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- About one in five U.S. adult cigarette smokers have tried an electronic cigarette - Press Release - February 28, 2013
- Innovative policy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV shows positive impact - Press Release - February 28, 2013
- Multiple Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks - Digital Press Release - February 25, 2013
- Million Hearts Releases New Spanish-Language Resources on Heart Health - Press Release - February 20, 2013
- Opioids drive continued increase in drug overdose deaths - Press Release - February 20, 2013
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence can happen to any teen, anytime, anywhere. But it doesn't have to happen at all. Learn how to prevent teen dating violence with CDC's online resources. Did you know that in the past 12 months, one in 10 teens report being hit or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend at least once? And nearly half of all teens in relationships say they know friends who have been verbally abused.
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