| Alcohol 362.292 / 616.861 | Consumer 381.33 / 640.73 | Diseases/Medicine 362.1 / 610 | Drugs 362.29 / 616.86 |
| Environment 616.98 / 363.7 | Emotional Health 152.4 / 362.2 / 616.89 | Family 306.8 / 646.7 | Nutrition & Diet 363.8 / 612.3 / 613.2 |
| Personal Health 613 | Psychology 150 | Safety Issues 363.1 | Smoking 362.296 / 363.4 / 613.85 / 616.865 |
Please Note: The following sets of links were compiled for research purposes with Redwood High School classes. While some of the information may recommend the use of a substance, procedure or practice, RHS does not necessarily support or condone such positions. Links to information are provided for study and research.
General Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Has links to Diseases & Conditions; Emergency Preparedness & Response; Environmental Health; Life Stages & Populations; Healthy Living; Injury, Violence & Safety; Traveler's Health; and Workplace Health & Safety.
MEDLINEplus - http://medlineplus.gov
Over 500 health topic pages, drug information from USP DI Advice for the Patient, and the adam.com Health Illustrated Encyclopedia are available at this site sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Healthy People 2010 - http://www.healthypeople.gov
Healthy People 2010 provides a framework for prevention for the Nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats.
Mayo Clinic - http://www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic's three main Web sites provide information and services from the world's first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group medical practice. Manage your health with information and tools that reflect the expertise of Mayo's 2,500 physicians and scientists, learn how to access medical services, and discover Mayo's medical research and education offerings.
WebMD - http://www.webmd.com
"The WebMD content staff blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. Our esteemed colleagues at MedicineNet.com are frequent contributors to WebMD and comprise our Medical Editorial Board. Our Independent Medical Review Board continuously reviews the site for accuracy and timeliness."