Jeffrey Koplan
Jeffrey Koplan
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There is reason to feel optimistic about many of the trends in risk behavior among our young people. However, we have much left to do. Too many of our children are still engaging in activities that put them at risk for health problems now and into adulthood.
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We have demonstrated that prevention works and deserves support, ... Nevertheless, as in most areas of public health, support for prevention is frequently more rhetorical than substantive.
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We have to provide vaccinations in places where people are being killed daily in armed conflict, ... In some of the countries we're working in, there are the worst natural disasters going on -- cyclones, floods, typhoons -- and yet the eradication effort is continuing on a daily basis.
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Separation and divorce can have adverse effects on the health and well-being of children and adults. Past research has shown that divorce is associated with higher rates of mortality, more health problems, and more risky behaviors such as increased alcohol use.
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Today more than ever, smokers have a number of resources available to improve their ability to quit.
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What this isolation of the organism will show us is where were they at a given time and what time was it that it occurred.
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The recommendations will help communities and health care systems choose interventions that work and are well matched to their needs and capabilities,
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We're trying to answer all those questions, ... We're collecting that information now and analyzing it.
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We learn something new every day in this investigation ... and apply that information to protect the public's health,
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It's from a strange place. The handwriting doesn't look right. There are stains on it. You can feel something inside of it before you open it, ... Put it down, cover it. Wash your hands. Call local law enforcement.
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It's been the pattern throughout the world that men have started this and women have joined in later. It just means that having smoked like men, they will die like men.
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It's a good example of a system working at all levels. In this case, the important thing was we were able to take the public health steps to protect the community first.
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Though the risk of contracting inhalation anthrax from cross-contaminated mail is very, very low, it is not zero.
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Overweight children are at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other health problems, ... They're part of an epidemic of overweight and obesity that must be addressed so that they can lead healthier lives.