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Nation
Emergency planning often misses disability needs: New Hurricane Katrina report pinpoints several response gaps 
New study group raises Capitol Hill’s awareness of public health 
Report calls for incentives to curb antibiotic resistance 
Census Bureau adjusts U.S. rate of uninsurance to 44.8 million 
Surgeon general issues call to action on underage drinking 
Fruits, veggies still lacking in most Americans’ diets 
Rally supports SCHIP funding 
Nation in brief 
State/Local
Virginia health initiative opening doors for transgender residents 
Bonus: Rhode Island children safer after lead paint victory: Court orders paint manufacturers to clean up ‘public nuisance’
States in brief 
Globe
Tuberculosis rates level off, but drug resistance a concern: More research, funding called for
WHO establishes global task force to address health worker shortage 
Globe in brief 
General
Corrections 
Special Report
Employer disaster plans crucial to readiness: Pandemic flu plans at forefront of dialogue with businesses
Healthy You
Exercising your way to better health
Health Findings
Health Findings 
APHA News
APHA poll: Americans are not ready for public health crises
APHA kicks off National Public Health Week’: Public health leaders mark week of celebrations 
APHA continues its commitment to continuing education 
APHA members agree to change Association voting procedures 
Governing Council to consider changes to Constitution, By-Laws: Executive Board, ISC recommend changes 
APHA Advocates 
American Journal of Public Health supplement explores preparedness 
Affiliate posters submissions sought 
APHA Sections
APHA Sections, SPIGs, students announce nominees for 2007 
APHA Sections gather in D.C. for mid-year meetings 
APHA Vision Care Section’s working group eyes the future 
Journal Watch
Journal Watch 
President's Column
Mental health, substance abuse need public health approaches 
Letters
Letters 
Job Openings
Job openings 
Web Exclusive
Online only: Tiny, spontaneous gene mutations may boost autism risk
Online only: Eating cured meats can lead to lower lung function and potential disease
Online only: Research finds link between sports, unhealthy weight control and steroid use in teens
Online only: Hepatitis A and B at lowest levels ever reported
Online only: Diabetes, depression together increase risk for heart patients
Online only: Common cold virus may send some young children to the hospital, asthma ups risk
Online only: U.S. and international agricultural leaders agree to work together
Online only: Older mothers more likely to deliver by Caesarean
Online only: Emergency room visits climb for misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Online only: Uninsured often receive less medical care, take longer to improve after sudden health change
Online only: Health care spending projected to top $4 trillion by 2016
Online only: Study finds reduced brain growth in alcoholics with family drinking history
Newsmakers
Newsmakers
Resources
Resources
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