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U.S. military veterans often complete service only to discover they cannot find jobs when they return home. More

Resource: HPV Vaccines in States

Legislators in at least 41 states and D.C. have introduced legislation to require the vaccine, fund or educate the public about the HPV Vaccine and at least 21 states have enacted legislation. More

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View NCSL comment letters on proposed Federal Rules governing multi-state plans, and standards related to the Essential Health Benefits and more. More
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Wear Red DayReports2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1382713827Wear Red Day (Feb. 2012)
Childhood Obesity - 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2455824558Childhood Obesity – 2011 Legislative Policy Options
Trans Fat and Menu Labeling LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436214362Overview of Trans Fat Bans and Menu Labeling Legislation.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionReports10/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450714507Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Public Health Herald Newsletter 16th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2476024760Public Health Herald Newsletter 16th Issue
Community Transformation Grants PostcardReports5/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2447324473Community Transformation Grants Postcard
[LegisBrief] Reducing Strokes by Streamlining CareArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2441424414Nearly 800,000 Americans experience a stroke each year. State legislatures have been supporting policies aimed at reducing the high costs associated with stroke care by improving prevention and treatment.
Public Health Herald 14th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2391823918Public Health Herald 14th Issue
Heart Disease and Stroke - An Overview of Our Nations Leading KillersReports2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386613866An Overview of Heart Disease and Stroke
Public Health Herald 13th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354923549Public Health Herald 13th Issue
2011 Heart Disease and Stroke LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=23484234842011 Heart Disease and Stroke Legislation
Public Health Herald 12th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2205022050Public Health Herald 12th Issue
Public Health Herald 11th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2231322313Public Health Herald 11th Issue
Public Health Herald 10th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2177221772Public Health Herald 10th Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2215622156Childhood Obesity – 2010 of Legislative Policy Options
Heart Disease and Stroke - 2009 - 2010 State Legislative Policy OptionsBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1970819708Heart Disease and Stroke - 2009-2010 of State Legislative Policy Options
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Oklahoma State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1795817958Oklahoma Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke ] PA State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1796017960Pennsylvania Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke] RI State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1796117961Rhode Island Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Virginia State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1796817968Virginia Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Wisconsin State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1797117971Wisconsin Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke ] Louisiana State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1797817978Louisiana Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke] California State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1790217902California Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Colorado State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1792317923Colorado Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Delaware State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1792617926Delaware Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke ] Florida State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1792717927Florida Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke ] Georgia State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1792817928Georgia Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke ] Kansas State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1793517935Kansas Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke ] Missouri State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1794417944Missouri Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke ] New Mexico State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1795217952New Mexico Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
Wellness OverviewReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450814508Overview of wellness resources, including those of NCSL and other organizations.
Healthy Communities: Food Systems, Healthy Eating and Physical ActivityReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1451114511Overview of resources addressing obesity, including state legislation, recent news items and NCSL resources.
Childhood Obesity Trends - State RatesReports6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1387713877Maps: Percentage of children who were considered overweight and obese in 2007 and 50-state chart; Percentage of children who were considered obese in 2005 and 50-state chart. Also includes data on childhood obesity.
Childhood Obesity - 2009Bill Summaries/ Databases2/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1977619776Childhood Obesity – 2009 of Legislative Policy Options
[LegisBrief] Reducing Sodium to Improve HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1968919689Many Americans consume more than twice the recommended amount of sodium each day, putting them at a higher risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Laws on Cardiac Arrest and Defibrillators (AEDs)Bill Summaries/ Databases9/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450614506Each year, more than 250,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest. According to medical experts, the key to survival is timely initiation of a "chain of survival", including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). A portable lifesaving device, called an "automated external defibrillator" or "AED" has recently become an important medical tool, wi
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Alabama State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1685916859Alabama Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-State Profile and Policy ReportsBill Summaries/ Databases7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1758717587Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-state Profile and Policy Reports
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Ohio State Profile and Policy ReportBill Summaries/ Databases7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1795717957Ohio Heart Disease and Stroke Policy Profile
[Postcard] Heart Disease Death Rates by CountyReports4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2395823958Heart Disease Death Rates by County
[LegisBrief] Disparities in Cardiovascular Health - February 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392013920Disparities in Cardiovascular Health - February 2009 LegisBrief
Public Health Herald Newsletter 2nd IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1387013870Public Health Herald Newsletter 2nd Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2008Reports12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388313883Childhood Obesity - 2008
Childhood Obesity - 2007Bill Summaries/ Databases12/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439814398Overview of 2007 Childhood Obesity Legislation.
Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439714397Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases1/12/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439614396Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity BillsBill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1411214112Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills
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