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Men's Health
Women's Health
Spouse Abuse
Elder Abuse
Men's Health American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Men have their own unique diseases or disorders. To find information on men's general, prostate, reproductive, and mental health, visit the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) website. Men's Health Network
The Men's Health Network is a non-profit educational organization, interested in improving the health and well-being of men, boys, and families. Medline Plus
Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, has a list of men's health topics. Back to Top
Women's Health Until recently, medical research has overlooked many health issues important to women. Women have also been under represented in clinical trials for new disease prevention medications. Through lobbying and grassroots efforts, this is beginning to change. Women's Health
To learn more about women's health in general, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Women's Health site. National Women's Health Information Center
Free and reliable health information is available from the National Women's Health Information Center, hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Women's Health Resource Center
The National Women's Health Resource Center provides comprehensive information on women's health issues at its website.
The Office of Women's Health, an agency of the Food and Drug Administration, hosts the following informative sites:
Womens' Health Topics
Take Time to Care About Women's Health
Back to Top Spouse Abuse Spouse or partner abuse is a critical issue today in the United States. Studies show that the group at greatest risk is young women, who are often abused by current or former partners. Approximately one third of high school and college students have experienced violence in an intimate relationship during their dating years. Over one third of teenage girls reported that they knew someone who had been beaten by their boyfriend. Facts About Spouse/Partner Abuse
To learn more, visit the Facts About Spouse/Partner Abuse website from the National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence. National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
The National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence provides Spouse/Partner Abuse Information at their website. Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control hosts facts on intimate partner violence. Back to Top
Elder Abuse As the number of people 65 years and over has increased in the United States, so has the incidence of elder abuse. Yet elder abuse has generally stayed hidden from the public. It is very important that both professionals and citizens become more aware of the many issues related to elder abuse. Elder abuse includes physical and psychological abuse and neglect. It is estimated that for every reported case of elder abuse, there are five hidden cases not reported. Studies show that victims of elder abuse have a tendency to die earlier without evidence of any chronic illnesses or life threatening disorders. Effective interventions can prevent or stop elder abuse. It is important to increase awareness among health care professionals and home care providers in order to recognize elder abuse or neglect early on. National Center on Elder Abuse
To learn more about elder abuse prevention, visit the National Center on Elder Abuse website. National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse provides information on the identification and prevention of elder abuse. Back to Top
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