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What's New in 2006

Below is a listing of publications, websites, announcements, featured highlights, and other women’s health updates for 2006, beginning with the most recent.

December

Easy Read Healthy Living Calendars (12/22/06)

Easy Read The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song (12/4/06)

HPV Information for Clinicians (12/1/06)

Fatalities and Injuries from Falls among Older Adults- United States, 1993-2003 and 2001-2005 (12/1/06)

Smoking and Alcohol Behaviors Reported by Adults- United States, 1999–2002 PDF (12/1/06)

Births: Preliminary Data for 2005 (12/1/06)

Health- United States, 2006 (12/1/06)

Abortion Surveillance- United States, 2003 (12/1/06)

HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report: Cases of HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States and Dependent Areas, 2005 PDF (12/1/06)

Self-Rated Fair or Poor Health among Adults with Diabetes- United States, 1996-2005 (12/1/06)

Asthma Prevalence, Health Care Use and Mortality-United States, 2003-2005 (12/1/06)

HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Urban and Non-Urban Area, through 2004 (12/1/06)

Assessing Awareness and Knowledge of Breast and Cervical Cancer among Appalachian Women (12/1/06)

National Center for HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP) State Profiles (12/1/06)

Diagnosed Diabetes among American Indians and Alaska Natives Under Age 35 Years- United States, 1994-2004 (12/1/06)

State Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco-Dependence Treatments- United States, 2005 (12/1/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Females Aged 15-44 Years Ever Treated for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), by Selected Characteristics: National Survey of Family Growth- United States, 2002 (12/1/06)

QuickStats: Prevalence of Obesity among Adults Aged 20 Years and Older, by Sex: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey- United States, 1999-2000 through 2003-2004 (12/1/06)

QuickStats: Prevalence of Overweight among Persons Aged 2-19 Years, by Sex: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey- United States, 1999-2000 through 2003-2004 (12/1/06)

November

Measuring HIV Risk in the U.S. Population Aged 15–44: Results from Cycle 6 of the National Survey of Family Growth PDF (11/29/06)

STD-Prevention Counseling Practices and Human Papillomavirus Opinions among Clinicians with Adolescent Patients- United States, 2004 (11/29/06)

Tobacco Use among Adults– United States, 2005 (11/29/06)

Monitoring Progress toward Achieving Maternal and Infant Healthy People 2010 Objectives- 19 States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), 2000-2003 (11/29/06)

Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings (11/29/06)

Easy Read Breast Cancer (11/29/06)

Easy Read Holidays the Healthy Way (11/29/06)

Easy Read Falls among Older Adults (11/29/06)

Mercury Exposure and Your Health (11/29/06)

Easy Read Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide (11/29/06)

QuickStats: Prevalence of Overweight among Persons Aged 2-19 Years, by Sex, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)- United States, 1999-2000 through 2003-2004 (11/29/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Females Aged 15-44 Years Ever Treated for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), by Selected Characteristics, National Survey of Family Growth- United States, 2002 (11/29/06)

Podcasts (11/29/06)

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Campaign (11/29/06)

Measuring Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Perpetration: A Compendium of Assessment Tools (11/29/06)

Infertility and STDs (11/29/06)

The Changing Face of Women’s Health Exhibit, January 22–April 6, Atlanta, GA (11/29/06)

Genomic Tests for Ovarian Cancer Detection and Management (11/29/06)

Prophylaxis and Treatment of Pregnant Women for Emerging Infections and Bioterrorism Emergencies (11/29/06)

Emerging Infections and Pregnancy (11/29/06)

Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2002-2004 PDF (11/29/06)

Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation- United States, 2003-2005 (11/29/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Teens Aged 14-17 Years Who Used Indoor Tanning Devices during the Preceding 12 Months, by Sex and Age- United States, 2005 (11/29/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Infants Born during 1990-1993 and 1997-2000 Who Were Ever Breastfed, by Race/Ethnicity of Mother- United States (11/29/06)

October

State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity among Adults- United States, 2005 (10/31/06)

Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2003 (10/31/06)

Sports-Related Injuries among High School Athletes- United States, 2005-2006 School Year (10/31/06)

Easy Read What You Should Know about the Flu (10/31/06)

Easy Read Shingles Vaccine: What You Need to Know PDF (10/31/06)

Easy Read HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know (Interim Vaccine Information Statement) PDF (10/31/06)

QuickStats: Annual Rate of Visits to Office-Based Physicians and Hospital Outpatient Departments during which Combination Estrogen-Progestin Hormone Therapy was Prescribed for Women Aged 40 Years of Age and Older, by Age Group- United States, 2001-2003 (10/31/06)

QuickStats: Adolescent Death Rates, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex- United States, 2001-2003 (10/31/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Parents Who Were Married or Cohabiting at Birth of First Child, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex- United States, 2002 (10/31/06)

HPV and HPV Vaccine: Information for Healthcare Providers (Revised) PDF (10/31/06)

Mobilizing against the HIV/AIDS Crisis among African Americans, November 16, 2006 (10/31/06)

HIV Testing in Healthcare Settings (10/31/06)

Injury Extramural Grants Awards (10/31/06)

Nutrition Resources for Health Professionals: Weight Management Research to Practice Series (10/31/06)

Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke Toolkit (10/31/06)

Disability and Health State Chartbook– 2006 Profiles of Health for Adults with Disabilities (10/31/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Engaged in Any Leisure-Time Strengthening Activity, by Sex and Age Group (10/31/06)

More than 100 Million Doses of Influenza Vaccine Expected to be Available This Year (10/31/06)

Screen for Life Campaign: New TV PSAs Feature Diane Keaton (10/31/06)

Errata: STD Treatment Guidelines, 2006 (10/31/06)

Human Plague– Four States, 2006 (10/31/06)

Easy Read Safe Halloween (10/23/06)

For Kids Kids' Health Tips and Activities for Fall (10/2/06)

September

Summary Health Statistics for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2004 PDF (9/19/06)

Diabetes Care Better Than Ten Years Ago (9/19/06)

Youth Exposure to Alcohol Advertising on Radio- United States, June-August 2004 (9/19/06)

Trends in HIV-Related Risk Behaviors among High School Students- United States, 1991-2005 (9/19/06)

Easy Read Preventing and Controlling High Blood Pressure (9/19/06)

Easy Read 5 A Day Basic Tips (5aday.gov) (9/19/06)

QuickStats: Adolescent Death Rates, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex- United States, 2001-2003. National Vital Statistics System, 2001-2003 Mortality Files: Health Data for All Ages. (9/19/06)

QuickStats: Annual Rate of Nonfatal, Medically Attended Fall Injuries among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older- United States, 2001-2003. National Health Interview Survey, 2001-2003. (9/19/06)

Easy Read Sun Safety at Schools: What You Can Do PDF (9/19/06)

Dear Colleague Letter on Risk Behaviors and Methamphetamine Use PDF (9/19/06)

The Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic, 2006 (9/19/06)

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina: Community Assistance Panel, September 26, 2006, Atlanta, GA (9/19/06)

August

Breastfeeding Practices: Results from the 2005 National Immunization Survey (8/21/06)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2006 (8/21/06)

Extreme Heat (8/21/06)

Correlates of Physical Activity for Adults with Disability (8/21/06)

Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) (8/21/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults with Self-Assessed Symptoms of Serious Psychological Distress, by Sex and Race– United States, 2000-2004 (8/21/06) 

QuickStats: Percentage of Older Adults Who Engaged in Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity, by Age Group and Sex- United States, 2000-2003 (8/21/06)

Prevention and Control of Influenza (8/21/06)

Trends in Strength Training- United States, 1998-2004 (8/1/06)

Final Births for 2004 (8/1/06)

Homicides and Suicides: National Violent Death Reporting System- United States, 2003-2004 (8/1/06)

Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors among States and Selected Local Areas: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System- United States, 2004 (8/1/06)

Easy Read Physical Activity for Everyone: Have an Active Summer (8/1/06)

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (8/1/06)

Easy Read Hepatitis: Frequently Asked Questions (8/1/06)

QuickStats: Rate of Hospitalization for Depression among Persons Aged 5-19 Years, by Sex- United States, 1990-1992 and 2002-2004 (8/1/06)

July

Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2004 PDF (7/28/06)

National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey Summary: 2004 Summary PDF (7/28/06)

National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2004 Outpatient Department Summary PDF (7/28/06)

National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2004 Emergency Department Summary PDF (7/28/06)

HIV Testing (7/28/06)

Cases of HIV Infection and AIDS in the U.S., by Race/Ethnicity, 2000-2004 (7/28/06)

Easy Read Traveling this Summer? Here are Tips for Safe and Healthy Travel (7/28/06)

Reduction in Perinatal Transmission of HIV Infection- United States, 1985-2005 (7/28/06)

HIV/AIDS among Hispanics (7/28/06)

HIV/AIDS among Youth (7/28/06)

HIV/AIDS among Women Who Have Sex with Women (7/28/06)

Smallpox during Pregnancy and Maternal Outcomes (7/28/06)

QuickStats: Life Expectancy at Birth, by Sex- Selected Countries, 2001 (7/28/06)

CDC’s Advisory Committee Recommends Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (7/11/06)

The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General (7/11/06)

Easy Read HPV Vaccine Questions and Answers (7/11/06)

HPV and HPV Vaccine: Information for Healthcare Providers (7/11/06)

June

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance - United States, 2005 (6/30/06)

Nonfatal Injuries from Off-Road Motorcycle Riding Nonfatal Injuries from Off-Road Motorcycle Riding among Children and Teens- United States, 2001-2004 (6/30/06)

Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS– United States, 1981-2005 (6/19/06)

Achievements in Public Health: Reduction in Perinatal Transmission of HIV Infection- United States, 1985—2005 (6/19/06)

Easy Read Skin Cancer Prevention (6/19/06)

Easy Read Fight the Bite: Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection (6/19/06)

Easy Read Group B Strep Frequently Asked Questions (6/19/06)

Race/ethnicity of women with HIV/AIDS diagnosed during 2001–2004. HIV/AIDS among Women (page 3) PDF (6/19/06)

Figure 5. Birth rate: United States, 2000. Birth and Fertility Rates for States by Hispanic Origin Subgroups- United States, 1990 and 2000 PDF (6/19/06)

Figure 9. Percentage of current cigarette smokers aged <18 years in middle school and high school who obtained cigarettes, by usual methods of obtainment- National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2002. Youth Tobacco Surveillance, United States, 2001-2002 PDF (6/19/06)

The CDC Guide to Breastfeeding Interventions (6/19/06)

Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women (6/19/06)

Fertility, Contraception, and Fatherhood: Data from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth (Media Advisory) (6/19/06)

Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance- United States, 2003 (6/19/06)

WISEWOMAN Briefing Document PDF (6/19/06)

HIV/AIDS among Women (6/19/06)

Slide Set: HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Women (6/19/06)

A Glance at the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (6/19/06)

Social Networks Testing: A Community-Based Strategy for Identifying Persons with Undiagnosed HIV Infection, Interim Guide for HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral Programs (6/19/06)

Easy Read Mother-to-Child (Perinatal) HIV Transmission and Prevention (6/19/06)

Cases of HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States, by Race/Ethnicity, 2000–2004 (6/19/06)

Use of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products among Students Aged 13–15 Years- Worldwide, 1999–2005 (6/19/06)

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2004 PDF (6/19/06)

Birth and Fertility Rates for States by Hispanic Origin Subgroups- United States, 1990 and 2000 (Media Advisory) (6/19/06)

Youth Tobacco Surveillance- United States, 2001-2002 (6/19/06)

National Hospital Discharge Survey: 2003 Annual Summary with Detailed Diagnosis and Procedure Data PDF (6/19/06)

National Hospital Discharge Survey, 2004 PDF (6/19/06)

Camp LeJeune Community Assistance Panel (6/19/06)

Easy Read HIV/AIDS and Women (6/19/06)

Physical Dating Violence among High School Students- United States, 2003 (6/19/06)

Easy Read Choosing Respect: Developing Healthy Relationships to Prevent Dating Abuse (6/19/06)

Easy Read Summer Health and Safety Tips for Males (6/19/06)

May

Easy Read Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness (5/23/06)

April

Genetic and Environmental Factors Impact CFS Patients (4/30/06)

The Incidence and Economic Burden of Injury in the United States (4/30/06)

Deaths: Final Data for 2003 PDF (4/30/06)

Notice to Readers: Discontinuation of Spectinomycin (4/30/06)

United States Life Tables, 2003 PDF(4/30/06)

Access to Health Care among Hispanic or Latino Women- United States, 2000-2002 PDF (4/24/06)

Health Characteristics of Adults 55 Years of Age and Over- United States, 2000-2003 PDF (4/24/06)

Obesity Still a Major Problem (4/24/06)

Easy Read HPV: Common Infection. Common Reality. PDF (4/24/06)

Easy Read Diabetes and Pregnancy (4/24/06)

Learn More about the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (medicare.gov) (4/24/06)

Figure 5. Percent of women with no usual place of care (or only hospital emergency room) by race or ethnicity and insurance status- United States, 2000-2002. Access to Health Care among Hispanic or Latino Women- United States, 2000–2002. PDF (4/24/06)

Figure 1. Cesarean rates for first births and repeat cesarean rates, for all women and low-risk women- United States, 1990-2003. Trends in Cesarean Rates for First Births and Repeat Cesarean Rates for Low-Risk Women- United States, 1990-2003. PDF (4/24/06)

Figure 1. Percent distribution of office visits by physician specialty- United States, 2003. National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2003 Summary. PDF (4/24/06)

Figure 2. Percent of never married females and males 18-19 years of age who have ever had sexual intercourse- United States, 1988-2002. Teenagers in the United States: Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Childbearing, 2002. PDF (4/24/06)

Recommendations to Improve Preconception Health and Health Care- United States PDF (4/24/06)

CDCynergy: Violence Prevention Edition (4/24/06)

STD Online Case Studies (NNPTC) (4/24/06)

The CDC Guide to Breastfeeding Interventions (4/24/06)

National STD Prevention Conference, May 8-11, 2006, Jacksonville, FL (4/24/06)

CDC Diabetes and Obesity Conference, May 16-19, Denver, CO (4/24/06)

The Public’s Health and the Law in the 21st Century, June 12-14, Atlanta, GA (4/24/06)

NCHS Data Users Conference, July 10-12, Washington, DC

CDC’s 2006 National Health Promotion Conference- Innovations in Health Promotion: New Avenues for Collaboration, September 12-14, Atlanta, GA (4/24/06)

National Environmental Public Health Conference, December 4-6, Atlanta, GA (4/24/06)

Easy Read National Women’s Health Week, May 14-20, 2006 PDF (4/24/06)
En Español PDF
National Women’s Health Week (HHS)
Reconnect to Your Health Mother's Day Cards (HHS)
Tips for Planning Health Events

Easy Read Health and Safety Guide for Gardeners (4/24/06)

Easy Read Healthy Living (4/24/06)

March

Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Breastfeeding- United States, 2004 (3/30/06)

Primary and Secondary (P&S) Syphilis- United States, 2003-2004 (3/30/06)

Chlamydia Prevalence Monitoring Project Annual Report, 2004 (3/30/06)

Sexual Violence Prevention: Beginning the Dialogue (3/30/06)

Death of a Child after Ingestion of a Metallic Charm- Minnesota, 2006 (3/30/06)

Using Pedometers to Promote Physical Activity among Working Urban Women– Letter to the Editor (3/30/06)

Women and Heart Disease Fact Sheet (3/30/06)

Avian Flu (3/30/06)

QuickStats: Cigarette Smoking Prevalence among Adults Aged 18 Years or Older Who Have Ever Spent >24 Hours on the Streets, in a Shelter, or in a Jail or Prison, by Sex- United States, 2004 (3/30/06)

Easy Read Health and Safety Guide for Gardeners (3/21/06)

Easy Read Spring Break Guide to Staying Safe and Healthy (3/14/06)

February

HIV/AIDS Surveillance: General Epidemiology Slide Set (2/30/06)

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2004 PDF (2/30/06)

Easy Read New Beginnings: A Discussion Guide for Living Well with Diabetes (2/30/06)

Deaths: Injuries, 2002 PDF (2/30/06)

Patterns of Global Tobacco Use in Young People and Implications for Future Chronic Disease Burden in Adults PDF (2/30/06)

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diagnoses of HIV/AIDS - 33 States, 2001-2004 (2/30/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Births Attended by Midwives- United States, 2003 (2/30/06)

Smoking among Women: Heart Disease and Stroke (2/30/06)

Testing and Counseling for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Support Tools (womenchildrenhiv.org) (2/30/06)

Expedited Partner Therapy in the Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases PDF (2/30/06)

Syphilis Surveillance Project Annual Report, 2004 (2/30/06)

Work, Stress, and Health 2006: Making a Difference in the Workplace (APA) (2/28/06)

International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health
April 17-20, Atlanta, GA (2/28/06)

The CDC Guide to Breastfeeding Interventions (2/28/06)

STD Online Case Studies (NNPTC) (2/28/06)

CDCynergy: Violence Prevention Edition (2/28/06)

Figure 2. Percent of never married females and males 18-19 years of age who have ever had sexual intercourse- United States, 1988-2002. Teenagers in the United States: Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Childbearing, 2002. PDF (2/28/06)

Figure 1. Percent distribution of office visits by physician specialty- United States, 2003. National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2003 Summary. PDF (2/28/06)

Figure 1. Cesarean rates for first births and repeat cesarean rates, for all women and low-risk women- United States, 1990-2003. Trends in Cesarean Rates for First Births and Repeat Cesarean Rates for Low-Risk Women- United States, 1990-2003. PDF (2/28/06)

Learn More about the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (medicare.gov) (2/28/06)

Diabetes and Pregnancy (2/28/06)

HPV: Common Infection. Common Reality. (2/28/06)

Easy Read Express Your Health: Materials for Parents, Teachers, and Kids (2/28/06)

Easy Read Healthy Living Calendars, 2006 (2/28/06)

Easy Read Healthy Valentine (2/6/06)

January

Rates of Cesarean Delivery among Puerto Rican Women- Puerto Rico and the U.S. Mainland, 1992-2002 (1/30/06)

QuickStats: Percentage of Persons Aged >18 Years Reporting Severe Headache or Migraine During the Preceding 3 Months, by Sex and Age Group- United States, 2004 (1/30/06)

Report Finds Health Risks for Children, Adolescents at Picayune Wood Treating Site- Mississippi (1/30/06)

Births: Preliminary Data for 2004 (1/30/06)

Trends in Spina Bifida and Anencephalus in the United States, 1991-2003 (1/30/06)

Ambulatory Care Visits to Physician Offices, Hospital Outpatient Departments, and Emergency Departments- United States, 2001-02 (1/30/06)

Improved National Prevalence Estimates for 18 Selected Major Birth Defects- United States, 1999-2001 (1/30/06)

Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule- United States, 2006 (1/30/06)

Easy Read Having a Super Bowl Party? (1/1/06)

Easy Read Healthy Living Calendars, 2006 (1/1/06)

 

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