Many people do not think about food safety until a food-related illness affects them or a family member. While the food supply in the United States is one of the safest in the world, CDC estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from foodborne illness. Preventing foodborne illness and death remains a major public health challenge.
Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco can prevent or control the devastating effects of many diseases. The CDC is committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability and ensure a long, productive, healthy life for all people. The following information is available to educate or refresh our memories in order to enjoy life. We can follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of diseases or illness.
Bone Health recommended calcium consumption
Five a Day Fruits and Vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases
Food Related Diseases from the National Center for Infectious Diseases
Food Safety Office of the CDC
Four Steps to Food Safety 4 food safety messages for preventing foodborne illness
Good Health Habits stopping the spread of germs
Handwashing and foodborne illness
Healthier Eating includes 16 different topics
How much water should I drink a day? recommended amount and functions of water
Smoking educational material, reports and benefits of quitting
Looking for more health information? Check out these links.
Healthfinder.com a service of the National Health Information Center
Health Topics A-Z index
Health Promotion includes 19 different topics
Medlineplus a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
The Merck Manual manual of medical information
This information is useful for locations beyond Lawrence University, but if help is needed on campus call the following numbers.
If there is a medical emergency dial 9 911, then dial Security at ext. 6999.
If there is a major accident dial 9 911, then dial Security at ext. 6999.