Additional Resources

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
The NHLBI provides the public with educational resources relating to the treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases as well as sleep disorders. The Institute conducts basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects. Contact them at: NHLBI Health Information Center P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105 (301) 592-8573

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov
The mission of the CDC is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Call: (800) CDC-INFO

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
The mission of this group is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Contact the group at: American Lung Association 61 Broadway, 6th Floor NY, NY 10006 (212) 315-8700

American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
http://www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/index.html
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to the support of AIDS research, prevention, treatment education, and advocacy.