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CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA). Providing clinicians the most current and reliable information on emerging public health threats, such as pandemics, natural disasters, and bioterrorism.

CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA). Providing clinicians the most current and reliable information on emerging public health threats, such as pandemics, natural disasters, and bioterrorism.

CDC public health news, press releases, government public health news, medical and disease news, story ideas, photos.

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