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Life Expectancy Hits New High In 2000; Mortality Declines For Several Leading Causes Of
Death
Life expectancy for the U.S. population reached a record high of 76.9 years in 2000 as mortality
declined for several leading causes of death, according to preliminary figures from a report released today by HHS' Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more
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After A Disaster: A Guide For Parents And Teachers
Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or has merely seen the event on television or heard
it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to
occur. This handout is designed to help. more
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Exercise May Reduce Disability In Older Adults
Sometimes, we have to state the obvious. Exercise may be an effective strategy for preventing
disability that affects activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults and the person's ability to remain independent. These findings
of a study conducted by researchers at the Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are
reported in the 22 October 2001 issue of 'Archives of Internal Medicine.' more
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Questions And Answers: Asbestos
What is asbestos? How much asbestos causes illness? What are some illnesses caused by prolonged
or concentrated exposure to asbestos in the workplace? What are some things that can be done to limit exposure? These
questions and more are answered in this question and answer sheet from DHHS. Patients may have questions about asbestos
exposure in relation to recent events. more
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Questions And Answers: Dust And Debris
This fact sheet describes possible health hazards posed by the dust and debris from the World Trade Center's (WTC) burning and collapse. The most immediate hazards to health and well-being are from unstable buildings, broken glass, jagged metal and other harmful things. more
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