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WV STeP provides nonpartisan research information in Science and Technology Notes. These notes are intended only for informational purposes and do not indicate support or opposition to a particular bill or policy approach.

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Water Fluoridation in West Virginia

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Hemorrhagic Diseases in West Virginia Deer Populations

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Access to Naloxone in West Virginia Schools

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Kratom in West Virginia

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GLP-1 Agonists in West Virginia

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Vaping and E-Cigarette Use in West Virginia

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Certified Professional Midwives in West Virginia

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Food Deserts in West Virginia

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Lab-Grown Meat in West Virginia

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Social Media Regulation for West Virginia Teens

Heavy Metals in West Virginia Baby Food

West Virginia K-12 Vaccine Requirements

Colorectal Cancer in West Virginia

Archived Notes from the West Virginia University Bridge Initiative

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Lyme Disease in West Virginia

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Youth Tobacco Use in West Virginia

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Food Deserts and Food Insecurity in West Virginia

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Syringe Service Programs and HIV Prevention in West Virginia

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Food Safety and Food Handler Permits in West Virginia

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Roads to Wellness

Transportation and Medical Care Coordination in West Virginia

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Roads to Wellness

Medical Personnel Shortage in West Virginia

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Roads to Wellness

West Virginia’s Healthcare Transport Networks

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Roads to Wellness

Telehealth for West Virginians in Rural Areas

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Roads to Wellness

Medical Transportation Strategies in West Virginia

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PFAS and the Health of West Virginians