• One in Three Teenage Boys Experiencing Sexual Assault Tries to Take His Own Life, UB Study Finds 4/2015
• Preventing Suicide CDC
• Preventing Suicide: A Technical Package of Policy, Programs, and Practices 2017
• Preventing Suicide Through a Comprehensive Public Health Approach 9/2016
• Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide in College and University Settings Suicide Prevention Resource Center
• National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action A Report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
• Racial and Gender Disparities in Suicide Among Young Adults Aged 18–24: United States, 2009–2013
• Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide WebMD
• Reminding Loved Ones That Life is Precious: Suicide Prevention Resources Thank you, Bethany!
• School-Associated Suicides --- United States, 1994--1999 CDC 6/2004
• Strong alcohol policies can help prevent suicide 9/2016
• Suicidal Thoughts: What to Do Save.org
• Suicide MedlinePlus
• Suicide WHO.int
• Suicide: A major, preventable mental health problem NIH.gov
• Suicide Among Hispanics --- United States, 1997--2001 CDC 6/2004
• Suicide and Attempted Suicide CDC 6/2004
• Suicide and Attempted Suicide --- China, 1990--2002 CDC 6/2004
• Suicide Attempts and Physical Fighting Among High School Students --- United States, 2001 CDC 6/2004
• Suicide Attempts among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Adults 1/2014
• Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior Suicidology.org
• Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents 9/2007
• Suicides in Teen Girls Hit 40-Year High 8/2017
• Suicides in the U.S. Climb After Years of Declines 4/2016
• Suicides under age 13: One every 5 days 8/2017
• Suicide Prevention CDC
• Suicide Prevention US Veterans Administration
• Suicide: Prevention Strategies CDC.gov
• Suicide Rates,* by Mechanism of Injury† — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999–2013 MMWR 1/2015
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center
• Suicide Rates in the United States Continue to Increase 6/2018
• Suicide Risk High for Middle-Aged Whites WebMD
• Suicide: Statistics, Warning Signs and Prevention Livescience.com 3/2015
• Suicide: What to do when someone is suicidal Mayo Clinic
• Teen Bullies And Their Victims Both Face A Higher Risk Of Suicid 6/2016
• Teen Homicide, Suicide, and Firearm Deaths Childtrends.org 3/2015
• The Trevor Project Nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth
• Transforming communities: Key elements for the implementation of comprehensive community-based suicide prevention 2017
• Trends in Suicide by Level of Urbanization — United States, 1999–2015 MMWR 3/2017
• Understanding Suicide CDC.gov 2015
• Workplace suicide on the rise: Specific occupations pose higher risks than others 2015
• World Health Organization's (WHO) Report on Preventing Suicide CDC.gov
• Transitioning to Adulthood: The Role of Adolescent Depression and Suicide Ideation Childtrends.org
• Youth Performing Self-Harm More Likely to Commit Suicide 3/2018 Higher suicide rate among adolescents versus young adults after self-harm
• Youth Suicide CDC.gov

Thyroid

• Fatigued or Full Throttle: Is Your Thyroid to Blame? WebMD
• Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment NIH.gov
• The Thyroid and You: Coping with a Common Condition NIH.gov
• Thyroid disease Womenshealth.gov
• Thyroid Function Tests NIH.gov
• Thyroid Symptoms and Solutions WebMD slideshow
• Thyroid Tests NIH.gov

Tobacco

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Urological Health

• A Visual Guide to Urinary Tract Infections WebMD slide show

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US Government Sites

• US Government Statistics Sites

Health-related

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (formerly, AHCPR)
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• National Eye Institute
• National Library of Medicine
• Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
• US Department of Agriculture
• US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
• US Food and Drug Administration

Other

• Burreau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
• Census Bureau
• Government Accounting Office (GAO)
• Goverment Printing Office
• Legislative Information
• Library of Congress

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Violence Prevention

• Domestic Violence
• Community Guide - Violence Prevention
• Preventing Multiple Forms of Violence CDC.gov
• Sexual Violence CDC.gov
• VetoViolence.org
• Violence Prevention CDC.gov
• Violence Prevention — The Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention CDC.gov
• Violence Prevention — The Social-Ecological Model: A Framework for Prevention CDC.gov

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Vision

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Test your eyes Can you see properly? 10 Things Your Eye Doctor Knows — And Wishes You Did, Too 1/2016 A Visual Guide to Cataracts Basics of Vision and Eye Health Can’t See Clearly? Get Your Eyes Checked CDC.gov Can You Prevent Myopia? Computer Vision Syndrome Affects Millions 5/2016 Contact Lens–Related Corneal Infections — United States, 2005–2015 8/2016 MMWR Corneal Infections Associated with Sleeping in Contact Lenses — Six Cases, United States, 2016–2018 8/2018 Eye Exam Mayoclinic.com Eye-Related Videos NIH.gov Eye and Health Safety Preventblindness.org Eye Health Information NIH.gov Eye Injuries NIH.gov Facts About Floaters From Glaucoma To Cataracts: These Gifs Let You See Through The Eyes Of The Visually Impaired 2/2016 Geographic Disparity of Severe Vision Loss — United States, 2009–2013 MMWR 5/2015 Glaucoma NIH.gov Glaucoma Research Foundation Glossary of Eye Conditions Afb.org Glossary of Eye-Related Terms eyecareamerica.org Healthy Contact Lens Wear and Care CDC.gov Healthy Eyes, Healthy Body Keep Your Vision Healthy NIH.gov 13 Tips to Prevent Eye Fatigue Leading Causes of Blindness NIH.gov Nearsightedness NIH.gov Optical Illusion Could Help Determine Vision Problems Percentage of Adults Aged 25 Years with Trouble Seeing When Wearing Corrective Lenses,* by Education Level and Age Group — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2012–2013† MMWR 12/2014 Prevent Eye Damage, Protect Yourself from UV Radiation EPA.gov Senior vision problems Statistics and Data National Eye Institute Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes Take Steps to Keep Your Sight NIH.gov The myopia boom Nature.com 3/2015 These health problems can be predicted with a look into your eyes 3/2018 Top Tips for Healthier Eyes WebMD slide show Understanding Vision Loss Afb.org Understanding Your Vision: The “Imperfect Eye” NIH.gov Unusual Eye Conditions Vision & Eye Health Data & Maps Vision Health Initiative (VHI) CDC.gov Vision Impairment and Blindness NIH.gov Vision loss increases risk for thoughts of suicide Reuters.com 3/2015 Visual impairment and blindness WHO.int Vision Health Initiative What Eye Problems Look Like WebMD slide show What is a comprehensive dilated eye exam? NIH.gov What Your Eyes Say About Your Health Who do YOU see: Albert or Marilyn? Optical illusion could reveal if you need glasses Dailymail.co.uk 4/2015 Why Super Mario runs from left to right: People prefer it Sciencedaily.com 3/2015

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Women's Health

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Worksite Wellness

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“Beyond the Four Walls: Why Community is Critical to Workforce Health” Cost Calculators Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Employers Money? Rand.org 2015 Employee Financial Wellness Survey 2014 Financial Incentives and Workplace Wellness-Program Participation Ebri.org Health determined by social relationships at work 9/2016 Healthier Worksite Initiative CDC How HIPAA Applies to Certain Workplace Wellness Programs 3/2016 Measuring wellness, From data to insight The Economist Intelligence Unit Mental health in the workplace 9/2017 Often Ignored: Healthcare Employees' Well-Being 9/2015 Pricked for a pittance — workers share intimate health details with employers, but ‘wellness’ doesn’t work 9/2016 Tell your boss your heart rate and sleep habits? That’s where fitness bands, Apple Watch are headed Want a Healthier Workforce? Investing in Community Health Can Pay Off Welcoa Free Reports Wellness Index Page Wellness Program Trends: A Closer Look at Health Coaching Well Workplace Checklist Welcoa What Do Companies Really Get Out of Employee Wellness Programs? Cheatsheet.com 4/2015 What You Should Know About Employee Wellness Programs Workplace Wellness Programs Are a Sham 9/2016 Workplace Wellness Programs Study Final Report 2013 Work site wellness centers equate to weight loss and health care savings, expert says Sciencedaily.com 3/2015

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