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The Tunguska explosion: June 30, 1908 On this day, 117 years ago
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db313.htm
Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/testingday.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hivtesting/index.html
For more information, see NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY (NHTD) and AIDS/HIV
2020
Graphic source: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/29-countries-sex-marriage-officially-legal-56041136
Graphic source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/05/17/global-snapshot-sex-marriage/
Graphic source: https://www.nationaljournal.com/media/media/2015/09/10/marriage.jpg
Graphic source: http://www.pillinglaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/constitution-gay-marriage-2.jpg
Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs. Wade
Graphic source: https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2022/06/24/oregon-elected-officials-groups-candidates-react-to-us-supreme-court-decision-overturning-roe-v-wade/
Graphic source: https://news.columbia.edu/news/what-overturning-roe-v-wade-would-mean
Graphic source: https://www.wpr.org/poll-most-americans-oppose-overturning-roe-v-wade-split-new-abortion-restrictions
Abortion, as of May 23, 2024
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As of June 23, 2023
As of June 2023
Graphic source: https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/
As of June 2023
Graphic source:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/six-week-abortion-ban-blocked-iowa-supreme-court-rcna89620
As of May 2023
As of November 2022
As of May 2022
Graphic source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/abortion-protected-roe-wade-overturned/story?id=84474352
On Friday, June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. The decision dismantled 50 years of legal protection and paved the way for individual states to curtail or outright ban abortion rights.
Roe v Wade Overturned: What It Means, What's Next
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Graphic source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/03/dark-milk-or-white-which-chocolate-is-best-for-your-heart-infographic/
Graphic source: https://x.com/BenNollWeather/status/1803756810945667376
Graphic Source: EarthSky
Graphic Source: EarthSky
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https://earthsky.org/space/watching-solstices-and-equinoxes-from-space
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-june-solstice
Graphic source: http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
Counteracting Health Misinformation. A Role for Medical Journals?
Graphic source: Free Dictionary
Graphic source: http://www.fathersday-2014.net/2014/06/50-happy-father-day-2014-wallpapers.html
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http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/15/fathers-day-facts/
For more statistics, see 6 facts about American fathers
Graphic source: https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/countdown-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-2019 (Administration for Community Living
CDC's Elder Abuse Page
For more information, see Senior Health
Graphic source: National Men's Health (NMHW) NMHW is charging into its 25th anniversary finale with Wear Blue June 18th.
Graphic source: http://www.menshealthmonth.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/slideshow11.jpg
Graphic source: http://www.menshealthmonth.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/page9-1005-full.jpg
Wear Blue Day is "To raise awareness and money for education about men's need to seek regular checkups, or testicular cancer education, prostate cancer education, or other health issues that affect men. (Cardiovascular disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, diabetes, gout, and more.)"
Wear BLUE Day 2020
Graphic source: https://www.statista.com/chart/17880/demographics-of-americans-offline/
Graphic source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/04/22/some-americans-dont-use-the-internet-who-are-they/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/spotlight/2019-heart-disease-disparities.htm
Cheat Sheet for Men's Cancer Screenings and Good Health
Graphic source: http://blogs.cdc.gov/cancer/2016/06/13/mens-cancer-screening-cheat-sheet/
Make sure you stay around to watch your kids grow up. Besides eating healthy and exercising daily, make sure your health is in tip-top shape. Make the appointment and get screened. Man up and wear the gown!
For additional information, see Men's Health
Men's Health Week/Month (June)
Men's Health Network
Men's Health Month
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/men.htm
Graphic source: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?ID=10238&lvl=2&lvlid=12
For more information, see Men's Health Month - Helping Men Stay On Top of Their Game
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A Guide to Quit Smoking Methods PDF format
Graphic source: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/food-safety-everyones-business-now-and-future-celebrating-world-food-safety-day
Graphic source: @USDAFoodSafety
Graphic source: https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-food-safety-day/2020
Graphic source: @USDAFoodSafety
For more information, see Alzheimer's Disease and Senior Health
For more information, see Consumer Safety and Environmental Health
Graphic source: National Resource Directory Bulletin June 2, 2017
Graphic source: http://www.commentsdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/World-No-Tobacco-Day-Stamp.jpg
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1134329231226417152
Graphic source: https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/world-no-tobacco-day-2020/social-media-materials
Graphic source: http://www.who.int/campaigns/no-tobacco-day/2018/en/
Graphic source: https://www.indiacelebrating.com/events/world-no-tobacco-day/
Graphic source: https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/world-no-tobacco-day-2020
Graphic source: https://digitalmedia.hhs.gov/tobacco/shareable_content/5cb622cae4b0f7cfc7c5000f
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/resources/infographics/future.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/resources/infographics/future.html
For more information, see May is Healthy Vision Month
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Graphic: https://blog.mass.gov/wp-content/uploads/legacy-images/conversations/6a010536512758970b017eeafaea2a970d-pi.jpg
Graphic source: @FDATobacco
For more information, see Senior Health
Graphic source: https://directorsblog.health.azdhs.gov/updated-physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans/
Graphic source: https://www.wellspan.org/media/3647/activitypyramid-500r.jpg
See 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Graphic source: http://www.letsbecomefit.com/uploads/1/0/8/4/10845971/1378035_orig.png
A History of Physical Activity Guidelines
Graphic source: https://www.slideshare.net/DukeHeartCenter/physical-activity-guidelines-2018in-the-making
I like Canada's Exercise Guidelines which are nicely summarized below:
Graphic source: http://blog.northernhealth.ca/active-living/make-time-to-move-for-stress-control-every-move-helps/
For more information, see Fitness Resources and Obesity
Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Staying Active While Social Distancing: Questions and Answers Health.gov
Activity Planner Ready to get more active this week?
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Graphic source: https://health.gov/moveyourway
Graphic source: https://health.gov/moveyourway
Graphic source: https://www.superoffice.com/blog/gdpr/
For more information, see General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Graphic source: https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/slide/understanding-disparities-and-discrimination-faced-by-asian-and-nhopi-people/
For more information, see Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and Chinese Culture
11 Moments From Asian American History That You Should Know
Understanding Disparities and Discrimination Faced by Asian and NHOPI People 5/2022
Graphic source: CDC
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/observances/hss-week/index.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/materials/buttons-banners.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/materials/buttons-banners.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/materials/buttons-banners.html
Graphic source: MTWDistrictHealth @MTWHD
For more information, see Asian & Pacific Islanders HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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Hepatitis Testing Day May 19th. For more information, see CDC's Viral Hepatitis Page and Hepatitis
Did you know Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel are often the first medical providers to see patients with sepsis? Sepsis starts outside the hospital in 80% of cases. Your fast recognition and treatment in the field can increase your patients' chances of survival.
For more information, see HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
For more information, see Hypertension
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Graphic source: https://www.unroadsafetyweek.org/en/get-involved
Graphic source: https://www.unroadsafetyweek.org/en/get-involved
Graphic source: http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-womens-checkup-day-second-monday-in-may/
Graphic source: https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations_for_Women.asp
Graphic source: https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations_for_Women.asp
Graphic source: https://ibpllc.com/national-womens-health-week/
For more information, see Women's Health Index I have 5 webpages devoted to women's health issues.
Graphic source: https://www.mpcp.com/articles/womens-health/stay-on-top-of-your-health/
Preventive Health Services Guidelines
Graphic source: https://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/mental-health
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/1658147794249560070
Graphic source:https://www.womenshealth.gov/resources/images/nwhw/nwhw_logo.png
This year's emphases include:
"National Women's Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. National Women's Health Week also serves as a time to help women understand what it means to be well.
What does it mean to be a well woman?
It's a state of mind. It's being as healthy as you can be. And, most importantly, it's about taking steps to improve your physical and mental health:
Graphic source: Disney e-mail
Graphic source: http://www.homelifeweekly.com/mothers-day/printable-mothers-day-cards/
Happy Mother's Day to all women who believe in the power of nurturing! On this day, take a moment to reflect on how important it is to take care of ourselves so we can continue to nurture those we love!
Source of animal gifs: https://tenor.com/search/mothers-day-gifs
National Prevention Week (NPW) is a national public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.
Graphic source: https://publichealthmaps.org/calendar/2018/5/1/national-asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month
Immunization Information
Vacccines.gov
Vaccineinformation.org
Graphic source: FDA's Office of Women's Health E-Update
Graphic source: http://mommiesoftheyear.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-is-national-mental-health-month.html
For more information, see Mental Health Resources
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-teacher-appreciation-day-tuesday-of-the-first-full-week-in-may/
Graphic: Google May 9, 2017 Search Graphic
Graphic source: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/61/f9/af/61f9afec17a88c21e8f3535ba2ee3add--education-quotes-teaching-quotes.jpg
Graphic source: http://trianglespine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/NNW-2012.jpg
Graphic source: https://bethesdawillmar.com/national-nurses-week/
Graphic source: https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/41954/OIC_PAW_A3_Community.pdf
For more info, see Privacy: From principles to practice and Privacy Awareness Week Singapore Government
Graphic source: http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/earth-gauge-air-quality-awareness-week.aspx
For more information, see Air Quality Awareness Week EPA.gov; and Teacher's Air Quality Resources
Graphic source: https://rebeccahains.com/2012/04/26/turn-off-your-televison-screen-free-week-starts-monday/
Graphic source: https://rebeccahains.com/2012/04/26/turn-off-your-televison-screen-free-week-starts-monday/
For more information, see Turn off your television! Screen-Free Week starts Monday
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/campaign/index.html
Graphic source: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/mental-health-month/#foobox-1/2/16_Average-warning-signs3.png
Graphic source: https://hr.nih.gov/about/events/psrw
Every year since 1985, the first week of May has been set aside as Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank dedicated public servants from Federal, state and local governments across the country.
Graphic source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day
Graphic source: https://giphy.com/gifs/percolategalactic-star-wars-storm-troopers-maythe4th-26FxzFK4yudFHRFde/media
Graphic source:https://twitter.com/samhsagov/status/1654124040314064899/photo/1
Graphic source: https://giphy.com/gifs/percolategalactic-star-wars-storm-troopers-maythe4th-26FxzFK4yudFHRFde/media
Graphic source: https://d13yacurqjgara.cloudfront.net/users/520209/screenshots/1537067/wallpaper_1x.jpg
Graphic source: https://www.inafarawaygalaxy.com/2016/06/how-many-times-has-may-force-be-with.html
HOW MANY TIMES HAS "MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU" BEEN SAID IN STAR WARS?
Graphic source: http://newsroom.gy/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/freedom.jpg
For more information, see Hurricane Preparedness Week and Hurricanes
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/DASHfactsheetHealthRisk.pdf
Graphic source: https://schoolhealthny.com/cms/lib/NY01832015/Centricity/Domain/98/2019%20YRBS%20Survey%20Packet.pdf
For more information, see Making the Connection: Health Risk Behaviors and Academic Grades
Do you know where your pill or powder came from?
Unless you got it from a pharmacy, it could contain a lethal dose of fentanyl, America's #1 drug threat. Protect yourself and your friends by learning the facts and spreading the word on Tuesday, May 9, National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
International Astronomy Day is an event we celebrate twice a year, around the time of first-quarter moon in the spring and fall. Spring's day to celebrate will be Saturday, April 29, 2023.
For more information, see Prevention Resources for Action
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For more information, see World Day for Safety and Health at Work
For more information about Genomics, see Genomics and CDC's Celebrate National DNA Day on April 25th!
For more information, see The President's Malaria Initiative Tenth Annual Report to Congress | April 2016
Graphic source: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/why-vaccinate/vaccine-benefits/
For more info, see Immunizations
Graphic source: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/_files/Babbie%20center%20fear2021/blogpost-americas-top-fears-2020_-21-final.pdf
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/april-22-2019-national-earth-day-national-jelly-bean-day-national-girl-scout-leaders-day/
Graphic source: Earth And Space Photo from ISS of South America.
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/earth/celebrate-earth-day-2021-nasa
Graphic source: http://usamania.wikispaces.com/Earth+Day
Graphic source: http://earthsky.org/space/earth-images-from-space
Global Warming at Different Latitudes By Year Vs 1961-90 Average
Video source: https://twitter.com/BrilliantMaps/status/1119949153386283008
For more information, see Environmental Health and NASA's There's No Place Like Home and Our Home World From Afar
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/schedules/index.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/schedules/index.html
For more information, see NIIW (National Infant Immunization Week)
Graphic source: https://www.darksky.org/
Graphic source: https://www.whyiexercise.com/VO2-Max.html
For more information, see Women's Health
Graphic source: http://blog.tdstelecom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/volunteer_recognition_day.jpg
Graphic source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/554716879077176086/
For more information, see America National Donate Life Month and Organ Donation Information
Graphic source: http://transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=ev-nthtd-2016
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/gender/transgender/hiv-diagnoses.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/gender/transgender/hiv-diagnoses.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/gender/transgender/hiv-diagnoses.html
HIV Diagnoses Among Transgender People in the United States by Race/Ethnicity, 2009-2014
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/gender/transgender/index.html
Find out where you can get tested at: Act Against AIDS
For more info, see TRANS HIV TESTING TOOLKIT
Graphic source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/17/uk/prince-philip-funeral-intl-gbr/index.html
Graphic source: https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SEI_159123380-3764.jpg?quality=90&strip=all
Graphic source: https://www.today.com/popculture/popculture/british-line-of-succession-rcna19402
Who Is the Next Heir to the Throne? See the Complete British Line of Succession January 29, 2025
For more information, see Stress information
Graphic source: #NotreDameCathedralFire The Burning Spire from @JeanBirnbaum
Graphic source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pariss-notre-cathedral-is-on-fire/2019/04/15/c487906e-5fa1-11e9-bf24-db4b9fb62aa2_story.html
Graphic source:
https://www.nbcnews.com/slideshow/paris-weeps-notre-dame-cathedral-burns-n994776
Graphic source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-notredame-probe/notre-dame-smolders-as-investigation-begins-idUSKCN1RS0AV
Graphic source; GMA
Graphic source: The Guardian
Two Years Ago Today, Notre Dame Burned. We Look Back at the Quest to Preserve an Architectural Icon 4/2021
Graphic source: https://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Leonardo+da+Vinci
Graphic source: http://www.bachelorsdegreeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sexual-assault-month/infographic-sexualssaultawarenessmonth.png
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/technical-packages/infographic/SV.html
For more information, see Technical Packages for Violence Prevention: Using Evidence-based Strategies in Your Violence Prevention Efforts & Domestic Violence Information
Graphic source: http://voxxi.com/2013/04/24/child-abuse-prevention-month-signs/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/technical-packages/infographic/CAN.html
For more information, see Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: A Technical Package for Policy, Norm, and Programmatic Activities
Graphic source:http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/std-awareness-month-2013-facts/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/std/sam/
Graphic source:http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/std-awareness-month-2013-facts/
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pet-day-april-11/
Graphic source:
https://moderndogmagazine.com/blogs/modern-pets/five-health-benefits-loving-pet
Graphic source: https://healthpositiveinfo.com/health-benefits-of-having-a-pet.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/images/library/awareness/nyhaad/cdc-hiv-and-youth-infographic.png
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/features/youth-hiv-aids/index.html
Graphic source: https://aidsvu.org/national-women-and-girls-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2018-2/
Graphic source: https://aidsvu.org/national-women-and-girls-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2018-2/
For more information, see National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day #NYHAAD
Graphic source: http://ctsi-courtnetwork.org/april-distracted-driving-awareness-month/
Graphic source: https://www.nsc.org/pages/ddam/ddam-materials
Photo: Deran Hall
Graphic source: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/152663/total-solar-eclipse-darkens-north-america
Graphic source: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/152663/total-solar-eclipse-darkens-north-america
The following I screenshotted from the NASA/YouTube Webcast
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/total-solar-eclipse-april8-24/
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Graphic source: WHO
Graphic source: https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.294348831.4283/flat,800x800,070,f.jpg
For more information, see Focus on Universal Health Coverage WHO.int
The first full week of April has been declared National Public Health Week (NPHW) since 1995. It's nice to have one week devoted to celebrating the importance of Public Health. For more information, see Public Health Practice and National Public Health Week
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http://www.icsspe.org/content/annual-world-day-physical-activity
Physical Activity Guidelines for School-Aged Children and Adolescents 2021
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/alcohol/index.htm
Graphic source: https://www.careofsem.com/student-youth-services/alcohol-prevention/
For more information, see Alcohol
Source: https://mashable.com/2012/04/04/funny-404-error-messages/#view_as_one_page-gallery_box272
Links that don't lead anywhere are known as 'dead links' or 'broken links'. The HTTP status code 404 is often referred to as 'error 404', 'HTTP 404', or '404 code'. https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/websites/website-creation/what-does-the-404-not-found-error-mean/
How the 404 Error Page looks on my Web site Almost worth a visit right?
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Graphic source: Healthy E-male Newsletter
For more information, see Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated in April of each year
Graphic source: 20 Benefits of #Walking
HHS OASH Region II @HHS_HealthReg2
Graphic source: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/benefits-of-walking/
Betty's Work Walk Plan
8 Tips to Follow for When You're Walking for Weight Loss
Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/features/minorityhealth/minorityhealth_456px.jpg
For more information, check Minority Health Information and NIH- National Minority Health Month
Graphic source: http://priceonomics.com/online-dating-and-the-death-of-the-mixed/
Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/infographic/default.htm
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Graphic source: CDC
For more information, see CDC's World TB Day and, Tuberculosis
For more information, see National Kidney Month March 2017
Graphic source: WHO
For more information, see World Water Day 2022
Graphic source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Hour
Graphic source: https://www.internationaltowers.com/whatson/earth-hour-22
Graphic source: https://earthhour.wwf.org.hk/en/resources/
Graphic source: https://www.earthhour.org/take-part/events
Graphic source: https://earthhour.wwf.org.hk/en/resources/
Graphic source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Hour
Graphic source: https://www.earthhour.org.au/
Graphic source: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/hiv-aids-awareness-days/national-native-hivaids-awareness-day
Graphic source: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
This satellite view shows Earth's terminator line - the line separating night and day - over a year. Today's the March equinox, when the terminator line points straight upward.Images via NASA.
Graphic source: NASA
Graphic source: Stephanie Becker in San Francisco Bay Area, Moraga, California, captured this spring-y photo of a finch perched on a cherry tree in bloom on March 1, 2021. https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
Graphic source: The path of the sun across our sky from about noon to sunset on 3 different days of the year, an equinox and the summer and winter solstices. Photographer Marcella Giulia Pace/ Gatto Corvino village, Sicily, Italy. https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
Graphic source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/582890/pagasa-day-almost-as-long-as-night-during-spring-equinox
Graphic source: http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
First Day of Spring, Vernal Equinox
March equinox: All you need to know
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Graphic source: http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/2014_Sleep_0.png
For more information, see Here's A Horrifying Picture Of What Sleep Loss Will Do To You and Sleep Resources on the Internet
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/resources/graphics.html
For more information, see Nutrition Resources on the Net
Graphic source: https://www.health.mil/News/Gallery/Infographics/2022/02/15/National-Poison-Prevention-Week
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/march-16-2019-national-panda-day-national-everything-you-do-is-right-day-national-quilting-day-national-freedom-of-information-day-national-artichoke-hearts-day/
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/2018/03/15/march-16-2018-national-panda-day-national-everything-you-do-is-right-day-national-freedom-of-information-day-national-artichoke-hearts-day/
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/beware-the-ides-of-march/
IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG COVID SAMHSA.gov 3/2024
Graphic source: https://www.sportskeeda.com/
Graphic source: http://www.prosperousheart.com/tag/sleep-deprivation/
Graphic source: http://www.howsleepworks.com/images/sleep_deprivation.jpg
If you write today's date as 3/14, it's #PiDay. If you write 14/03, it's a commemoration of the quarantine, introduced by Venice in 1403 to prevent incoming ships from spreading the plague. https://sapiens.org/archaeology/venice-quarantine-history/
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/coreyspowell/status/1503391989580115971 @coreyspowell
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/SIRIUSXM/status/1503391759505805317
Graphic source: Child Trends
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/march-14-2019
Graphic source: https://www.piday.org/million/
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/AstrophileDaily/status/1371120597170786313/photo/1
This Day in History: Albert Einstein born
People Think It's an Interesting Coincidence That Stephen Hawking Died on Pi Day
What Is Pi, and How Did It Originate? Scientific American
This year, World Kidney Day sets out to raise awareness of the high and increasing burden of kidney diseases worldwide and the need for strategies for kidney diseases prevention and management.
Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere calls for universal health coverage (UHC) for prevention and early treatment of kidney disease.
For more information, see World Kidney Day
Graphic source: https://www.aaafoundation.org/sites/default/files/SleepImpactCrashRiskLarge.jpg
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/USGS_Quakes/status/1504165349880590338/photo/1
Graphic source: By www2.demis.nl, Uploader User:Heinz-Josef Lücking - http://www2.demis.nl/quakes/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14546462
Graphic source: https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/fukushima-daiichi-accident.aspx
2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
The Great East Japan Earthquake of magnitude 9.0 at 2.46 pm on Friday 11 March 2011 did considerable damage in the region, and the large tsunami it created caused very much more. The earthquake was centred 130 km offshore the city of Sendai in Miyagi prefecture on the eastern coast of Honshu Island (the main part of Japan), and was a rare and complex double quake giving a severe duration of about 3 minutes. An area of the seafloor extending 650 km north-south moved typically 10-20 metres horizontally. Japan moved a few metres east and the local coastline subsided half a metre. The tsunami inundated about 560 km2 and resulted in a human death toll of about 19,000 and much damage to coastal ports and towns, with over a million buildings destroyed or partly collapsed.
Eleven reactors at four nuclear power plants in the region were operating at the time and all shut down automatically when the earthquake hit. Subsequent inspection showed no significant damage to any from the earthquake. The operating units which shut down were Tokyo Electric Power Company's (Tepco) Fukushima Daiichi 1, 2, 3, and Fukushima Daini 1, 2, 3, 4, Tohoku's Onagawa 1, 2, 3, and Japco's Tokai, total 9377 MWe net. Fukushima Daiichi units 4, 5&6 were not operating at the time, but were affected. The main problem initially centred on Fukushima Daiichi units 1-3. Unit 4 became a problem on day five.
Video source: https://twitter.com/bettycjung/status/1478164243975446531
Graphic source:https://www.who.int/.../20200123-sitrep-3-2019-ncov.pdf
Graphic source: https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/330762
Graphic source: Johns Hopkins
Graphic source: https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicine/article/218827/coronavirus-updates/who-declares-covid-19-outbreak-pandemic
Graphic source: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-timeline
National Napping Day is observed annually the day following the return of daylight saving time. National Napping Day provides everyone with the opportunity to have a nap and catch up on the hour of sleep they lost due to the spring forward time change.
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/bettycjung/status/1223067394748375040
WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak A Global Health Emergency 1/30/2020
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/bettycjung/status/1221806792969216002
PHEIC= Public Health Emergency of International Concern
WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic 3/11/2020
In 2020, Chinese New Year was January 25, 2020. Before WHO declared COVID-19 at pandemic on March 11, 2020, I knew that was was brewing in Wuhan, China in early January would be bad because of Chunyun. I had a bad feeling that this massive migration of Chinese workers returning to their homes for New Year's was going to spread whatever pathogen was infecting people in Wuhan. I really wanted @WHO to institute travel restrictions in mid-January, ahead of the Chunyun, but it didn't declare the pandemic till mid-March, 2 months later.
Chunyun: Chinese New Year Travel Rush
"The Chinese New Year Travel Rush, known as 'Chunyun' (spring movement), usually begins 15 days ahead of Lunar New Year's Day and lasts for about 40 days (usually from mid-January to late February).
Chinese New Year Travel Rush Many railway stations get packed at CNY. China's biggest and longest national holiday is the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year (CNY), and it causes the biggest and longest annual period of transport stress anywhere in the world."
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/bettycjung/status/1316515159209390085
Published 6 months after my 10/2020 tweet, the research paper showed that Chunyun contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Had travel restrictions was put in place BEFORE Chunyun, the whole pandemic may have taken a different trajectory.
Prior to Wuhan lock-down in 2020, chunyun, the largest population mobility on this planet, had begun. We quantified impact of Wuhan lock-down on COVID-19 spread during chunyun across the nation.
The geographic distribution of cases revealed that chunyun facilitated the COVID-19 spread in the majority but not all cities, and the effectiveness of Wuhan lock-down was offset by chunyun. Impacts of Wuhan lock-down during chunyun on the COVID-19 spread demonstrated heterogenetic geographic patterns.
Conclusion
Our results strongly supported the travel restriction as one of the effective responses and highlighted the importance of developing area-specific rather than universal countermeasures.
Graphic source: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwghaad/resources/ideas-observing-nwghaad
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/nwghaad.html
For more information, see National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - March 10
Major US Aquifers by Rock Type
Graphic source: https://cees.iupui.edu/blog/national-groundwater-awareness-week
For more information, see CDC's Ground Water Awareness Week and National Groundwater Awareness Week
Graphic source: https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2287691/blog%20images/national%20sleep%20foundation%20marpac%20infographic.jpg
For more information, see Sleep Resources on the Internet & How much sleep do you need? CDC.gov
Graphic source: http://media.cleveland.com/datacentral/photo/daylight-savings-timejpg-1943d348cc878305.jpg
Graphic source: http://surveyofchristianity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DaylightSavingTimeBegins_ClocksForward_f_250.jpg
Graphic source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/daylight-saving-time-2017_us_58bdb6a9e4b033be1467465c
Why Should We Abolish Daylight Saving Time? 6/2019 Journal of Biological Rhythms
For more information, see Heads Up
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day-of-unplugging-first-friday-in-march/
Graphic source: https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com/about-us/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db427-tables.pdf#4
Graphic source: https://wisqars-viz.cdc.gov:8006/lcd/home?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_20_5-DM48904&ACSTrackingLabel=2019%20Fatal%20and%20Nonfatal%20Injury%20Data%20Now%20Available%20_DM48904&deliveryName=USCDC_20_5-DM48904
In recognition of World Obesity Day, health-focused organizations across the globe have sent a joint declaration to the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) calling for a global response to obesity. Among other key issues, the declaration addresses the need for more research, comprehensive treatment, and the recognition of obesity as a chronic disease.
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/shareable_media.html
For more information, see Loud Noise Can Cause Hearing Loss
For more information, see March of Dimes - World Birth Defects Day ; World Birth Defects Day March 3, 2017 MMWR and World Birth Defects Day (WBDD) Advocacy Toolkit #WorldBDDay
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 2-8. This annual event encourages individuals and businesses to learn about their consumer rights and how to keep themselves secure.
On March 2nd, World Teen Mental Wellness Day aims to raise greater awareness of mental health issues among teens, as well as provide education about removing stigmas surrounding preventative mental health.
According to the American Psychological Association, Gen Z has the worst mental health of any generation. However, teens are dedicated to making a difference. According to YPulse, 64% of Gen Z say they want to achieve a healthier lifestyle for overall happiness, including a stronger self-care routine. Also, 94% consider mental health very important to their well-being. Ultimately, raising awareness about mental health and the importance of self-care can help improve an entire generation's mental wellnes
First Case of COVID-19 in NYC, First Death Reported in Washington State March 1, 2020
Graphic source: https://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/ProductsIngredientsComponents/ucm542713.htm
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Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/infographics/youth/images/athlete-tobacco-700.png?s_cid=bb-osh-youth-image-004
For more information, see Great American Spit Out
Heart Valve Disease Mayoclinic.org
Did you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? While there are more cats than dogs in the United States, more households have dogs than cats, but not by much. Pets are not limited to the canine and feline categories. There are quite a few who prefer the companionship of birds, reptiles, fish, or rats.
Graphic source: https://www.ciprocess.com/chinese-new-year-dates-2020-2025-and-public-holidays.htm
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/chinese-new-year-lunar-new-year/
Today in science: Galileo's birthday
After 350 Years, Vatican Says Galileo Was Right: It Moves 10/31/1992
Graphic source: Cairbre Ó Ciardha Roundwood Reservoir Wicklow Ireland
A state-wide celebration of sexual health and wellness, National Condom Day is the perfect chance to raise awareness of healthy relationships, and safe, consensual sex.
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For more information, see Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week February 7-14, 2017
#Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are safe and highly effective in:
preventing unwanted pregnancy
preventing sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
Ways of trying to lose weight used by adults aged 20 and over who tried to lose weight: United States, 2013-2016
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db313.htm
NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY HISTORY
In 2000, the Institute for Business Technology first promoted National Clean Out Your Computer Day. Second Monday in February.
2020 is the first year this New Day has been implemented. The second Saturday in February celebrates Global Movie Day to honor the way movies have captured audience's hearts and minds around the world for over 100 years. Since their inception, movies have transcended geography, language, time, and culture, connecting us all through the power of storytelling. (https://nationaldaycalendar.com/media-alert-new-day-proclamation-global-movie-day-second-saturday-in-february-2/)
For more information, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - February 7
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/nbhaad.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/nbhaad.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/msm/bmsm.html
Graphic source: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media/docs/AHM-2022-WearRedPoster_508_2022.pdf
Graphic source: https://mynews4.com/news/local/friday-feb-2-is-national-wear-red-day-to-raise-awareness-of-heart-disease
Map graphic: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/women.htm
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/signs_symptoms.htm
For more information, see Safer Internet Day
I posted this on Twitter on 2/14/2019 after reading that standing all day at work would burn a whopping 54 extra calories for the day!
Graphic source: https://www.worldcancerday.org/materials
National Self-Check Month is a reminder that every day of the year we can take charge of our health and increase our odds of avoiding chronic disease and other often preventable conditions. (Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/february-1-2019-national-wear-red-day-national-get-up-day-national-freedom-day-national-texas-day-bubble-gum-day-national-baked-alaska-day-national-serpent-day-national-self-check-mon/)
For more information, see Selfchec.org
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Graphic source: http://nypdnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/stalking_tips2_REVISED.03.png
Graphic source: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/2014/02/04/web-essay-be-vigilant-to-stop-stalking/5207249/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/features/prevent-stalking/infographic.html
For videos about stalking, see Stalking Videos
For more information, see Stalking: Know it. Name it. Stop it. CDC.gov
Graphic source: Women and Girls Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence
For more information, see Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust is the theme for Data Privacy Day (DPD)
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Graphic source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-make-them-stick/
For more information, see 16 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health In 2016
Graphic source: http://www.livescience.com/52992-weight-loss-safely-be-healthy.html
See New Year's Res-Illusions: Food Shopping in the New Year Competes with Healthy Intentions Plosone.org 12/2014
National Non-Smoking Week is January 21-27, 2025. The third week of January has been synonymous with National Non-Smoking Week for several decades.
Ways of trying to lose weight used by adults aged 20 and over who tried to lose weight: United States, 2013-2016
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db313.htm
Trying to quit smoking? Here's the most effective strategy 3/2016
The 9 Most Effective Weight Loss Tips for 2022, According to Experts 1/2022
Sales of the iconic yellow rubber ducky we've come to know today soared in Britain in 2001. Why? A British Tabloid, The Sun, reported Queen Elizabeth II had a rubber duck in her bathroom that wore an inflatable crown. The rubber ducky became a Toy Hall of Fame inductee in 2013. Founded in 1998, the Hall of Fame has only inducted 52 other toys.
Why New Year's resolutions fail and how to make them stick 12/2016
Graphic source:https://www.geoffreygnathanlaw.com/topics/national-human-trafficking-statistics/
Graphic source:https://www.geoffreygnathanlaw.com/topics/national-human-trafficking-statistics/
Graphic source:https://www.geoffreygnathanlaw.com/topics/national-human-trafficking-statistics/
Graphic source: https://www.api-gbv.org/about-gbv/types-of-gbv/trafficking/
Graphic source: https://www.coloradocancercoalition.org/cancer-in-colorado/cervical-cancer/
Graphic source: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/nutrition/nutrition.htm
‪Betty C. Jung‬ ‪@bettycjung.bsky.social‬ · 18m Rachel Bitecofer 🗽🦆 @RachelBitecofer This was what Ashley Babbitt was doing when she was shot by Capitol police trying to enter the House floor #January6 #Insurrection
Graphic source: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:czjduztdqkrm6j2t5pik47s3/post/3lf5on5vqwk2l
Graphic source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/americans-dont-agree-on-what-to-call-jan-6-attack
Graphic source: https://x.com/PhilHands/status/1876321761735954811
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On the 12th Day of Christmas...The Three Kings Arrived On the 12th Day of Christmas...The Three Kings Arrived Epiphany
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/cdc-releases-new-in-season-estimates-for-covid-19-and-rsv.html
Graphic source: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/covid-now-10th-leading-cause-death-2023-4th/story?id=112673092
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7218a3.htm
Graphic source:https://www.statista.com/chart/29019/most-common-new-years-resolutions-us/
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Graphic source: https://www.statista.com/chart/26577/us-new-years-resolutions-gcs/
Graphic source: https://www.statista.com/chart/23812/most-popular-new-year-resolutions-americans/
Graphic source: https://www.statista.com/chart/20309/us-new-years-resolutions-2020/
America's Top New Year's Resolutions for 2020
Graphic source: https://www.statista.com/chart/12386/the-most-common-new-years-resolutions-for-2018/
Graphic source: http://www.ibtimes.com/does-exercise-work-why-losing-weight-new-year-will-be-harder-you-think-2467609
January 2nd is National #ScienceFictionDay (in honor of Isaac Asimov's birthday 1/2/20). National Science Fiction Day promotes the celebration of science fiction as a genre, its creators, history, and various media, too.
Public Domain Day In the US, everything copyrighted by artists and authors who died in 1929, as are sound recordings from 1924, are entered into the public domain as of January 1, 2025.
Graphic source: https://festifit.com/happy-new-year-funny-gif-free-new-year-animated-gif-images
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Graphic source: https://www.thebakedpotato.com/events/happy-new-year-2020/
Graphic source: https://festifit.com/happy-new-year-funny-gif-free-new-year-animated-gif-images
Graphic source: https://bestanimations.com/gifs/new-year-gif-2023-fireworks.html
Rock DJ
Celebration
1999
YMCA
U Can't Touch This
Party all the time
Pump Up the Jam
Express Yourself
I Love It
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Wanna Be
Better Be Good to Me
Just Dance
What You See Is What You Get
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
Tonight
Good night Sweetheart
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U.S. and World Population Clock U.S. Census.
Reviewing a Year of Demographic and Economic Shifts U.S. Census.
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U.S. and World Population Clock U.S. Census.
Reviewing a Year of Demographic and Economic Shifts U.S. Census.
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It is hard to believe that it has been 26 years since I published the first webpages that turned into this Web site. Many thanks to the millions of visitors who contributed millions of hits during the past 26 years, and for all the nice comments along the way. I will continue to strive to make this Web site a worthwhile place to spend your time and find credible public health and health information. Thank you so much!
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