Men's Health
In the Spotlight
Learn how to stay safe and healthy with this festive song, sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Holiday tips, podcast, and health-e-cards are also available!
Express Your Health™ Activity Book for KidsEncourage kids to stay safe and healthy with the healthy heroes, puzzles, coloring pages, and more! Also, send an Express Your Health™ Health-e-Card to your friends and family!
Science and Research
HIV
Prevalence Estimates- United States, 2006 (11/20/08)
CDC now estimates that 1.1 million adults and adolescents were living
with diagnosed or undiagnosed HIV infection in the United States at the
end of 2006. The majority of those living with HIV were nonwhite
(65.4%), and nearly half (48.1%) were men who have sex with men.
Subpopulation Estimates from the HIV Incidence Surveillance System-
United States, 2006 (11/20/08)
CDC conducted a more detailed analysis of data from its new HIV
surveillance system. The results indicated that, in 2006, of new HIV
infections among males, 72% were in men who have sex with men (MSM).
Among MSM aged 13-29 years, the number of new HIV infections in blacks
was 1.6 times the number in whites and 2.3 times the number in
Hispanics.
Health and Wellness
Traveler's Health
Kit
Attention, international travelers! Save room in your suitcase for your
Travelers' Health Kit. Use this as a guide for packing items you will need
to stay healthy on your trip, such as sunscreen, insect repellent,
prescription medicines, and basic first-aid items.
New
Physical Activity Guidelines
Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. According to the
new 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need to do two
types of physical activity each week to improve their health- aerobic and
muscle-strengthening. Children need three types of activity- aerobic,
muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening.
Kick the Habit:
Podcast
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death
in the United States. Dr. Sherri Stewart discusses tobacco-related illnesses
and how they can be prevented.
Work and Play
Fatal Injuries
among Landscape Services Workers
An average of 197 landscape services workers died from on-the-job
injuries each year between 2003 and 2006. The fatality rate for the
landscape services industry, about 25 deaths per 100,000 workers, is
similar to that for more recognized high-risk industries such as
agriculture and mining.
Tips for Healthy Cruising
Learn three quick tips on what you can do to stay healthy before and during
your cruise.
Good Health Habits for
Preventing the Flu
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year.
Also, good health habits at work, home, and play (like covering your cough
and washing your hands often) can help prevent respiratory illnesses like
the flu.
Family and Friends
Thanksgiving is
National Family History Day
Knowing your family’s health history can save your life and the lives of
those you love. National Family History Day is observed on Thanksgiving Day.
Over the holiday or at another family gathering, talk about and write down
the health conditions that run in your family.
Use of Mental
Health Services in the Past 12 Months by Children Aged 4-17 Years- United
States, 2005-2006
In 2005-2006, 15% of U.S. children aged 4-17 years had parents who talked to
a health care provider or school staff about their child's emotional or
behavioral difficulties. This included 18% of boys and 11% of girls.
Healthy Pets, Healthy
People
There are many health benefits of owning a pet. But some animals may carry
germs that can be transmitted to people. Follow these tips if you own a pet.
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Page last modified: December 10, 2008
Page last reviewed: November 20, 2008