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The objective of this study was to examine differences in tap water consumption and perceptions of bottle versus tap water safety for Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites, as well as associations with other demographic characteristics.

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Las condiciones secas en partes de los Estados Unidos aumentan la posibilidad de incendios forestales en zonas boscosas o cercanas a estas. Manténgase alerta a los avisos de incendios forestales y tome medidas para protegerse y proteger a su familia del humo de los incendios forestales.

CDC works to identify causes of birth defects and opportunities to prevent them. By applying a public health approach incorporating three essential elements—surveillance or disease tracking, research to identify causes, and prevention research and programs—we can rapidly translate scientific findings into appropriate public health interventions.

New Study Highlights Risk Factors for H7N9 Bird Flu Disease - CDC

Information on Tularemia. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC Announces Winner of the Predict the Influenza Season Challenge - CDC

In China, population-based blood pressure levels and prevalence of hypertension are increasing. Meanwhile, sodium intake, a major risk factor for hypertension, is high. In 2011, to develop intervention priorities for a salt reduction and hypertension control project in Shandong Province (population 96 million), a cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect information on sodium intake and hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control.

Gateway to Health Communication and Social Marketing Practice - Pregnancy and Smoking

West Nile virus disease cases up this year