The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Control Hypertension
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The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Control Hypertension seeks to avert
the negative health effects of hypertension across the U.S. by identifying interventions that can be
implemented, adapted, and expanded across diverse settings. |
Adult, Senior |
Think. Test. Treat TB
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An online resource hub for information about latent tuberculosis from the CDC. |
Adult, Senior |
Tobacco Reports And Publications (U.S. Surgeon General)
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The U.S. Surgeon General provides tools to prevent tobacco use and promote smoking cessation. |
Adult, Senior |
Tools & Resources for the 2015--2020 Dietary Guidelines
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Use these tools and resources to learn more about the 2015--2020 Dietary Guidelines -- and share key messages with patients, clients, professionals, and other audiences. |
Adult, Senior |
Tuberculosis: CDC Tools for Health Care Providers
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The CDC maintains several resources and continuing education activities on latent tuberculosis infection for clinicians. |
Adult, Senior |
Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Adult, Senior |
"My Water's Fluoride"
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A CDC tool that may assist in determining local water system fluoridation status. |
Pediatric |
A Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) Questionnaire
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The SEEK project, funded by the US DHHS, Administration on Children and Families, the CDC, and the Doris Duke Foundation, offers a practical approach to the identification and management of targeted risk factors for child maltreatment for families with children aged 0-5, integrated into pediatric primary care. By addressing these problems, SEEK aims to strengthen families, support parents, and thereby enhance children's health, development and safety, while helping to prevent child maltreatment.
Source: SEEK Project | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/programs/childrens/services/child-protection/seek-project#ixzz2wLQrczOK
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Pediatric |
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Prevention Resource for Action: A Compilation of the Best Available Evidence
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This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report presents the best evidence to prevent adverse childhood experiences. |
Pediatric |
Child Maltreatment Prevention Resource Guide
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The US Department of Health and Human Services developed a "Prevention Resource Guide" to support and promote family well-being and prevention of child maltreatment. |
Pediatric |
Child Welfare Information Gateway
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The US Department of Health and Human Services offers publications and additional resources on child welfare that could be helpful to primary care clinicians. |
Pediatric |
Early Childhood Health (Health Resources and Services Administration)
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The Health Resources and Services Administration's website contains various oral health program resources, including the "Bright Futures: Oral Health--Pocket Guide, 3rd edition," an overview of oral health prevention and interventions. |
Pediatric |
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Young Children: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Pediatric |
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: A Technical Package for Policy, Norm, and Programmatic Activities
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This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report offers a group of strategies based on best available evidence to assist in prevention of child abuse and neglect. |
Pediatric |
Screening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than Five Years: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Pediatric |
The Community Guide: Dental Caries (Cavities): Community Water Fluoridation
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends community water fluoridation to reduce tooth decay (i.e., dental caries or cavities). |
Pediatric |
The Community Guide: School-Based Dental Sealant Delivery Programs to Prevent Caries
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends school-based programs to deliver dental sealants and prevent dental caries (tooth decay) among children. |
Pediatric |
AHRQ Views: AHRQ's Role in Combating Obesity
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Blog posting |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
AUDIT - Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test for Adolescents
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The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) focuses on drinking patterns and alcohol-related behaviors. Research supports use of the AUDIT for adolescents ages 14 to 18, with cut points of 2 for identifying any alcohol problem use and 3 for alcohol abuse or dependence (Knight et al., 2003). http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/clinical-guides-and-manuals/alcohol-screening-and-brief-intervention-youth/resources |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
American Academy of Pediatrics Tobacco Prevention Policy Tool
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Policy Objective: Support for Cessation Services
Setting: Practice |
Pediatric, Adolescent |