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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Esophageal Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about esophageal cancer. Included are sections on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Stay Healthy

For Students 9th - 10th
This large site from the American Cancer Society offers comprehensive information on many kinds of cancer. From the left navigation bar, click to Prevention, Early Detection, Nutrition and Prevention, or Environmental Risks.
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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Lung Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information focusing on non-small cell lung cancer with links to information on small cell lung cancer. Content includes a general overview of common questions regarding lung cancer, as well as diagrams and guides with more...
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Government of Canada

Health Canada: Tobacco Product Labelling

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Walk through the anatomy of a cigarette package. First, look at the mandatory graphic health warnings. Next, examine the toxic emissions statement that gives the emission levels of six toxic chemicals. Finally, read the health...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Pancreatic Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Intelihealth provides a thorough overview of pancreatic cancer. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Intelihealth provides a thorough overview of gallbladder and bile duct cancer. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Breast Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about cancer of the breast. This article explains the signs and treatment for this type of cancer.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: What Is Cancer?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to find out what cancer really is. Learn the causes, effects, and treatments of this scary disease.
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Other

Lung Cancer and Lung Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes lung cancer risk factors and diagnosis, plus possible procedures for care and cures.
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WebMD

Web Md: Health News

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Respiratory System Health

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Many of the diseases related to smoking are called lifestyle diseases: diseases that are caused by choices that people make in their daily lives. For example, the...
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Other

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has developed a website showing how and why tobacco can affect many different aspects of your life. Click on one of the categories on the left to see how cigarette smoking hurts your health.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Videos Y Multimedia

For Students 9th - 10th
Online presentations on more than 150 health topics, diseases, and conditions, from acne to viruses. Each plays as a slide presentation, with sound, that you can control or set to autoplay. Time varies from 5-20 minutes. Available in...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Secondhand Smoke

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn why a "Burning cigarette is a health risk to everyone in the same room." This web-article describes the various hazards associated with secondhand smoke and includes information on its effect on children. Also,...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Second Hand Smoke

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, you can read an interview with Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, of the Harvard School of Public Health, who published a study concerning the effects of second-hand smoke on non-smokers. Included is a RealAudio version of this interview.