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The mission of the NIOSH research program in work organization and stress-related disorders is to eliminate occupational stress, diseases, injuries, and fatalities in the workforce through a focused program of research and prevention addressing work organization risk factors for these outcomes.

Substantial racial/ethnic health disparities exist in the United States. Although racial/ethnic minorities are growing at a rapid pace, large-scale community-based surveys and surveillance systems designed to monitor the health status of minority populations are limited.

Rabies is transmitted through the saliva or brain/nervous system tissue of an infected animal. Wash any wounds from an exposure with soap and water; and seek medical attention. A doctor will decide if rabies vaccination is necessary.

Preventing obesity is a winnable battle. Excess weight contributes to many of the leading causes of death in the United States, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

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