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PublicHealth

  1. Stroke prevalence has declined, but disparities still common, study finds: goo.gl/3HbYN
  2. @andywilly2 Congrats! We'll see you in San Fran!
  3. Reducing viral hepatitis risks among health workers. Via @AIDSGov blog: goo.gl/SYxOX
  4. Federal government releases action plan to reduce #asthma. Take a deeper look: goo.gl/iJlo0
  5. Communities across the U.S. are addressing health equity. So who's doing it successfully via @PreventionInst tool: goo.gl/Fd2Ao
  6. @joyfulinkitchen Congrats! We'll see you in San Fran!
  7. Hurricane season starts today. Are you prepared? goo.gl/DsSAV #HurricanePreparednessWeek #Hurricane
  8. HHS to award up to $70M in grants for community health work. Letter of intent due by June 18: goo.gl/BDSBD
  9. Weight of the Nation examines transportation's role in reducing obesity. goo.gl/CBsNw
  10. New federal action plan on asthma to address racial & ethnic disparities, esp among kids: goo.gl/LTrUU
  11. Go, prevention! RT ‏@TheAtlanticHLTH We should be in a race for prevention, not cures: goo.gl/mTWqL
  12. Today is World No Tobacco Day. Help stop the tobacco industry from thwarting public health! goo.gl/FnSP6 #WNTD2012
  13. @healthy_april Glad to hear you're coming to the APHA Annual Meeting. Should be a really great event!
  14. Protect public health! Get involved in APHA's PHACT campaign: goo.gl/zuJSG
  15. Happy bday, @MyPlate! Thanks for your 1st yr of promoting healthy eating. Free coloring sheet, recipes & more: goo.gl/khHRq
  16. Free webinar series from APHA explores transportation, health & equity. Register now! goo.gl/BgPbR
  17. About 9% of asthma cases are work-related, MMWR study finds: goo.gl/bxSC9
  18. MT @ASPHtweets Are you an undergraduate studying public health? Take our quiz & you'll be eligible for $500 prize! goo.gl/yjEi8
  19. A third of seniors fall at least once a year. U.S. prevention task force supports exercise & vitamin D (PDF): goo.gl/4Jdqy