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Health Disparities LGBT

Overview LGBT individuals encompass all races and ethnicities, religions, and social classes. Sexual orientation and gender identity questions are not asked on most national or State surveys, making it difficult to estimate the number of LGBT individuals and their...

Health Disparities Definition

Disparities Although the term disparities is often interpreted to mean racial or ethnic disparities, many dimensions of disparity exist in the United States, particularly in health. If a health outcome is seen to a greater or lesser extent between populations, there...

In Schools

Division of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology  HEAD LICE: GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR SCHOOL POLICY GENERAL CONTROL MEASURES IN SCHOOLS RECOMMENDATIONS Routine classroom or school-wide screening for head lice is not recommended The American Association of Pediatrics, the...

Diagnosis

Head Lice  Causal Agent: Pediculus humanus capitis, the head louse, is an insect of the order Psocodea and is an ectoparasite whose only host are humans. The louse feeds on blood several times daily and resides close to the scalp to maintain its body temperature. Life...

Signs and Symptoms

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hemophilia? The major signs and symptoms of hemophilia are excessive bleeding and easy bruising. The extent of bleeding depends on how severe the hemophilia is. Children who have mild hemophilia may not have signs unless they have...