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- Electronic Aggression
- Excessive alcohol use can lead to increased risk of health problems
(Published: January 7, 2009)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Excessive alcohol use can lead to increased risk of health problems
(Published: December 24, 2008)
- HPV-Associated Cancers in the US Population
- Learn about HPV's impact on men's and women's health.
(Published: December 18, 2008)
- Blood Pressure Categories by Race/Ethnicity
- Know your blood pressure level and check it regularly
(Published: December 12, 2008)
- Health Insurance
- 30.4% of Hispanics, 17% of blacks, and 9.9% of whites do not have health insurance
(Published December 3, 2008)
- World AIDS Day
- Estimates of New HIV Infections in the United States.
(Published November 26, 2008)
- Long-term Trends in Diabetes
- Early detection, preventive care, education, and self-management can prevent much of diabetes' burden.
(Published: November 21, 2008)
- Average Duration of Pregnancy, by Number of Births (per Pregnancy)
- Work with your health care provider to minimize the risk of premature birth.
(Published: November 14, 2008)
- Rate of New Cases of Diabetes among Adults, by State
- To prevent diabetes, lifestyle interventions must be developed and delivered to those at risk.
(Published November 7, 2008)
- Breast Cancer Screening Services Provided
- Mammography is the best method to detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable form. Early detection can save lives.
(Published October 31, 2008)
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Protect children at high risk for severe disease if infected with RSV.
(Published October 23, 2008)
- Disability and Health Status
- Strategies to reduce racial health inequalities must improve the health and well-being of people with disabilities as well.
(Published October 16, 2008)
- Health Status and Routine Physical Activities in Adults by Hearing Status
- Adults with hearing loss have substantial health disparities.
(Published October 9, 2008)
- Adult Daily Activity Limitations, by Age Group and Type
- Those over age 75 are three times more likely to need help with daily activities. (Published September 22, 2008)
- Older Adults Receiving Exercise Counseling
- Being physically active can prevent and help treat many common chronic medical conditions.
(Published: August 28, 2008)
- Adults Reporting Joint Pain or Stiffness
- Understanding the possible causes and treatment options is key to improving joint health.
(Published: August 20, 2008)
- Trends in Spina Bifida
- Women of childbearing age: take at least 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
(Published: August 12, 2008)
- Obesity in US Adults, BRFSS, 2007
- No state met the Healthy People 2010 goal of 15% adult obesity
(Published July 17, 2008)
- 2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet Data
- Diabetes: Minorities Face Greater Burden
(Published July 9, 2008)
- Fireworks-related Injuries
- Prevent fireworks-related injuries by leaving fireworks displays to trained professionals.
(Published July 1, 2008)
- Percentage of Adults Ever Tested for HIV, United States, 2006
- HIV: Get Tested and Know Your Status
(Published: June 20, 2008)
- Dental Visits in the Past Year --- 1997, 2004, and 2005
- About how long has it been since you last saw or talked to a dentist?
(Published: June 5, 2008)
- U.S. Schools: Junk Food and Physical Activity, 2007
- Schools make significant progress in removing junk food and offering more physical activities.
(Published: May 29, 2008)
- Newest Arthritis Estimates
- Recent arthritis estimates gathered in a federal and private collaborative effort.
(Published: May 20, 2008)
- Asian/Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS
- May 19, 2008 is National Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
(Published: May 16, 2008)
- Sleep Studies
- Percentage of adults who reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
(Published: May 14, 2008)
- Teen Pregnancy and Birth Rates
- Birth Rates in Teen Girls Ages 15-19, 2006
(Published: May 7, 2008)
- Asthma and Allergy Awareness
- May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
(Published: May 1, 2008)
- Reported Child Maltreatment Victims
- Child Maltreatment Victims Younger than
12 Months Old, United States, 2006
(Published: April 23, 2008)
- Pediatric Arthritis
- A national data-based estimate of the number of children diagnosed with arthritis
(Published: April 16, 2008)
- Children's Respiratory Hospitalizations
- Hospitalizations for Types of Respiratory Diseases, Children Aged <15 Years, 2005
(Published: April 9, 2008)
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness
- Information from the Behavioral Factor Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS)
(Published: March 26, 2008)
- World TB Day 2008
- World TB Day provides an opportunity to communicate TB-related problems and solutions.
(Published: March 21, 2008)
- National Native HIV/AIDS
- March 20, 2008 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD).
(Published: March 19, 2008)
- National Poison Prevention Week
- Data & Statistics home page feature examines poisoning-related deaths from 2004.
(Published: March 17, 2008)
- Nonfatal Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
- Injuries from Sports and Recreation Activities --- United States, 2001—2005
(Published: March 13, 2008)
- Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness
- Monday, March 10, 2008 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD).
(Published: March 7, 2008)
- Work-related Eye Injuries
- Work-related Eye Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments by Injury Source (2000)
(Published: February 27, 2008)
- National Black HIV/AIDS
- Thursday, February 7, 2008 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD).
(Published: February 6, 2008)
- Physical Activity among Adults
- Prevalence of Regular Physical Activity Among Adults – United States, 2001 and 2005
(Published: January 23, 2008)
- Folic Acid Supplements
- Use of Supplements Containing Folic Acid Among Women of Childbearing Age - United States, 2007
(Published: January 16, 2008)
- 2005 ART Clinic Success Rates Report
- Outcome of assisted reproductive technology cycles in U.S. fertility clinics.
(Published: December 19, 2007)
- New Patient Acceptance Percentages
- Percentage of Office-Based Primary-Care Physicians Who Did Not Accept New Patients
(Published December 6, 2007)
- Births by Gestational Age
- Distribution of Births by Gestational Age, United States, 1990 and 2005.
(Published November 21, 2007)
- Blood Glucose Daily Self-Monitoring
- Rate of Daily Self-Monitoring Among Adults with Diabetes Aged 18 Years and Older, 1997-2006.
(Published November 14, 2007)
- U.S. TB Cases by Birthplace
- U.S. TB rates in foreign-born persons have declined less than those in U.S.-born persons.
(Published November 7, 2007)
- Immunization Rates At Record Levels
- In 2006, 77 percent of U.S. children 19 to 35 months of age received recommended childhood vaccines.
(Published October 31, 2007)
- Physical Activity, United States, 2005
- 25.6% of adults with a disability were inactive, compared with 12.8% of those without disabilities.
(Published October 17, 2007)
- HIV Testing in Hispanics, 2006
- Among adult Hispanics, 35.7% of men and 46.1% of women reported ever being tested for HIV.
(Published October 15, 2007)
- Breastfed Infants, United States
- Among infants born during 1990—1993, 55% were ever breastfed; during 1997—2000, 67% were.
(Published October 10, 2007)
- Adults Reporting Arthritis or a Related Condition, United States, 2006
- Women were more likely than men to report having some form of arthritis.
(Published October 3, 2007)
- Smoking Cessation Advice and Assistance
- In 2005, 47.9 percent of smokers reported that healthcare professionals advised them to quit smoking in the past twelve months.
(Published September 25, 2007)
- Nail Gun Injuries
- In 2005, approximately 28,000 (98%) of 28,600 workers injured by nail guns were men.
(Published September 12, 2007)
- Youth Suicide, United States
- In 2004, suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death among adolescents.
(Published September 6, 2007)
- Prevalence of Heart Disease, U.S., 2005
- A total of 6.5% of respondents reported a history of one or more heart conditions.
(Published August 8, 2007)
- Statistics on Asthma-related Absences
- Asthma attacks interfere with daily activities, including attending school and going to work.
(Published July 24, 2007)
- U.S. Adults with Sunburn
- In 1999, 2003, and 2004, one third of U.S. adults reported one or more sunburns during the preceding year.
(Published July 11, 2007)
- HIV Testing During Pregnancy
- Perinatal HIV transmission is the most common route of HIV infection in children.
(Published June 27, 2007)
- Secondhand Smoke
- An estimated 45 million people smoke cigarettes in the United States.
(Published June 14, 2007)
- Teen Seat Belt Use
- Compared with other age groups, teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use.
(Published June 6, 2007)
- Statistics on Increased Risk for HIV Infection
- The latest data on risk of HIV infection
(Published May 22, 2007)
- Health Insurance
- Health insurance coverage improves access and quality of medical care.
(Published May 4, 2007)
- Physical Activity
- Who said physical activity is all work?
(Published April 19, 2007)
Page last reviewed: January 7, 2009
Page last updated: January 7, 2009
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Page last updated: January 7, 2009
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Content owner: National Center for Health Marketing
URL for this page: www.cdc.gov/Features/DataStatistics.html
