Environmental Health
"Did You Know?" is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
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May 17, 2013
- Public pools are frequently contaminated with feces. Swallowing pool water with feces in it can make people sick.
- Contrary to popular belief, chlorine does not kill germs instantly.
- Health promotion materials are available to educate the public on how to prevent recreational water illnesses.
December 16, 2011
- The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network's improved data query system makes it easier to view environmental and health data for counties and states.
- The Tracking Network now includes climate and health data related to heat events and community design content.
- Public health professionals can use Tracking Network data to identify health trends, develop interventions, and address local environmental public health concerns.
May 6, 2011
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Nearly 1 in 12 people have asthma, and U.S. asthma rates are increasing every year.
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Asthma cost the United States $56 billion in medical costs, lost school and work days, and early deaths in 2007.
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The Guide to Community Preventive Services recommends home-based interventions that target a wide variety of asthma triggers for children with asthma.
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