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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Cholera

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet describing the diarrhoeal disease, cholera. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and how the disease is treated.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Deafness and Hearing Impairment

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site delves into the following deafness and hearing impairment topics: definition definition, facts, causes, social and economic burden, and WHO's strategy for prevention and control.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Dioxins and Their Effects on Human Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization answers questions relating to dioxins in our environment. Learn what dioxins are, how they effect our health and what is being done about possible contamination of the food supply.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Rabies

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization offers a detailed overview of rabies. Content focuses on incidence data, transmission of the disease, post-exposure treatment, vaccines and immunization, rabies in children, and more.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Cholera

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet on cholera provided by the World Health Organization discusses what it is, past epidemics, how it is transmitted, treatment, and control and preventive measures.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Your Genes, Your Health: Down Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Key facts about Down Syndrome are available on this page--just roll over the icons. For more detailed information, use the left navigation to explore causes, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Influenza

For Students 9th - 10th
This competent site explores the following topics: overview, the virus, pandemic influenza, transmission, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Related links are provided for additional information.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Hepatitis C

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough site delves into the following topics related to hepatitis: pathogen, infection and consequences, means of transmission, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very brief write-up on vitamin B12, which is organized into several sections including, "Function," "Food Sources," and "Recommendations." Though not containing detailed information, this website serves as a good source of...