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Education and information about crab lice, pubic lice, pthiriasis.

Education and information about Soil-Transmitted Helminths including Human Hookworm, Roundworm and Whipworm.

Colorado’s adult obesity rate has more than doubled since 1995, prompting its Department of Public Health and Environment to list obesity as its top prevention priority.

Information for schools regarding head lice, head lice infestation, and pediculosis.

CDC Vital Signs. About 18 women die every day of a prescription painkiller overdose in the US, more than 6,600 deaths in 2010. Prescription painkiller overdoses are an under-recognized and growing problem for women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on how to stay safe and healthy before, during, and after a wildfire including avoiding health impacts from wildfire smoke and cleaning up safely.

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Information on disasters. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In the United States, more than 600 municipalities have smoke-free parks, and more than 100 have smoke-free beaches. Nevertheless, adoption of outdoor smoke-free policies has been slow in certain regions.

A public-private partnership (PPP) is an essential component of the Dutch community-based approach toward overweight prevention, Youth on Healthy Weight (JOGG). Beginning in 2010, 25 Dutch municipalities have implemented JOGG, but little is known about determinants of successful partnerships. This study aims to identify these determinants to guide other municipalities or communities in creating successful partnerships.

CDC at Work - what CDC is doing about Naegleria fowleri. Education and information about the brain eating ameba Naegleria fowleri that causes encephalitis and death including frequently asked questions, biology, sources of infection, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control, and other publications and pertinent information for the public and medical professionals.

CDC Works For You 24/7 Fast Facts; Below you’ll find a collection of articles and easy-to-read fact sheets that explain how CDC ‘s work protects you, your family, your friends and your community.

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