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A strong relationship exists between disability and poor health. This relationship could exist as a result of disabilities emerging from chronic conditions; conversely, people with disabilities may be at increased risk of developing chronic conditions. Studying health in relation to age of disability onset can illuminate the extent to which disability may be a risk factor for future poor health.

This NIOSH Topic Page presents information and links to other resources about Silica and Silicosis, and provides information to help workers protect themselves from occupational exposure to Silica.

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The mission of the NIOSH research program for Immune, Dermal & Infectious Diseases is to eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among workers in these industries through a focused program of research and prevention. Primary efforts are focused on hazard identification since when potential hazards are recognized, work-related dermal and immune diseases can often be prevented or their effects minimized.

This NIOSH Topic Page presents information and links to other resources about Silica and Silicosis, and provides information to help workers protect themselves from occupational exposure to Silica.

New CDC Vital Signs: Child Passenger Safety

CDC Statement regarding Gardasil vaccine recall 12/2013

Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by a virus that spreads from person to person invading the brain and spinal cord and causing paralysis. CDC is a strategic partner in the overall effort to eradicate polio worldwide.

The TWH™ Program includes an intramural component and an extramural component, comprised of four Centers of Excellence to Promote a Healthier Workforce. Both of these components conduct research on the integration of health protection and health promotion; communication of current knowledge, successful approaches, and challenges, and advocacy of the concepts and practices of total worker health to our partners and stakeholders.