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Woman Abuse Screening Tool (WAST)
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This abuse test, the Woman Abuse Screening Tool (WAST), is used primarily in doctor's offices to help determine if the woman is in an abusive relationship. The WAST specifically screens for verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and is considered by researchers to be fairly reliable in assessing domestic violence. |
Adult |
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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 |
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Viral Hepatitis: Professional Resources
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Resources on hepatitis B for professionals |
Adolescent, Senior, Adult |
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Using Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease - Provider Fact Sheet, 2009
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This fact sheet for health care providers explains the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Using Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of CVD.
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Adult |
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services BeTobaccoFree.gov
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Although you may see people using tobacco in movies, tv, and advertisements, most teens, adults, and athletes don't use it. The nicotine in tobacco products is addictive. The best way to be tobacco free is not to start. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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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 |
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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 |
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Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults: 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 |
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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 |
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Think. Test. Treat TB
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An online resource hub for information about latent tuberculosis from the CDC. |
Adult, Senior |
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The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
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The Surgeon General's Call to Action seeks to advance progress toward full implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. The Call to Action emphasizes that the 13 goals and 60 objectives of the National Strategy remain as relevant today as they were when the strategy was last updated, and that these goals and objectives need to be fully implemented to make a difference in reducing suicide rates. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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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 |
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The Community Guide: Targeted School-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs to Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends targeted school-based cognitive behavioral therapy programs to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms among school-aged children and adolescents who are assessed to be at increased risk for these conditions. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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The Community Guide: Skin Cancer
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends interventions for skin cancer prevention in child care centers; primary and middle schools; outdoor occupational, recreational, and tourism settings; and communities. |
Adolescent, Senior, Adult |
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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 |
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The Community Guide: Pregnancy Health
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends exercise programs during pregnancy to reduce the development of gestational hypertension. |
Adult |
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The Community Guide: Physical Activity
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends several community-based interventions to promote physical activity. |
Adult, Senior |
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The Community Guide: Nutrition
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends several community-based interventions to promote a healthy diet. |
Adult, Senior |
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The Community Guide: Individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Psychological Harm for Traumatic Events Among Children and Adolescents
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for symptomatic youth who have been exposed to traumatic events based on strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing psychological harm. |
Pediatric, Adolescent |
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The Community Guide: HIV, STIs, and Teen Pregnancy
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force has issued several recommendations on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, other STIs, and teen pregnancy. |
Adolescent, Senior, Adult |
