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Health watch volume no. 89
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
Gastroschisis is a congenital (birth) defect of the abdominal wall in which the baby's intestines, and sometimes other abdominal organs, protrude from the belly through a small hole. Colorado's rates of gastroschisis reflect this increasing trend. In 1994, the prevalence rate was 2.78 per 10,000 live births, and increased to 3.54 per 10,000 live births in 2011. Rates of gastroschisis are particularly high among younger mothers, including teen moms....
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Pesticide fact sheet volume 425
Pub. Date
2006.
Description
"This fact sheet defines terms used in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)"
Pub. Date
2009.
Description
This fact sheet provides information about some of the major health indicators for the population in Colorado. Like other communities of color, African Americans/Blacks in Colorado experience some differences in health, risk factors and behaviors in comparison to other population groups. The data presented show comparisons between the African American/Black population and the States population as a whole and identifies where there are differences....
Pub. Date
2009.
Description
This fact sheet provides information about some of the major health indicators for the Hispanic/Latino population in Colorado. Like other communities of color, Hispanics/Latinos experience some differences in health, risk factors and behaviors in comparison to other population groups. The data presented show comparisons between the Hispanic/Latino population and the States population as a whole and identifies where there are differences.
Pub. Date
2015-2016.
Description
WISEWOMAN extends services provided to women as part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). In Colorado, the NBCCEDP funded program is Women's Wellness Connection (WWC). WISEWOMAN provides NBCCEDP clients with access to additional preventive health services, including screenings for cardiovascular disease risk factors, referrals for medical evaluation, and lifestyle programs.
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
Today's farmers and Agricultural workers are exposed to many on-the-job hazards, which result in a death rate five times greater than all other industries averaged together. Nealy half of the fatalities involve tractors. By using a ROPS and seat belt, and not allowing passengers on the tractor at any time, a very large portion of all tractor related deaths can be prevented.
90) The connection between health disparities and the social determinants of health in early childhood
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Health watch volume no. 77
Pub. Date
2010.
Pub. Date
2011.
Description
Immunization coverage is reported through two measures: in compliance and up to date. In compliance with the Colorado School Immunization Law is defined as being up to date for all required immunizations, having taken a valid exemption, or being in process (having a plan in place with the school to obtain any remaining required immunizations). Up to date is defined as being appropriately immunized for all required immunizations.
94) Wheat dust
Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
Many components of "wheat dust" have long been recognized as contributing or causative factors in respiratory diseases. This is also true of many other agricultural dusts. Unfortunately, when the term wheat dust is used, there is much more to it than the dust from wheat alone.
Pub. Date
2005
Description
In Colorado, it is estimated that there are over 1,600 students who have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that intensive management of diabetes helps decrease the long-term complication of the disease. Students with diabetes require special management of their health care needs at school to allow them to access the same educational opportunities as their peers and to keep them safe at school.
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"Women everywhere are birthing a new vision of women's health and wellness, and of identity. Central to this vision is that we trust what we know in our bones, that our bodies are our allies, and that they will always point us in the direction we need to go next." Like mind-body medicine pioneers Deepak Chopra and Bernie Siegel, Dr. Christiane Northrup has long been convinced of the connection between emotional suffering and physical illness. In her...
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