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Nation
Tiered ranking system unveiled for pandemic influenza threat: Guidelines released
Tobacco regulation, mental health parity back on Congress’ agenda 
CDC study finds autism rate higher than past estimates
Shrek characters taking aim at childhood obesity, physical activity
Nation in brief
State/Local
States in brief
Work to eradicate lead poisoning unites Cleveland health advocates
Globe
Climate change predicted to have dire effects on health: Experts urge action now to prevent deaths
General
Americans urged to turn off their televisions April 23-29
Bonus: Schools using unique ways to get kids healthy: Model programs on physical activity, nutrition highlighted
Bonus: Many kid food products with fruit on the label contain no real fruit
New guidelines urge careful disposal of prescription drugs
New guidelines released on managing blood clot condition
Cover the Uninsured Week to take place April 23-29
Special Report
Emergency preparedness a challenge for older Americans: Better disaster plans needed for seniors
Healthy You
Learn to be the MVP on your own health care team
Health Findings
Health Findings
APHA News
New APHA issue brief urges robust expansion, support for SCHIP
Public health professionals submit thousands of abstracts to APHA
APHA Advocates
APHA policies online, open for member comments
Public Health Week news to The Nation’s Health: Deadline for event submissions April 27
Submissions sought for fourth annual public health film festival
Affiliates
Illinois Affiliate work highlights special-needs preparedness
APHA, state Affiliates move forward on memorandum
State, local public health Affiliates announce annual meeting dates
Journal Watch
Journal Watch
President's Column
We can do better at reducing U.S. infant mortality rates
Job Openings
Job Openings
Web Exclusive
Online only: New blood tests for TB show exposure to disease while tuberculin skin tests do not
Online only: Dental X-rays can help detect osteoporosis
Online only: Phthalates now linked to fat, related health risks
Online only: Due to cost, heart attack patients often avoid follow-up care and medication
Online only: Survey reveals misperceptions about Alzheimer's among black and Hispanic caregivers
Online only: Sleep disorders can impair children's IQs as much as lead exposure
Online only: Asthmatic children still not breathing easier, study says
Online only: Arctic sea ice decline may trigger climate change cascade
Online only: Periodontal diseases may aggravate pre-diabetic characteristics
Online only: HIV in late childhood and adolescence a growing problem
Online only: Health disparities in prostate cancer stem from lack of care, not lack of knowledge
Online only: A short walk helps smokers quit
Newsmakers
Newsmakers
Resources
Resources
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