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Table of Contents . . . March 18th, 2001
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Diagnostics - Competence Levels Show Data Reported To WHO May Not Be Reliable
Sudden Cardiac Death - Incidence Jumps Among Young People, Especially Women
Cervical Cancer - American Indian, Alaskan Native Women Are Less Likely to Get Pap Tests
Diabetes - U.S./Mexico Cross-Border Initiative Will Address Epidemic
Environment - Study Links Improved Air Quality With Decreased Emergency Visits For Asthma
Neisseria meningitidis - Technique Reliably Identifies Isolates Responsible For Outbreaks
Asthma - Elimination Of Household Allergens, Pollutants Could Reduce Disease Nearly 40%
Bioterrorism - Researchers Say Botulinum Toxin Is Major Biological Weapons Threat
Contraception - Physician Group Supports Safety, Availability of Over-the-Counter Emergency Option
Disabilities - Epidemiologic Report Highlights Significance Of Public Health Problem
Epidemiology - Immigrants May Live Longer, Healthier Than U.S.-Born
Epilepsy - Evidence Report Supports Interventions For Diagnosis And Management
Immunization - U.S. Agencies Call For Reintroduction Of Routine Hepatitis B Vaccines For Newborns
Influenza - Experts Decide Content Of 2001-2002 Northern Hemisphere Vaccine
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Outbreaks - Aftermath Of Natural Disasters Poses Major Health Risks
Pediatrics - Almost 25% Of Children's Burns Caused By Irons
Staphylococcus aureus - StaphVAX Elicits Antibodies With In Vitro Activity Against Antibiotic-Resistance
Substance Abuse - People Born In '70s Less Likely To Progress To Hard Drugs
Syphilis - African Americans Remain Disproportionately Affected, Outbreaks Among Gay And Bi
Tobacco Use - Cigars Get Good Press; Health Risks Not Emphasized
Violence - Prevention Entails Comprehensive Understanding Of Paths To Behavior In Youth
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