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September 2006

September 29, 2006

  • IOM Report Emphasizes a Call to Action for Childhood Obesity Prevention
  • E-Journal Focuses on the Extent to Which Children's Opportunity Depends on Their Parents' Opportunity
  • Recommendations Revised for HIV Testing in Health Care Settings and for Screening Pregnant Women
  • Article Provides a Scorecard for U.S. Health System Performance
  • Authors Outline Workplace-Based Program for Parents to Promote Adolescent Sexual Health

September 22, 2006

  • Chartbook Provides Data on Overweight and Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents
  • Policy Brief Examines Implications of Medicaid Reform Initiatives
  • Report Highlights Findings from Assessment of Adult Health Literacy
  • Article Reviews Efficacy of Child and Adolescent Depression-Prevention Programs
  • Trial Assesses Wait-And-See Prescription for the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media

September 15, 2006

  • Fact Sheet Focuses on Opportunities for States to Prevent Injury Among Children and Adolescents
  • New Folic Acid Brochure Released
  • Analysis Investigates Exposure to Alcohol Radio Advertising Among Underage Youth
  • Study Examines Effect of Maternal Depression and Violence Exposure on Child School Functioning
  • Article Assesses Effects of Prenatal and Postnatal Lactation Consultants in Infant Health Care Use

September 8, 2006

  • New Web Feature Provides Easier Access to Information and Materials on SIDS and Infant Death
  • Report Presents Innovative State Strategies for Improving the Oral Health Delivery System
  • Issue Brief Focuses on Children with Special Health Care Needs in SCHIP and Access to Care
  • Authors Review National Data on the Health Status of Young Adults
  • Article Examines 1990s Decline in Fertility Among Black Adolescents

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