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GCat: Health & Wellness
MCat: Wellness Programs
Cat: Consumer Health

Consumer publications, brochures & leaflets from various federal, state and consumer groups related to health & medical information. Doctor/patient relationships. Health quizzes, self-evaluation questionnaires. Consumer resource handbook. Home health guide. Health libraries and self-care resources.

29 Resources
10 Year Risk Calculator [27508] ?

Guesstimate your risk for heart disease

BMI and Waist Calculator [30411] ?

Calculate your BMI via a height/weight calculator - determine if waist size is right

Body Mass Index [25104] ?

Tools for calculating BMI

Breast Cancer Screening [29377] ?

Fact sheets on the subject

Updated Consumer Action Handbook [pdf] [567] ?

Names, addresses, telephone numbers of trade groups, consumer protection offices, federal agencies

Consumer Health Information [155] ?

The state of New York has provided online access to various consumer health information

Consumer Information Center [1097] ?

Full text versions of federal consumer publications from the US government

Consumer Publications - Health & Medical [1099] ?

Federal consumer brochures on health, drug & health aids, medical problems, mental health

Convenient Care Industry Fact Sheets [29989] ?

The Convenient Care Clinic model of health care - small healthcare facilities located in high-traffic retail outlets

Cosmetics [1128] ?

Series of documents on cosmetic safety, FDA requirements, cosmetic labeling, etc.

Diabetes Personal Health Decisions [27509] ?

Information to assess your current risk for diabetes

Doctor-Patient Communication Tips [2569] ?

Guidance on how the patient can enhance communications with their physicians

Fitness Calculators [10128] ?

Online calculators compare your fitness level & health status to others your age & sex

Health Care Consumers Booklets [343] ?

Booklets on health habits, screening tests and immunizations

Health Facts Library [15157] ?

Health fact sheets for consumers

Health Issues - Disease [9351] ?

Consumer articles on disease

Health Risk Assessments [9706] ?

Self-assessment for general health and for specific conditions

Health Surveys [1925] ?

Series of health self-assessment surveys

Health Topics [12053] ?

Database of health information for consumers

InteliHealth [283] ?

Health library with over 2 million pages of health information

Lifestyle Miscellany [9354] ?

Articles on nutrition and general health issues

MayoHealth - Diseases and Conditions [2578] ?

Articles and information from Mayo Clinic

Medication Tips [20645] ?

Information on medications for consumers

MEDLINEplus [16962] ?

Consumer health information from the NLM

MyPyramid Tracker [32403] ?

An online dietary and physical activity assessment tool

Pharmaceuticals & Consumer Health [9352] ?

Scientific articles for consumers about pharmaceutical safety

US FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection [798] ?

Works to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace

Updated USA State, County, and City Government Consumer Protection Offices [pdf] [11967] ?

Directory of consumer protection offices in the USA - addresses, phone numbers, links if available

Your Disease Risk [27510] ?

Risk calculator for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and stroke


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