety - Gateway to Health Communication - CDC

Jaundice/Kernicterus - Gateway to Health Communication - CDC