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Photos of Vaccine Preventable Diseases and unvaccinated people with the disease

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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.

At least one-third of the more than 14 million survivors in the United States face physical, mental, social, job, or financial problems related to their cancer experience. Learn what can be done.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reproductive Health

Ahmed Jamal, MBBS1; David M. Homa, PhD1; Erin O'Connor, MS1; Stephen D. Babb, MPH1; Ralph S.

Virginia Bowen, PhD1,2; John Su, MD, PhD3; Elizabeth Torrone, PhD2; Sarah Kidd, MD2; Hillard Weinstock, MD2.

Robert T. Perry, MD1; Jillian S. Murray, MSPH1; Marta Gacic-Dobo, MSc1; Alya Dabbagh, PhD1; Mick N.

In October 2005, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution (1) calling for governments and nongovernmental organizations to mark the third Sunday in November each year as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The theme of this year's World Day of Remembrance is "From Global Remembrance to Global Action Across the Decade.".

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.