South Carolina COPD Strategic Plan

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the third leading cause of death in South Carolina and affects approximately 15 percent of the adult population. Although tobacco cessation and avoidance are slowly advancing in South Carolina, 20 percent of COPD occurs in non-smokers, and this percentage will likely increase in the coming years. Therefore, a strategic plan must include other initiatives in addition to smoking cessation. This document was developed by a multidisciplinary group of health care providers, public health practitioners, and patients, as such a combined approach is imperative to target this disease.

Manual del conductor de South Carolina : automóviles, camiones, motocicletas

This manual explains the rules of the road in South Carolina and what the law expects of you as a driver. The purpose is to help you learn traffic control devices, signs and pavement markings, which you must know before you get on the highway.

South Carolina tobacco directory

This tobacco directory list tobacco products sold in South Carolina by name, company name, original certification date, action type and agreement type.

South Carolina tobacco directory

This tobacco directory list tobacco products sold in South Carolina by name, company name, original certification date, action type and agreement type.

Primary Care Service Areas in South Carolina

This project was developed in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Primary Care Office in order to identify primary care market areas and resources within South Carolina. Primary Care Service Areas are designed to identify small geographic areas that are relatively self-contained markets for primary care. Included is a map and listing for Primary Care Service Areas in the state.

Birth defects in South Carolina

Birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality. Additionally, babies born with birth defects who survive infancy have a greater chance of illness and long term disability than babies without birth defects. The causes can involve genetic (such as chromosomal anomalies) or environmental (such as lead exposure during pregnancy) factors, or a combination of these factors. However, in about 70 percent of cases of birth defects, the causes are unknown. The South Carolina Birth Defects Program began in July 2006 after passage of the S.C. Birth Defects Act. This law mandates active surveillance of major structural birth defects identified prenatally through age two. South Carolina monitors over 50 birth defects recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Birth Defects Prevention Network.

South Carolina Immunization Fact Sheet

This paper gives statistics on the immunization of children and adolescents in South Carolina.

South Carolina Zika Forum

This powerpoint presentation shown at a conference about zika gives a history of the zika virus, complications, epidemiology, screening recommendations and prevention.

South Carolina Environmental Public Health Tracking Program : Putting Tracking to Work for You

Most people have come in contact with sources of carbon monoxide (CO). As a result, potential exposure to CO at harmful levels can pose a serious health risk. The objective of this report was to examine if knowledge of CO sources varied in South Carolina by region of the state. Many unintentional CO poisonings in the home are the result of lack of knowledge about potential sources of CO. Per the current study, the odds of incorrectly responding to household gas appliances being a source of CO were significantly different in adjusted analyses for region, marital status, ethnicity and age.

Annual report 1993-1994

This annual report is for both the Department of of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services and the Board of Paroles and Pardons. It includes mission statements, an organizational chart, a history of the department, statistics about those on probation, etc., the parole and probation process, profiles of board members and reports from different division of the department.

South Carolina State Plan on Aging 2017-2021

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging hereby submits the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 – 2021 State Plan on Aging for the State of South Carolina to the Assistant Secretary on Aging of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The plan is effective for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2020. This document lays out a long-term strategic blueprint that focuses on how the state will modernize its service delivery system, while expanding the service options available for older South Carolinians, adults with disabilities, and their families. It also sets goals for consumer choice, and person centered and self-directed services. It addresses marketing, outreach, and advocacy issues, as well as the development of initiatives geared toward promoting evidence-based, consumer-directed, and community-based long-term services and supports.

South Carolina's guide to freshwater fishes

This booklet describes freshwater fishes found in South Carolina waters, giving information about the fish, its range, preferred habitat, food habits, size and other miscellaneous facts. It also has information on angler ethics, catch & release programs, fishing regulations and aquatic education programs.

Successes in South Carolina : S.C. Smoking Prevention and Cessation Program

This monthly update describes different aspects of smoking cessation and prevention programs in South Carolina. It gives statistics and results of the various programs such as investment of cigarette tax funds offered in South Carolina.

South Carolina Birth Defects Program

The South Carolina Birth Defects Program began in July 2006 after passage of the SC Birth Defects Act. This law mandates active surveillance of major birth defects identified before birth through age 2. South Carolina monitors over 50 birth defects recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. The most common birth defects in South Carolina in 2014 were: 1. Ventricular Septal Defect 2. Down Syndrome 3. Pulmonary Valve Atresia and Stenosis 4. Obstructive Genitourinary Defect.

Beaver management and control in South Carolina

This publication gives the history of the beaver in South Carolina, its description, biology, impact, control and depredation permits. Also listed are addresses and telephone numbers for wildlife management field offices.