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** Information on Swine Flu and Pandemic Influenza**

Topics

Translated Nurse-to-Patient Communication Handouts
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA

Influenza (the 'Flu')

** Information on Swine Flu and Pandemic Influenza**
Avian Flu Fact Sheet
Source: New York City Department of Health and Hygiene

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Avian Influenza
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Avian Influenza - 'Bird Flu'
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Facts About Influenza
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Influenza
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

Hmong Hmoob
English (HTML)

Influenza - are you at risk?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Influenza Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition

Live Intranasal Influenza Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition

Pandemic Flu
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Self Care During an Influenza Pandemic
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Injury Prevention and Safety

Allergic Reactions
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Animal Bites
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Ankle Sprain
Source: Health Information Translations

Baby Walkers and Play Centres
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Back Health And Safety
Source: Health Information Translations

Back to School/Work After an Injury
Source:Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Bioterrorism Preparedness: Agents, diseases & threats
Source: Hawaii State Department of Health

Booster Seat Safety
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Botulism
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Burn Care Booster Seat Safety
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Carbon Monoxide
Source: University of Minnesota Extension Service

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chainsaw Safety
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chest Bruise/Rib Fracture
Source: NYU Downtown Hospital/Ehrman Digital Library

Chinese 中文 - English

Choking child (1 to 8 years)
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Hmong Hmoob - English

Cleaning your basement after a flood
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Cockroaches
Source: University of Minnesota Extension Service

Cover Your Cough
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cover Your Cough
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada

Dental Emergencies
Source: California Dental Association

Dizziness
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

"Drive Safely"
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

"Electricity is SHOCKING!"
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Eye Injuries
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Fall Prevention
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Food Safety is in Your Hands
Source: Public Health - Seattle & King County, WA
Video

Germ Stopper [Flyer]
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Giardiasis
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

Hmong Hmoob
English (HTML)

Handwashing [Poster]
Source: University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service

Handwashing and Sanitizing
Source: Toronto Public Health - Ontario, Canada

Harmful Effects of Second-hand Smoke
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Headache
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Headaches
Source: Health Information Translations

Head Injury
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Head Injury: Prevention
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program

Japanese 日本語

Health History Form
Source: MetLife Dental and the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

"Healthy Habits" [Poster/Flyer]
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Heat Related Illness
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Heat Stress in the Elderly
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Vietnamese Tiếng Việt
English (HTML)

Hot Weather Precautions
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Household fires
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

How to Be Safe In and Around the Water
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

How to Use 9-1-1
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Hypothermia
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Insect Bites
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Is Your Child Ready for a Seatbelt? Think Again!
Source: Washington State Booster Seat Coalition

Keep Your Food Safe/Pov Hwm Koj Cov Zaub Mov
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/Healthy

Audio:

Lead and Health - Is Your Family at Risk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Lead
Source: University of Minnesota Extension Service

Listeriosis
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Source: Health Information Translations

Molds
Source: University of Minnesota Extension Service

Mosquite-Borne Illness
Source: Boston Public Health Commission

Mouth Guards
Source: California Dental Association

Norovirus
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Chinese - Traditional 繁體中文
English (HTML)

Nosebleeds
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Patient Safety Solutions
Source: Joint Commission/World Health Organization/Joint Commission International

Power outages
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Preparing for emergencies
Source: Minneapolis Health and Family Support, Emergency Preparedness

Preventing the spread of germs
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Rabies
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Radon
Source: University of Minnesota Extension Service

Retinal Tears and Detachment
Source: Health Information Translations

Salmonellosis
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

Hmong Hmoob
English (HTML)

Seafood Poisoning
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Severe Food Allergies in Children
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Sore Throat
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Take the Bite Out of West Nile Virus
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health

Ten Least Wanted Foodborne Pathogens
Source: Partnership for Food Safety Education - Washington, DC

Turn the Volume Down and Protect Your Hearing
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

"Watch Your Step!" - Ladder & Roof Safety
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

West Nile Virus: Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

West Nile Virus: Questions & Answers
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

West Nile Virus: What You Need to Know
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

West Nile Virus Precautions - Fact sheet for Outdoor Workers
Source: New York State Dept. of Health

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Winter Storms
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Your Guide to Food Safety
Source: Department of Human Services - Victoria, Australia

Kidney Disease

Choosing the Type of Dialysis Best Suited to You
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Chronic Kidney Disease and Asian-Americans
Source: Tufts Medical Center, Division of Nephrology - Boston, MA

Introduction to Kidney Disease and Blood Pressure
Source: Tufts Medical Center, Division of Nephrology - Boston, MA

Kidney Failure
Source: Health Information Translations

Kidney Failure Treatment Options [Booklet]
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Living with Kidney Disease [Manual]
Source: The Kidney Foundation - Canada

Phosphorus and Your Kidney Diet
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Sodium and Your Kidney Diet
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Medicaid/Medicare/Social Security

Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
Source: United States Social Security Administration

Getting Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, Life Insurance: Face And Cash Values
Source: United States Social Security Administration

Review Of Your Eligibility For Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs: Some Things You Should Know
Source: United States Social Security Administration

Medication

Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMSHA

Antibiotics
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies

Ciprofloxacin
Source: Health Information Translations

Coumadin
Source: Health Information Translations

Coumadin (Warfarin)
Source: NYU Downtown Hospital/Ehrman Digital Library

Chinese 中文/English

Crushing Ciprofloxacin Pills for Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations

Doxycycline
Source: Health Information Translations

Drug Safety
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services-Hong Kong

Facts About Generic Drugs
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/Healthy Roads Media

Video:

Audio:

Giving Doxycycline Pills to Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations

Improving the Effectiveness of Your Medications by Learning the Effects of Food and Drinks
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Nitroglycerin
Source: Health Information Translations

Taking Medicines Safely
Source: Health Information Translations

Understanding depression and antidepressant medication
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Using Herbs
Source: Health Information Translations

Using Medicine Wisely
Source: United States Food and Drug Administration

Men's Health

See also: Prostate Cancer

Andropause
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Cancer Facts for Men
Source: American Cancer Society

Impotence
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Lively Mood
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Men Behaving Sadly
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Men Who Smoke
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Problems of the Prostate Gland
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services-Hong Kong

Safer Sex
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Stomach Cancer
Source:Hong Kong Cancer Fund

Successful Treatment for Impotence
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Testicular Cancer
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Testicular Self Exam
Source: Health Information Translations

When snoring is a problem
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Mental Health

See also:

Addictions
Anxiety
Depression
General Mental Health
Mental Illness
Psychotherapy

Addictions

See also: Substance Abuse

Having Real Fun? Problems with Gambling
Source: Asian Services/Problem Gambling Foundation - Auckland Regional Public Health Service, New Zealand

Chinese 中文 - English

Gambling
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Anxiety and Phobias

Anxiety and Phobias
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Anxiety in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Help for Anxiety Problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Is My Child Quiet or Could it be a Disorder
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Kids and Anxiety: When It's More Than Just "Jitters"
Source: NYU Child Study Center

School Anxiety
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Shyness and Social Phobias
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

What is an Anxiety Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Depression

Alcohol and Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文

Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Beyond Sadness: A Guide to Depresion
Source: University of Michigan Depression Center

Depression
Source: Fairfax Area Agency on Aging - Fairfax, VA

Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Depression Checklist
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Depression during Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Depression in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Depression in Children and Adolescents
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Depression in Older Adults
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Depression in People with Learning Disability
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Depression in the Workplace
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Facts About Depression
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Healing the Spirit: Treatment of Depression Among the Asian Elderly [Video]
Source: Asian Pacific Fund in partnership with the Stanford Geriatric Education Center and AARP

How can you help someone with depression?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Living and caring for a person with depression
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Making Sense of Depression
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Men Behaving Sadly
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Post-Natal Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Sad Feelings After Childbirth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Understanding depression and antidepressant medication
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

What is a Depressive Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

General Mental Health

Are you feeling good today?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Bereavment
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Choosing a Mental Health Professional for Children
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Emotional Changes After Giving Birth
Source: Health Information Translations

Emotional Lives of Adolescents
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Good Mental Health is Ageless
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Guide to food and mood
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom

Guide to managing stress
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom

How to cope with sleep problems
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom

Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Preventing Youth Suicide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Sleeping Well
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Stress and Children
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Stress - It Affects Children Too
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Mental Illness

Dementia
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Dementia: What is dementia?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Caring for someone who lives alone
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Diagnosing dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Early planning
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Changed Behaviours
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Communication
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Later Stages of Dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Taking a break
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Wandering
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Does Someone You Know Have a Mental Illness?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Information for Families & Carers of People with a Mental Illness
Source: Department of Human Services - Victoria, Australia

Living with Dramatic Mood Swings:Bipolar Disorder
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Mental Illness After Childbirth
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Schizophrenia
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Schizophrenia and Young People
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Understanding Mental Illness
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English

What is a Personality Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

What is Schizophrenia?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Psychotherapy
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

What is Psychotherapy?
Source: Social Welfare Department - Hong Kong

Nutrition

Asian Food Pyramid
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Better Health Begins with You
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Better Health for Mother and Baby
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Better Nutrition for Mature Adults
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Building Blocks For Health: Eating well for 2-5 year olds
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K

Caffeine and Your Health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Carbohydrate Food Choices
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Cholesterol: Too Much is Dangerous
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Cut Down on Salt and Sodium
Source: National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute/Healthy Roads Media

Audio

Diabetes: Asian Food Guide for Meal Planning
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Chinese 中文/English

Diabetes Management: Dietary Guidelines
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Diabetes Management: Sample Menu
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Diabetes Management: Understanding a Food Label
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Diabetes Meal Planning
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle

Diabetes Nutrition
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Diet and Cancer [Booklet]
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund

Dietary Fats and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Dietary Fibre
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Eat Smart
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Eat well, be active: What you can do
Source: Canadian Cancer Society

Fast Food & Soft Drinks: How to Make Healthier Choices
Source: College of Natural Resources, U. California - Berkeley

Fibre and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Fitting More Fruit and Vegetables into Your Diet
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Folate and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Folic Acid
Source: Contra Costa Health Services - Contra Costa County, California

Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults
Source:Tufts University

Vietnamese Tiếng Việt

Food Pyramid
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Food Sources of Calcium and Vitamin D
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Food Stamp Information: Fact Sheet of Eligibility for Seniors and Disables Persons
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture - USDA

Fruit and Vegetable fact sheets
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Good Food for Kids
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Guide to food and mood
Source: MIND - National Association for Mental Health, United Kingdom

Healthy Asian Recipes
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle

Healthy Chinese Banquet – Good choices
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Healthy Eating to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Healthy eating to reduce cancer risk
Source: Cancer Council of South Australia

Healthy Food Options: What to Eat More Of and What to Eat Less Of
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley

Healthy Snacks for Adults
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Healthy Weight for My Child
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley

Heart Healthy Eating
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Helping Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Helpful Hints for Fluid Control
Source: Patient Food and Nutrition Services - University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

High Potassium Food List
Source: Patient Food and Nutrition Services - University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Hypertension and Sodium
Source: EthnoMed/Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA

Cambodian Khmer/English

Iron and Your Health
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Iron in Foods
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Know More About Fat
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Low Potassium Food List
Source: Patient Food and Nutrition Services - University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Moon Cake Equations
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Nutrition and Oral Health
Source: California Dental Association

Phosphorus and Your Kidney Diet
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Phosphorus Restricted Diet
Source: Patient Food and Nutrition Services - University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Serve Up a Healthy Life--Give the Gift of Good Nutrition
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Vietnamese Tiếng Việt/ English

Sodium and Your Kidney Diet
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Sodium-Controlled Diet
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Starting your baby on family foods
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K

Vegetarian Diet
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Vegetarian Diet Guidelines
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements for Adults
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Weight Control
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Xylitol
Source: California Dental Association

Pain Management and Palliative Care

About Your Pain from Health Information Translations
Source: Health Information Translations

Loving care for people with terminal illness
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Pain relief: A guide for people with cancer
Source: Canadian Cancer Society

Pain Scales
Source: British Pain Society

Palliative Care
Source: Palliative Care Council of South Australia, Inc.

Patient Controlled Analgesia Pump
Source: Health Information Translations

Senior Health

See also: Bone and Joint Care | Eye Care | Foot Care | Medicaid/ Medicare | Stroke

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Aging
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Alzheimer's Disease
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance

Better Nutrition for Mature Adults
Source: Nutrition Education for New Americans Project

Cataract
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Information
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Common Eating Problems for Elders
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Compression Stocking
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Congestive Heart Failure: Tips for Managing at Home
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Dementia
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Dementia: What is dementia?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Caring for someone who lives alone
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Diagnosing dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Early planning
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Changed Behaviours
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Communication
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Later Stages of Dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Taking a break
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Wandering
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Depression in Older Adults
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Drug Safety
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Elderly & Sex
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Elderly Health
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Fall Prevention
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults
Source: Tufts University

Vietnamese Tiếng Việt

Food Stamp Information: Fact Sheet of Eligibility for Seniors and Disables Persons
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Getting older? Why your teeth and gums are important for good health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Good Mental Health is Ageless
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Growing Older, but Staying Well
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Healing the Spirit: Treatment of Depression Among the Asian Elderly [Video]
Source: Asian Pacific Fund in partnership with the Stanford Geriatric Education Center and AARP

Health Effects of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Heat Stress in the Elderly
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Vietnamese Tiếng Việt
English (HTML)

Improve Your Balance
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Incontinence: Solutions for common bladder problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Living Well with Osteoarthritis
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada

Chinese 中文 (Cantonese)

Living Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada

Chinese 中文 (Cantonese)

Looking After Your Legs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Macular Degeneration
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Parkinson's Disease
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance

Seniors
Source: California Dental Association

Skin Care for the Elderly
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Sleeping Well
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Social Security Information
Source: Social Security Administration

Chinese 中文/English

Stress in the Elderly
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Swallowing Difficulty
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Think Ahead - How to Manage Arthritis Pain and Fatigue
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada

Chinese 中文 (Cantonese)

Top 10 Exercises for Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada

Weight Bearing Using a Walker
Source: Health Information Translations

Urinary Incontinence
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Why Seniors Should Consider Flu Vaccinations
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Worried about your memory?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

See also: AIDS/HIV

Chlamydia
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Chlamydia
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

Hmong Hmoob
English (HTML)

Genital Herpes
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Genital Herpes: HSV
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Genital Warts
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Gonorrhoea
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Myths and facts about sexual health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Safer Sex
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Syphilis
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Stroke

Heart Attack – Cardiac Arrest – Stroke Warnings
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health

High Blood Pressure
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Hypertension-The Silent Killer
Source: Heartland Health Outreach - Chicago, Illinois/Refugee Health Information Network

Know Your Numbers (BMI, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar)
Source: Illinois Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program - Illonois Department of Public Health

Stroke
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance

Stroke
Source: Health Information Translations

Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack - What You Need to Know
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Substance Abuse

What is substance abuse
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Alcohol

Aging, Medicines and Alcohol
Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Alcohol and Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文

Alcohol and drug problems happen in all kinds of families
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse
Source: Fairfax Area Agency on Aging - Fairfax, VA

Drink Smart
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Drinking Alcohol: How Much is Healthy?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Liver Cirrhosis
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Caffeine

Caffeine and Your Health
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Drugs

Drug Abuse
Source: Office of National Drug Control Policy

Ecstasy - Understanding the Risks
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

How to Approach Drug Issues with Your Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Meth Mouth
Source: California Dental Association

Tobacco

Asthma and Smoking
Source: Asthma Foundation Victoria - Australia

Car and Home: Smoke Free Zone Campaign
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Cigarette Smoke and Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Don't Burn Your Life Away--Be Good to Your Heart
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Vietnamese Tiếng Việt - English

Fact sheet on Smoking - For Smokers
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Fact Sheet on Smoking - Message to Parents
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

The Harmful Effects of Tobacco Products: Not a Safe Option to Cigarettes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Keep your kids healthy - Do not smoke in the car and home
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Men Who Smoke
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Myths About Cigarette Smoking
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

One step at a time: For smokers who don't want to quit
Source: Canadian Cancer Society

One step at a time: For smokers who want to quit
Source: Canadian Cancer Society

One step at a time: If you want to help a smoker quit
Source: Canadian Cancer Society

Passive Smoking
Source:Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Quit Smoking for Your Family
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Quitting Smoking: the First Few Days
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Reasons to quit smoking
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Say Goodbye to Cigarettes
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Smoke Free and Fresh
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Smoking and Pregnancy
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Sealants
Source: California Dental Association

Smokeless Tobacco
Source: California Dental Association

Youngsters - Smoking Prevention
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Tuberculosis (TB)

Active Tuberculosis (TB) Disease
Source: Minnesota Department of Health

Do I Need a TB Test?
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads Media

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Instructions for Collecting Sputum for TB
Source: Minnesota Department of Health

Mantoux Skin Test
Source: Minnesota Department of Health

Pills to Prevent Tuberculosis
Source: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

STOP TB infection Before it Makes you Sick
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads Media

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Taking the Fear Out of TB
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

TB and BCG ("Bacille Calmette-Guerin" vaccine)
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads

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Audio

TB and HIV - A Dangerous Partnership
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads Media

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Audio

TB Contact Investigations
Source: Minnesota Department of Health

TB Disease - You Need Treatment to Make you Well
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads Media

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Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Source: Minnesota Department of Health

Tuberculin Test (Mantoux Test)
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis
Source: Public Health - King County, Washington State

Tuberculosis Disease Overview
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Information
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Tuberculosis (TB) Medications
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Neonatal BCG Vaccination
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Vaccination
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

What is a TB Test?
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads Media

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What you Should Know about Taking Tuberculosis Medicines
Source: Virginia Department of Health/Healthy Roads Media

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Audio

Vaccinations

Anthrax
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Chickenpox Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Hepatitis A Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Hepatitis B Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Live Intranasal
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition

Hib Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Influenza Vaccine - Live Intranasal
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Immunization Action Coalition

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Meningococcal
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Multi-Vaccine
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Polio Vaccine (Inactivated)
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Polio Vaccine (Oral)
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Screening Questionnaire for Adult Immunization
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

Tuberculosis Neonatal BCG Vaccination
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Tuberculosis Vaccination
Source: Queensland Health - State of Queensland, Australia

Why Seniors Should Consider Flu Vaccinations
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Yellow Fever
Source: Centers for Disease Control/Immunization Action Coalition

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