Public Health

November - Diabetes Month: Twenty-four million Americans have diabetes, and it is increasing in children and adolescents. But a healthy diet and physically active lifestyle can prevent up to 50 percent of diabetes. (11/4/2008)
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State of Emergency: Public health laboratories respond to terrorist attacks, infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters and toxic spills and make up 60 percent of the Laboratory Response Network. (8/15/2008)
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License to Serve: A model law could make it easier for medical volunteers to respond immediately during emergencies. Read more in the April issue of State Legislatures Magazine. (4/14/2008)
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