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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This resource features a series of reports published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports between April and December 1999 on 10 public health achievements, reflecting the successful response of public health to the major causes of morbidity and mortality for the period 1900-1999. Topics include vaccination, motor-vehicle safety, workplace safety, control of infectious diseases, decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke, safer and healthier foods, healthier mothers and babies, family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, and tobacco as a health hazard. Critical changes in the U.S. public health system during the century are also addressed.

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Keywords: Public health, Health policy, Mortality, Morbidity, Vaccination effects, Motor vehicle safety, Occupational safety and health, Infection control, Cardiovascular diseases, Strokes, Food safety, Maternal health, Infant health, Family planning, Fluorides, Water, Tobacco use, Systems development, Oral health, Children, Families, Adults

Keywords: Prevention, Public health, Health behavior, Statistics, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Oral health, Diabetes mellitus, Digestive system diseases, Drug use behavior, Communicable diseases, Respiratory diseases, Socioeconomic factors, Infant morbidity, Infant mortality, Unplanned pregnancy, Unintentional injuries, Violence

Wisconsin Department of Health Services
One West Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703

Telephone: (608) 266-1865
Secondary Telephone: (888) 701-1251
E-mail: dhswebmaster@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov
Available at no charge.

This fact sheet provides information about smokeless tobacco. Written for the public, the fact sheet explains what smokeless tobacco is, how it is used, and what it does, and discusses its long-term effects including an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and oral cancer. The fact sheet also includes statistics on the use of smokeless tobacco and related legal and policy initiatives undertaken since 1986. The information has been adapted from Do It Yourself: Making Healthy Choices, published by the American Cancer Society.

Keywords: Oral health, Smokeless tobacco, Cardiovascular diseases, Oral cancer, Educational materials, Consumer education, Disease prevention

Utah Department of Health, Division of Community and Family Health Services
PO Box 142001
Salt Lake City, UT 84114

Telephone: (801) 538-6901
Fax: (801) 538-6510
Website: http://health.utah.gov/cfhs/
Available at no charge.

Keywords: Health promotion, Goals, Oral health, Cardiovascular diseases, Congenital abnormalities, Low birthweight, SIDS, Immunization, Injuries, Violence, Cancer, Health care costs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Statistics, Utah

This report provides current information on the relationship between nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. It includes an overview of concepts that play a role in health status. Individual chapters based on research studies cover the following topics: dietary fat and energy balance; dietary fat and coronary heart disease; antioxidant nutrients; dietary fiber; fluid intake; alcohol consumption and health; physical activity; and oral health. A glossary of dietary and health terms is included.

Keywords: Nutrition assessment, Fats, Cardiovascular diseases, Vitamins, Fiber, Fluid intake, Alcoholic consumption behavior, Physical activity, Oral health, Europe

National Institutes of Health, Office of Research on Women's Health
6707 Democracy Blvd. Suite 400
Bethesda, MD 20892-5484

Telephone: (301) 402-1770
Fax: (301) 402-1798
E-mail: odorwh-research@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www4.od.nih.gov/orwh/
Available at no charge. Document Number: NIH 99-4386.

This report focuses on the continuation of research into women's health issues and the recognition that researchers and clinicians must understand how differences in sex, gender, cultural, and ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds may influence the causes, diagnoses, progression, and treatment of diseases. Chapters include scientific studies of diseases, disorders, and health issues, careers issues for women scientists, selected topics in health impact and health outcomes, and presentations at previous national meetings. The report concludes with public testimony summaries and workshop agendas and participant listings. An index is provided.

Keywords: Women's health, Research, National Institutes of Health, Task forces, Substance abuse, Behavioral sciences, Social sciences, Bone diseases, Musculoskeletal diseases, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Digestive system diseases, Immunologic diseases, Communicable diseases, Mental disorders, Oral health, Reproductive health, Urologic diseases, Sex characteristics, Cultural diversity

William Morrow and Company
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022

Telephone: 212-207-7000
Website: http://www.harpercollins.com/imprints/index.aspx?imprintid=518003
$35.00. Document Number: ISBN 0-688-12434-8.

Written for the woman consumer, this book discusses health and well-being throughout her lifespan. Part one gives advice on healthy sexual practices, nutrition, physical activity, menopause, and how best to use her health-care practitioner. Part two considers special issues in reproductive health, cosmetic surgery, mental health, abuse, and occupational and environmental issues. The third part focuses on pregnancy and childbirth in all its stages, both physical and emotional. Part four talks about medical disorders and diseases of women in topics such as breast disorders, menstrual problems, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, reproductive system problems, cardiovascular problems, oral health, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin problems. The book closes with sections on common medical tests and procedures, a glossary, and an index.

Keywords: Women's health, Life cycle, Educational materials, Sexuality, Nutrition, Exercise, Menopause, Family planning, Substance abuse, Plastic surgery, Mental health, Violence, Workplace, Environmental health, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Puerperium, Breast care, Reproductive health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Endocrine diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Oral health, Musculoskeletal diseases, Skin diseases

World Health Organization
20 Avenue Appia
Geneva, Switzerland

Telephone: (+ 41 22) 791 21 11
Fax: (+ 41 22) 791 3111
E-mail: info@who.int
Website: http://www.who.int/en
Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 92-4-120916-X.

This report discusses preventing chronic diseases related to emerging "affluent" diets in developing countries and reducing the impact of these diseases in developed countries. It was produced by a WHO study group on diet, nutrition, and prevention of noncommunicable diseases meeting in Geneva January 28-Feburary 1, 2002. The report provides information on changes in patterns of disease in relation to changes in diet, the relationships between diet and chronic diseases, information on nutritional and dietary relationships to disease, nutrient goals, nutrition and food policies, experiences in promoting healthy diets in developed countries, food strategies in developing countries, and WHO recommendations. It ends with a list of references and six appendices on recommended dietary allowances, dietary guidelines for diabetes, safe food preparation, dietary recommendation in developed and developing countries, national recommendations, and nutritional approach to food labeling.

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Keywords: Nutrition, Diet, Dietary guidelines, Recommended dietary allowances, Health promotion, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Disease prevention, Developing countries, Developed countries, Health policy, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, Cancer, Oral health, Osteoporosis

Commonwealth Fund
One East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021

Telephone: (212) 606-3800
Fax: (212) 606-3500
E-mail: info@cmwf.org
Website: http://www.commonwealthfund.org
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

This report provides state policymakers with a menu of policy interventions that have been implemented to address disparities in minority health and health care. The report focuses on states' roles in advancing the disparities- elimination policy agenda. The report, which includes an executive summary, contains the following main sections: (1) key themes and findings from the state disparities agenda; (2) state infrastructure and capacity; and (3) health conditions and issues (asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, immunization, infant mortality, injury prevention, mental health, obesity, physical activity, tobacco use, and oral health). Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report.

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Keywords: Minority health, Interventions, Public policy, Health care delivery, Health services, State programs, Economic factors, Racial factors, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes mellitus, HIV, AIDS, Immunization, Infant mortality, Injury prevention, Mental health, Obesity, Physical activity, Tobacco use, Oral health, Children, Infants

Pfizer
235 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

Telephone: (212) 733-2323
Website: http://www.pfizer.com/home
Available from the website.

This book provides an overview of milestones in public health during the last century in the United States. The milestones discussed are those identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are advances in (1) addiction, (2) automotive safety, (3) cancer, (4) cardiovascular disease, (5) environmental and occupational health, (6) food safety, (7) infectious disease control, (8) maternal and child health, (9) oral health, and (10) vaccines. One chapter in the book is devoted to each milestone. Each chapter is written by a different expert, and each explores historical developments related to the milestone and presents a case study of the milestone and a vignette illustrating another facet of the milestone. Predictions of advances still to come are offered, as well. The book includes a prologue, an epilogue, and references. Also available as a course.

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Keywords: Public health, History, Drug addiction, Motor vehicle safety, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Environmental health, Occupational safety and health, Food safety, Communicable disease control, Women's health, Child health, Oral health, Vaccines, Distance education, Children, Infants, Parents