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Innovative approaches are needed to promote physical activity among young adult overweight and obese African American women. We sought to describe key elements that African American women desire in a culturally relevant Internet-based tool to promote physical activity among overweight and obese young adult African American women.

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CDC Discoveries Series - CDC is the nation’s health protection agency, working 24/7 to protect America from foreign and domestic public health threats. Since its inception, the CDC has been committed to identifying and investigating new pathogens or causes of illness. CDC Discoveries fact sheet series highlights CDC investigations and discoveries.

Excessive alcohol use can lead to increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver diseases, and cancer.The CDC Alcohol Program works to strengthen the scientific foundation for preventing excessive alcohol use.

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.

Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases homepage (DFWED). DFWED is part of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases.

Tobacco use, obesity, and physical inactivity among Louisiana’s youth pose a serious public health problem. Given the potential of school environments to affect student well-being, the Louisiana Tobacco Control Program developed and tested a pilot program, Schools Putting Prevention to Work. The objective was to assist school districts in developing a comprehensive school wellness policy and engaging their school community to generate environments that support healthful choices and behaviors.

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