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Premature Mortality in Orange County
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Mental Illness Linked to Shorter Life Spans Orange County residents with a severe mental illness tend to die earlier, about 18 years earlier, than the general population. Specifically, the average age at death for residents with a documented mental illness was 58.5 years, compared to 76.2 years among deaths to...
Substance Exposed Babies in Orange County
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This report describes the findings from a two-phased multi-method assessment of prenatal substance use, the Substance Exposed Babies (SEB) Study. The purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence rate of babies exposed to alcohol, tobacco or other drugs (ATOD) prior to birth. Read about downloading files.
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Triple P Online
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Resilient Children Cope Better Resilience helps kids "bounce back", to persist even when it's not easy. Learning to cope with challenges is an important life-long skill. Positive interactions with their caregivers help children become more resilient, which is easier with the right support. The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program...
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17th Street Testing, Treatment, and Care Clinic
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17th Street Testing, Treatment and Care Clinic at the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and HIV testing. Testing and treatment for most STDs such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia HIV testing Information and education on STD/HIV prevention and treatment PrEP...
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Injury Prevention Program
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The Injury Prevention Program administers the following projects designed to increase physical activity opportunities and prevent bike, pedestrian, and child passenger injuries: Buckle Up Orange County, Safe Routes to School, Walk to School Day, and Helmet Safety.
Your Health Matters OC
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The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) presents “Your Health Matters OC.” The show features health care professionals within the HCA and expert guests from the OC community. Each Episode features a variety of relevant health topics that impact your health and the Orange County community. VIEW EPISODES: Episode #27: Mental...