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Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Inspection...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a critical role in safeguarding the U.S. food supply, but challenges persist in meeting inspection targets. Despite handling approximately 80% of the nation’s…
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Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen Our...
The DOJ Prosecution Guide for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence provides a comprehensive, trauma-informed framework to help prosecutors strengthen their approach to these challenging cases. Developed with input from over…
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Bureau Of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) is leading the charge to safeguard global health as a core national security priority. With a focus on preventing, detecting, and…
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Living with Threats of Violence
Living with threats of violence can trigger significant stress, anxiety, and fear, but there are practical strategies to help you cope. Prioritize self-care by maintaining healthy habits like proper sleep,…
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Private Health Plans: Comparison of...
Most Americans rely on private health plans, with employer-sponsored plans covering 165 million people in 2023 and 16.3 million enrolled through the Healthcare.gov Marketplace. Employer-sponsored plans often have lower average…
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Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage
The latest data shows U.S. income and poverty trends, along with insights into health insurance coverage. While income measures are adjusted for inflation, disparities persist across demographic groups. The Supplemental…
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Firearm Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America
A recent national survey reveals a striking reality: over half of U.S. adults have experienced firearm-related incidents, either directly or through a family member. With nearly 6 in 10 adults…
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Household Food Security in the United States in...
Since 1995, the USDA has gathered yearly data on food access, spending, and assistance sources across the U.S. This effort, led through the Food Security Supplement (FSS) in the Current…
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The National School Lunch Program: Background,...
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) plays a critical role in supporting the health and nutrition of America’s children, providing subsidized lunches in nearly 100,000 schools and childcare institutions nationwide.…
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PFAS in the U.S. Population
Since 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has tracked PFAS levels in the blood of the U.S. population, helping us better understand public health trends. As the…
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Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
Marburg virus disease (MVD) spreads from Egyptian rousette bats to humans and non-human primates, with transmission occurring through the bats’ saliva, urine, and feces. After crossing over to humans, it…
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Environmental Hazards: A Framework for...
Across the federal government, agencies are tasked with making decisions about how best to use taxpayer resources to reduce risks to human health and the environment posed by environmental hazards…
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Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet
Children are especially vulnerable to health effects during wildfires due to their developing lungs and other factors. Wildfire concerns include the fire itself, the smoke and ash, and the chemicals…
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COVID-19: Lessons Can Help Agencies Better Prepare...
The nation continues to recover from the public health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic that could…
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Working in the Heat: Know the Hazards
Heat exposure may result in serious illness or even death, both of which are preventable. Heat illness symptoms can range from minor heat cramps to life-threatening heat strokes. Workers should…
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