Highlights from The Nation's Health (APHA Newsletter): April 2012
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Highlights from The Nation's Health
Highlights from The Nation's Health, April 2012
U.S. veterans struggle with pain, stigma of post-traumatic stress: New
research aimed at mental health
Iraq in 2003 was a nightmare C.J. Grisham could not wake up from. It
was sustained, almost daily combat for months, and Grisham, a first
sergeant in the Army, said he could feel the strain.
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Proposed U.S. budget would take billions from public health: Cuts on the agenda
The Prevention and Public Health Fund is one of the big losers to come
out of President Barack Obama's proposed budget for the 2013 fiscal
year, public health officials said, setting the tone for what may be a
tight year for public health funding.
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Violence prevention, health promotion coming together: Projects
creating healthier neighborhoods
An emerging public health movement brings practitioners in the fields
of violence prevention, healthy eating and active living together to
transform their communities in ways that will foster health and
safety.
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APHA book looks at link between PTSD and chronic diseases, pain
In a global landscape peppered with wars, assault, terrorism, motor
vehicle accidents, domestic abuse and natural and human-made
disasters, post-traumatic stress disorder is a growing public health
concern, affecting more than 5 million U.S. adults each year.
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Fast food chains could serve up better calories listings, study finds
Deciding whether a salad is healthier than french fries should be
easy, but most fast food restaurants are better at feeding hungry
customers in a hurry than steering them toward healthier foods, a new
study finds.
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Parents often in the dark about teens' whereabouts, study finds
"It's 10 o'clock -- do you know where your children are?" is a public
service announcement used by many television stations for more than
three decades. While the question seems simple enough, the answer
might come as a surprise to many parents, according to a new study.
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Social media tools put condom use on the map
Demonstrating just how deeply social media can integrate into real
life, a new campaign asks youth to share information about their
condom use.
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