CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cardiovascular System Health
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There are many risk factors that can cause a person to develop cardiovascular disease. A risk factor is anything that is linked to an increased chance of developing...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Yrbss Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults.
WebMD
Web Md: Hiv & Aids Health Center
This site offers a wealth of information regarding HIV and AIDS. Content ranges from basic health information found under "FAQ" to topical information such as the risk of AIDS to teens and home care options.
Other
Cook Children's Health Care System: Health Information: Conditions and Injuries
Large library of fact sheets about disease, medical conditions, and injuries, with explanations of symptoms, risk factors, treatments, prevention, and related information.
Province of British Columbia
\Mental Health Disorders: Identifying Students With Eating Disorders
This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series provides details for identifying and referring students who are at-risk for eating disorders. This site in its entirety is...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How Do You Help Someone Who Is at Risk of Suicide?
Article examines suicide prevention efforts in Greenland, the country with the highest suicide rate in the world.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental Chemistry: Health Effects of Nickel
Explains what nickel is, ways it is used, how it is produced, how it gets into the environment and into our bodies, and the health effects of exposure to nickel. Also discusses how to reduce the risk of exposure. Has links to additional...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Travelers' Health: Disease Directory
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on over 40 diseases that travelers might need to be prepared for. Information includes description of disease, risk for travelers, preventive measures and treatment.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Toxicology and Human Health
Students investigate hazards to human health that are found where we live, work, and play, and begin to understand the risk analysis and system of evaluation that was developed to protect us from potential environmental dangers.
Other
Department of Health and Human Services: Straight Talk About Smoking
Girls' Health is a matter of fact resource in teaching girls the dangers and facts of tobacco use and abuse. Take a quiz to see where you stand in your knowledge of tobacco.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Pelvic Exams
Most teens don't look forward to medical exams that seem somewhat intrusive. The truth is, though, that by avoiding such exams an individual can put themselves at great risk. Find out more about one such exam for females, the pelvic...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Thorough overview of hypertension. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Frontline: League of Denial: Is Football Safe for Kids?
Learn about health risks faced by football players and write down your responses to evidence that football may be unsafe for children, in this interactive lesson featuring media from FRONTLINE: League of Denial. The lesson focuses on...
PBS
Pbs: Now With Bill Moyers: Motivating Youth to Get More Exercise
Determine the primary cause for the increase in overweight youth in the U.S., and examine associated health risks. Investigate media targeted to youth, strategize a plan to motivate teens to exercise more, then implement the plan.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Iaq: Secondhand Smoke and Smoke Free Homes
Find out how secondhand smoke contributes to indoor air pollution, and learn how to prevent this health risk.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Female Athlete Triad
The female athlete triad is composed of three disorders that all stem from a woman's obsession with how she looks. Conditions in this triad result in weakness and damage to one's body. This condition is outlined in a detailed manner in...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Teenagers Who Lack Sleep at Higher Risk for Mental Health Problems"
In this informational text, Tori Rodriguez discusses the effect of not getting enough sleep on teenagers' mental health. As you read, take notes on how teens are affected when they don't get enough sleep. [Free account registration...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Risk Factors for Drug Use and Drug Abuse
A description of the factors (biological risks, psychological risks, socio-cultural risks, and environmental risks) that relate to each other in complicated ways that can lead to drug abuse or drug addiction.
Other
Healthfinder: Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Provides an overview on the basics of risk factors that may contribute to a stroke along with tips on ways to prevent one. Interactives include a quiz and a tool to track your family history.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Teenagers Who Don't Get Enough Sleep Mental Health Problems
In this informational text, Tori Rodriguez discusses the effect of not getting enough sleep on teenagers' mental health. It also offers guided reading, an assessment, and discussion questions. [Free account registration required for...
WebMD
Web Md: Overweight Kids Risk Liver Damage
This site from WebMD Health provides an overview of a recent study citing the dangers of liver damage to overweight children and teens. This article is written by Liz Meszaros and is rather brief, but it does provide useful information.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: High Risk of Breast Cancer
Explains a couple of the treatment options for women who have an unusually high risk of getting breast cancer.
Other
Michigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf]
Michigan Department of Agriculture provides this site that teaches students about the risks and benefits involved with food production. Includes a detailed lesson plan along with a list of terms and definitions. Gives great background...
Texas Heart Institute
Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Heart Disease Risk Factors
One-page article answers questions about heart disease risk factors in children and teenagers including high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
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