Men's Health
In the Spotlight
Healthy Living Calendars
View illustrated calendars and tips for a safe and healthy
year.
Science and Research
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U.S. Syphilis Rate Increased (3/26/08) The U.S. syphilis rate increased for the seventh consecutive year in 2007, largely reflecting continued increases among men who have sex with men (MSM), according to preliminary data. |
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NCHHSTP
State Profiles (3/26/08) The 2007 NCHHSTP State Profiles include statistical and other information on HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB for all 50 states and Washington, DC. They also include descriptions of public health prevention and control programs. Select state profiles from the map or the list provided. |
Health and Wellness
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STD Brochures |
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Listen to
Your Heart Podcast Each year, approximately half a million Americans die from a heart attack, and this broadcast discusses common symptoms of an impending heart attack. |
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The Three
P's of Safe and Healthy Travel Podcast This podcast (and transcript) gives international travelers simple tips on how they can be proactive, prepared, and protected when planning a trip abroad. |
Family and Friends
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One in Four Teenage Girls Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease A CDC study estimates that one in four (26 percent) young women between the ages of 14 and 19 in the United States (3.2 million teenage girls) is infected with at least one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (human papillomavirus (HPV), chlamydia, herpes simplex virus, and trichomoniasis). |
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Gynecologic Cancer
Awareness: Inside Knowledge Campaign This campaign will raise awareness of the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. When gynecologic cancers are found early, treatment is most effective. It is important for women to pay attention to their bodies and know what is normal for them so that they can recognize the warning signs of gynecologic cancers. |
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Page last modified: March 26, 2008
Page last reviewed: March 26, 2008
Page last modified: March 26, 2008
Page last reviewed: March 26, 2008