Cuyahoga County middle school students left alone after school had worse behavior
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Cuyahoga County middle school students left alone after school had worse behavior
The 2008 Cuyahoga County Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Report examined the trends of risky behavior (tobacco, alcohol and marijuana use) among middle school students (7th & 8th graders) and time left alone after school.
Ohio infant mortality higher among lower income, less educated families.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study show link between lower family income and child health and education.
Flu Shot Clinics provided by Cleveland Department of Public Health
Even if you are healthy, you will need a flu shot and/or pneumonia shot to protect youself and your family from getting sick.
Cleveland ranked #16 for urban sustainability and ecological health
The City of Cleveland was ranked 16th among 50 major cities in the U.S. urban sustainability and ecological health. Top rankings included #1 for water supply and metro street congestion, #2 for local food and agriculture, and #3 for natural disaster risk.
Fewer Cleveland residents tested positive for HIV/AIDS in 2007
HIV incidence (new diagnoses) reported to health officials dropped 22% from 2006 to 2007 according to HIV/AIDS surveillance by the Cleveland Department of Public Health.
25-Year Trend in Heart Deaths Shows Steady Decline, Disparity
America's top killer continues to disproportionately affect Black males as overall death rates fall.
Medicaid coverage expansion benefits additional Ohioans and pregnant women
Initiatives proposed by Govenor Stickland provides greater, more affordable access to health care among Ohio's uninsured.
