Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Broadcast-quality, public service announcements (PSAs) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that cover a broad range of public health and safety topics, including the prevention of diseases, accidents, and injuries, particularly after disasters. Some clips are targeted to audiences labelled "General (Mature)," "General (Urban)," "Kids," or "Community." Collection includes lengthier CDC presentations (audio and video) that are not public...
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English
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To compensate for a shortage of liquid Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate) for children in pharmacies, provides instruction on how to make a Tamiflu® suspension, or liquid mixture that incorporates capsules' contents, at home. Provides referrals to CDC's online flu resources.
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Covers statistics of obesity in the U.S. Examines environmental changes that have resulted in increased food availability and decreased opportunities for physical activity. Covers the possible roles of individual responsibility, schools, communities, local governments, and commercial corporations in promoting healthy food choices and active lifestyles.
12) Salt Matters
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English
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More than three-quarters of Americans' daily salt intake comes from foods consumed in restaurants and purchased in grocery stores. This clip outlines ways to help consumers make healthier food choices.
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English
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The Los Angeles Universal Preschool program educates children about nutrition and being healthy from a very early age. With childhood obesity now affecting one in six kids, and disproportionately affecting low-income and minority populations, the program aim is to get the kids moving with fun dances and provide them with healthy snacks.
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English
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An outbreak of Ebola in western Uganda caused dozens of illnesses or deaths. A team of investigators from America's Centers for Disease Control Special Pathogens Branch travels to Uganda to bring the outbreak under control and learn more about the reservoir hosts for the Ebola and Marburg viruses.
20) Hidden Sodium
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English
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The largest part of our sodium intake comes from the salt that is used in processed and restaurants foods. Since too much sodium is bad for our health, consumers need to read the labels on processed and restaurant food in order to make healthy decisions.