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ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.

Protecting Children from Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Alaska

Posted on April 19, 2018 by ODPHP

Exposure to secondhand smoke contributes to the deaths of 41,000 nonsmoking adults and 400 infants in the United States each year. Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at higher risk for serious health conditions, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and respiratory diseases. Smoke-free environments are vital to children's health and well-being, yet close to 40% of U.S. children ages 3 to 11 are exposed to secondhand smoke.

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Putting the Evidence into Decision Making

Posted on April 18, 2018 by ODPHP

Stephanie Chang, MD, MPH, Director

By Stephanie Chang, MD, MPH, Director; Christine Chang, MD, MPH, Deputy Director; and Amanda Borsky, DrPH, MPP, Dissemination & Implementation Advisor Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Evidence-based Practice Center Program At the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program, we place a high priority on helping health care professionals keep pace with today’s ever-increasing abundance of health information...

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Close Up on Pathways to Safer Opioid Use: A Provider's Perspective

Posted on April 12, 2018 by ODPHP

Dr. Kristin Anderson

Prescription opioid-related deaths are considered to be one of the leading preventable public health problems in the United States. To help the health care community address this critical issue, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) developed the Pathways to Safer Opioid Use training...

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TOOLKIT: Alcohol Awareness Month

Posted on April 1, 2018 by ODPHP

Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. The good news? We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. Alcohol Awareness Month is a chance to spread the word about strategies for preventing the misuse or abuse of alcohol...

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