National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Table of Contents 1. Colorectal Cancer: Statistics and Risk Factors 2. Screening Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer 3. Limitations of Current Screening Methods 4. Need for…
Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month
Table of Contents I. Introduction Normal function of Hemostasis Dangers of dysfunctional activity of any of the numerous components of the body’s hemostatic response II.…
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Table of Contents Introduction to Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) CHD Awareness Week Causes of CHD Types of Congenital Heart Defects: Atrial Septal Defect Coarctation of…
Eating Disorders Awareness and Screening Week
Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Eating Disorders A. Characteristics of Eating Disorders B. Factors contributing to Eating Disorders 2. Types of Eating Disorders A.…
World Cancer Day
Table of Contents I. Introduction • Cancer as a major impact on society • Genetic nature of cancer • Types of genes affected in cancer…
International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Routine Prenatal Care III. Infections during Pregnancy A. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) B. Group B Strep C. Listeriosis and Pregnancy D.…
National ‘Wear Red’ Day for Women’s Heart Health
Table of Contents I. Introduction • Cardiovascular diseases as a major health threat among women • Statistics on heart disease deaths among women in the…
American Heart Health Month
Table of Contents 1. Introduction • Heart disease as a common cause of death in the United States • Importance of healthy lifestyle choices in…
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. The National Children’s Dental Health Month 3. Common Dental Problems with Children A. Tooth Decay B. Ankylosis C. Dental…
National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain injury Awareness Month
Table of Contents Section 1: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries Primary injuries sustained during traumatic events, including intracranial hematomas and skull fractures Secondary injuries that occur…
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Table of Contents Introduction Cervical Awareness Month The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) The Need for HPV Vaccination Cervical Cancer Understanding Screening Tests for Prevention…
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Table of Contents 1. Prevalence of birth defects in the US 2. Causes of birth defects 3. Importance of raising awareness 4. Ways to prevent…