Browsing Public Health Documents by Issue Date

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    • SALUD PÚBLICA SERVICIOS 

      South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 1955-06)
      This Spanish language brochure gives locations of public health facilities as well as describing the services they provide.

    • Burden of diabetes in South Carolina, 1999 

      South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control; Huang, Youjie; Zheng, Deyi; Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina (South Carolina State Library, 1999)
      This report by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina is a description of the impact of diabetes, including trends, disparities, and long-range ...

    • Trident area capacity use designation 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2002-05)
      This Fact Sheet covers ground water investigations in the Trident Area (Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties).

    • Gastroenteritis and norovirus 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2006-07)
      This document summarizes gastroenteritis, what norovirus is, how norovirus is spread, and steps can be taken to reduce the risk of exposure.

    • Underground storage tank (UST) site check compliance assistance 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2008-11)

    • Diabetes in South Carolina 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2009)
      This document describes diabetes in South Carolina. Information includes types of diabetes, who should be tested, and general diabetes statistics.

    • Idling: why it's a problem, and what you can do 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2009-07)
      This document identifies idling, how air pollution affects health and the environment, and how much fuel it wastes.

    • Estar al ralentí: por qué es un problema y lo que usted puede hacer 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2010)
      This document identifies idling, how air pollution affects health and the environment, and how much fuel it wastes.

    • Amoniaco 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2010-09)
      This document describes the corrosive, colorless gas ammonia. Information includes how someone can be exposed to ammonia, the effects, and how to avoid it.

    • National pollutant discharge elimination system 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2010-09-30)
      This fact sheet provides information on general permits for discharges associated with nonmetal mineral mining facilities.

    • El asbesto (el amianto) 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2010-10)
      This document describes the mineral asbestos. Information includes where asbestos can be found, health effects, and how to protect yourself from exposure.

    • Clorofluocarbonos (CFC por sus siglas en inglés) 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2010-10)
      This document describes CFCs. Information includes why they are harmful to the environment, and what people can do to protect the ozone layer.

    • Industrial storm water (except construction) 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2010-11-12)
      This fact sheet describes the basis and procedures for re-issuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (SCR000000) for discharge of storm water from inactivities (excluding construction) by the South ...

    • Diabetes in South Carolina 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2011)
      This document describes diabetes in South Carolina. Information includes types of diabetes, who should be tested, and general diabetes statistics.

    • 2011 HIV/AIDS summary: South Carolina 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2011)
      This document is a summary of 2011 HIV/AIDS statistics in South Carolina.

    • Contaminantes toxicos del aire 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2011-01)
      This Fact Sheet covers toxic air pollutants, associated health effects, and environmental effects.

    • National ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2011-03)
      This fact sheet describes The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), where they come from, and what the standards for each of the criteria pollutants.

    • Take a break from the exhaust 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2011-04)
      This Fact Sheet covers the Take a Break from the Exhaust program which tracks behavior changes in groups of people who are interested in reducing pollution.

    • Radon 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2011-04)
      This Fact Sheet defines the radioactive gas Radon, and covers how it can enter the home and the associated health concerns.

    • Una vivienda saludable: consejos prácticos para su hogar 

      Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2011-04)
      This document describes practical tips for a healthy home. Information includes how to make air cleaner in the home, keeping pollutants out of the home, and how to freshen rooms naturally.