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October 30, 2008 / Vol. 57 / Early Release
Recommendations for Partner Services Programs for HIV Infection, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydial Infection
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October 31,
2008 / Vol. 57 / No. 43
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Among persons at risk, weight loss and physical activity can prevent diabetes.
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State-Specific Incidence of Diabetes Among Adults
Participating States, 1995--1997 and 2005--2007
National survey data indicate that the incidence of adult diabetes has increased rapidly in the United States, with obesity cited as a major predictor of diabetes. CDC analyzed data from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys for the periods 1995--1997 and 2005--2007 to assess the geographic distribution of diagnosed diabetes among participating states. This report summarizes results of that analysis, which determined that the incidence of diabetes increased 90% from 4.8 per 1,000 in 1995--1997 to 9.1 in 2005--2007.
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MMWR Recommendations and Reports
September 19,
2008 / Vol. 57 / No. RR–8
Recommendations for Identification and
Public Health Management of Persons with
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Serologic testing for hepatitis
B surface antigen (HBsAg) is the primary
way to identify persons with chronic
hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Testing has been recommended previously
for pregnant women, infants born to
HBsAg-positive mothers, household
contacts and sex partners of HBV-infected
persons, persons born in countries with
HBsAg prevalence of >8%, persons who are
the source of blood or body fluid
exposures that might warrant
postexposure prophylaxis (e.g.,
needlestick injury to a healthcare
worker or sexual assault), and persons
infected with human immunodeficiency
virus. This report updates and expands
previous CDC guidelines for HBsAg
testing and includes new recommendations
for public health evaluation and
management for chronically infected
persons and their contacts. Routine
testing for HBsAg now is recommended for
additional populations with HBsAg
prevalence of >2%: persons born in
geographic regions with HBsAg prevalence
of >2%, men who have sex with men, and
injection-drug users. Implementation of
these recommendations will require
expertise and resources to integrate
HBsAg screening in prevention and care
settings serving populations recommended
for HBsAg testing. This report is
intended to serve as a resource for
public health officials, organizations,
and health-care professionals involved
in the development, delivery, and
evaluation of prevention and clinical
services.
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MMWR Surveillance Summaries
October 31,
2008 / Vol. 57 / No. SS–11
Prevalence of Selected Risk Behaviors and Chronic Diseases
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 39 Steps Communities, United States, 2005
In the United States, modifiable behavioral risk factors are the leading preventable causes of morbidity and mortality. In 2005, of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, seven (heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and kidney disease) were attributable to chronic disease. Chronic diseases also adversely affect the quality of life of an estimated 90 million persons in the United States, resulting in illness, disability, extended pain and suffering, and major limitations in daily living. This report provides data on health risk behaviors and preventive health practices among noninstitutionalized adults aged >18 years. Prevalence estimates of risk behaviors and chronic conditions varied. These findings underscore the continued need to evaluate intervention programs at the community level and to design and implement policies to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by chronic disease.
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