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March 2008

Table of Contents

Nation

For youth, global climate change is about action, not debate: Children vulnerable to climate effects

President's 2009 budget plan would set health programs back: CDC, HRSA targets

Health workers urged to tackle low adult immunization rates: Adults lacking vaccination awareness

CDC: School-based homicides on the decline in recent years Members Only

CDC gathering family stories to illustrate U.S. flu pandemic history Members Only

Community health centers can adopt performance standards Members Only

Children’s dental health still often overlooked, neglected Members Only

Preparedness research should focus on training, effectiveness Members Only

EPA calls on Americans to recycle their old cell phones

Check your emergency stockpiles as you set your clocks, APHA advises Members Only

Nation in brief Members Only

State/Local

Atlanta-based health program reaching youth through music Members Only

States in brief Members Only

Globe

Millions of children die before age 5 from preventable causes Members Only

Nutrition tied to more than one-third of child deaths Members Only

Federation of public health associations to focus on work force issues: New grant awarded Members Only

Globe in brief Members Only

General

Use of oral contraceptives linked to a lower risk of ovarian cancer Members Only

Intimate partner violence screening tool effective in pediatric settings Members Only

'Unnatural Causes’ film series on health disparities airs this month Members Only

Corrections and clarifications to The Nation’s Health Members Only

Healthy You

Make healthy teeth a lifelong habit Members Only

Health Findings

Health findings Members Only

APHA News

2008 National Public Health Week observance is April 7–13 Members Only

APHA helps gain court victory for women’s reproductive health care Members Only

APHA soliciting nominations for new peace award Members Only

APHA Advocates Members Only

Affiliates

North Carolina Affiliate gains strength from new infrastructure Members Only

Capacity-building grants move APHA Affiliate efforts forward Members Only

Illinois Affiliate joins fight to prevent cervical cancer Members Only

History of Committee on Affiliates to be documented Members Only

Journal Watch

Journal Watch Members Only

President's Column

Injury: It’s a growing public health problem, not an accident Members Only

Letters

Letters Members Only

Job Openings

Job openings

Web Exclusive

Online only: Cell phones significantly impairs drivers

Online only: Too much fructose could leave dieters sugar shocked

Online only: Thin bones seen in boys with autism

Online only: Studies highlight MRSA evolution and resilience

Online only: Delayed adoption of new treatments in developing world costs lives

Online only: Study examines heart risks of ADHD stimulants in children

Online only: Broccoli may help boost the aging immune system

Online only: Scientists successfully treat new mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease

Online only: Cheap, reusable material could facilitate capture of carbon dioxide from power plants

Online only: Cognitive health improving among older Americans

Online only: Women more likely to work during pregnancy

Online only: Smoking is major risk factor for stroke in China

Newsmakers

Newsmakers

Resources

Resources