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National Intimate Partner and Sexual
Violence Survey
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The Department of Health was a
recipient of a federal Sexual Violence Prevention and Education grant. In 2005 and 2006 the
Virgin Islands included the Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Optional Modules on the BRFSS Questionnaire.
Download
the fact sheet
Learn more at
www.cdc.gov/brfss
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Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
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The Virgin Islands Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (VIDPCP) works to reduce the burden of disease among U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) residents through influencing systems changes and coordination among many stakeholders and partners in the Virgin Islands. The VIDPCP strives to implement public health prevention and control strategies that will improve the quality of diabetes care and education for all Virgin Islanders as well as increase the awareness of diabetes, its symptoms, its complications and its risk factors through a broad range of public health activities.
Learn more at www.USVIDiabetes.org
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Virgin Islands Smoke Free Act
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 Effective February 10, 2011, the Virgin Islands
Smoke-Free Act prohibits smoking in virtually all workplaces, including restaurants and bars. The law reflects the commitment of many in ensuring that workers and the public are protected from secondhand smoke.
Learn more at HealthVI.org/smokefree
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