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National Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Strategic Plan
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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OASH, ACF, ACL, CDC, CMS, FDA, HRSA, IHS, SAMHSA
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NIAID
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Plan sets national goals, objectives, and strategies to respond to the STI epidemic. The plan will serve as a roadmap to help federal and non-federal stakeholders at all levels and in all sectors reverse the sharp upward trends in STI rates
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National Survey of Family Growth
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Health Survey
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ACF, CDC
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NICHD
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The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) gathers information on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men’s and women’s health. The survey results are used by the US Department of Health and Human Services and others to plan health services and health education programs and to do statistical studies of families, fertility, and health. The NSFG is used by: scholars in the behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, demography, and economics) to study marriage, divorce, fertility, and family life; scholars in public health to study reproductive, maternal and infant health topics; agencies of the US Department of Health and Human Services to brief senior officials and to inform program decision-making; in research programs and in health and social service programs; state and local governments to plan health and social service programs; and the press, to prepare articles on a number of topics related to health and family life.
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National Toxicology Board of Scientific Counselors (NTP BSC)
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Meeting/ Workshop
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CDC, FDA
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NIEHS
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A federally chartered external advisory committee whose members are appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
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National Toxicology Program Executive Committee (NTP EC)
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Meeting/ Workshop
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ATSDR, CDC, FDA, OASH
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NIEHS
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An internal government group comprised of heads (or designees) of HHS (NCEH/ATSDR, FDA, NCI, NIEHS, NIOSH) and non-HHS (CPSC, DoD, EPA, OSHA) agencies
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National Toxicology Program Steering Committee (NTP SC)
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Meeting/ Workshop
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CDC, FDA
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NIEHS
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An internal government group comprised of the principal agencies of the National Toxicology Program
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Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH)
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Research Initiative
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IHS
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NIGMS, CSR, NCI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NIAMS, NICHD, NIDA, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIEHS, NIMH, NIMHD, OD/DPCPSI/OBSSR, OD/DPCPSI/ORWH
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The Native American Research for Health (NARCH) program is a trans-NIH collaboration with the Indian Health Service (IHS) that supports collaborations between federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes or Tribal organizations and research-intensive academic institutions that support health research projects prioritized by the Tribal communities. NARCH supports competitive research linked to the health priorities of AI/AN organizations and health disparities; increasing the capacity of both AI/AN organizations and research-intensive institutions to reduce distrust by AI/AN communities and people toward research; and developing a cadre of AI/AN scientists and health professionals engaged in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and health services research who will be competitive in securing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
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Natural Compounds to Reduce Nitrate in Meat Products: Phytome
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Research Initiative
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CDC
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NCI
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating on a longitudinal human feeding study of processed meats and drinking water nitrate conducted by Maastricht University. CDC researchers are measuring volatile nitrosamines (NOCs) and nitrate concentrations in urine samples taken before and after consumption different types of processed meats with and without the intake of nitrate in drinking water. NCI will also evaluate nitrate and nitrosamine excretion levels in relation to the oral microbiome. Results from this study will characterize NOC formed from water nitrate and processed meat ingestion.
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Natural Experiments and Effectiveness Studies in the Prevention and Control of Diabetes
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Research Initiative
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CDC
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NIDDK
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This project will focus on population-targeted interventions that health systems, communities, and governments can undertake to reduce the incidence of diabetes and its complications. This project will also strengthen the capacity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to conduct vital health services and health policy research related to diabetes prevention and care.
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NCHS-CDC-NHANES, Audiometry, Balance, and Words in Noise Component
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Health Survey
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CDC
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NIDCD
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To provide support to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), CDC for balance/vestibular testing and related questions on balance and dizziness problems in the U.S. population aged 40+ years.in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES Epidemiology Survey), 2018 (pilot testing) and 2019-2020 (implementation). In addition the Audiometry Component of NHANES 2019-2020 will be augmented with a Word in Noise test administered to older adults, 70+ years of age. The prevalence of balance disorders in the US is high and increases with age. Data from NHANES 2000-2004 epidemiological survey indicate that 35.4% (69 million) US adults aged 40 or older have some balance dysfunction; prevalence jumps to 69% among those aged 70-79 years and 85% among those aged 80+ years. The higher risk of balance impairments among the elderly is due to functional changes associated with aging. The control of balance becomes increasingly dependent on visual and proprioceptive cues as we age, making the elderly more vulnerable to falls when those orientation cues are degraded. Individuals with balance trouble have a six-fold increase in the risk of falling; fall risk increases even further among individuals who report symptoms of dizziness. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults (aged 65 years and older). In 2014, approximately 3 million older adults sought treatment in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries; 800,000 of these patients required hospitalization and 27,000 patients died. Direct medical costs of falls in the US in 2000 were more than $19 billion. Many people who fall develop a fear of falling, even if they are not injured. This fear may cause them to limit their activities leading to reduced mobility and loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases their actual risk of falling. In addition to the elderly, several other groups are at increased risk for balance disorders. Race other than white, lower educational status, diabetes, and hearing loss is associated with poorer balance function. In addition, individuals who have sustained head injuries are likely to suffer from problems with balance and dizziness.
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NCI Cancer Data Standards Repository and Registry (caDSR)
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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FDA
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NCI, CIT, NEI, NHLBI, NIAMS, NIBIB, NICHD, NIMH, NINDS, NLM, NCATS
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is collaborating with other NIH institutes to develop and harmonize data standards across NCI and others NIH institutes for basic, translational and clinical research, clinical care, epidemiology, public health, administration, and public information. NCI caDSR provides services to meet NCI needs, and works with other NIH institutes to reuse/share existing content.
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