Statewide Wellness Resources
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| State of Alaska Department of Health and Human Services |
The goal of the department is to promote and protect the health and well being of Alaskans. www.hss.state.ak.us |
| Providence Women's HeartAdvantage Program |
More women than men have died of cardiovascular diseases every year since 1984. Learn more: www.providence.org/alaska |
| Fairbanks KTVF Channel 11 Health Report |
Health issues are a growing concern in our community. Do we have good health? Can we improve it? What about diet and nutrition? Fitness? Diseases? Drugs? New medical findings? View this online report weekly. www.webcenter11.com |
Health Risks in Alaska
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In 2000 there were 2922 deaths in Alaska and 74.4% were identified within the top seven causes of death, approximately half of all deaths are attributable to modifiable behavioral risk factors. Learn more: www.epi.hss.state.ak.us/pubs
/brfss00-01/00-01BRFSS.pdf |
| National Wellness Resources |
| Ergonomics & OSHA |
What is ergonomics and what does OSHA have to say about it? www.osha.gov |
| Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
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| Healthier US |
The HealthierUS initiative is a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness. www.healthierus.gov
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| 'Portion Distortion' |
Study finds portion distortion may contribute to expanding waistlines. www.sciencedaily.com |
