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Nation
Motorcycle safety, helmets an issue as U.S. deaths increase: More than 5,000 U.S. deaths in 2007
Mapping technologies a growing health tool: Geographic information systems put public health on the map
Doctors often skip flu vaccination advice when talking with patients 
Childhood vaccination rates high, but measles re-emerging
Drug, alcohol use continue to rise among boomers, fall for teens
Green building programs graded for impact on residents’ health: Green homes should be healthy homes
Farmers, ranchers struggling with increasing costs of health care
Nation in brief
State/Local
California community health tied to partnering among stakeholders
States in brief
Globe
Report shows malaria burden still high, illustrates growing success
New HIV/AIDS care, prevention guides target increasing access
New ethics code targets recruiters of foreign nurses to United States
Globe in brief
General
Underage, intoxicated fans served alcohol at sports events, study finds
Guidelines offer methods for tackling problem of U.S. drugged driving
SAMHSA meetings, conferences to be held in smoke-free jurisdictions
Resources
Healthy You
Adults and shots: They’re not just for tots
Health Findings
Health findings
APHA News
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APHA Advocates
APHA’s Control of Communicable Diseases Manual updated, revised: 19th edition features new flu chapter
National Public Health Week 2009 theme unveiled: Focus is on "Building a Foundation for a Healthy America"
APHA members in four states can get discount on joint membership
APHA brief, forum explore economics of racial, ethnic health disparities
Get Ready Day events deliver preparedness tips: Second annual APHA observance marked by health departments
APHA members can become a part of new Association Cancer Forum
Student Focus
Students provide prescription for reforming nation’s health system
Ohio public health students promoting fresh food, nutrition: Local farmers’ market attracts thousands
Students in brief
Journal Watch
Journal Watch
President's Column
The future of public health: Where do we go from here?: Parting words from APHA’s president
Letters
Letters
Job Openings
Job openings
Web Exclusive
Online only: Ophthalmologists focus on preventing eye injuries at home
Online only: Booster vaccination may help with possible future avian influenza pandemic
Online only: Traumatic brain injuries can result from senior falls
Online only: More than 2 million cases of cancer linked to tobacco from 1999 to 2004
Online only: Breast MRI spots other cancers
Online only: Worldwide efforts to confront tuberculosis making slow progress
Online only: Smokers flock together and quit together
Online only: Mental disorders cost society billions in unearned income
Online only: Air quality standards for lead now 10 times stronger
Online only: Women with disabilities at risk for partner abuse
Online only: ATVs imperil lives of child operators
Online only: High school students showing improvements in health-related behaviors
Newsmakers
Newsmakers
Resources
Resources
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