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- Author(s): Krisberg, Kim
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Nation's Health. Aug2017, Vol. 47 Issue 6, p10-10. 1p.
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This section offers news briefs on public health in the U.S. as of August 2017. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an increase in parasitic illness outbreaks linked to swimming pools and water playgrounds. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute released a national action plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Community Preventive Services Task Force advised parents to increase physical activity among children. INSET: Nearly 6,000 US kids treated annually for gunshot.
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