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  1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... develop after they experience or see a traumatic event. The traumatic event may be life-threatening, such as combat, a ... car accident, or sexual assault. But sometimes the event is not necessarily a dangerous one. For example, ...
  2. Fire Safety (National Library of Medicine)  
    Preventing fires is an important part of fire safety. In the United States, cooking is the main cause of home fires. Cigarettes are a big risk too - they are the ...
  3. Floods (National Library of Medicine)  
    Floods are common in the United States. Weather such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, hurricanes, or tsunamis can cause flooding. Flooding can also happen when ...
  4. Coping with Disasters (National Library of Medicine)  
    No matter how well you have prepared, you might feel dazed or numb after going through a disaster. You may also feel sad, helpless, or anxious. In spite ...
  5. Child Mental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    It's important to recognize and treat mental illnesses in children early on. Once mental illness develops, it becomes a regular part of your child's behavior. ...
  6. COVID-19 Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. In the United States, there are several ...
  7. Medical Device Safety (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a back-up plan and supplies in the event of an emergency Keep emergency numbers available and ...
  8. Stress (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... illness, losing your job, or other unhappy life events that often have a long impact. Traumatic stress, ... a war, a flood, earthquake, or other frightening event. This type of stress can cause a long- ...
  9. After Surgery (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... There can also be complications. These are unplanned events linked to the operation. Some complications are infection, ...
  10. Animal Diseases and Your Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Animal diseases that people can catch are called zoonoses. Many diseases affecting humans can be traced to animals or animal products. You can get a disease ...
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