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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) partners with local public health, policymakers, health care providers, business and many others to fulfill our mission of promoting and protecting the health of Iowans.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Iowans ages 15 to 40. IDPH works with communities and related partners to develop suicide prevention strategies.

Question of the Week

RWI

The number one reason you might get sick from swimming in the pool is number two.

True                      False