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Topic: prevention
Definition:

  • the act of preventing
  • "there was no bar against leaving"
  • "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"

    Related tag cloud:

  • health
  • education
  • treatment
  • safety
  • youth
  • drugs
  • training
  • crime
  • children
  • alcohol
  • substance abuse
  • research
  • abuse
  • violence
  • protection
  • aids
  • hiv
  • fire
  • disease
  • intervention
  • nutrition
    • Resources:

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    The best place to learn about virology and diseases.
    http://www.cdc.gov

    PrevLine: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
    Organization involved with prevention of drug addiction. Includes databases, research and general information. (Rockville, Maryland)
    http://www.health.org/

    Prevention Magazine
    Information about getting fit, losing weight, and living healthier lives from Prevention.com.
    http://www.prevention.com/

    National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
    A non-profit educational group formed to address the causes of crime and violence and reduce the opportunities for crime to occur. Site provides information about conferences, programs, advertising, research, publications, and information about the mascot, McGruff the Crime Dog. Also provides an extensive library of crime-related factsheets and tips.
    http://www.ncpc.org/

    ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
    Site includes their positions on the use and misuse of animals by humans. Details about their Animal Watch magazine, newsletter, action alerts, pet care tips and merchandise.
    http://www.aspca.org/

    The Family Violence Prevention Fund
    A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform.
    http://www.fvpf.org/