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American Stroke Association: Stroke Knowledge

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This abstract from the American Stroke Association discusses the importance of education in the stroke community. Support groups are important partners in stroke education. German study
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Smithsonian Institution Archives: Pearl Mc Iver (1893 1976)

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Pearl McIver (1893-1976) was the first United States Public Health Service consultant on nursing administration and served as chief of public health nursing services at the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. She received...
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Smithsonian Institution Archives: Mary Elizabeth Switzer (1900 1971)

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Mary Elizabeth Switzer (1900-1971) was Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and co-winner of the Lasker Award in 1960 with Paul Wilson Brand (1914-2003), a...
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Nidcd Health Information: Resources for Educators

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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers classroom activities and other resources for students and teachers.
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National Institutes of Health: Aim for a Healthy Weight

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This page links you to recommendations, risk assessments, and suggestions for controlling weight. Most useful is the link to publications for more in-depth info.
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Nih: Aim for a Health Weight

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This brief but informative site discusses the role of body mass index and waist circumference in determining your risk of disease and death.
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Nih: Body Mass Index

For Students 9th - 10th
Enter your height and weight and determine your body mass index. Compare your index to the BMI categories and learn if you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

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