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Table of Contents

October 2013; Volume 43,Issue 8

Nation

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    Work targets lagging U.S. infant mortality rate: Nation’s rate has improved, but trails many similar countries
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 1-12;
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    As senior population grows, aging in place gains popularity: Communities conducting outreach
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 1-16;
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    Workplace wellness programs a growing trend for employers: Affordable Care Act to play a role
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 1-10;
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    Researchers see signs of progress in fight against US obesity epidemic
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 6;
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    NIH comes to agreement on use of HeLa cancer cells in research
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 6;
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    CDC honors public health nerds
    Michele Late
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 27;
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    Nation in Brief
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 7-27;

State & Local

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    Delaware consortium fights back against state’s high cancer rates
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 9;
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    States in Brief
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 9;

Globe

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    World health report: Research vital to achieving universal coverage
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 18;
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    Globe in Brief
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 18;

Healthy You

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    How to recognize the signs of substance abuse
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 28;

Health Findings

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    Health Findings
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 11;

On the Job

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    Association welcomes public health program members, changes name
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 17;
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    On the Job in Brief
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 17;

APHA News

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    Renewed APHA to be unveiled at Association’s Annual Meeting
    Michele Late
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 4;
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    Q&A with Sarah Weddington, Annual Meeting keynote speaker and abortion rights trailblazer: ‘In many ways, attitudes toward abortion have not changed.’
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 8;
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    APHA Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary in November: Designer Norma Kamali among speakers
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 3;
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    Revamped APHA environmental health site fosters discussion, offers resources
    Michele Late
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 4;
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    APHA Advocates
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 2;

President's Column

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    Defining the characteristics of public health leadership
    Adewale Troutman
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 3;

Journal Watch

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    Journal Watch
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 5;

Sections

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    Caucus grant will send community partners to APHA Learning Institute
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 13;
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    APHA 2013 member group election winners announced
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 4;
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    Section chairs-elect meet at APHA
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 13;
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    Sections in Brief
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) 13;

Web-only News

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    Online-only: Poverty taxes brainpower when financially strapped, study says
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) E40;
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    Online-only: Healthy gums mean healthier babies, say oral, women’s health groups
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) E41;
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    Online-only: Insurance marketplaces open for enrollment, navigators ready to help
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) E42;
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    Public health extras: News on fast food habits, teen sexual behavior, call for papers
    Donya Currie and Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) E43;
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    Newsmakers: October 2013
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) E44;
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    Resources: October 2013
    Natalie McGill
    The Nation's Health October 2013, 43 (8) E45;
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