Vol. 68, Issue 1, 2007

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in North Carolina

Since chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 11% of the United States population, and its incidence is rising...

While tobacco use reduction remains a major public health goal, little evidence exists on how citizens in North Carolina view policy issues related to tobacco control.

Physician organizations recommend screening for health care behaviors. Despite these recommendations, health care providers worry that questions on sensitive topics may not be accepted by their patients.

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