Topics At A Glance

What do we do at CDC?
How do we get it done?
Who does it?

There is a natural curiosity about CDC. Health professionals and the public want to be kept abreast of the latest scientific findings and health recommendations. Then there are others who want to know why CDC is mentioned in so many television shows and movies. As the nation′s premier health and research agency, CDC strives to improve the health of the public in every stage of life. Staff tells the story of CDC providing a concise but detailed account about the past, present and future. To learn more about the many programs and projects that CDC is involved in, please visit http://www.cdc.gov.

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Is the threat of a Pandemic Influenza real?

Yes. In the event of an influenza outbreak a pandemic will migrate rapidly among populations, causing serious illness in an extremely short amount of time. Although we cannot predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur; we can prepare for the potentially wide spread impact it may have on the human populace. Learn how to respond and be prepared in the home and workplace if there is a pandemic outbreak. For more information on influenza, please see http://pandemicflu.gov/ .

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Why immunize?
Do vaccines protect people from disease?
Are they really necessary?

Immunizations are most effective when the majority of people within a community are vaccinated. Vaccines are relatively safe and beneficial for the prevention of disease but they also have some risks and side affects. The key to making the right decisions and best choices regarding vaccine safety is to know the facts. Listen as CDC scientists explain how and why vaccinations′ save lives. You can also visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines for more information.

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Should I be concerned about Diabetes?

Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. It can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and even lower-extremity amputations. As of 2007, 23.6 million people—7.8% of the population—have diabetes and 1.6 million new cases of diabetes was diagnosed in people aged 20 years or older. Although not contagious, there are certain factors that can increase the risk of developing diabetes. Learn what those risks are and more as presenters provide the latest information on the different types and prevention of diabetes, and living healthy with the disease. Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ for more information.

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How does the environment affect our everyday lives?

From natural environments to man made communities, from climate change to infectious disease to food security. How we co-exist within our environment has a major impact on our every day lives. Listen as speakers explain how the complexity of human and environmental interactions, as well as, environmental issues and polices affect the health of the public. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/environmental for more information.

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In the event of a crisis, is your communication toolkit ready?

Crisis and emergency risk communication training (CERC) can work to counter some of the harmful human behaviors that are known to arise during a crisis. CERC training can efficiently and effectively reduce and prevent chaos during a disaster and return communities back to normal. The CERC training is designed to meet the needs of small and large organizations. You decide what meets your needs -- CDC′s experts will train your staff or train-the trainer. For more information on CERC training, please see http://emergency.cdc.gov/

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What are the health consequences of living in an ‘obesogenic’ society?

American society has become ‘obesogenic,’ a term characterized by environments that promote increased food intake, nonhealthful foods, and physical inactivity.

More than one third of U.S. adults, which is more than 72 million people, and 16% of U.S. children are obese. Since 1980, obesity rates for adults have doubled and rates for children have tripled. Obesity rates among all groups in society—irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education level, or geographic region—have increased markedly. Health concerns related to obesity-Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, gallbladder disease, and many others-can have significant economic impacts on a society. Speakers illustrate how innovative efforts, on behalf of CDC, have contributed to outreach, education and the leveling of obesity in the United States. More on obesity at http://www.cdc.gov/NCCDPHP/publications/AAG/obesity.htm

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Where are we today with HIV/AIDS in the United States?

CDC estimates that about 1 million people in the United States are living with HIV or AIDS. About 25% of these people do not know that they are infected and not knowing puts them and others at risk.

As a part of its overall public health mission, CDC provides leadership in helping control the HIV/AIDS epidemic by working with community, state, national, and international partners in surveillance, research, and prevention and evaluation activities.

Listen as speakers discuss the latest information and technology on prevention, transmission, and living with the HIV/AIDS virus. Visit the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/aboutDHAP.htm for more information.

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How creative are your public health marketing strategies?

Using blogs, mobile applications and podcasts to create your health marketing campaigns are just a few of the E-Health Marketing approaches. Today′s technology allows your organization to market prevention and intervention programs that will truly motivate people to engage in healthier lifestyles. Presenters from CDC′s National Center for Health Marketing speak on different science-based, tailored communication strategies that are people centered and technologically advanced. To learn more about E-Health Marketing strategies please visit http://www.cdc.gov/healthmarketing/ehm/

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