Drought and Your Health

"Drought is a natural phenomenon in which rainfall is lower than average for an extended period of time. Periods of drought can result in inadequate water supply and can lead to public health problems. Take action and learn how drought can impact your health and the health of your family.

Overview

Cycles of drought have affected North America for the last 10,000 years. Droughts can last from a single season to many decades and can affect from a few hundred to millions of square miles.

Drought can affect areas or communities differently depending on several additional variables. These variables include:

• the structure and capacity of existing water systems,
• local governance of water use,
• economic development,
• the at-risk populations living within the affected area, and
• other societal factors, such as the presence of local social networks..."
  Drought

Learn about Vaccines with Interactive Guide

"Click through this interactive guide to learn about vaccines recommended for you and your family and about vaccine-preventable diseases like whooping cough, flu and HPV cancers.

Vaccines play an important role in keeping you and your family healthy. Getting vaccines on time according the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule provides the best protection from many serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses.

To encourage on-time immunization, CDC offers an interactive guide to help families find information about recommended vaccines from birth through adulthood, including pregnancy. Click through this guide [add link to guide] to learn about vaccine-preventable diseases—like flu, whooping cough, and HPV cancers.

Growing Up with Vaccines: Using This Interactive Guide

Click through various stages of life, starting at pregnancy, to learn about the protection recommended vaccines can provide. Or use the menu (the horizontal lines at the top right) to see age-specific information. The guide features a vaccine guide you can print and take to you or your loved one’s next doctor’s appointment.."
Vaccine guide

Schools Start Too Early

"Learn how starting school later can help adolescents get enough sleep and improve their health, academic performance, and quality of life.

Not getting enough sleep is common among high school students and is associated with several health risks including being overweight, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and using drugs, as well as poor academic performance. One of the reasons adolescents do not get enough sleep is early school start times. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that middle and high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later to give students the opportunity to get the amount of sleep they need, but most American adolescents start school too early.

According to the 2014 School Health Policies and Practices Study, 93% of high schools and 83% of middle schools in the U.S. started before 8:30 a.m.

According to an earlier CDC study that analyzed US Department of Education data from the 2011-2012 school year:

• 42 states reported that most (75%-100%) public middle and high schools started before 8:30 a.m.
• The percentage of schools starting at 8:30 a.m. or later varied greatly by state. For example,
  • No schools in Hawaii, Mississippi, and Wyoming started after 8:30 a.m.
  • Most schools in North Dakota (78%) and Alaska (76%) started after 8:30 a.m..."
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Nailing Down the Need for Nail Gun Safety

"Nail guns are are a tool used by both construction workers and in homes that make building go faster, this increased productivity introduced new injury risks (or risk factors).  Knowing the hazards of nail guns and how to use them more safely can prevent injury at your job site or for during your next building project.

The Reality

Nail guns are powerful, easy to operate, and boost productivity for nailing tasks. They are also responsible for an estimated 37,000 emergency room visits each year – 68% of these involve workers and 32% involve consumers. Severe nail gun injuries have led to construction worker deaths. Fortunately, these injuries can be prevented, and more and more contractors are making changes to improve nail gun safety. Research shows that risk of injury is twice as high using “contact” trigger nail guns compared to “sequential” trigger nail guns..."
Gun nailing

Bonus Army (World War 1 veterans)

"In the summer of 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, World War I veterans seeking early payment of a bonus scheduled for 1945 assembled in Washington to pressure Congress and the White House. After the Senate rejected the bonus, most of the protesters went home, but a core of ten thousand members of the "Bonus Army" remained behind, many with their families. On the morning of July 28, violence erupted between the protesters and police, and President Hoover reluctantly sent in federal troops under Maj. Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Ignoring the President’s order for restraint, the flamboyant general drove the tattered protesters from the city and violently cleared their Anacostia campsite..."
Bonus Army

ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION IN ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES NEARLY TRIPLED FROM 2011 TO 2015

"Correctional administrators reported 24,661 allegations of sexual victimization in prisons, jails and other adult correctional facilities in 2015, according to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The number of allegations in 2015 nearly tripled from 8,768 in 2011.
                                           
This increase coincided with the implementation of the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape in 2012. The standards require correctional facilities to educate staff and inmates on sexual victimization, refer all allegations for investigation, track the information collected in BJS’s Survey of Sexual Victimization and provide the information on request.

Most of the increase in allegations was due to an increase in unfounded (determined not to have occurred) and unsubstantiated (insufficient evidence to determine if it occurred) allegations. Of the 24,661 allegations of sexual victimization in 2015, 1,473 were substantiated (determined to have occurred)—a 63 percent increase from the 902 substantiated incidents in 2011.

Fifty-eight percent of substantiated incidents of sexual victimization in 2015 were perpetrated by inmates, while 42 percent were perpetrated by staff members.

During the 4-year aggregated period of 2012-15, there were a total of 67,169 allegations of sexual victimization in correctional facilities. Investigations were completed for 61,322 of these allegations, and 5,187 allegations (8 percent) were substantiated.

Between 2011 and 2015, the increase in allegations and substantiated incidents of sexual victimization occurred across all types of correctional facilities. The number of allegations in prisons increased 180 percent (from 6,660 to 18,666), and the number in jails increased 184 percent (from 2,047 to 5,809). The number of substantiated incidents in jails more than doubled, from 284 in 2011 to 576 in 2015, while the number of substantiated incidents in prisons rose 44 percent, from 605 to 873..."

Sexual abuse & adult prisons

ELECTION SECURITY UPDATE Top 18 Most Vulnerable States

"It is now well-known that Russian hackers targeted voter registration databases in at least 21 states and attempted to access credentials of election technology vendors and election officials.1 If these attacks had succeeded, hackers could have deleted voter registration records, altered poll books, caused chaos on Election Day, and potentially swayed the results of the election. Moreover, the Intelligence Community has warned that foreign actors will likely continue to seek to interfere in our elections.2 In May, Secretary of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen said, “We see [Russia] continuing to conduct foreign influence campaigns.”3 In June, Robert Mueller echoed this finding, stating in a court filing that foreign “individuals and entities” are continuing to “engage in interference operations.” 4

In light of the ongoing threat of foreign interference in our nation’s elections, Congress appropriated $380 million in March 2018 to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) for distribution to states to enhance election security. While this money is a useful down payment, we have found that it will cost an additional $1.4 billion over ten years for states to be able to take all the steps required to secure their election systems. In addition, at a hearing in June held by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, state election officials told lawmakers that they needed additional federal funds to be able to fully secure their election infrastructure. Despite this, the appropriations bills currently being considered in the House of Representatives do not contain additional funding for election security.5

This report looks at the eighteen states with the most vulnerable election infrastructure and assesses: 1) whether they have requested the EAC grant money; 2) how the state plans on spending the grant money; and 3) whether the state’s response is sufficient given the threats and vulnerabilities it is facing. The states are organized in three tiers..":
Election security

World Hepatitis Day

"Worldwide over 250 million people are living with hepatitis B. For World Hepatitis Day on July 28, learn about global efforts to provide hepatitis B treatment to people who need it and actions individuals can take.

Hepatitis B is a significant public health threat, with an estimated 257 million people living with hepatitis B worldwide in 2015. The hepatitis B virus is common in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands, but also has increased rates in the Amazon region of South America, the southern parts of eastern and central Europe, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has global goals for eliminating viral hepatitis infections. These goals include reducing 90% of new infections and 65% of deaths from viral hepatitis infections worldwide by 2030. To achieve these reductions, accessing treatment is important. A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report article reports on the global progress in accessing hepatitis B treatment in 2016..."
Hepatitis

Public Health Response to a Changing Climate

"Climate change threatens human health and well-being in many ways. Learn what CDC is doing to prevent and adapt to the health effects of climate change.

The environmental consequences of climate change are happening now and are expected to increase in the future. Some of these changes will likely include:

• heat waves,
• heavy precipitation events and flooding,
• droughts,
• more intense hurricanes and storms,
• sea level rise, and
• air pollution.

Climate change, together with other natural and human-made health stressors, influences human health and disease in numerous ways. Some existing health threats will intensify and new health threats will emerge. Not everyone is equally at risk. Important considerations include age, economic resources, and location.CDC’s Climate and Health Program is the only HHS investment in climate change adaptation. Our Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative (CRSCI) is helping grantees from 16 states and two cities use the five-step Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework to identify likely climate impacts in their communities, potential health effects associated with these impacts, and their most at-risk populations and locations. The BRACE framework then helps states develop and implement health adaptation plans and address gaps in critical public health functions and services..."
Public health & climate change

Cybersecurity: Data, Statistics, and Glossaries

"This report describes data and statistics from government, industry, and information technology (IT) security firms regarding the current state of cybersecurity threats in the United States and internationally. These include incident estimates, costs, and annual reports on data security breaches, identity thefts, cybercrimes, malware, and network securities.

Much is written on this topic, and this CRS report directs the reader to authoritative sources that address many of the most prominent issues. The annotated descriptions of these sources are listed in reverse chronological order, with an emphasis on material published in the last several years. Included are resources and studies from government agencies (federal, state, local, and international), think tanks, academic institutions, news organizations, and other sources..."

Cybersecurity

Leading causes of death in the U.S.: 1981-2016

Find statistics on the leading causes of death in the United States by race, sex, Hispanic Origin, and Census Regions.
Leading causes of death

Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep

"All pregnant women should get a group B strep (GBS) test when they are 35–37 weeks pregnant. Babies can get very sick and even die if their mothers pass GBS bacteria to them during childbirth.

All Pregnant Women Need a GBS Test

If you are pregnant, talk with your doctor or midwife about getting a GBS test. It doesn’t matter if you did or did not have this type of bacteria before; each pregnancy is different. CDC recommends getting it when you are 35–37 weeks pregnant. The test is an easy swab of the vagina and rectum that should not hurt. There are no risks to you or your baby from a GBS test. The test shows if you are carrying GBS bacteria, which you can pass to your baby during childbirth.

Women Who Test Positive for GBS Bacteria Need Antibiotics during Labor

If you test negative, you do not need to do anything more. However, if you test positive, you need an antibiotic (usually penicillin) through an IV (in the vein) during labor. If you are allergic to penicillin, there are other antibiotics to help treat you during labor.

CDC recommends taking the medicine during labor in order to prevent the bacteria from spreading to your baby during childbirth. Taking antibiotics before you go into labor will not protect your baby because the bacteria can grow back quickly...."
Group-B Strep

Does Your Back-to-School Checklist Include Vaccination?

"From newborns to college, you can help protect your children from 16 serious diseases by getting them vaccinated. Make sure your kids get any needed vaccines before the back-to-school rush!

As a parent, making sure your children are vaccinated on time is an important step toward ensuring their long-term health. Vaccination also helps protect the health of classmates, friends, relatives, and others in the community.

By following the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule for your children, you help protect them from disease outbreaks:

• 2017-2018 was a high severity flu season with record breaking levels of influenza-like illness and hospitalization rates. CDC reported 176 flu-related deaths in children through June 30th. This set the record for the highest number of flu-related deaths in children reported during a single flu season. Approximately 80% of these deaths occurred in children who had not received a flu vaccination this season.
•  In 2014, The United States experienced 667 reported cases of measles in 27 states. That’s the greatest number of cases since measles elimination was documented in the U.S. in 2000. From January 1st to June 16th, 2018, 93 people from 19 states were reported to have measles.
• Outbreaks of whooping cough can occur at middle and high schools as protection from childhood vaccines fades. In 2016, there were 17,972 reported cases of whooping cough in the U.S., down from 2012’s 57-year high of 48,277 cases..."
  Back-to-school vaccination

Hereditary Hemochromatosis

"Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that can cause severe liver disease and other health problems. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical to prevent complications from the disorder. If you have a family health history of hemochromatosis, talk to your doctor about testing for hereditary hemochromatosis.

What is hemochromatosis?

Hemochromatosis is a disorder in which the body can build up too much iron in the skin, heart, liver, pancreas, pituitary gland, and joints. Too much iron is toxic to the body and over time the high levels of iron can damage tissues and organs and lead to

• Cirrhosis (liver damage),
• Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer),
• Heart problems,
• Arthritis (joint pain), and
• Diabetes..."
  Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Can a President Amend Regulations by Executive Order?

"An executive order signed by President Trump on July 10, 2018, raises the question of whether a President—with the stroke of a pen—can amend federal rules codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). In Executive Order 13843, the President changed the hiring process for administrative law judges (ALJs), “excepting” them from the competitive service. Somewhat unusually, the order directly amends three provisions in the CFR, rather than directing an agency to amend the regulations. Generally, rules may only be amended through special procedures governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). This process, known as notice-and-comment rulemaking, usually requires advance notice and a period for public comment on proposed rule amendments. As a result, Executive Order 13843 raises the question of whether the President, if otherwise vested with the authority to make rules, could bypass this normal process and directly amend the rule by executive order. Supreme Court precedent suggests that presidential actions, such as executive orders, are not reviewable under the APA. But the APA’s procedural requirements still apply to agencies when they act to implement any presidential directives, raising the question of when presidential action ends and when agency implementation begins. This Sidebar explores the scope of the presidential exception to the normal rulemaking process.

When an agency engages in “rule making,” defined as formulating, amending, or repealing a “rule,” the APA generally requires the agency to follow certain procedures. Unless a rule falls within one of the statutory exceptions, the agency is required to undertake notice-and-comment rulemaking. (For an overview of notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures, see these two CRS Reports.) An agency has to comply with the APA not only when it initially promulgates a rule, but also when its actions constitute a substantive amendment to a rule falling within the APA rulemaking requirements..."
Executive Orders

Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model: An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence

"The tragic events of the February 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the May 18, 2018 shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, demonstrated the ongoing need to provide leadership in preventing future school attacks. As such, the U.S. Secret Service, along with many of our partners, have redoubled our efforts and are poised to continue enhancing school safety. As part of these efforts, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) created an operational guide that provides actionable steps that schools can take to develop comprehensive targeted violence prevention plans for conducting threat assessments in schools.

A condensed overview can be found on the School Safety page in the Hometown Security section on DHS.gov.  Additional School and Workplace Violence resources can be found in the Campus Resilience Program Resource Library.

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Justice Anthony Kennedy: His Jurisprudence and the Future of the Court

"On June 27, 2018, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced that, effective July 31, 2018, he would retire from active service as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. His decisive role on the Court, particularly since the Roberts Court era began in 2005, cannot be overstated. The Roberts Court era has witnessed the Court issue a number of landmark rulings, many of which have involved matters where the sitting Justices were closely divided. Justice Kennedy typically voted with the majority of the Court in such cases. Since the October 2005 term that marked the beginning of the Roberts Court, Justice Kennedy voted for the winning side in a case more often than any of his colleagues in 9 out of 12 terms.

Unlike several other Justices on the Court, Justice Kennedy did not necessarily subscribe to a particular judicial philosophy, such as originalism or textualism. Instead, Justice Kennedy’s judicial approach seemed informed by a host of related principles. First, Justice Kennedy’s views on the law were often grounded in concerns for personal liberty, particularly freedom from government interference with thought, belief, expression, and certain intimate conduct. His emphasis on liberty manifested itself in a range of opinions he wrote or joined during his tenure on the Court, including on issues related to free speech, religious freedom, and government policies concerning same-sex relationships. Second, the structural protections of the Constitution—i.e., restraints imposed on the federal government and its respective branches by the doctrines of federalism and separation of powers—also animated Justice Kennedy’s jurisprudence. For Justice Kennedy, separation of powers was a “defense against tyranny,” and he authored or joined a number of Court opinions that invalidated on separation-of-powers grounds intrusions on the executive, legislative, or judicial functions. Likewise, during the Rehnquist Court and Roberts Court eras, Justice Kennedy joined several majority opinions that recognized federalism-based limitations on the enumerated power of the federal government, established external limitations on Congress’s legislative powers over the states, and reaffirmed protections for state sovereignty. Third, Justice Kennedy’s jurisprudence was undergirded by his view that the Court often has a robust role to play in resolving issues of national importance. With Justice Kennedy casting critical votes, over the last 30 years the Court has reasserted its role in a number of areas of law in which it was previously deferential to the judgment of the political branches..."
Justice Anthony Kennedy

Private Activity Bonds: An Introduction

"The federal tax code classifies state and local bonds as either governmental bonds or private activity bonds. Governmental bonds are intended for governmental projects, and private activity bonds are for projects that primarily benefit private entities. Typically, the interest earned by holders of governmental bonds is exempt from federal income taxes.

The federal tax code allows state and local governments to use tax-exempt bonds to finance certain projects that would be considered private activities. The private activities that can be financed with tax-exempt bonds are called “qualified private activities.” Congress uses an annual state volume cap to limit the amount of tax-exempt bond financing generally and restricts the types of qualified private activities that would qualify for tax-exempt financing to selected projects defined in the tax code..."
Private activity bonds

Advice for Safe and Healthy Travel for Students

"Planning to study abroad, but don’t know how to start preparing for your trip? Use this guide from CDC Travelers’ Health to help you get ready for safe and healthy travel.

You’ve decided to study abroad. You have your program dates confirmed, and your flight is booked—now what? Spending a semester abroad can be a thrilling and memorable experience. See below for ways to prevent travel-related illnesses or injuries and ensure you enjoy yourself!

Before You Go

• Learn about health and safety concerns in your host country, including other countries you may plan to visit while you’re there.
• Make an appointment with a travel medicine specialist or your health care provider to get needed vaccines and medicines at least a month before you leave.
  • CDC recommends all travelers be up to date on routine vaccines, such as influenza and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). This year there are measles outbreaks in many popular destinations. Make sure you get vaccinated. Don’t go unprotected!
  • Discuss your itinerary with your health care provider to make sure you get any destination-specific vaccines and medicines, such as yellow fever vaccine or medicine to prevent malaria.
  • Get all your routine health checkups, such as seeing your dentist, before you leave, because the quality of dental and medical care may be different in host countries or more expensive than in the United States.
• Pack a travel health kit with your prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines (enough to last your whole trip, plus a little extra), first aid supplies, condoms, and your health insurance card.
  • Make sure your medicines are permitted and properly packaged and stored for travel to your destination. Medicines commonly prescribed in the United States may be prohibited or unavailable in the host country.
  • Pack your medicines in your carry-on luggage. You don’t want to be stuck without them if your suitcase gets lost!
• Monitor travel warnings and alerts at your destination(s) through the US Department of State website.
  • Enroll with the nearest US embassy or consulate through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get safety updates and phone numbers in the event of an emergency.
• Prepare for the unexpected.
  • Leave copies of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, passport, and proof of school enrollment with someone at home, in case you lose them during travel.
  • Find out if your health insurance covers medical care abroad—many plans don’t! Consider buying additional insurance that covers health care and emergency evacuation.
  • Studying abroad may result in culture shock, loneliness, or stress. Discuss coping mechanisms, make a plan for who to contact if issues arise while abroad, and tell your health care provider about any existing mental health issues..."
    Study abroad

Solve Foodborne Outbreaks

"Did you know you can help disease detectives find and solve foodborne disease outbreaks? Learn some ways you can help protect others from getting sick.

Foodborne Illness Basics

Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is an enteric (gastrointestinal) infection caused by food that contains harmful germs, such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli, or Listeria. Most illnesses happen suddenly and last a short time, and most people get better without treatment. Anyone can get food poisoning, but certain groups of people are more likely to get sick and have a more serious illness.

Foodborne Disease Outbreaks

Each year in the U.S., about 1 in 6 people (or 48 million) get sick from a foodborne illness. Many of these illnesses occur one by one, but some are part of outbreaks. Foodborne disease outbreaks have been linked to many different types of foods including fruits and vegetables, seafood, dairy, chicken, beef, pork, and processed foods. Some types of animals or pets can also carry these germs and make people sick.

CDC uses three types of information to solve outbreaks caused by contaminated food:

• epidemiologic
• traceback
• food and environmental testing.."
  Foodboune outbreaks

Zika

"Mosquitoes can spread many diseases, including Zika. Although most people with Zika won’t have symptoms, infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from Zika.

Zika virus spreads primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito (Aedes aegypti or Ae. albopictus). Zika can also be passed through sex from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners. Although most people with Zika won’t have symptoms,  infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly and other serious birth defects in babies.

The mosquitoes that carry Zika can be found in many countries, and outbreaks of Zika are still occurring in parts of the world. Everyone can take steps to protect themselves and pregnant women in the United States.

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Zika

Many people infected with Zika virus won’t know they have it because they won’t have symptoms. Symptoms are usually mild and can last for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. The most common symptoms of Zika include

• Fever
• Rash
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
• Muscle pain.."
  Zika

Casualty List of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry

"The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was one of the most celebrated regiments of black soldiers that fought in the Civil War. Known simply as "the 54th," this regiment became famous after the heroic, but ill-fated, assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina in July, 1863. Leading the direct assault under heavy fire, the 54th suffered enormous casualties before being forced to withdraw. 

The courage and sacrifice of the 54th helped to dispel doubt within the Union Army about the fighting ability of black soldiers and earned this regiment undying battlefield glory. Shown here is one of the 54th’s casualty lists with the names of 116 enlisted men who died at Fort Wagner. Of the 600 men that charged Fort Wagner, 272 were killed, wounded, or captured..."
54th Massachusetts Infantry

Managing Diabetes in the Heat

"How to keep your cool during the hottest time of year.

Did you know that people who have diabetes—both type 1 and type 2—feel the heat more than people who don’t have diabetes? Some reasons why:

• Certain diabetes complications, such as damage to blood vessels and nerves, can affect your sweat glands so your body can’t cool as effectively. That can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.
• People with diabetes get dehydrated (lose too much water from their bodies) more quickly. Not drinking enough liquids can raise blood sugar, and high blood sugar can make you urinate more, causing dehydration. Some commonly used medicines like diuretics (“water pills” to treat high blood pressure) can dehydrate you, too.
• High temperatures can change how your body uses insulin. You may need to test your blood sugar more often and adjust your insulin dose and what you eat and drink..."
  Diabetes and heat

Want people to take prediabetes seriously? Make them laugh.

"In January 2016, the first-ever national campaign to raise awareness about prediabetes launched on TV, radio, print, and digital media. A lot of people thought it was funny. But that was a good thing.

The problem is clear: 86 million US adults have prediabetes, and 90% of them don’t know they have it. With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes comes with long-term risks to health, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, but there usually aren’t any noticeable symptoms.

So how do you get millions of people to take prediabetes seriously enough—and personally enough—to find out if they may have it?

CDC’s answer: partner with the Ad Council, American Diabetes Association, and American Medical Association to develop a public service advertising (PSA) prediabetes awareness campaign. Reach out to millions at risk and motivate them to take the first step—and take a 1-minute prediabetes risk test.."
Prediabetes

Travel Advisories

"As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. You can see the world at a glance on our color-coded map.

Note that conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time. To receive updated Travel Advisories and Alerts, choose the method that works best for you at travel.state.gov/stayingconnected

For more details and FAQs about our safety and security information, please see travel.state.gov/travelsafely..."

State Department Travel Advisories

CDC's VetoViolence Website

"VetoViolence is CDC’s online source of free violence prevention trainings, tools, and resources. Check out the VetoViolence website to learn how to stop violence—before it happens.

Why Use VetoViolence?

Are you a busy violence prevention practitioner, short on time, doing more with less, and looking for ways to maximize your resources? CDC’s VetoViolence website offers free, online, interactive, and engaging violence prevention tools, trainings, and resources based on the best available evidence and research..."

Violence prevention