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Learn what causes coronary artery disease (CAD) and how it is diagnosed. Get the facts from the CDC, the leading health protection agency in the U.S.

Partnership success stories, National Association of School Nurses (NASN) - CDC

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.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC is working to find out how many children have ASDs, discover the risk factors, and raise awareness of the signs.

The story of Michael, a former smoker with COPD, who is featured in CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign.

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Promoting healthy weight is a top priority in Canada. Recent federal guidelines call for sustained, multisectoral partnerships that address childhood obesity on multiple levels. Current healthy weight messaging does not fully acknowledge the influence of social determinants of health on weight.

Health Alert Network (HAN). Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A recent study shows that hospitalization due to high blood pressure is more common among African Americans. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure.

The Tips From Former Smokers campaign features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

World Hemophilia Day is April 17th. In the U.S. about 400 babies are born with hemophilia each year. How much do you know about hemophilia? Take our quiz to find out.

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Safe and well-designed community environments support healthful behaviors that help prevent chronic conditions and unintentional injuries and enable older adults to be active and engaged in community life for as long as possible.