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- Wellness: Preventing Injury
- Wellness: Personal Safety
- Wellness: Preventing Diseases
- Wellness: Nutrition and Fitness
- Long Term Care
- Medications and Side Affects
- Alternative Health Care
- Health Conditions
- Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Senior Health
- Social Issues
Children's Health
Men's Health
Women's Health
Child Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Spouse Abuse
Elder Abuse
Children's Health
Children have different medical and emotional health care needs than adults. What do you expect as your child grows? As a parent, you will need to prepare and understand your child's changing body and mind, from infancy through the teen years.
Kids Health
To get updated information on children's growth, food and fitness, infections, immunizations, and medical conditions, visit Kids Health from the medical experts of the Nemours Foundation.
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
The National Institute of Child Health & Human Development provides comprehensive information.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services maintains a Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
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Men's Health
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Men have their own unique diseases or disorders. To find information on men's general, prostate, reproductive, and mental health, visit the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) website.
Men's Health Network
The Men's Health Network is a non-profit educational organization, interested in improving the health and well-being of men, boys, and families.
Medline Plus
Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, has a list of men's health topics.
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Women's Health
Until recently, medical research has overlooked many health issues important to women. Women have also been under represented in clinical trials for new disease prevention medications. Through lobbying and grassroots efforts, this is beginning to change.
CDC: Women's Health
To learn more about women's health in general, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Women's Health site.
National Women's Health Information Center
Free and reliable health information is available from the National Women's Health Information Center, hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Women's Health Resource Center
The National Women's Health Resource Center provides comprehensive information on women's health issues at its website.
Women's Health Topics
The Office of Women's Health, an agency of the Food and Drug Administration, hosts various topics related to women's health.
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Child Abuse
Child abuse is very common. There are more than 2.5 million cases of child abuse and neglect reported each year. Studies show that 25 percent of girls and12.5 percent of boys have been sexually abused before they reach 18 years of age. It is important for parents, health care professionals, friends, and neighbors to recognize the risks and understand the signs and symptoms of abuse.
Most abused children are afraid to tell anyone. Many parents do not want to face the issue and tend to overlook symptoms or signs. It is critical to take child abuse seriously. An abused child needs support and treatment as soon as possible.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
To learn more about child abuse prevention, check out this site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Medline Plus
Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, hosts the following information on Child Abuse.
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Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a common type of child abuse. Some studies suggest that at least one out of five adult females and one out of ten adult males were sexually abused during childhood. Most often, sexual abuse occurs with adults or older children who are well known to a child. The child who is abused is usually afraid of telling anyone because of threats from the adult abuser. Parents should note behavior changes in their children and take any mention of abuse seriously.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
To learn more about sexual abuse, see the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry website.
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Spouse Abuse
Spouse or partner abuse is a critical issue today in the United States. Studies show that the group at greatest risk is young women, who are often abused by current or former partners. Approximately one third of high school and college students have experienced violence in an intimate relationship during their dating years. Over one third of teenage girls reported that they knew someone who had been beaten by their boyfriend.
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
The National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence provides Spouse/Partner Abuse Information at their website.
CDC: Violence Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control hosts facts on intimate partner violence.
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Elder Abuse
As the number of people 65 years and over has increased in the United States, so has the incidence of elder abuse. Yet elder abuse has generally stayed hidden from the public. It is very important that both professionals and citizens become more aware of the many issues related to elder abuse.
Elder abuse includes physical and psychological abuse and neglect. It is estimated that for every reported case of elder abuse, there are five hidden cases not reported. Studies show that victims of elder abuse have a tendency to die earlier without evidence of any chronic illnesses or life threatening disorders.
Effective interventions can prevent or stop elder abuse. It is important to increase awareness among health care professionals and home care providers in order to recognize elder abuse or neglect early on.
National Council for Aging Care
To learn more about elder abuse prevention, visit the National Council for Aging Care website.
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging provides information on the identification and prevention of elder abuse.
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Last Updated on 12/26/2017