Know your own state : South Carolina

This publication is a booklet published by the Standard Oil Company that serves as a guide to the state of South Carolina, including history, geography, maps, and automobile care information.

What You Need To Know About Pica

This sheet in English and Spanish explains what pica is, why it is unsafe and what you can do.

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccines -- MenACWY and MPSV4 : What You Need to Know

This paper describes meningococcal disease and the vaccines used to treat it. Topics include: Why get vaccinated?, Meningococcal ACWY vaccines, some people should not get this vaccine, risks of a vaccine reaction, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and how to learn more.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine -- Gardasil®-9: What You Need to Know

This document describes the HPV vaccine. These topics are addressed: why get vaccinated?, HPV vaccine, risks of a vaccine reaction, some people should not get this vaccine, and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

Protect your body, your temple : Know the Facts About TB

These bookmarks state: In South Carolina, African-Americans account for over half of Tuberculosis cases. Tuberculosis (TB) is spread through the air from person to person when someone with the disease coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. The signs and symptoms of TB include: Cough usually lasting 2-3 weeks or longer, Coughing up blood, Unusual chest pain especially when breathing, Increased tiredness, Unplanned or sudden weight loss or loss of appetite, • Chills with fever and sudden night sweats.

Protect your body, your temple : Know the Facts About Arthritis

These bookmarks state: Arthritis is the most common chronic illness and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. It is a term used to refer to more than 100 different joint diseases. The severity of the diseases range from relatively mild forms such as tendinitis and bursitis to crippling forms such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and other disorders that affect every part of the body. It affects an estimated 52 million (1 in 5) adults in the U.S. and is expected to affect approximately 67 million by 2030. S.C. has the 6th highest rate of arthritis in the nation. An estimated one million, or 28 percent, of South Carolinians 19 or older report having arthritis.

Protect your body, your temple : Know the Facts about HIV

These bookmarks state: Blacks account for more than 11,000 people living with HIV and AIDS in the state of South Carolina. Blacks account for 27% of the state’s population and 73% of new HIV infections. Among Blacks, men account for 67% of new HIV infections and women account for 33%. The rate of HIV infection for Blacks is more than 7 times as high as the rate among Whites, and more than three times that of Hispanics.

Protect your body, your temple : Do You Know Your Kidney Count?

These bookmarks state: Your kidney count is a number that your doctor can tell you that could save your life. Your kidney count should be 90 or above. In South Carolina, 1 in 8 people has kidney disease. More than 70 percent of South Carolinians on dialysis are African-American. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, you are at risk for kidney disease. Kidney disease can be prevented or delayed.

What You Need To Know About Radon And Your Health

This brochure discusses these topics concerning radon: What Is Radon?, Health Effects Of Radon, Radon Action Level, How Much Radon In A Home Is Safe?, What Do I Do If I Have A Radon Problem?, Major Radon Entry Routes, How Do I Know If I Have A Radon Problem?, Where Should I Test?, Retesting For Radon and Radon in Water.