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Workers who handle human waste or sewage are at increased risk of becoming ill (i.e., from water-washed, waterborne and water-carried diseases). (Published: 3/9/2011)
This page contains new links to additional key resources and up-to-date information on the CDC's response to the Cholera outbreak in Haiti. (Published: 2/1/2011)
On October 19, 2010, the Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) was notified of unusually high numbers of patients from Artibonite and Centre departments who had acute watery diarrhea and dehydration, in some cases leading to death. Within 4 days, the National Public Health Laboratory (LNSP) in Haiti isolated Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1, serotype Ogawa, from stool specimens obtained from patients in the affected areas by an investigation team from MSPP and CDC Haiti. This report describes the investigation of the initial cases, the ongoing outbreak of cholera in Haiti, and initial control measures. (Published: 1/20/2011)
The first cholera outbreak in Haiti in at least a century was confirmed by the Haitian National Public Health Laboratory on October 21, 2010 (1). Surveillance data through December 3, provided by the Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), indicated that the outbreak had spread nationwide and that cases of cholera and cholera-associated hospitalizations and deaths had climbed rapidly in November. (Published: 1/20/2011)
On October 21, 2010, a cholera outbreak was confirmed by the Haitian National Public Health Laboratory (1). By November 19, the outbreak had reached every department of the country, and by December 17, a total of 121,518 cases of cholera, resulting in 63,711 hospitalizations and 2,591 deaths, had been reported. By November 16, additional cases of cholera had been confirmed in the neighboring Dominican Republic and in Florida. (Published: 1/20/2011)
This document is intended to provide a brief overview of the current outbreak situation, basic epidemiology, diagnosis and management of patients with cholera, and prevention and infection control guidance for healthcare providers traveling to Haiti. (Published: 12/23/2010)
Place this widget on your website, portal home page, or in your blog to link your visitors to CDC's 2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak website. (Published: 12/21/2010)
Information for Travelers
Cholera germs can live in food or water. If you have been in a country where there is cholera (like Haiti), you may have picked up cholera germs. Cholera gives you watery diarrhea. You can lose a lot of water from your body very fast. (Published: 12/21/2010)
Cases of cholera were confirmed in the Dominican Republic November 16, 2010. Cholera is most often spread through the ingestion of contaminated food or drinking water. Water may be contaminated by the feces of an infected person or by untreated sewage. Food is often contaminated by water containing cholera bacteria or being handled by a person ill with cholera. (Published: 12/17/2010)
An epidemic cholera strain has been confirmed in Haiti, causing the first cholera outbreak in Haiti in at least 100 years. Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. (Published: 12/17/2010)
This document is intended to provide a brief overview of the current outbreak situation, basic epidemiology, diagnosis and management of patients with cholera, and prevention and infection control guidance for health care providers traveling to Haiti. (Published: 12/15/2010)
Cholera Treatment Centers should be:
1. Where patients can easily access the facility
2. Located away from water sources and functioning facilities (e.g. schools, markets, dispensaries)
3. Separated from other patient wards, if located within an existing healthcare facility
4. Easy to clean (Published: 12/13/2010)
Assessment
1. What signs of dehydration are present, if any?
2. What is the degree of dehydration: none, some, or severe?
Treatment
3. Outline your treatment plan for the first four hours.
4. What would you do if this child started vomiting?
More. (Published: 12/13/2010)
Evaluación
1. ¿Cuáles son las señales de deshidratación que se presentan, si hubiera alguna?
Ojos hundidos
Ausencia de lágrimas
Irritabilidad
Fontanelas hundidas (al palpar la cabeza)
Sequedad bucal
Beber con ansiedad
Pliegue moderado de la piel
More. (Published: 12/13/2010)
CDC is working closely with other U.S. government agencies and international partners in support of the Haitian government’s response to the cholera outbreak in that country. A total of 183 staff were participating in the outbreak, including 25 who were deployed as of December 10. (Published: 12/10/2010)
CDC is working closely with other U.S. government agencies and international partners in support of the Haitian government’s response to the cholera outbreak in that country. (Published: 12/3/2010)
1. Clinical Presentation and Management for Haiti Cholera Outbreak, 2010
2. Medical Supplies Guidelines
3. Pocket Guide for a Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) (Published: 12/3/2010)
- Drink and use safe water
- Cook food thoroughly
- Wash hands with soap and safe water after caring for the patients, and especially after
handling fecal matter
(Published: 12/2/2010)
Assessment
1. What signs of dehydration are present, if any?
2. What is the degree of dehydration: none, some, or severe?
Treatment
3. Outline your treatment plan for the first four hours.
4. What would you do if this child started vomiting?
...more (Published: 12/2/2010)
General Training Materials available in French, and Haitian Creole.
Haiti Cholera Training Materials available in French.
Community Health Worker Materials available in English, French, and Haitian Creole. (Published: 12/1/2010)
CDC is working closely with other U.S. government agencies and international partners in support of the Haitian government’s response to the cholera outbreak in that country. (Published: 11/20/2010)
"Defeating Cholera" and "Management of the Dehydrations" available in English and French. Closed captioned for the hearing impared. Transcripts included. (Published: 11/19/2010)
CDC’s response to the outbreak is being coordinated through its Emergency Operations Center in Atlanta, and CDC experts have been deployed to Haiti and the Dominican Republic to provide in-country assistance. As of November 15, a total of 208 staff were participating, including 34 who were deployed. Among those involved in the response are medical officers, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, environmental health specialists, communication specialists, public health advisors, planners, information technology specialists, and support staff. (Published: 11/15/2010)
An epidemic cholera strain has been confirmed in Haiti, causing the first cholera outbreak in Haiti in many years. Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. (Published: 11/11/2010)
When was cholera first detected in Haiti? How long will the cholera outbreak in Haiti last? What is cholera? What are the symptoms of cholera? How does a person get cholera? Can cholera be spread from person-to-person? How is cholera treated? Where can cholera be found?
How can cholera be prevented? What is the risk for cholera in the United States?
(Published: 11/5/2010)
What is cholera disease? How is cholera spread? How do you protect yourself and your family from cholera and other diarrheal diseases? What do you do if you or your family are ill with diarrhea? (Published: 11/4/2010)
Message about:
1) Drink and use safe water.
2) Wash your hands often with soap and safe water.
3) Use latrines or bury your feces (poop); do not defecate in any body of water.
4) Cook food well, keep it covered, eat it hot, and peel fruits and vegetables.
5) Clean up safely—in the kitchen and in places where the family bathes and washes clothes. (Published: 11/4/2010)
CDC is working closely with other U.S. government agencies and international partners in support of the Haitian government’s response to the cholera outbreak in that country. CDC is collaborating with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Pan American Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and a host of other organizations to assist the Haiti Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) in a concerted effort to control the outbreak. (Published: 11/4/2010)
These guidelines provide crew members on commercial aircraft with practical measures to protect themselves, passengers, and other crew members when a traveler from Haiti has a diarrheal illness that may be cholera. (Published: 11/2/2010)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — The Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population has received the results of laboratory testing showing that the cholera strain linked to the current outbreak in Haiti is most similar to cholera strains found in South Asia. More information about this strain, including the possibility that it might be found in other regions of the world, is anticipated from additional studies. The findings were reported as part of laboratory collaboration between the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) in Haiti and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. (Published: 11/1/2010)
Most persons infected with the cholera bacterium have mild diarrhea or no symptoms at all. Only about 7% of persons infected with Vibrio cholerae O1 have illness requiring treatment at a health center. Cholera patients should be evaluated and treated quickly. With proper treatment, even severely ill patients can be saved. Prompt restoration of lost fluids and salts is the primary goal of treatment. (Published: 11/1/2010)
As many Haitian-Americans go to Haiti to visit family and friends to celebrate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds travelers to take precautions to protect themselves from cholera, which has been spreading in Haiti since October 21. (Published: 10/29/2010)
People most often get cholera by drinking water or eating food that has cholera germs in it. Water can be contaminated with the feces of a person sick with cholera. (Published: 10/29/2010)
From the most recent "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report": An outbreak of cholera is ongoing in Haiti. On October 21, 2010, toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1, serotype Ogawa, biotype El Tor was identified by the National Laboratory of Public Health of the Ministry of Public Health and Population in Haiti. (Published: 10/28/2010)
An epidemic cholera strain has been confirmed in Haiti, causing the first cholera outbreak in Haiti in many years. Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. (Published: 10/25/2010)
Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O-group 1 or O-group 139. Many other serogroups of Vibrio cholerae, with or without the cholera toxin gene, can cause a cholera-like illness. (Published: 10/22/2010)
An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Haiti on October 21, 2010. Cholera had not been documented in Haiti for decades so cholera outbreaks were considered unlikely in Haiti immediately following the earthquake in January, 2010. (Published: 10/22/2010)
Everyone is exposed to uranium in food, air, and water as part of the natural environment.
Most exposures do not warrant monitoring or treatment.
Populations most heavily exposed to uranium are those employed in mining and milling operations, or in uranium enrichment and processing activities.
Natural and depleted uranium are primarily chemical toxicants, with radiation playing a minor role or no role at all.
Outcomes that may occur with uranium overexposure, based on both observed human effects and animal studies, include non-malignant respiratory disease (fibrosis, emphysema) and nephrotoxicity.
Nephrotoxicity should reverse as overexposure ceases.
Alpha radiation (such as that from uranium) is classified as a human carcinogen. However, human studies have not found elevated rates of cancer from uranium exposure, and hi... (Published: 5/1/2009)
Beryllium produces health effects ranging from sensitization without evidence of disease to clinically apparent pulmonary disease.
Chronic beryllium disease may be misdiagnosed as sarcoidosis.
Immunologic tests can detect beryllium sensitization and help clinicians differentiate between chronic beryllium disease and other interstitial lung diseases.
Tetrachloroethylene is used mainly as a solvent for dry cleaning and metal degreasing.
Like most chlorinated solvents, tetrachloroethylene can cause central nervous system depression.
Chronic exposure to tetrachloroethylene may adversely affect the neurological system, liver, and kidneys.
Tetrachloroethylene is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen on the basis of limited evidence from studies in humans and sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals.
Because many environmental diseases either manifest as common medical problems or have nonspecific symptoms, an exposure history is vital for correct diagnosis.
By taking a thorough exposure history, the primary care clinician can play an important role in detecting, treating, and preventing disease due to toxic exposure.
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a common industrial solvent and contaminant of hazardous waste sites, groundwater, and drinking water.
TCE is a CNS depressant and a suspected hepatotoxin in humans.
TCE is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on limited evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in humans and sufficient evidence
of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals.
Cholinesterase inhibitors are a class of compounds that includes chemical warfare nerve agents and certain insecticides.
Fatalities occur mainly due to effects on respiration due depression of respiratory drive, paralysis of muscles of respiration, bronchoconstriction, and airway obstruction from profuse respiratory tract secretions.
Treatment includes the use of atropine, 2-PAM, diazepam, and aggressive supportive care.
Ethylene glycol ingestion first affects the central nervous system (CNS). After a characteristic latent period, signs of inebriation may be followed by serious illness and even death, caused by toxic metabolites.
Propylene glycol, which is much less toxic than ethylene glycol, is metabolized to compounds that are normal constituents of the citric acid cycle.
No health effects have been reported in persons chronically exposed to ethylene glycol or propylene glycol at levels found in the environment.
Although asbestos is no longer used in many products, it will remain a public health concern well into the 21st century.
Intact asbestos sources in the home release few fibers and should be left undisturbed. Damaged or crumbling materials should be repaired or removed only by certified asbestos-removal professionals.
Asbestos exposure is associated with parenchymal asbestosis, asbestos-related pleural abnormalities, mesothelioma, and lung cancer, and it may be associated with cancer at some extra thoracic sites.
CDC's Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) has developed partnerships with national clinician organizations to facilitate communication regarding disease outbreaks and terrorism events. CDC communicates with its clinician partners via monthly conference calls and weekly e-mail updates.
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COCA is hosting a webinar on April 21, 2011 (2:00 pm – 3:00pm ET), titled Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings. Disease outbreaks associated with animals in public settings have been increasingly reported in recent years. Join subject matter experts as they discuss the importance of public health reporting of clusters, review CDC and NASPHV recommendations to minimize associated disease and injury risks related to animals contact. Free Continuing Education Credits are available for this call. Phone: 888-989-3090 and Passcode: 4443385 (Published: 4/20/2011)
COCA is hosting a webinar on April 20, 2011 (4:00 pm – 5:00pm ET), titled State Level Pediatric Emergency Preparedness. States play a critical role in the recovery of pediatric health following a disaster, and should have appropriate “All- Hazards” emergency preparedness plans that address the unique needs of pediatrics. Join subject matter experts as they discuss gaps in pediatric preparedness and national recommendations. Free Continuing Education Credits are available for this call. Phone: 888-673-9802 and Passcode: 4829527 (Published: 4/15/2011)
This fact sheet from the CDC gives you some basic information about Radiation and Potassium Iodide (KI). For additional information for professionals involved in planning for and responding to radiation emergencies visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/
(Published: 3/21/2011)
On March 11, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the east coast of Japan resulting in an ongoing leak of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear power plant facility. CDC has a key role in protecting the public's health in an emergency involving the release of radiation. Travelers to tsunami-affected areas may return with a variety of physical concerns. Join our CDC subject matter expert Monday, March 21, 2011 as he discusses CDC’s interim guidance for clinicians evaluating travelers returning from Tsunami-Affected areas and provides information for clinicians involved in planning for and responding to this type of emergency. Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Eastern Time); Participate by Phone: 888-790-6180 and Passcode: 1281914 (Published: 3/18/2011)
On March 11, 2011, a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami occurred in Japan. Tsunamis can have serious public health consequences. CDC has posted tsunami-related information for healthcare providers to its website. For additional information related to the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/ (Published: 3/14/2011)
COCA is hosting a webinar, “Engaging Youth in Public Health Preparedness and Response” on January 27, 2011 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET). During this call, leaders from the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and the Office of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps will discuss the importance of identifying and collaborating with community partners to strengthen public health infrastructure through student volunteerism, and examples of how to provide opportunities for students to engage in public health preparedness activities. Continuing Education Credits (CME, CNE, ACPE, CEU, and CECH) are available for this call.
Call Number: 877-918-2308 and Passcode: 9224597
Join webinar at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e3a4hvopbc6c5867&llr=pf7m85dab (Published: 1/27/2011)
COCA is hosting a conference call today, January 25, 2011 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm (ET) on Electronic Health Records (EHR). During this call, clinicians will learn how EHRs can improve patient workflow, clinical service delivery, and administrative processes. Continuing Education Credits (CME, CNE, ACPE, CEU, and CECH) are available for this call titled, Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program: Promoting the Adoption of Electronic Health Information Technology. Call Number: 800-857-5751 and Passcode: 6030871 (Published: 1/25/2011)
COCA is hosting a webinar, “Engaging Youth in Public Health Preparedness and Response” on January 27, 2011 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET). During this call, leaders from the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and the Office of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps will discuss the importance of identifying and collaborating with community partners to strengthen public health infrastructure through student volunteerism, and examples of how to provide opportunities for students to engage in public health preparedness activities. Call Number: 877-918-2308 and Passcode: 9224597
Pre-register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e3a4hvopbc6c5867&llr=pf7m85dab
(Published: 1/25/2011)
COCA is hosting a conference call January 25, 2011 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm (ET) on Electronic Health Records (EHR). During this call, clinicians will learn how EHRs can improve patient workflow, clinical service delivery, and administrative processes. Presenters will also provide information on federal incentive payments available to clinicians and hospitals when they adopt EHRs. Continuing Education Credits are available for this call titled, Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program: Promoting the Adoption of Electronic Health Information Technology. Call Number: 800-857-5751 and Passcode: 6030871 (Published: 1/24/2011)
As influenza activity increases in the United States, clinicians are urged to consult CDC guidance on the use of influenza antiviral agents and rapid influenza diagnostic tests this season. Updated recommendations on the use of antiviral medications will be published in an upcoming Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), but an interim version of the recommendations is currently available on CDC’s website. On January 14, 2011, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service message on CDC Guidance on the Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents and Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2010-2011 Influenza Season. You can view this and other Health Alert Network notices online at http://www2a.cdc.gov/HAN/ArchiveSys/ (Published: 1/14/2011)
Join today’s COCA Call: Cholera in Haiti - Why U.S. Clinicians Need to Care (December 15, 2010) from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (ET). CDC subject matter experts will provide an update on the current cholera situation in Haiti and information on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cholera. Call Number: 800-857-1754 Passcode: 5676778 (Published: 12/15/2010)
COCA is hosting an Influenza Preparedness in the Pediatric Population conference call today, December 14, 2010 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm (ET). Subject matter experts will provide an overview of the current influenza activity; discuss recommendations for prevention and treatment of influenza in children and strategies to improve emergency preparedness response. CE/CEUs are available for this call! Call Number: 800-779-4364 and Passcode: 9765748 (Published: 12/14/2010)
COCA is hosting a conference call titled, Cholera in Haiti - Why U.S. Clinicians Need to Care, on December 15, 2010 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (ET). Since October 2010, Haiti has experienced a severe outbreak of cholera, the first in more than 100 years. Since then cases of cholera have been imported into the Dominican Republic and the United States. Join CDC experts for an update on the current cholera situation in Haiti and for information on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cholera. Call Number: 800-857-1754 Passcode: 5676778 (Published: 12/14/2010)
COCA is hosting a conference call today December 07, 2010 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm (ET) titled, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Public and Occupational Health Surveillance. Please join CDC subject matter experts as they discuss the surveillance activities conducted for possible oil-spill related health effects among the response workers and populations residing in the areas affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil-spill. CE/CEUs are available for this call! Call Number: 888-790-6180 and Passcode: 1281914
(Published: 12/7/2010)
COCA is hosting a conference call tomorrow December 07, 2010 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm (ET) titled, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Public and Occupational Health Surveillance. Please join CDC subject matter experts as they discuss the surveillance activities conducted for possible oil-spill related health effects among the response workers and populations residing in the areas affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil-spill. CE/CEUs are available for this call! Call Number: 888-790-6180 and Passcode: 1281914 (Published: 12/6/2010)
COCA is hosting a webinar today November 9, 2010 from 2:00 – 3:00pm (ET) on Practical Tools for Radiation Emergency Preparedness. Healthcare providers play an important role in any radiation emergency. Clinicians of all specialties will be responsible for providing care and information to patients in multiple settings from hospitals to community reception centers (CRCs). Join subject matter experts as they describe the process flow and stations in a Community Reception Center; identify the unique psychological effects of radiation disasters; and define skills and techniques used when performing psychological first aid in radiation disasters. CE credits will be available for this call. Participate by Phone: 800-619-8497 Passcode: 3381626. For webinar access go to https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/communique/join (Meeting ID: 110910 Password: CDC) (Published: 11/9/2010)
COCA is hosting a conference call today (November 02, 2010) 2:00pm – 3:00pm (ET) titled, Neglected Infections of Poverty in the United States. Neglected infections of poverty are a group of parasitic, bacterial, and viral infections that disproportionately affect impoverished groups, and lead to illness in a significant number of individuals in vulnerable populations. Join our CDC subject matter expert as he describes the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of Chagas Disease, Toxocariasis, and Trichomoniasis. CE/CEUs are available for this call! Call Number: 888-790-6180 and Passcode: 1281914 (Published: 11/2/2010)
An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Haiti on October 21, 2010. Cholera infection is most often asymptomatic or causes a mild gastroenteritis. The first line of treatment for cholera is rehydration. Severe cases of cholera should be treated with antimicrobial agents to which the circulating strain is susceptible. As with other causes of acute watery diarrhea, the prevention and control of cholera require surveillance, heightened measures to ensure the safety of drinking water and food, and appropriate facilities and practices for disposal of feces and for hand washing. Cholera Resources for Health Professionals can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/cholera/professionals.html (Published: 10/27/2010)
You are invited to join Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on a COCA supported HHS Conference Call. Dr. Benjamin is conducting this outreach call today at 11:00am (ET) to engage the public and professionals in the development of the National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy. Join her in this National effort to improve the health of all Americans. Call Number: 888-283-2975 and Passcode: 1862596
http://www.healthcare.gov/center/councils/nphpphc
(Published: 10/1/2010)
Join subject matter experts Wednesday, September 22, 2010 (3:00PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time)as they highlight challenges that private practices and hospitals may face in preparing for an increased volume of pediatric patients. This webinar will address strategies and tools to help clinicians plan for and respond to pediatric emergency care across a community. CE credit/contact hours will be available for this call! Call Number: 888-810-9641 and Passcode: 7228444
Direct Access: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW4291018&p=7228444&t=c (Published: 9/22/2010)
CDC’s COCA is hosting a conference call, Impact of Deployment on the Health of Service Members and Their Families – Why Clinicians Should Ask, today September 21, 2010, (1:00pm - 2:00pm ET). This call will address the impact of deployment on the health of both those who deploy and their families. Join subject matter experts as they discuss how impending and past deployment may impact a patient’s health, how deployment impacts family health, and potential strategies clinicians may use to identify deployment-related health issues. CE credit/contact hours will be available for this call! Call Number: 888-810-3147and Passcode: 1237697 (Published: 9/21/2010)
COCA is hosting a conference call, “Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli Infections: What Clinicians Need to Know” today September 16, 2010 (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET). Join leading experts in infectious disease medicine as they provide guidance on how to effectively manage patients with Shiga toxin-producing Escherchia coli. Continuing Education Credits are available for this call! Call Number: 877-918-3038 and Passcode: 1180634 (Published: 9/16/2010)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are co-hosting a COCA conference call today August 30, 2010 (3:00pm - 4:00pm ET). Join Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS), Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health (HHS), and Dr. Carolyn Bridges, Influenza Division Associate Director for Science (CDC), as they discuss influenza vaccination. Call Number: 888-790-2034 and Passcode: 4027970 (Published: 8/30/2010)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are co-hosting a COCA conference call on August 30, 2010 (3:00pm - 4:00pm ET). This COCA call is designed to highlight the importance of vaccination, discuss CDC’s new universal recommendations, address vaccination challenges with minority and at-risk populations, and discuss strategies and resources for encouraging influenza vaccination. Call Number: 888-790-2034 and Passcode: 4027970 (Published: 8/25/2010)
CDC's COCA is hosting a conference call, “Opioid Analgesics: The Epidemiology of Misuse and Advice on Prescribing”, today (August 17, 2010) from 1:00pm – 2:00pm (ET)! Join our subject matter experts as they describe the characteristics of overdoses involving opioid analgesics and provide guidance on assessing the risk of opioid treatment, determining correct dosage, monitoring course of therapy, and ways to handle problems that occur with drug misuse during the course of care. CE credit/contact hours will be available for this call! Call Number: 888-790-6180 and Passcode: 8107342. (Published: 8/17/2010)
CDC has new Gulf Oil Spill resources available for healthcare providers treating response workers and coastal residents. A “Condensed Human Health Interim Clinical Guidance with Mental Health Guidance” (pdf) has posted to the CDC Gulf Oil Spill Health Professionals page. The clinical guidance and related talking points provide information about potential health hazards, patient care considerations, health effects surveillance data, behavioral health risks and additional resources. (Published: 7/30/2010)
CDC's COCA is hosting a conference call “Promoting Health and Preventing Disease: Childhood and Adult Vaccine Updates and Recommendations” today from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern Time! Join CDC expert Iyabode Akinsanya-Beysolow, as she discusses the most recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, newer vaccines and recommended administration schedules. CE credit/contact hours will be available for this call! Call-in Number: 1-888-790-6180 and Passcode: 1281914 (Published: 7/27/2010)
Access the latest COCA Commentary podcast for a preview of the upcoming would like to announce the latest COCA Commentary podcast on our upcoming COCA Call Promoting Health and Preventing Disease: Childhood and Adult Vaccine Updates and Recommendations. In this podcast, a CDC expert will provide a preview of the call and briefly present its main topics, including immunization resources for providers, immunization administration issues, and the promotion of childhood and adult immunizations in provider practices. For additional call information, visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp (Published: 7/12/2010)
Please join us today (June 22, 2010) from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern Time for the COCA Conference Call: Leveraging the Electronic Health Record for Public Health Alerting. A CDC subject matter expert will discuss strategies to increase compliance with public health recommendations and guidelines, and discuss the role of EHR systems in improving dissemination of public health information at point-of-care. CE credit/contact hours will be available for this call! (Published: 6/22/2010)
Access the latest COCA Commentary podcasts on Dengue and Malaria! COCA recently posted two podcasts associated with the June 9th COCA Conference Call-It’s a Small World After All: Dengue and Malaria in U.S Residents - Recognizing and Treating These Mosquito-borne Diseases. To download these recordings and additional call resources visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/confcall_archive.asp (Published: 6/15/2010)
CDC's COCA is hosting a conference call on June 9, 2010 from 2:00 pm- 3:00pm (ET). CDC subject matter experts will discuss the evolving epidemiology of dengue and malaria - the two most prevalent mosquito-borne diseases worldwide, describe prevention strategies, and identify key points in diagnosis and treatment. Continuing Education Credits will be offered with this call! Call-in Number: 1-888-790-6180 and Passcode: 1281914 (Published: 6/9/2010)
CDC's COCA is hosting a conference call "A Primer of New Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Guidelines on Human Rabies Prophylaxis" today (Tuesday April 6, 2010) at 2:00 p.m. E.T!
Join Dr. Charles E. Rupprecht, chief of the rabies program at CDC, as he discusses newly published recommendations, the standard of care for rabies postexposure, and practical implications for your practice. Call-in Number: 888-790-6180 and Passcode: 1281914
Continuing Education Credits will be offered with this call!
(Published: 4/6/2010)
CDC will host a phone-only telebriefing today (Thursday April 1) at 1:00 p.m. E.T. to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu.
Listen Only: 800-475-4934
Passcode: CDC Media
This press briefing media will also be available via listen-only audio web site at http://www.cdc.gov/media. We strongly encourage non-media participants to use the webcast. (Published: 4/1/2010)
CDC will host a phone-only telebriefing today (Monday March 29) at 1:45 p.m. ET to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu.
Listen Only: 800-593-9988
Passcode: CDC Media
This press briefing media will also be available via listen-only audio web site at
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=66085. We strongly encourage non-media participants to use the webcast.
(Published: 3/29/2010)
There is a COCA Call today from 2:00 pm - 3:00pm (EST). CDC experts will provide an update on influenza vaccine and Vaccine Adverse Event Report System (VAERS). This call will cover Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for use of influenza vaccines; recent epidemiologic findings and vaccine coverage for groups at higher risk for influenza-related complications; U.S. safety monitoring in place for 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccines; and preliminary findings from the U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. CDC Speakers are Anthony Fiore, MD and Karen Broder, MD. Continuing Education credits are being offered for this call!
Call- In Number: 888-566-6585 and Passcode: 9411583
PowerPoint Presentation will be available on the COCA website at http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp
(Published: 3/23/2010)
There is a COCA Call today from 4:00 pm - 5:00pm (EST). Speakers will review epidemiology, physiology and classifications of limb loss; compare and contrast the incidence and management of limb loss in the United States with the Haiti Earthquake; review amputee pre-operative predictors of outcome for rehabilitation and lifelong follow through; and discuss essential information for the management of psychosocial issues following limb loss. Speakers are Mary Helen Witten (CDC), Terrence Sheehan, MD (Amputee Coalition of America) and Stephen Wegener (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine), MD. Continuing Education credits are being offered for this call.
Call- In Number: 888-566-6585 and Passcode: 9411583
PowerPoint Presentation will be available on the COCA website at http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp
(Published: 3/3/2010)
CDC experts Marc Safran MD, MPA and Phyllis Kozarsky MD will address the clinical evaluation of individuals arriving from Haiti and the mental health issues of Haiti earthquake survivors. Continuing Education Credits will be offered with this call.
The PowerPoint Presentation is available on the COCA website at http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp
(Published: 2/24/2010)
CDC will host a phone-only telebriefing today (Friday, February 5) at 12 noon to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu.
Listen Only: 800-369-2145
Passcode: CDC Media
This press briefing media will also be available via listen-only audio web site at
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=66085. We strongly encourage non-media participants to use the webcast.
(Published: 2/5/2010)
The U.S. government will hold a media briefing today Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. ET, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. These briefings will be held twice daily (9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.) for planning purposes. Captain Andy Stevermer, Commander, Incident Response Coordination Team National Disaster Medical System (HHS) will be giving an update on the current response efforts of the USNS Comfort. To participate in these briefings please use the following telephone numbers:
United States: (877)757-0918
International: (719)234-7870
Participant Access Code: 509005
Please contact the Haiti Joint Information Center at HaitiJIC@USAID.gov with any questions that you may have. (Published: 1/20/2010)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and American Lung Association present a webinar on 2009 H1N1 Influenza and its Impact on People with Chronic Medical Conditions. The webinar will be broadcast from 2:30 - 3:30 EST. You can call in at 1-800-857-4785, using passcode: 9335569 (Published: 1/12/2010)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases today Thursday January 07, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 877-917-5787, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 1/7/2010)
HHS will host a live webcast were experts will answer questions about school-based vaccination clinics and children under the age of ten getting their second 2009 H1N1 vaccine. The expert panel will include Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (CDC), Tom Lawrence, NREMT-P, Director, Rhode Island Medical Reserve Corps and Robin Wallin, RN, MSN, Health Services Coordinator, Alexandria City Public Schools, VA. The webcast will be hosted Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. ET. This webcast will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live. To join in on the discussion you can submit your questions in advance or during the webcast to hhsstudio@hhs.gov. (Published: 1/5/2010)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases today Tuesday December 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-475-0471, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 12/22/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today Friday December 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 12/4/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 12/1/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Centers for Immunization and Respiratory Disease today Friday, November 20, 2009 at 12:00 noon ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-3344, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 11/20/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Centers for Immunization and Respiratory Disease today Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-475-0471, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 11/12/2009)
2009 H1N1 Influenza and Asthma Conference Call for Clinicians with presentations by CDC and NIH Subject Matter Experts with Q and A session. CALL IN NUMBER 888-283-2960, PASSCODE 7113863. Audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. (Published: 11/9/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease today Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 11/6/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 11/3/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on today Friday October 30, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 10/30/2009)
CDC will host a press conference today, October 29th at 2 PM ET, to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine distribution and antivirals with Anne Schuchat, MD, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 10/29/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 10/27/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday October 23, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 10/23/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution Tuesday October 20, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 10/19/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday October 16, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 10/16/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 888-390-0973, using the passcode: CDC Media. (Published: 10/6/2009)
This includes a background section, an update on antiviral availability, alternatives to Tamiflu® oral suspension for pediatric patients and a note on Tamiflu Oral Suspension Syringe. (Published: 9/22/2009)
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will give an update on NIAID-supported clinical trials of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines in children six months to 17 years of age. (Published: 9/21/2009)
2009 H1N1 Influenza Call by CDC Subject Matter Experts with Q and A session. CALL IN NUMBER 888-283-2960, PASSCODE 8193208. Audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. (Published: 8/26/2009)
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of novel Influenza A (H1N1). Date/Time: Friday July 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM ET. Call-in: 800-593-9977, PASSCODE: CDC Media
Call in 10-15 minutes prior to start of briefing. This press briefing will be available as a webcast at www.cdc.gov/media. We strongly encourage use of the webcast. (Published: 7/24/2009)
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of novel Influenza A (H1N1). The briefing will include an update on seasonal and novel H1N1 flu vaccine. Date/Time: Friday July 17, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET. Call-in: 800-369-2080, PASSCODE: CDC Media (Published: 7/16/2009)
As of 2:30 PM ET on July 2, 2009, CDC is reporting 33,902 confirmed and probable cases and 170 deaths in 53 states and territories (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). (Published: 7/2/2009)
This issue highlights the COCA Conference Call on novel H1N1 Influenza and Pediatric Health Issues, situational update on the novel H1N1 Influenza investigation, emergency preparedness and response podcast from AHRQ, and a Travel Warning on non-essential travel to Mexico. (Published: 5/11/2009)
Swine Influenza Investigation Update by CDC Subject Matter Expert and Q and A session. CALL IN NUMBER 888-283-2960, PASSCODE 7121083. Audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. (Published: 4/24/2009)
This issue highlights the upcoming COCA Conference Call on Public Health Law, new emergency preparedness resources from FEMA, the FDA recall of the Arrow International Intra Aortic Balloon Pump, a new Widget to track recalled pistachio products, and travelers' health updates from Brazil and Australia. (Published: 4/20/2009)
This issue highlights the information on the wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma, a FDA recall of ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator, CDC Reports Progress in Foodborne Illness Prevention has Reached a Plateau, FDA clears aRapid Test for Avian Influenza A Virus in Humans, Seasonal Influenza Update, and Cholera in Zimbabwe (Published: 4/13/2009)
This issue highlights the New Public Service Announcements for the Floods, Recommendations for the Selection and Use of Respirators and Protective Clothing for Protection Against Biological Agents, FDA Food recalls, FDA Class 1 Recall: Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation, Centurion Brand Trays and Kits and Seasonal Influenza Update. (Published: 4/6/2009)
This issue highlights the MMWR article, Guidance for Control of Infections with Carbapenem-Resistant or Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Acute Care Facilities. Additional information includes a new video titled, Screening People for External Contamination: How to Use Hand-held Radiation Survey Equipment. (Published: 3/23/2009)
Access the new frequently asked questions on who should receive the smallpox vaccine and what are the potential adverse reactions. This edition also includes resources from AHRQ on emergency protocols for pediatric hospitals and schools. (Published: 3/16/2009)
45 minute presentation by CDC Subject Matter Experts and 15 minute Q and A session on detection and control of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Slides, audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. (Published: 3/11/2009)
Access the new "Key Findings — Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC's Emergency Response" document on the CDC Emergency website as well as a CDC-authored JAMA article on Oseltamivir resistance in seasonal influenza (H1N1). (Published: 3/9/2009)
Access food safety recall information from the FDA and USDA, two articles from NIH regarding Pandemic Influenza, Reporting of Meningococcal Disease, and the ongoing cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe (Published: 3/2/2009)
45 minute presentation by CDC Subject Matter Expert and 15minute Q and A session on respiratory disease outbreaks. Slides, audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. (Published: 2/25/2009)
Access the newly created CDC portal for Health Care Facilities, the March 2009 Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, and the CDC-authored article from JAMA documenting the decrease of MRSA infections in the Intensive Care setting from 2000-2007 (Published: 2/23/2009)
Latest news on salmonella and food product recalls, including Harvard School of Public Health survey and HHS blog. Additional items include an increase in Coccidioidomycosis in California, update on the global status of Polio, and seasonal influenza. (Published: 2/17/2009)
Latest news on salmonella and food product recalls, including CDC social media resources. Additional items include winter weather, Anthrax vaccination question and answers, and seasonal influenza. (Published: 2/9/2009)
Latest news on salmonella and food product recalls, as well as information on antibiotic resistance, seasonal influenza, traveler's health, and recent CDC publications on emergency preparedness and emerging infectious diseases. (Published: 2/2/2009)
Latest news on salmonella, smallpox preparedness, potential hazards of using skin numbing products, seasonal influenza, and pandemic influenza. (Published: 1/19/2009)
Escherichia coli (abreviado como E. coli) son un grupo grande y diverso de bacterias. Aunque la mayoría de las cepas de E. coli son inofensivas, otras pueden hacer que usted se enferme.
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Varios departamentos estatales de salud, los CDC y el Servicio de Seguridad e Inspección de Alimentos del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA-FSIS) están investigando un brote de infecciones por Escherichia coli O157:H7 en varios estados. El 24 de junio, el FSIS emitió un aviso de retiro del mercado de 41,280 libras de productos de carne de res de la compañía JBS Swift Beef que podrían estar contaminados con E. coli O157:H7. El 28 de junio, este aviso...
Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick.
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Several state health departments, CDC, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections. On June 24, FSIS issued a notice about a recall of 41,280 pounds of beef products from JBS Swift Beef Company that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. On June 28, the recall was expanded to include 380,000 pounds of assorted pieces of beef (beef primal products) from the same company. Health officials in several states who were investigating reports of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses...
As of Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 72 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 30 states. Of these, 51 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (3), Colorado (6), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (2), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2), Maine (3), Minnesota (6), Missouri (1), Montana (1), North Carolina (2), New Hampshire (2), New Jersey (1)...
Persons Infected with the Outbreak Strain of E. coli O157:H7, United States, by State, March 1, 2009 to June 25, 2009
As of Thursday, June 25, 2009, 69 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 29 states. Of these, 46 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (3), Colorado (5), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (3), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2), Maine (3)...
Infections with the Outbreak Strain of E. coli O157:H7 By Date of Report to PulseNet
As of Monday, June 22, 2009, 70 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 30 states. Of these, 41 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (3), Colorado (5), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (3), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2), Maine (3), Minnesota (6), Missouri (2), Montana (1), North Carolina (2)...
Persons Infected with the Outbreak Strain of E. coli O157:H7, United States, by State, March 1, 2009 to June 18, 2009
As of Thursday, June 18, 2009, 65 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 29 states. Of these, 23 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arkansas (1), Arizona (2), California (2), Colorado (5), Delaware (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2)...
An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Haiti on October 21, 2010. Cholera had not been documented in Haiti for decades so cholera outbreaks were considered unlikely in Haiti immediately following the earthquake in January, 2010. (Published: 10/23/2010)
Hurricane Earl, the second largest hurricane of 2010 is projected to impact residents along the East Coast of the United States. Be proactive and learn how to take the necessary steps to protect your health and safety before, during, and after the storm. (Published: 9/1/2010)
Millions of eggs have been recalled due to thousands of people becoming sick from Salmonella Enteritidis. CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate a nationwide increase of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Learn more about Salmonella Enteritidis and the nationwide outbreak. (Published: 9/1/2010)
Violent storms and tornadoes ripped through parts of the southeastern United States over the weekend. Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. (Published: 4/26/2010)
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts in Iceland creating floods in the area and producing high levels of volcanic ash prompting health concerns. (Published: 4/26/2010)
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 12. Learn more about the earthquake, and learn what you can do to stay safe during and after an earthquake. (Published: 1/13/2010)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Typhimurium infections due to contact with water frogs including African Dwarf Frogs... (Published: 12/10/2009)
Magnitude-8.0 quake strikes near Samoan Islands and generated three separate tsunami waves which hit Samoa, neighboring American Samoa and Tonga. (Published: 9/30/2009)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. (Published: 7/2/2009)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. (Published: 6/25/2009)
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District have reissued an Air Quality Warning for Southern Santa Barbara. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke. (Published: 5/8/2009)
Neither child had contact with pigs; the source of the infection is unknown. The lack of known exposure to pigs in the two cases increases the possibility that human-to-human transmission of this new influenza virus has occurred. (Published: 4/22/2009)
Wildfires in Oklahoma and north Texas have burned more than 100,000 acres and destroyed dozens of homes. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke. (Published: 4/10/2009)
The Red River and several others are in flood stage and expected to crest at record-breaking levels the last weekend in March. Learn what you can do to protect your personal health and safety. (Published: 3/25/2009)
The level of seismic activity at Mount Redoubt Volcano, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has increased and an eruption is possible within days to weeks. Learn how to stay safe during and after a volcano eruption. (Published: 1/30/2009)
To make it easier for consumers to determine if any peanut butter products they have at home are subject to recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created an expanded, searchable database that will be updated as new information becomes available. (Published: 1/22/2009)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multistate outbreak of human infections due to Salmonella serotype Typhimurium. (Published: 1/12/2009)
An ice storm knocked out power across the Northeast United States. Learn how to stay safe in severe cold when the power goes out. (Published: 12/16/2008)
News reports and the World Health Organization (WHO) state that tens of thousands of infants in China consumed infant formula contaminated with melamine. (Published: 10/7/2008)
A magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck just east of Los Angeles on July 29. Quakes of that magnitude are considered "moderate" by the U.S. Geological Survey, and can cause slight damage to buildings and others structures. (Published: 7/29/2008)
Hurricane Dolly struck the Texas-Mexico coastline July 23. Learn what you can do to be prepared before a hurricane, what to do during the storm, and how to stay safe in the aftermath. (Published: 7/23/2008)
CDC collaborated with public health officials in several states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. (Published: 6/2/2008)
Measles, a highly contagious acute viral disease, can result in serious complications and death. During January 1-April 25, 2008, a total of 64 confirmed measles cases were preliminarily reported to CDC, the most reported by this date for any year since 2001. (Published: 5/1/2008)
In April, a magnitude-4.7 earthquake hit the Reno, Nevada area and a magnitude-5.2 earthquake shook southern Illinois. By planning and practicing what to do in the event of an earthquake, you and your family can learn to react quickly and safely when the shaking (Published: 4/20/2008)
CDC collaborated with public health officials in multiple states across the United States and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Agona infections. (Published: 4/10/2008)
Recall of dietary supplements has brought attention to selenium, a naturally occurring trace mineral element found in rocks and soils. It is needed in small amounts for good health, but exposure to high levels can result in neurological effects, brittle hair, and deformed nails. (Published: 3/27/2008)
Ricin is made from the waste left over from processing castor beans, and can be extremely lethal. It has some potential medical uses, such as bone marrow transplants and cancer treatment (to kill cancer cells). (Published: 2/29/2008)
Hydrazine is the rocket fuel found on the satellite that was destroyed February 20. Hydrazines are clear, colorless liquids with an ammonia-like odor. Hydrazines are used as rocket propellants and fuels, boiler water treatments, chemical reactants, medicines, and in cancer research. (Published: 2/20/2008)
School shootings are sobering and tragic events that cause much concern about the safety of children. CDC has assembled a collection of resources on violence prevention to help parents, students, and school personnel cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event. (Published: 2/15/2008)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared this fact sheet to help you understand the possible health effects to your fetus from exposure to radiation. (Published: 4/15/2011)
When scientists measure radiation, they use different terms depending on whether they are discussing radiation coming from a radioactive source, the radiation dose absorbed by a person, or the risk that a person will suffer health effects (biological risk) from exposure to radiation. This fact sheet explains some of the terminology used to discuss radiation measurement. (Published: 4/15/2011)
Radioactive contamination and radiation exposure could occur if radioactive materials are released into the environment as the result of an accident, an event in nature, or an act of terrorism. Such a release could expose people and contaminate their surroundings and personal property. (Published: 4/15/2011)
In the event of a radiation emergency, such as a nuclear power plant accident or the explosion of a radioactive dirty bomb, you may need to leave your home or the immediate area (evacuate). (Published: 4/15/2011)
In the event of a radiation emergency, such as a nuclear power plant accident or the explosion of a dirty bomb, you may be asked to stay home and take shelter rather than try to evacuate. This action is called “sheltering in place.” (Published: 4/15/2011)
What Is Radiation?
How Can Exposure Occur?
What Happens When People Are Exposed to Radiation?
What Types of Terrorist Events Might Involve Radiation?
and more. (Published: 4/15/2011)
This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gives you some basic information about Radiation and Potassium Iodide (KI). It explains what you should think about before you or a family member takes KI. (Published: 4/15/2011)
If a radiation emergency occurs, people can take actions to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets. Emergency workers and local officials are trained to respond to disaster situations and will provide specific actions to help keep people safe. (Published: 4/15/2011)
It is critical for you to remember to practice basic hygiene during the emergency period. Always wash your hands with soap and water that has been boiled or disinfected. Warm water is best. (Published: 4/15/2011)
To prevent foodborne diseases, wash your hands with clean water and soap before and after you eat or prepare food and after you use the latrine or bathroom. If you do not have clean water, use waterless hand sanitizers until clean water is available for washing. (Published: 4/15/2011)
12 new documents on Radiation Health and Safety are now available in Japanese. Learn more about Radiation and Health at http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/. (Published: 4/15/2011)
Is it safe to drink milk?
What are the levels that would start to affect my thyroid?
How long will there be traces of iodine-131 from Japan in milk?
and more. (Published: 4/5/2011)
What Is Radiation?
How Can Exposure Occur?
What Happens When People Are Exposed to Radiation?
What Types of Terrorist Events Might Involve Radiation?
What Preparations Can I Make for a Radiation Emergency?
How Can I Protect Myself During a Radiation Emergency?
Should I Take Potassium Iodide During a Radiation Emergency?
and more. (Published: 3/29/2011)
What Is Radiation?
How Can Exposure Occur?
What Happens When People Are Exposed to Radiation?
In the event of a radiation emergency, such as a nuclear power plant accident or the explosion of a dirty bomb, you may be asked to stay home and take shelter rather than try to evacuate. This action is called “sheltering in place.” (Published: 3/29/2011)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared this fact sheet to help people understand how public health officials would monitor people following a radiological incident, and how this monitoring could be used to protect people’s health. (Published: 3/29/2011)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared this fact sheet to help you understand the possible health effects to your fetus from exposure to radiation. (Published: 3/29/2011)
This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gives you some basic information about Radiation and Potassium Iodide (KI). It explains what you should think about before you or a family member takes KI. (Published: 3/24/2011)
Radiation sickness, known as acute radiation syndrome (ARS), is a serious illness that occurs when the entire body (or most of it) receives a high dose of radiation, usually over a short period of time. Many survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs in the 1940s and many of the firefighters who first responded after the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident in 1986 became ill with ARS. (Published: 3/24/2011)
Answers to questions like: What is Radiation?, How Can Exposure Occur?, What Happens When People Are Exposed to Radiation?, What Types of Terrorist Events Might Involve Radiation?, and more. (Published: 3/24/2011)
The Situation Awareness Section (SA) mission is to support CDC emergency response operations through strengthening public health information sharing between CDC, Federal, State, and local entities to monitor, collect, analyze, and develop critical information to support response actions and produce data, information, and geospatial information products supporting a User Definable Operating Picture (UDOP). (Published: 3/22/2011)
This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gives you some basic information about Radiation and Potassium Iodide (KI). It explains what you should think about before you or a family member takes KI. (Published: 3/18/2011)
Volatile Organic Compounds and Your Health
Some people in the Gulf have had their blood tested for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) because they were worried
about exposure to chemicals after the Gulf oil spill. CDC and ATSDR are working with Gulf residents and their doctors to
help them understand what the results might mean (Published: 2/25/2011)
The National Public Health Radio Network (NPHRN) is a collaborative initiative between CDC's Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) and the Division of Emergency Operations (DEO). (Published: 1/19/2011)
An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Haiti on October 21, 2010. Cholera had not been documented in Haiti for decades so cholera outbreaks were considered unlikely in Haiti immediately following the earthquake in January, 2010. (Published: 10/23/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 9/29/2010)
Newly released Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening the Nation's Emergency Response State by State (2010)
Features national-level data and individual fact sheets on preparedness activities taking place in the 50 states and 4 localities supported by CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness cooperative agreement. (Published: 9/21/2010)
The Gulf Coast Oil Spill has the potential to affect human health in addition to the effects already seen on animal and marine life. CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track the potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill in the affected communities. (Published: 9/3/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of responding to potential public health issues related to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) initiated the agency’s response on April 20th. CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on May 6th as part of the federal response to the environmental disaster. (Published: 8/31/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 8/25/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 282 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 14 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. (Published: 8/17/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 8/13/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 282 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 14 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. (Published: 8/11/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 8/10/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 8/4/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 7/27/2010)
CDC Earthquake PSAs and Podcasts provide timely messages about what you can do to protect yourself and your family from earthquakes. (Published: 7/26/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 384 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 13 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. (Published: 7/26/2010)
CDC is monitoring potential health threats or conditions across the five Gulf States that may arise as a result of human exposure to the oil spill. In the case of a hurricane or tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, here are quick facts that families can take to protect their health after the storm. (Published: 7/23/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 7/21/2010)
Emergencies can be a scary and stressful time, especially for pregnant women or women with infants or children. Though you may feel it is impossible to be ready for unexpected events, being prepared can help you avoid stress and put you in a better position to handle emergencies. (Published: 7/16/2010)
If you are pregnant or someone with infants or young children, find out how to plan for an emergency or disaster. This fact sheet will help you prepare for emergency birth, prepare for an emergency or disaster, evacuate, stay in a shelter or place other than your home, be prepared during and just after a disaster, and recover after a disaster. (Published: 7/16/2010)
New fact sheet featuring disaster mental health resources - including Mental Health Information for Individuals and Families, Physicians and First Responders and Relief Workers. (Published: 7/8/2010)
This information is for environmental exposures. These constituents are present to some degree in all crude oil. Different types of oil, like light sweet crude oil, have different levels of these
chemicals. If reported data indicate specific public health risks, CDC will develop and publish recommended steps to stop or reduce exposure.
Additional constituents may be added to this list as needed. (Published: 7/2/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 260 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 20 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. (Published: 6/28/2010)
The specific recommendations provided in this Interim Guidance focus on issues specific to the Deepwater Horizon Response and do not address issues common to all disaster response work activities. (Published: 6/25/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 242 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 21 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. (Published: 6/25/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Updated content includes categories "Surveillance for Health Threats", "Worker Safety" and "Data Analysis". (Published: 6/15/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 6/11/2010)
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation. (Published: 6/11/2010)
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. (Published: 6/7/2010)
People can be exposed to hazardous substances related to the spill by breathing them (air), by swallowing them (food, water), or by touching them (skin). (Published: 5/21/2010)
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts in Iceland creating floods in the area and producing high levels of volcanic ash prompting health concerns. (Published: 4/20/2010)
CDC's Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) has published Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) #CDC-RFA-TP10-1001: Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLC). U.S. accredited Schools of Public Health are eligible to apply. FAQ are linked from the Training home page. (Published: 4/19/2010)
CDC is working with others in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. CDC's current response focuses on collaborating with national and international partners to meet urgent public health needs and establishing liaisons and coordination needed for successful, long range public health programs in response to the earthquake. As of February 23, 2010, 323 CDC staff are currently engaged in response activities, of these 23 CDC staff are deployed to Haiti and other response agencies. (Published: 2/23/2010)
This new page includes mental health information for the public (in French, Haitian-Creole and English); information for health professionals including the most recent mental health advisory for professionals providing care for earthquake survivors; coping resources for first-responders; and general information on accessing mental health services in the U.S. by state. (Published: 2/10/2010)
The "Interim Recommendations for Initial Domestic Medical Screening of Haitian Orphan Parolees" document, provides medical screening recommendations for diseases of public health importance in orphaned children entering the United States from Haiti under humanitarian parole status. (Published: 2/3/2010)
CDC is working with others in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. CDC's current response focuses on collaborating with national and international partners to meet urgent public health needs and establishing liaisons and coordination needed for successful, long range public health programs in response to the earthquake. As of January 30, 2010, 330 CDC staff are currently engaged in response activities, of these 24 CDC staff are deployed to Haiti and other response agencies. (Published: 1/30/2010)
CDC is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. CDC's current response focuses on collaborating with national and international partners to meet urgent public health needs and establishing liaisons and coordination needed for successful, long range public health programs in response to the earthquake. One hundred eighty-five CDC staff are currently involved in the response. (Published: 1/21/2010)
Updated information about what causes landslides and debris flows and what you can do to protect yourself from the health threats that they cause. (Published: 1/21/2010)
CDC is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. (Published: 1/19/2010)
CDC is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. (Published: 1/18/2010)
This notice is to advise relief workers and other personnel traveling to Haiti to assist with the humanitarian response following the January 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince. Conditions in the area remain hazardous, including extensive damage to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. (Published: 1/16/2010)
These principles can assist with wound management and aid in the prevention of amputations. In the wake of a flood disaster resources are limited. Following these basic wound management steps can help prevent further medical problems. (Published: 1/15/2010)
Based on previous experience with disasters in Haiti and earthquakes in other countries, CDC has a general understanding of what the public health needs will be in Haiti following the January 12th earthquake. The following projections and recommendations take into account Haiti's socio-economic and demographic situation, and the health of its people prior to the earthquake. (Published: 1/14/2010)
This notice is to advise relief workers and other personnel traveling to Haiti to assist with the humanitarian response following the January 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince. Conditions in the area remain hazardous, including extensive damage to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. (Published: 1/14/2010)
Crush injury and crush syndrome may result from structural collapse during an earthquake. Crush injury is defined as compression of extremities or other parts of the body that causes muscle swelling and/or neurological disturbances in the affected areas of the body. (Published: 1/14/2010)
The MedCon:Pre-Event has been designed to estimate the baseline medical care requirements (i.e., the number of persons that would require medical care) of a displaced population following a disaster due to pre-existing medical conditions. Users of MedCon:PreEvent should note that the MedCon:Pre-Event has not been designed for estimating the medical care requirements due to direct impact of the event (e.g., injuries and illness) or additional medical care requirements resulting from the aggravation of the existing medical condition. The intended users of the MedCon:Pre-Event model are public health preparedness planners at local, state, and federal levels involved in addressing the large scale medical care requirements resulting from man-made and natural disasters. (Published: 7/2/2009)
The VacStockpile has been designed to help planners and policy makers evaluate the potential health and cost impacts of stockpile decisions for each type of pediatric vaccine for an array of scenarios regarding possible vaccine shortages. The consequences of a vaccine shortage evaluated include potential doses of vaccine shortage, replenishment costs to replace stockpile doses that are used for shortages or discarded because of expiry of shelf life, and a number of potential health consequences (e.g., number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths) that may occur under various vaccine shortage scenarios. Although VacStockpile has been designed for use in the United States, it can be applied to other situations or locations where vaccine stockpiles are being maintained or considered. (Published: 7/2/2009)
An EUA online course developed by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide public health officials, emergency managers, or Strategic National Stockpile coordinators with an introduction to the Emergency Use Authorization of medical products. (Published: 6/25/2009)
Get weekly hurricane health and safety tips from CDC by RSS. In addition to the weekly tips, CDC will also provide you important, timely tips relevant to storms making landfall throughout the season. (These tips also available by email, mobile phone text message, and Twitter.) (Published: 6/1/2009)
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 24-30. If you live in coastal areas at risk, CDC encourages you to begin preparing yourself for hurricane season. CDC and other agencies offer many resources to help you stay safe and healthy throughout the 2009 season from June 1 through November 30. (Published: 5/29/2009)
CDC is investigating human cases of swine flu in the United States. Keep up with updates on the investigation and find out what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick by visiting the CDC Swine Flu website. (Published: 4/24/2009)
May 7-8, 2009, Memphis, TN. This class is a big-picture overview of medical issues related to the earthquake threat in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. It was developed through the cooperation of CUSEC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The class is presented with the invaluable assistance of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The primary instructors are doctors with extensive backgrounds in emergency and disaster medicine. The class is intended for all medical personnel, including EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and doctors concerned with medical issues and operational concerns following an earthquake. (Published: 4/7/2009)
CDC has provided links on its Earthquake website to Red Cross, Red Crescent, and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) information about the April 6 earthquake in central Italy. CDC also encourages you to learn how you can take steps to protect your health and safety during and after an earthquake. (Published: 4/7/2009)
A downloadable graphic illustration of the procedure for performing a radiological survey with a handheld Geiger Mueller detector.
(Published: 4/6/2009)
Flood PSAs for "Preventing Trench Foot or Immersion Foot" and "Identification and Treatment of Hypothermia Related to Exposure in Cold Water" (Published: 4/2/2009)
During a flood and its aftermath, know how protect your personal health and safety. In winter and early spring, it is especially important to understand the health threats associated with exposure to cold weather and cold water. (Published: 3/28/2009)
An 18 minute skills training video that demonstrates how to screen people for external contamination using a hand held Geiger Mueller Detector. The program is designed for individuals assigned to conduct mass screening for contamination from radioactive materials following a large scale incident. The program may be used as pre-incident training or intra-incident just in time training. Supplementary training material on utilization of ion chambers and alpha scintillation detectors is provided (Published: 3/20/2009)
New updates on smallpox questions and answers, including infection control and isolation of smallpox patients, and infection control issues for vaccinated healthcare workers.
(Published: 3/17/2009)
New updates on smallpox vaccine questions and answers, including information on vaccination before and after exposure to smallpox, contraindications and screening, vaccination while pregnant or breastfeeding, and vaccine storage and distribution.
(Published: 3/13/2009)
Key findings from the CDC report, Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC’s Emergency Response. The key findings summarize FY 2007 TPER-funded public health preparedness accomplishments and priorities as CDC continues to strive toward its preparedness goal. (Published: 3/3/2009)
Now you can follow emergency.CDC.gov on Twitter. The CDCemergency Twitter feed provides frequent updates related to both preparedness for future emergencies and response to current emergencies. (Published: 3/2/2009)
Send a message to encourage others to take steps to prepare for winter storms and protect themselves from cold-related problems such as frostbite and hypothermia. (Published: 2/24/2009)
CDC has just launched RSS feeds for two of the most popular sections of the emergency.CDC.gov website: 1) Recent Outbreaks and Incidents, which provides information on selected public health emergency topics of recent public interest, ranging from Salmonella outbreaks to hurricanes to terrorism, and 2) Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA), which reaches out to the nation's clinicians with weekly updates and monthly conference calls. (Published: 2/20/2009)
This new webpage provides all-hazards resources intended for individuals at healthcare facilities tasked with ensuring that their facility is as prepared as possible for an emergency. The healthcare facilities targeted by this page include hospitals, long-term acute and chronic care facilities, outpatient clinics and urgent care facilities, physicians' offices, and pediatric offices and hospitals. (Published: 2/19/2009)
The level of seismic activity at Mount Redoubt Volcano, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has increased and an eruption is possible within days to weeks. Updated information on how to stay safe during and after a volcano eruption. (Published: 2/5/2009)
CDC's Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER) has released its inaugural report on CDC activities in public health emergency preparedness. The report, Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC's Emergency Response, explains the key role CDC plays in preparing the public health infrastructure to respond effectively to all types of hazards, and provides an overview of the broad range of preparedness activities receiving Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (TPER) funding. CDC accomplishments in preparedness are described. The report also details how CDC is addressing challenges to achieve its overarching public health preparedness goal: People prepared for emerging health threats - people in all communities will be protected from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats. (Published: 1/30/2009)
In order to make it easier for consumers to determine whether any of the peanut butter-containing products they have at home are subject to recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created and posted an expanded, searchable database that will be updated as new information becomes available.
For information on products containing peanut butter from companies not reporting recalls, consumers may wish to consult the company's website or call the toll-free number listed on most packaging. Please note that information consumers may receive from the companies has not been verified by FDA. (Published: 1/22/2009)
The purpose of this document is to propose a recommendation for an appropriate time-interval for revaccination of public health and health care volunteers who were vaccinated as responders in the US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program. This document addresses only the revaccination of public health and healthcare volunteers and does not address routine revaccination guidance for laboratory workers or primary vaccination of emergency responders. (Published: 1/14/2009)
CDC is pleased to announce the public launch of SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population Data. SNAPS is a free service to the public that provides local-level community profile information nationwide. It can be browsed by county and state and searched by zip code. SNAPS serves as a valuable tool when responding to public health emergency events at the state, Tribal, and local levels. It provides a snap shot of key variables for consideration in guiding and tailoring health education and communication efforts to ensure diverse audiences receive critical public health messages that are accessible, understandable, and timely. (Published: 12/31/2008)
This one-page form allows public health personnel to quickly extract basic medical information from hospital and emergency medical services' records to advise officials on the immediate impact of the event and the potential need for special resources. (Published: 12/30/2008)
When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm. You may have to cope with power failures, icy roads, and other dangerous conditions.
(Published: 12/15/2008)
Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Know whether you are at risk and protect yourself.
(Published: 10/17/2008)
News reports and the World Health Organization (WHO) state that tens of thousands of infants in China who consumed infant formula contaminated with melamine are suffering from urinary tract stones, kidney damage, and kidney failure. (Published: 10/7/2008)
New recommendations were published jointly this week in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR) and the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness journal (Published: 8/7/2008)
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En los Estados Unidos, 1 de cada 6 mujeres y 1 de cada 33 hombres reportaron haber sufrido una violación o un intento de violación a lo largo de su vida (Published: 5/2/2011)
Conzoca los consejos para prevenir las picaduras de garrapatas o reducir su riesgo de contraer enfermedades transmitidas por garrapatas. (Published: 4/25/2011)
Cada año aproximadamente 905,000 niños son víctimas de abusos o descuidos, según los casos confirmados por el servicio de protección infantil. (Published: 4/18/2011)
Desde la fortificación obligatoria de los alimentos con ácido fólico en 1998, los defectos del tubo neural disminuyeron 30%-40%. (Published: 4/18/2011)
Conviértase en un héroe ayudando a una familia a que "reaccione pronto"en caso de surgir una inquietud sobre un retraso en el desarrollo de un niño. (Published: 4/18/2011)
Celebración anual para concientizar acerca de la importancia de hablar de su salud sexual con médicos y entre las parejas sexualmente activas. (Published: 4/11/2011)
Durante los pasados 20 años, la tasa de madres adolescentes ha bajado casi un 40%, pero aún unas 1,100 adolescentes se convierten en madres diariamente. (Published: 4/11/2011)
CDC es parte de un amplio grupo de organizaciones públicas y privadas que trabajan para entender mejor los Trastornos del Espectro Autista. (Published: 4/4/2011)
Al planear su boda y su nueva vida junto a su futuro marido, no se olvide de añadir en su lista de cosas que hacer, las prácticas para mantenerse segura y saludable. (Published: 3/28/2011)
¡La información sobre salud de los CDC ahora está a su alcance en su celular o aparato móvil! Visite nuestra nueva página móvil para más información.
(Published: 3/23/2011)
Cada 22 de marzo, el Día Mundial del Agua atrae la atención internacional hacia la conservación y el desarrollo de los recursos hídricos (Published: 3/21/2011)
Las mascotas pueden verse sanas incluso si tienen gérmenes. Aquí encontrará algunos consejos para que usted y su familia se mantengan sanos (Published: 3/14/2011)
La trombosis venosa profunda (también conocida como TVP o coágulos de sangre) se presenta cuando se forman coágulos de sangre en una vena de gran tamaño. (Published: 9/14/2010)
Los jóvenes latinos tienen estrés asociados a sus familias y al ajuste que tienen que hacer ellos mismos para adaptarse a la cultura estadounidense. (Published: 7/16/2010)
Si tiene 35-37 semanas de embarazo, pida a su médico o enfermera que le haga una prueba de detección del estreptococo del grupo B. (Published: 7/16/2010)
La tos ferina (pertussis) es una enfermedad muy contagiosa y puede enfermar gravemente a las personas, en especial a los bebés que son muy pequeños aún para recibir todas las vacunas. (Published: 7/1/2010)
Las pruebas de detección y la vacuna contra el VPH pueden ayudar a prevenir algunos de los tipos de cáncer más frecuentes en las mujeres. (Published: 5/18/2010)
Usted puede controlar el asma si reconoce los signos de advertencia de un ataque, se mantiene alejado de las cosas que lo pueden originar y sigue las recomendaciones de su médico. (Published: 4/27/2010)
La vacunación es una de las mejores maneras que tienen los padres de proteger a sus bebés y niños pequeños contra posibles enfermedades graves. (Published: 4/27/2010)
Para reducir el impacto de las ETS, es importante aumentar el conocimiento sobre las enfermedades de transmisión sexual y hacerse las pruebas como parte de los cuidados médicos habituales. (Published: 4/13/2010)
La expectativa de vida y de salud en general de la mayoría de la población estadounidense han mejorado en los últimos años, pero no todos los estadounidenses se han beneficiado por igual. (Published: 4/6/2010)
El 24 de marzo es el Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis; esta celebración anual conmemora la fecha en el año 1882 cuando el Dr. Robert Koch anunció el hallazgo de la bacteria M. tuberculosis causante de la tuberculosis. (Published: 3/24/2010)
La mayoría de los casos de cáncer de cuello uterino se previenen fácilmente con la realización de pruebas de detección habituales y seguimiento. (Published: 1/26/2010)
Los CDC recomiendan que todas las mujeres con posibilidad de quedar embarazadas tomen 400 microgramos de ácido fólico todos los días. (Published: 1/5/2010)
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(Published: 12/30/2009)
Consumir alcohol durante el embarazo puede causar abortos espontáneos, bebés que nacen muertos y una variedad de trastornos que el bebé tendrá de por vida, conocidos como trastornos del espectro alcohólico fetal.
(Published: 12/30/2009)
Los niños y adolescentes con ciertas afecciones médicas de alto riesgo pueden enfermarse gravemente al contraer el virus de la influenza H1N1 de 2009. (Published: 11/24/2009)
El cáncer de pulmón es la causa principal de muertes por cáncer y se estima que el tabaquismo es la causa fundamental de aproximadamente un 90% de los casos de cáncer en los hombres y casi de un 80% en las mujeres. (Published: 11/24/2009)
El porcentaje de mujeres de 40 años o más que se hicieron una mamografía en los dos últimos años, agrupadas por raza y grupo étnico. (Published: 11/5/2009)
La bacteria Hib puede causar una enfermedad grave en bebés y niños. Los padres de bebés deben revisar los registros de vacunación de sus hijos para saber si han recibido todas las dosis de la vacuna contra Hib. (Published: 10/10/2009)
Conozca los beneficios de la lactancia materna tanto para los bebés como para sus madres. La lactancia materna puede disminuir el riesgo de problemas de salud incluidas las infecciones en los bebés y la diabetes tipo 2 y el cáncer en las mamás.
(Published: 10/6/2009)
No es probable que la vacuna contra la influenza estacional ofrezca protección contra la nueva influenza H1N1. Sin embargo, en estos momentos se está elaborando una vacuna que puede estar disponible para el público en el otoño. (Published: 8/18/2009)
En la actualidad, la poliomielitis es endémica solo en cuatro países: Afganistán, India, Nigeria y Pakistán. El año pasado, 1,652 niños quedaron paralizados por la poliomielitis en todo el mundo, lo que representa una reducción de más del 99% desde 1988. (Published: 7/9/2009)
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month ~ Nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, in the U.S. Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death. (Published: 5/9/2011)
National Women's Health Week, May 8-14, 2011 ~ Join the movement and celebrate women's health. National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day each year. It's a reminder to women to take care of themselves, and to make health a priority. (Published: 5/9/2011)
Arthritis Awareness Month ~ Arthritis affects 50 million Americans and is expected to increase significantly as the population ages. Each year in May, Arthritis Awareness Month focuses national attention on the burden of arthritis and the tools and resources for better managing arthritis symptoms. (Published: 5/9/2011)
Prevent Tick Bites ~ When you're outside this spring and summer, prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases by following these tips. (Published: 5/9/2011)
May is ALS Awareness Month ~ Far too little is known about ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Learn more about how the National ALS Registry is changing that. (Published: 5/9/2011)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. (Published: 5/10/2011)
Influenza vaccination coverage for the United States is estimated annually by CDC utilizing data from several nationally representative surveys. For the 2010-11 influenza season, additional assessment systems have been developed to provide timely coverage estimates for selected populations. (Published: 3/28/2011)
This page provides vaccination coverage estimates for 2010-11 and previous influenza seasons from multiple sources. Reports, interactive maps, trend lines, bar charts and data tables are provided. (Published: 3/16/2011)
This print-ready color brochure provides basic information and communication resources to help prenatal care providers implement recommendations from CDC’s guidance. (Published: 3/10/2011)
This guidance highlights some of the important recommendations contained in Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Health Care Settings as well as supplemental strategies specific to hospitalized pregnant, intrapartum, and postpartum women and their newborns during the birth hospitalization. (Published: 3/7/2011)
This report contains information on treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza virus infection and provides a summary of the effectiveness and safety of antiviral treatment medications. (Published: 1/20/2011)
CDC issued a HAN to notify clinicians and CDC partners that updated CDC guidance regarding the use of Influenza Antiviral Agents and Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the 2010-2011 season is now available from the CDC website. (Published: 1/18/2011)
This page contains evaluation and capacity review tools for use by CDC international partners and collaborating countries participating in influenza surveillance, laboratory testing, and pandemic preparedness and response activities. (Published: 1/7/2011)
This document provides updated guidance for clinicians on the use of rapid influenza diagnostic tests for the 2010-2011 season. (Published: 12/23/2010)
This report updates previous recommendations made by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of antiviral agents for the prevention and treatment of influenza. (Published: 12/21/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. (Published: 12/21/2010)
This Have You Heard posting provides more information on the report of a human infection with a swine origin influenza A (H3N2) virus in Minnesota reported in the December 17 FluView. (Published: 12/17/2010)
Cumulative weekly total number of seasonal influenza vaccine doses distributed in the US as reported to CDC by influenza vaccine manufacturers. (Published: 12/6/2010)
This report provides information about one human infection with an avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in Hong Kong. This case occurs against a backdrop of endemic infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (HPAI) among poultry in Asia and other parts of the world and sporadic but fairly regular human infections with HPAI H5N1 viruses dating back to 2003. (Published: 11/20/2010)
This summary describes recently updated recommendations made by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of antiviral agents for the prevention and treatment of influenza. (Published: 11/16/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. (Published: 11/12/2010)
This report provides information about two human infections with swine origin influenza A (H3N2) viruses in the United States. Evidence to date indicates that these are two isolated instances of human infection with swine influenza viruses that, while very rare, do occur from time to time. (Published: 11/12/2010)
Cleaning and disinfecting are part of a broad approach to preventing infectious diseases in schools. To help slow the spread of influenza (flu), the first line of defense is getting vaccinated. Other measures include covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands, and keeping sick people away from others. This document contains tips on how to slow the spread of flu specifically through cleaning and disinfecting. (Published: 11/10/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. (Published: 11/4/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region and focus on data collected during epidemiologic weeks 39 through 41 (September 25 – October 17, 2010). (Published: 10/27/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region and focus on data collected during epidemiologic weeks 37 through 40 (September 12 – October 9, 2010). (Published: 10/20/2010)
Answers to questions regarding febrile seizures in children who get vaccinated, including the risk of febrile seizures in children following seasonal flu vaccination. (Published: 10/15/2010)
Information on the safety of the 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine, including common side effects and who should not receive flu vaccine. (Published: 10/15/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region and include data collected during epidemiologic weeks 37 through 39 (September 12 – October 2, 2010). (Published: 10/14/2010)
Because the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus [2009 influenza A (H1N1)] was identified in April 2009, two separate influenza vaccines were distributed in the United States in 2009–2010: a seasonal vaccine and an influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (2009 H1N1 vaccine). (Published: 10/7/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region and include data collected during epidemiologic weeks 36 through 38 (September 5-25, 2010). (Published: 10/6/2010)
Using data from the 2009 National Immunization Survey (NIS), this report examines the proportion of children aged 6-23 months with provider-reported influenza vaccination for the 2008-09 influenza season. (Published: 10/5/2010)
Answers to common questions regarding influenza vaccine strain selection, including information on the virus strains recommended for use in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere influenza vaccines. (Published: 10/1/2010)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region and include data collected during epidemiologic weeks 35 to 37 (September 4-18, 2010). (Published: 9/28/2010)
In this podcast targeted to clinicians, Dr. Joe Bresee discusses who should be vaccinated against flu this year, explains who is at risk for severe illness, and discusses the benefits of vaccination. (Published: 9/24/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on September 10. (Published: 9/14/2010)
Seasonal influenza-related deaths are deaths that occur in people for whom seasonal influenza infection was likely a contributor to the cause of death, but not necessarily the primary cause of death. (Published: 9/10/2010)
This table reflects the weekly total number of seasonal influenza vaccine doses distributed in the US as reported to CDC by influenza vaccine manufacturers. (Published: 9/10/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on September 3. (Published: 9/8/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 27. (Published: 8/30/2010)
All materials are free for download. They may be printed on a standard office printer, or you may use a commercial printer. Click on each image to see the different sizes and languages available. Search by audience or topic. (Published: 8/27/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through August 1, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 13. (Published: 8/23/2010)
The first and most important step in protecting against the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. Everyday preventive actions and antiviral drugs are other measures that can help protect against the flu. (Published: 8/20/2010)
2010-11 Influenza Prevention & Control Recommendations: Recommendations for Using TIV and LAIV During the 2010–11 Influenza Season (Published: 8/20/2010)
Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and families. (Published: 8/18/2010)
People with diabetes (type 1 and 2), even when well-managed, are at increased risk of severe disease and complications, like hospitalization and even death, as a result of getting the flu. (Published: 8/17/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through August 1, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 13. (Published: 8/17/2010)
CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) vote earlier this year to recommend universal influenza vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older. (Published: 8/16/2010)
Protect well family members from getting the flu. If the sick person must leave the room to go to the bathroom or to a doctor’s visit, ask them to wear a facemask. (Published: 8/16/2010)
Give plenty of liquids at the first sign of flu. Sick people with the flu need to drink extra fluids to keep from getting dehydrated. (Published: 8/16/2010)
Coughing can help clear out mucous and congestion from your lungs. Yet, dry coughs when there is no mucous can make your airways, throat, or chest sore. (Published: 8/16/2010)
Caring for Someone Sick at Home: Treat Other Flu Symptoms. Information on treating a sore throat, chills, aches, pain, congestion, and stomach problems. (Published: 8/16/2010)
Table reporting: Influenza vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for different age groups — United States, 2010–11 season (Published: 8/16/2010)
A resource for what you need to know about the seasonal influenza vaccine nasal spray. In black and white; PDF format477 KB, 8 ½” x 11”. (Published: 8/13/2010)
Resources that will help you with your decision to get vaccinated. If you are a health professional, please also see Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals. (Published: 8/12/2010)
On Thursday, August 5, 2010, CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss recommendations for use in the United States of seasonal influenza trivalent inactivated vaccine (TIV) [Afluria] manufactured by CSL Limited during 2010-11. (Published: 8/6/2010)
Based on recent detections of influenza A (H3N2) virus infections in a number of states across the U.S., this advisory reminds clinicians to consider influenza as a possible diagnosis when evaluating patients with acute respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, even during the summer months. (Published: 8/6/2010)
This report updates the 2009 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine for the prevention and control of influenza. (Published: 7/29/2010)
Using Monovalent 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine Prior to the Availability of Trivalent 2010–11 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Questions & Answers (Published: 7/15/2010)
CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting influenza (flu). The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each year. But if you get the flu, there are prescription antiviral drugs that can treat your illness. Early treatment is especially
important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. Finally, everyday preventive actions may slow the spread of germs that cause
respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu. This flyer contains information about everyday preventive actions. (Published: 3/22/2010)
A panel of immunization experts voted today (February 24, 2010) to expand the recommendation for annual influenza vaccination to include all people aged 6 months and older. The expanded recommendation is to take effect in the 2010--2011 influenza season. The new recommendation seeks to remove barriers to influenza immunization and signals the importance of preventing influenza across the entire population. (Published: 2/24/2010)
A key U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee recommended today that protection against the 2009 H1N1 virus, which was first identified last April, be included in the 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine starting this fall. That means that, barring some unforeseen circumstance, this fall, most Americans will be able to return to the traditional routine of having one flu vaccine to protect them against the major circulating flu viruses. As is always the case with seasonal vaccine, younger children who have never had a seasonal vaccine will still need two doses. (Published: 2/23/2010)
The viruses used in making seasonal flu vaccines are chosen each year based on information collected over the previous year about which flu viruses are spreading and causing the most illness. After FDA (VRBPAC) meets in February to review WHO's recommendations as they relate to the U.S., WHO and FDA will post the recommendations for the composition of the U.S. seasonal influenza vaccine on their websites. This information will also be available on CDC's website.
(Published: 2/3/2010)
CDC will be supporting organizations across the country in their vaccination efforts during National Influenza Vaccination Week. There are podcasts, ecards and other e-health activities to support this effort. You can help in promoting the ongoing flu vaccine efforts by placing these graphics on your web pages. (Published: 1/6/2010)
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You can now watch videos of CDC's work in the field around the world. Learn about CDC's response to the earthquake in Haiti, meningitis in Burkina Faso, zoonotic diseases in Guatemala, and more. These videos are also available on YouTube and can be embedded in presentations and other websites. (Published: 5/3/2011)
Visit this new page to learn about CDC's global support for more than 30 programs and public health concerns, including TB, HIV/AIDS, border activities, malaria, global health security, immunization, polio, water safety, reproductive health, training, and more. Includes 24 new fact sheets. (Published: 4/21/2011)
The spring issue is now available from the CDC Center for Global Health, Division of Public Health Systems and Workforce Development. This issue includes information about the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Team, Global Public Health Informatics Program, an outbreak in Yemen, road traffic injuries in the Republic of Georgia, CDC-Morocco partnerships, the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, and more. (Published: 4/7/2011)
CDC now provides free email notifications about recent changes to its Global Health website and about its public health efforts around the world. (Published: 4/7/2011)
Health and Human Services (HHS) press release outlines implications for United States of WHO declaration that the 2009 H1N1 pandemic has ended. (Published: 8/11/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through August 1, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 6. (Published: 8/9/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through July 25, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 30. (Published: 8/3/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through July 18, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 23. (Published: 7/27/2010)
This Q&A document provides information for providers who signed a Provider Agreement to administer 2009 H1N1 about the Central Vaccine Recovery Program regarding the recovery of unused and expired 2009 H1N1 vaccine. (Published: 7/23/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through June 27, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 2. (Published: 7/2/2010)
This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through June 20, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on June 25. (Published: 6/25/2010)
The FDA-issued Emergency Use Authorization of certain medical products allowed for use to diagnose, prevent and treat 2009 H1N1 influenza virus will terminate on June 23, 2010. (Published: 6/22/2010)
This document announces a new influenza diagnostic test developed by CDC that was FDA authorized today for use in detecting human infections with the 2009 H1N1 virus. (Published: 6/22/2010)
Proposed updated guidance for seasonal influenza and the Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel has been published in the Federal Register, along with a Request for Comments. The comment period began on June 22, and will end on July 22. All comments received during the comment period will be considered, following which final guidance will posted on the CDC web site. (Published: 6/22/2010)
This document provides information about the average and median ages of 2009 H1N1-related deaths that occurred in the United States in the spring and fall of 2009. (Published: 6/17/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of May 28, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 5/28/2010)
This is the final report of the 2009-2010 season.
During week 20 ( May 16-22, 2010), influenza activity decreased in the U.S. Two (0.2%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 5/28/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of May 21, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 5/21/2010)
During week 19 ( May 9 - 15, 2010), influenza activity decreased in the U.S. 14 (0.9%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 5/21/2010)
This document provides guidance to help prevent and control the spread of influenza (flu), including 2009 H1N1 flu, among campers and camp staff during the 2010 summer camp season. This guidance updates the earlier camp guidance on "novel influenza A (H1N1 flu) virus" that was issued on June 14, 2009. (Published: 5/17/2010)
During week 18 ( May 2 - 8, 2010), influenza activity decreased in the U.S.26 (1.5%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 5/14/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of May 14, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 5/14/2010)
CDC is updating the Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel. Circumstances have changed significantly with respect to availability of a safe and effective vaccine, and in terms of what we know about the health impact of the novel H1N1 influenza strain. The guidance is being updated to reflect newer information. (Published: 5/3/2010)
During week 16 (April 18-24, 2010), influenza activity decreased in the U.S.16 (1.2%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
(Published: 4/30/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of April 23, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 4/23/2010)
During week 15 (April 11-17, 2010), influenza activity decreased in the U.S. 37 (2.1%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 4/23/2010)
This document provides updated information on pregnancy as a risk factor for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from a recent study. (Published: 4/21/2010)
CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on March 12, 2010. (Published: 4/19/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of April 16, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 4/16/2010)
As of April 16, 2010, the Aggregate Hospitalizations and Deaths Reporting Activity (AHDRA) has concluded for the 2009-2010 flu season. The AHDRA surveillance system was created specifically in response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and the system will be maintained for quick implementation in the event of another flu pandemic. CDC will continue to track hospitalizations and deaths through its traditional seasonal flu surveillance systems during the 2010-2011 season. Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths in adults and children will be tracked through the 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System. Laboratory confirmed, flu-related deaths in children will continue to be tracked through the Influenza-associated Pediatric Mortality Surveillance system. Laboratory confirmed, flu-related hospitalizations in adults and children will be tracked through the Emerging Infections Program (EIP). (Published: 4/16/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of April 9, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 4/9/2010)
During week 13 (March 28-April 3, 2010), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. 105 (3.7%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
(Published: 4/9/2010)
Flu activity in the United States declined slightly from last week and is low nationally; however, some states in the Southeast continue to report regional activity, according to the March 28-April 3, 2010 FluView. Most flu continues to be 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks in the U.S. Internationally, 2009 H1N1 flu is still circulating, including in the Southern Hemisphere, which is about to enter its flu season. For more information, please see the international situation update.
(Published: 4/9/2010)
If you provide care for a person with a disability either at home or in a community-based setting, read the 5 Things Caregivers of People with Disabilities Need to Know about the Flu (Published: 4/8/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of April 2, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 4/2/2010)
Transcript for March 29, 2010 telebriefing. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A. Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. "We are continuing to see people with serious illness from the pandemic H1N1 virus, especially in some of the southeastern states, and vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and those you love from further illness or death and..." (Published: 3/29/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 26, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 3/26/2010)
While flu activity remains relatively low nationally, the Southeast is experiencing increases in activity, according to the March 14-20, 2010 FluView. Most flu continues to be 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. (Published: 3/26/2010)
The purpose of this document is to address questions raised by the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine with long expiration dates (i.e. 2011). (Published: 3/24/2010)
Audience: State and local H1N1 vaccine planners.
Purpose: To describe the key changes that will be effective April 1, 2010 to the distribution of 2009 H1N1 vaccine and supplies. (Published: 3/23/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 19, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 3/19/2010)
During week 10 (March 7-13, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 200 (5.6%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
(Published: 3/19/2010)
FluView reports that for the week of March 7-13, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It’s possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza.
(Published: 3/19/2010)
This document provides updated information on obesity and morbid obesity as risk factors for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from recent studies. (Published: 3/16/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 12, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 3/12/2010)
CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010. (Published: 3/12/2010)
During week 9 (February 28 - March 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 174 (5.1%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 3/12/2010)
FluView reports that for the week of February 21 - February 27, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It’s possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza. (Published: 3/12/2010)
This is a letter developed jointly by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and CDC intended for distribution to colleges and universities across the country prior to Spring Break. The message to students is: Don't let influenza spoil your plans for Spring Break. Take the opportunity to get vaccinated before leaving for Spring Break and protect yourself, friends and family against 2009 H1N1 flu. (Published: 3/8/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of February 27, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 3/5/2010)
During week 8 (February 21-27, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 263 (6.4%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 3/5/2010)
FluView reports that for the week of February 21 - February 27, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It's possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza. (Published: 3/5/2010)
Graphical representations of CDC's latest estimates for 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, April 2009 - January 16, 2010. (Published: 3/4/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of February 20, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 2/26/2010)
During week 7 (February 14-20, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 185 (4.4%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 2/26/2010)
FluView reports that for the week of February 14 - February 20, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It's possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza. (Published: 2/26/2010)
Questions and answers related to underlying health conditions among adults and children hospitalized with 2009 H1N1 in the United States from April 2009 through February 16, 2010. (Published: 2/24/2010)
This page provides a summary of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and how it helps track influenza activity. (Published: 2/24/2010)
Target audience: State health planners
This document is intended to provide PHER funded grantees with information regarding the reduction of vaccine inventory and allocation at the McKesson 2009 H1N1 vaccine/ancillary supply distribution depots. (Published: 2/22/2010)
During week 6 (February 7-13, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 129 (3.5%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 2/19/2010)
FluView reports that for the week of February 7 - February 13, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It's possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity, or more likely, localized outbreaks of 2009 H1N1 in communities that have been relatively unaffected by illness thus far, or where 2009 H1N1 vaccination rates may have been lower. (Published: 2/19/2010)
This Q&A provides updated information about flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in the United States reported to CDC from April 2009 - January 30, 2010. (Published: 2/16/2010)
CDC has updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. (Published: 2/12/2010)
During week 5 (January 31-February 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 206 (4.8%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
(Published: 2/12/2010)
FluView reports that for the week of January 31 - February 6, 2010, flu activity in the United States remained about the same as during the previous week. Flu activity is relatively low at this time, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but it is expected to continue for several more months. (Published: 2/12/2010)
These questions and answers summarize the current understanding of the impact of 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza virus on Hispanics/Latinos, describe some of the barriers to uptake of 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccines, and outline potential strategies for improving health and increasing vaccine coverage in Hispanic/Latino communities. (Published: 2/11/2010)
The abbreviated Primary Care Office Template was developed by SME's in primary care, public health and emergency management during a stakeholder meeting in August 2009. Utilizing this template, primary care offices will be able to rapidly (within 1-5 days) develop a pandemic influenza plan and be encouraged to become integrated into community planning. (Published: 2/9/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 31, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 2/5/2010)
During week 4 (January 24-30, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S.
119 (3.2%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
(Published: 2/5/2010)
FluView reports that for the week of January 24-30, 2010, flu activity in the United States remained about the same as during the previous week. Flu activity is relatively low at this time, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but it is expected to continue for several more months. (Published: 2/5/2010)
All lots of monovalent 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in pre-filled syringes manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, not included in the two earlier recalls, should now be administered by February 15, 2010 regardless of the expiration imprinted on the package. (Published: 2/3/2010)
In recent testing of its influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur found five distributed lots of single-dose, pre-filled syringe pediatric (0.25 mL) vaccine and one distributed lot of single-dose pre-filled syringe for older children and adults (0.5 mL) vaccine had potency below pre-specified limits. (Published: 2/3/2010)
As of January 7, 2010, the cumulative pro rata allocation is approximately 136 million doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. As of January 5, 2010, approximately 111 million doses have been shipped, so supplies of 2009 H1N1 vaccine available to be administered are ample. Although the 2009 H1N1 vaccine was initially prioritized to certain target groups, due to the increase in supply most jurisdictions are now making vaccine available for everyone who wishes to receive it. (Published: 2/1/2010)
This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously. (Published: 1/27/2010)
This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously. (Published: 1/27/2010)
This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously. (Published: 1/27/2010)
This document provides a suggested step-by-step approach to communicating pediatric-related information on pandemic influenza at the community level. The document goal is to provide community planners "talking points" for discussions on a coordinated approach to communication in their community. (Published: 1/27/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 29, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 1/22/2010)
During week 2 (January 10-16, 2010), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. 120 (3.7%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 1/22/2010)
An update from the Tribal CERC/Pandemic Influenza Course which is a day and half training course that offers a combination of influenza communication tabletop exercises and informative group discussions. (Published: 1/22/2010)
Overall flu activity in the United States decreased again slightly during the week of January 10-16, 2010, as reported in FluView. Though flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, it is expected to continue for several more months. (Published: 1/22/2010)
In an open letter to the American people, several health care provider and public health organizations encouraged Americans to get the H1N1 vaccine. This letter emphasizes that the H1N1 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect against 2009 H1N1 flu. Originally, 32 organizations signed on to this letter; however, since publication, several groups have joined this effort. (Published: 1/21/2010)
During week 1 (January 3-9, 2010), influenza activity continued to decrease in the U.S. 139 (3.6%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
(Published: 1/15/2010)
CDC has updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009 (Published: 1/15/2010)
Overall flu activity in the United States decreased during the week of January 3-9, 2010, as reported in FluView. Though flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, it is expected to continue for several more months. Supply and availability of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine have increased dramatically, CDC is now encouraging everyone who has been patiently waiting to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to get vaccinated at this time. (Published: 1/15/2010)
This document provides information to state/local immunization programs regarding options for reporting certain criminal, fraud and abuse matters relating to the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine and ancillary supplies. (Published: 1/13/2010)
In an Open Letter to the American People, over thirty major health care provider and public health organizations encouraged Americans to get the H1N1 vaccine. This letter emphasizes that the H1N1 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect against the flu. (Published: 1/11/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 8, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 1/8/2010)
During week 52 (December 27, 2009-January 2, 2010), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S.
161 (3.9%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 1/8/2010)
Flu Activity: Overall flu activity in the United States decreased slightly during the week of December 27-January 2, 2010, as reported in FluView. Though flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, it is expected to continue for several more months.
Vaccination: CDC recommends influenza vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. The week of January 10-16, 2010 marks this season’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), a national observance to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination beyond the holiday season. Because supplies of the 2009 H1N1 vaccines have increased dramatically, CDC is now encouraging everyone who has been patiently waiting to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to get vaccinated at this time. (Published: 1/8/2010)
People with diabetes are more likely to get flu-related complications like pneumonia and even be hospitalized or die from the flu than other people. Influenza may also interfere with blood glucose management. This fact sheet contains important information for diabetics. (Published: 1/6/2010)
CDC is aware that pregnant women, parents of young children, and others may have questions about the safety of thimerosal in vaccines against 2009 H1N1 flu. The following fact sheet provides some information to help in making decisions. (Published: 1/5/2010)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 4, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 1/4/2010)
During week 51 (December 20-26, 2009), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. 154 (3.9%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.Four states reported geographically widespread influenza activity, 13 states reported regional influenza activity, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 19 states reported local influenza activity, Guam and 13 states reported sporadic influenza activity, and one state reported no influenza activity, the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report. (Published: 12/31/2009)
Overall flu activity decreased slightly in the United States during the week of December 20-26, 2009, as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 7 to 4. to doctors for influenza-like illness increased, although the proportion of tests for influenza that were positive continued to decline and the overall hospitalization rates for this season were unchanged from the previous week. Flu-associated deaths among all ages increased from the previous week, but fewer deaths in children were reported compared to the prior week (4 versus 9). Flu is unpredictable and activity can rise and fall throughout the season, but flu is likely to continue for months, caused by either 2009 H1N1 viruses or regular seasonal flu viruses. (Published: 12/31/2009)
This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including 2009 H1N1, during the 2009-2010 influenza season. (Published: 12/28/2009)
To assess intent to receive influenza vaccines among children and adults, during August 2009, the North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness conducted a community assessment in two counties to measure knowledge of and intent to receive H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccines. (Published: 12/25/2009)
During week 50 (December 13-19, 2009), influenza activity continued to decrease in the U.S. 306 (6.9%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. (Published: 12/24/2009)
Flu activity continued to decline in the United States during the week of December 13-19, 2009, as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 11 to 7. Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness, flu-associated hospitalizations, and flu-associated deaths all declined from the previous week. Flu is unpredictable and activity can rise and fall throughout the season, but flu is is likely to continue for months caused by either 2009 H1N1 viruses or regular seasonal flu viruses. In addition to seasonal flu vaccine, a vaccine against the 2009 H1N1 virus has been produced and is the best way to protect against the pandemic virus. Supplies of this vaccine are increasing and many places have opened up vaccination to anyone who wants it. (Published: 12/24/2009)
This document provides several questions and answers regarding the recent MedImmune voluntary Non-Safety-Related Recall of Specific Lots of Nasal Spray Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza (Published: 12/23/2009)
This document provides information on the National H1N1 Flu Survey (NHFS) which was conducted to determine who has received the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine since its release. (Published: 12/22/2009)
Revised fact sheet for people 65 and older to reflect the fact that supplies of the vaccine to protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus are increasing and many places have opened up vaccination to anyone who wants it. CDC is now encouraging those who have been patiently waiting to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, including people 65 and older, to get vaccinated depending on local supply. (Published: 12/22/2009)
Revised Fact Sheet for Patients to reflect new amendment for rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel (also referred to as Swine Flu Test Kit), authorized by FDA on December 18, 2009. (Published: 12/21/2009)
Revised Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers to reflect new amendment for rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel (also referred to as Swine Flu Test Kit), authorized by FDA on December 18, 2009. (Published: 12/21/2009)
Revised EUA Letter to reflect new amendment for rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel (also referred to as Swine Flu Test Kit), authorized by FDA on December 18, 2009. (Published: 12/21/2009)
Supplies of the vaccines to protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus are increasing. Providers are encouraged to open up vaccination to anyone who wants it as soon as the needs of the initial prioritized populations have been met. Many places have already opened up vaccination to anyone who wants it and CDC is encouraging people who have been patiently waiting to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to get vaccinated now. Influenza is unpredictable, but flu is expected to continue for months, caused by either 2009 H1N1 viruses or regular seasonal flu viruses. This vaccine is the best way to protect against the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus (Published: 12/21/2009)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of December 18, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 12/18/2009)
During the week of December 6, 2009-December 12, 2009, flu activity declined in the United States as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 14 to 11. (Published: 12/18/2009)
These interim recommendations refer to patients who are severely immunosuppressed as a result of receiving treatment for malignancies; or as a result of receiving treatment related to solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplants; or as a result of autoimmune conditions and treatment. In addition to this guidance, there are documents available for caregivers of adult and adolescent HIV-infected patients as well as for patients with rheumatological diseases (Published: 12/17/2009)
This document features several questions and answers regarding the recent Sanofi Pasteur voluntary recall of the H1N1 Pediatric (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) vaccine in pre-filled syringes. (Published: 12/15/2009)
This is a quick overview of what pregnant women need to know about 2009 H1N1 flu. It is in downloadable format for use in doctor's offices or by individuals. (Published: 12/14/2009)
This is a quick overview of what pregnant women need to know about 2009 H1N1 flu. It is in downloadable format for use in doctor's offices or by individuals. (Published: 12/14/2009)
During the week of November 29-December 5, 2009, flu activity declined in the United States as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 25 to 14. (Published: 12/11/2009)
As of December 8, 2009, there have been 33,490 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations and 1,445 deaths in the U.S. from August 30 to December 5, 2009. (Published: 12/11/2009)
These questions and answers summarize the current understanding of the impact of 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza virus on African Americans, describe some of the barriers to uptake of 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccines, and outline potential strategies for improving health and increasing vaccine coverage in African American communities. (Published: 12/10/2009)
CDC has updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. (Published: 12/10/2009)
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about H1N1 vaccine. It also has updated information on vaccine project areas and distribution at the state and local level. (Published: 12/9/2009)
Information regarding use of intravenous peramivir under an emergency use authorization. Information on availability of renal dosing for peramivir. Updated oseltamivir dosing instructions for children younger than 1 year of age based on weight. (Published: 12/8/2009)
Will you know what to do if someone in your home gets the flu? This new online guide from CDC provides step-by-step instructions on how to care for someone sick in your home. Learn what you can do to help your family this flu season. (Published: 12/5/2009)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of December 4, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 12/4/2009)
Significant increases in the proportion of hospitalized adults and children being treated with influenza antiviral drugs have been noted during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic compared to the proportion of adults and children that have been treated with flu antiviral drugs during past seasonal influenza epidemics. (Published: 12/4/2009)
During the week of November 22-28, 2009, flu activity declined in the United States as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 32 to 25 and visits to doctors for influenza-like illness declined nationally from the previous week. In addition, flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to decline, but remain high compared to what is expected for this time of year. (Published: 12/4/2009)
As of December 2, 2009, there have been 31,320 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations and 1,336 deaths in the U.S. from August 30 to November 28, 2009. (Published: 12/4/2009)
This podcast, intended for parents, discusses high-risk medical conditions that put children at risk for flu complications and how to protect children from the flu. (Published: 12/3/2009)
This document provides instructions for caregivers on how to open and mix Tamiflu® capsules with a thick sweetened liquid for children who cannot swallow capsules. (Published: 12/1/2009)
This toolkit provides basic information and communication resources to help school administrators implement recommendations from CDC regarding flu. (Published: 12/1/2009)
This document provides updated guidance regarding management of influenza-like illness (ILI) before, during and after a flight, including personal protective measures for the crew, and reporting of ILI to CDC Quarantine Stations. (Published: 12/1/2009)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 27, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 11/30/2009)
During the week of November 15-21, 2009, influenza activity decreased in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 32 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness decreased sharply from last week. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths remain higher than expected for this time of year. (Published: 11/30/2009)
This document has been revised to include additional information about Medicare and Medicaid payments made for H1N1 vaccine administration in settings outside the provider office. (Published: 11/30/2009)
Each day, CDC will now provide the data on 2009 H1N1 vaccine doses allocated, ordered, and shipped in XML format, making it easier for states and other partners to use the data for their own purposes. (Published: 11/25/2009)
This page was updated November 25, 2009 to include new information on antiviral availability and additional information that may be useful for pharmacists working in both outpatient and inpatient settings. (Published: 11/25/2009)
These images provide a 3D graphical representation of the biology and structure of a generic influenza virus, and are not specific to the 2009 H1N1 virus. (Published: 11/25/2009)
This page contains links to information about the 2009 H1N1 virus, including the origins of the virus and recent reports of small changes to the virus. (Published: 11/25/2009)
This document has been revised to include updated information related to FDA approval of the GSK 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccine to be used in persons ages 18 years old and older and the expanded use of CSL 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccine to younger age groups. (Published: 11/24/2009)
Reviews the guidance for emergency shelters, including planning for flu, steps to take to reduce the risk of influenza transmission, signs and symptoms of flu, and people at higher risk for flu complications. (Published: 11/24/2009)
This updated guidance expands upon previously posted guidance entitled, "Interim Guidance for Homeless and Emergency Shelters on the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus" dated June 16, 2009. It provides detailed recommendations for emergency shelters on planning, staffing, and arranging the shelter to reduce the risk of influenza transmission. (Published: 11/24/2009)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 20, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 11/20/2009)
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year. (Published: 11/20/2009)
This table for healthcare providers and planners provides information related to administration of 2009 H1N1 vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines. (Published: 11/20/2009)
This table for healthcare providers and planners provides information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age. (Published: 11/20/2009)
This table for healthcare providers and planners provides information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines. (Published: 11/20/2009)
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year. (Published: 11/20/2009)
On November 11, 2009, the FDA expanded the approved use of CSL's seasonal and 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines to include children aged 6 months and older. Both vaccines had previously been approved only for use in adults, aged 18 years and older. (Published: 11/19/2009)
What is invasive pneumococcal disease? What does CDC know about invasive pneumococcal disease among people who get 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza? What is Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs)? (Published: 11/17/2009)
People with certain types of disability have a higher risk of getting flu-related complications, such as pneumonia. The 2009 H1N1 Flu Information for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers or Personal Assistants is now available to the public. (Published: 11/16/2009)
Every Friday, CDC will post updated 2009 H1N1 vaccine supply and distribution data. 26,248,100 doses have been shipped as of November 11, 2009. (Published: 11/13/2009)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 13, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. (Published: 11/13/2009)
During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity remained high in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 48 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined slightly from last week, but are still very high. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase and are very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year. (Published: 11/13/2009)
During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity continued to increase in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is now widespread. Nationwide, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness are increasing steeply and are now higher than what is seen at the peak of many regular flu seasons. In addition, flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to go up nation-wide and are above what is expected for this time of year. (Published: 11/13/2009)
This revised document updates the information for employed women so that it is consistent with the most recent infection control guidance posted by CDC. (Published: 11/12/2009)
CDC has developed a method to provide an estimated range of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009, as well as a breakdown of these estimates by age groups. (Published: 11/12/2009)
Two different influenza vaccines are available this influenza season, and many people will be recommended to receive both the seasonal influenza vaccine and the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (referred to in this document as 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccine). Below are some practical considerations for use of influenza vaccines. This information is only intended to address the current flu season and might change as the situation unfolds. This information is not intended to be applied to routine use during future seasonal influenza vaccination efforts. (Published: 11/10/2009)
This updated guidance replaces previously posted guidance entitled "Consideration Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Setting", dated July 6, 2009. Two steps are provided to guide the clinical management of labor, delivery and postpartum care of a mother with suspected or confirmed maternal infection with 2009 H1N1 flu, and care of the newborn. (Published: 11/10/2009)
Pneumococcal infections have been identified as an important complication in severe and fatal cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection. CDC has written a letter to providers urging them to make sure all their adult patients with indications have received the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. (Published: 11/10/2009)
During the week of October 25-31, 2009, influenza activity remained high in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 48 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined slightly from last week, but are still very high. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase and are very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year. (Published: 11/6/2009)
The 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus continues to be the dominant influenza virus in circulation in the U.S. The benefit of antiviral treatment is greatest when it is initiated as early as possible in the clinical course. (Published: 11/6/2009)
Every Friday, CDC will post updated 2009 H1N1 vaccine supply and distribution data. 26,248,100 doses have been shipped as of November 4, 2009. (Published: 11/6/2009)
The 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus continues to be the dominant influenza virus in circulation in the U.S. The benefit of antiviral treatment is greatest when it is initiated as early as possible in the clinical course. (Published: 11/6/2009)
What animals can be infected with the 2009 H1N1 virus? How do companion animals become infected with 2009 H1N1? Can I get 2009 H1N1 influenza from my pet? Is there a vaccine available for my pet? (Published: 11/5/2009)
Dr. Joe Bresee describes the main symptoms of flu, including the new H1N1 flu, and when it is serious enough to seek medical help. (Published: 11/5/2009)
Influenza viruses can rarely be passed from people to live pigs and from live pigs to people. This interim guidance provides information on precautions for protecting workers exposed to pigs with known or suspected flu infection on production premises AND for protecting pigs from people with flu. (Published: 11/4/2009)
This document provides health care providers, clinicians, and vaccine planners with information about 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccine dosage, administration and storage. (Published: 11/3/2009)
Quicklinks for information regarding Peramivir IV and to FDA's Guidance to Pharmacies on Advance Compounding of Tamiflu Oral Suspension to Provide for Multiple Prescriptions. (Published: 11/2/2009)
This strategic plan represents a collaborative effort by staff in the NCHHSTP Office of the Director (OD), the Center’s divisions and branches, and other key partners within and outside CDC. (Published: 3/1/2010)
Since the early 1990s, the annual number of diagnoses of perinatally acquired AIDS and HIV infection has declined by approximately 90% in the United States as a result of routine HIV screening of pregnant women and the availability of effective interventions to prevent transmission. (Published: 2/4/2010)
Among US racial/ethnic groups, Blacks are at the highest risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the Heightened National Response to Address the HIV/AIDS Crisis Among African Americans, which seeks to engage public and nonpublic partners in a synergistic effort to prevent HIV among Blacks. (Published: 1/11/2010)
TDF2 is one of several clinical trials around the world working to identify a new strategy to reduce the impact of HIV in Botswana and globally. (Published: 12/16/2009)
This document is intended to help health departments funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) improve the quality of their HIV counseling, testing, and referral (CTR) data. In addition to providing definitions of the principles, models, and concepts relevant to improving the quality of CTR data, the document describes recommended quality assurance (QA) practices and provides sample tools and templates to facilitate the implementation of QA systems and procedures for processing CTR data. The document also includes recommendations to facilitate staff training, technical assistance, communication, and support to health department staff and service providers in processing CTR data. (Published: 12/14/2009)
The 2009 Compendium is now available and includes 69 evidence-based HIV behavioral interventions identified from the scientific literature published through June 2009. (Published: 11/24/2009)
Changes to the HIV Surveillance Report in response to customer feedback and the recognition of the need to present data to best meet the needs of data users. (Published: 11/18/2009)
Executive Summary of the Program’s response to the findings and recommendations of the External Peer Review on DHAP’s programs and activities that were reviewed by the expert panel. (Published: 11/13/2009)
This report contains the findings and recommendations of the EPR and materials that provide background to the reader on DHAP’s programs and activities that were reviewed by the expert panel. (Published: 11/13/2009)
This page contains information on the peer review which was an external review that provided feedback on DHAP’s domestic HIV prevention programs, including research and non-research (i.e., public health practice). This page also contains the list of names of the panel reviewers. (Published: 11/13/2009)
If the power goes out during the storm, make sure that you use flashlights in the dark instead of candles for fire safety reasons. (Published: 10/22/2010)
Before a storm, properly wash, sanitize, and rinse water storage containers when store bought, factory-sealed water containers are unavailable. (Published: 10/8/2010)
Be prepared! Pack your emergency supply kit with essential first aid items such as bandages, antibiotic ointment, scissors, etc. (Published: 10/1/2010)
Make sure that you have a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio available to receive official instructions and updates from local authorities if the power goes out. (Published: 9/17/2010)
As you prepare for Hurricane Earl, remember to take rubber boots, rubber gloves and goggles with you when you evacuate. They will protect you from contaminated flood waters when you return after the storm. (Published: 9/3/2010)
Since water may not be safe to use after the storm, make sure that you have bottled water, soap and/or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for proper sanitation and hygiene etiquette (Published: 8/20/2010)
Be prepared in case you need to file an insurance claim by crafting an inventory of personal belongings with videotape, photos, or a written list. (Published: 7/23/2010)
Conduct a home inspection to minimize the risk of electrical hazards such as covering exposed outlets, removing cords running underneath rugs, etc. (Published: 7/16/2010)
Pet-friendly shelters or hotels may not be available during an emergency, so make alternate housing arrangements for your pets in advance. (Published: 6/18/2010)
The 2010 Hurricane Season begins on June 1st and ends November 30th. Take steps early to prepare by visiting www.emergency.cdc.gov (Published: 5/24/2010)
Sign up to receive weekly tips from CDC by email, mobile phone text message, RSS, or Twitter. In addition to the weekly tips, CDC will also provide you important, timely tips relevant to storms making landfall throughout the season. (Published: 5/29/2009)
Deaths and injuries from motorcycle crashes are an important public health concern. Motorcycle helmet use is a proven way to save lives. Explore more information about motorcycle safety. (Published: 4/26/2011)
In the United States, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men report that they have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. Learn more about sexual violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Published: 4/20/2011)
Driving helps older adults stay mobile and independent. But the risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases as people age. Learn more from recent findings. (Published: 4/19/2011)
Find out why building safe, stable, and nurturing relationships between parents, other caregivers, and children is key to the prevention of child maltreatment. (Published: 4/12/2011)
Injuries are a leading cause of death in the U.S. During National Public Health Week, the CDC Injury Center is raising awareness of this preventable public health problem. Learn more about injuries and ways you can live injury-free. (Published: 4/5/2011)
Driving helps older adults stay mobile and independent, but the risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases as you age. Learn about older drivers' risks on the road and steps you can take to protect yourself or someone you care about.
(Published: 3/28/2011)
Youth violence is preventable. Learn how STRYVE helps communities build comprehensive strategies that are based on the best available evidence and implemented through multisector action.
(Published: 3/23/2011)
Every day, more than 80 people die from unintentional poisoning. Learn steps you can take to keep yourself and those you care about safe from unintentional poisoning. (Published: 3/23/2011)
This March, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, CDC and our partners are working together to spread the word and raise awareness about TBI prevention, recognition, and response to help address this important public health problem. CDC developed the “Heads Up” educational initiatives to offer more information. (Published: 3/11/2011)
When someone has been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), it's important to take steps to prevent them from making such a risky decision in the future. Devices known as ignition interlocks can help. (Published: 2/22/2011)
Adolescence is a time when kids and teens learn how to make decisions about relationships with their friends, family, and girlfriends or boyfriends. What they learn now, about how to treat others, will affect relationships throughout their lifetime. (Published: 2/22/2011)
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse. The CDC offers educational tools and resources on SBS. (Published: 2/22/2011)
CDC has created free tools for youth and high school sports coaches, parents, athletes, and health care professionals that provide important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.
(Published: 2/10/2011)
Each year, more than 53,000 people lose their lives to violence. In addition to the tremendous physical and emotional toll, violence has substantial medical and lost productivity costs. In 2000, these totaled more than 70 billion dollars in the United States. The figure grows when we add criminal justice system costs, social services, and other expenses. One way CDC is helping the nation prevent violence is a free on-line course that's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's called Principles of Prevention.
(Published: 2/1/2011)
On Thursday, January 27, 2011, 3pm–4pm EST at http://twitter.com/CDCInjury, talk with professional athletes as they share their personal experiences with concussion in sports. Learn from experts about how to prevent, recognize and respond to concussions. (Published: 1/27/2011)
Violence claims more than 53,000 American lives each year. That’s six people dying each hour from homicide, suicide, and other violence-related incidents. Join VetoViolence on Facebook as we begin a conversation on how to stop violence—before it happens. (Published: 12/14/2010)
Sometimes after experiencing a traumatic event -- including personal or environmental disasters, or being threatened with an assault -- people have a strong and lingering reaction to stress. Getting the right care and support can put problems in perspective and help stressful feelings and symptoms subside. (Published: 12/14/2010)
During the holiday season, and all year, keep safety in mind whenever you're on the road. Tips from CDC's Injury Center on motor vehicle safety can help you protect yourself, your passengers, and your family and friends.
(Published: 12/14/2010)
Learning to drive is often considered a rite of passage for teenagers. But with the reward of being a new driver comes real risk. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, taking the lives of eight teens a day. CDC’s Injury Center is committed to preventing these crashes.
(Published: 12/14/2010)
A key strategy in preventing intimate partner violence is the promotion of respectful, nonviolent intimate partner relationships through individual, community, and societal level change.
(Published: 10/10/2010)
We all want to protect our family members as they age and help them stay safe, secure, and independent. Knowing how to protect older adults from falls, a leading cause of injury, is a step toward this goal. (Published: 9/20/2010)
Drinking alcohol and driving is a dangerous combination. Take steps to prevent impaired driving and protect yourself, your passengers, and others on the road. (Published: 8/31/2010)
This season, a new poster on concussion in sports will be displayed in NFL locker rooms nationwide. Developed for NFL players, the poster is the result of a joint effort between the NFL, NFL Players Association, CDC, Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society, and the NFL Physicians Society. (Published: 8/31/2010)
A New FREE CDC Online Training Helps Prepare Coaches and Parents in Less than 30 Minutes
Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a free online training available to coaches, parents, and others helping to keep athletes safe from concussion. The training was developed by CDC’s Injury Center in partnership and other leading organizations. (Published: 8/30/2010)
In a one-year period, the cost of medical care and productivity losses associated with injuries from motor vehicle crashes exceeded $99 billion - with the cost of direct medical care accounting for $17 billion, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total annual cost amounts to nearly $500 for each licensed driver in the United States, said the study in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. (Published: 8/27/2010)
This is the first study comparing traffic injury rates for booster seat-aged children before and after implementation of the booster seat law in New York. The study found that the injury rate for motor vehicle crashes decreased by 18 percent for children 4 to 6 years of age after the NY state law requiring booster seats was implemented in 2005, and that the decrease in child injuries was primarily attributed to a 72 percent increase in the use of child restraints as required by the NY state law. (Published: 8/13/2010)
A new MMWR report examines emergency department visits involving nonmedical use of prescription drugs prone to abuse. See MMWR, Poisoning Issue Brief, Poison Prevention Tips, Blog, and more. (Published: 6/28/2010)
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD is in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Throughout the world, communities are commemorating this day with special events designed to raise awareness about elder abuse.
(Published: 6/11/2010)
More than 26,000 deaths from unintentional drug poisoning occurred in the United States in 2006. Opioid pain medications (such as oxycodone and methadone) were involved in more than half of these deaths. CDC’s recently released 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) found that 1 in 5 high school students in the United States say they have taken a prescription drug without a doctor’s prescription at some point in their life. (Published: 6/4/2010)
Everyone, on all types of boats, should wear properly-fitted life jackets, or personal flotation devices (PFD). By wearing a life jacket, you can dramatically decrease your chances of drowning in a boating incident. (Published: 5/25/2010)
Throughout the world, roads are bustling with people operating cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, and mopeds; with pedestrians; and with other types of travelers. Travel made possible by motor vehicles supports economic and social development in many countries and makes transporting goods and people fast and easy. Despite these benefits, however, motor vehicles are involved in crashes that are responsible for millions of deaths and injuries every year worldwide. (Published: 4/26/2010)
In the United States, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men report experiencing rape in their lifetime. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Published: 4/15/2010)
Approximately 772,000 children are confirmed by Child Protective Services each year as being abused or neglected. These confirmed cases, however, represent only a fraction of the true magnitude of the problem. (Published: 4/15/2010)
Driving helps older adults stay mobile and independent. But the risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases as you age. Learn about older drivers' risks on the road and steps you can take to protect yourself or someone you care about. (Published: 4/15/2010)
In 2006, 75 people died every day from unintentional poisoning, and the number of deaths has been increasing. Learn how to reduce the risk. (Published: 4/15/2010)
CDC encourages you to take this opportunity to talk with your coaches, parents, athletes, and others about concussion in sports and the steps to take to help prevent, recognize, and respond to this serious injury. (Published: 4/15/2010)
Dating violence can happen to any teen, anytime, anywhere. But it doesn't have to happen at all. Learn how to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships with CDC's new online course. (Published: 4/15/2010)
CDC's Injury Center is supporting an agency wide effort to work with partners and immediately address the public health needs of the Haiti earthquake survivors. A natural disaster of the scale of the Haiti earthquake requires a coordinated response across many disciplines and a sustained international effort from public health and relief organizations.
(Published: 2/8/2010)
Seat belts can — and do — save lives. Just by buckling up on every trip, drivers and passengers can reduce their risk of being injured or killed in a crash by more than half. Seatbelts saved an estimated 15,000 lives in 2007.
(Published: 1/25/2010)
CDC works to improve injury care and response practices by improving field triage, acute care, and mass casualty event response to help improve outcomes for those who are injured. (Published: 1/14/2010)
If you are severely injured, having fast access to specialized resources and equipment is critical. If you are severely injured, research supported by CDC shows that getting care at a Level I trauma center can lower your risk of death by twenty-five percent. (Published: 1/14/2010)
The idea that suicides occur more frequently during the holiday season is a long perpetuated myth. CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics reports that the suicide rate is, in fact, the lowest in December. (Published: 12/24/2009)
Concussions can occur in any sport or recreation activity. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults. Coaches, parents, and athletes need to know that all concussions are serious. It is important to learn concussion signs and symptoms and to never let athletes return to sports or recreation activities the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom-free and it’s okay to return to play.
(Published: 12/7/2009)
November is Native American Heritage Month — Learn Why Motor Vehicle Safety is Important for Native Americans
CDC’s Injury Center works with tribal nations to implement motor vehicle injury prevention programs. Learn about American Indian and Alaska Natives’ risks on the roads and how CDC-funded programs are helping to reduce these risks.
(Published: 11/16/2009)
Did you know that one in 11 teens report being hit or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend at least once in the past 12 months? Even something like putting someone down or trying to change how they dress can be a sign of an unhealthy relationship. That's why adults, especially parents, need to talk to kids and teens now about the importance of developing healthy, respectful relationships. (Published: 11/5/2009)
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. CDC's youth sports tool kit teaches coaches, athletes, and parents to play it safe when it comes to concussions.
(Published: 11/5/2009)
Information on leading causes of death and suicide rates by county, age, sex and race/ethnicity. Data compiled from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP), and the the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).
(Published: 10/29/2009)
A residential fire claims a life every three hours, making fires the 3rd leading cause of fatal home injury in the United States. Fire deaths and injuries are preventable, and that is why the CDC’s Injury Center partnered with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the Consumer Product Service Commission (CPSC) to develop a consolidated, powerful voice in fire safety and prevention. (Published: 10/29/2009)
Violence is a global challenge and a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Sexual violence against girls is a substantial health and human rights problem throughout the world, yet there is limited data documenting the magnitude and regionally-specific components of the problem. (Published: 10/29/2009)
A key strategy in preventing intimate partner violence is the promotion of respectful, nonviolent intimate partner relationships through individual, community, and societal level change. (Published: 10/1/2009)
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Dr. Thomas Frieden will participate in the May 11 launch of the first-ever United Nations-sanctioned Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020). To coincide with the launch, CDC is releasing 50 state-specific fact sheets that detail the costs of motor vehicle crash deaths. (Published: 5/10/2011)
CDC's 2012 edition Yellow Book, the definitive health guide for international travel, will feature new sections on traveling to mass gatherings, preparing for study abroad, military deployments, and six new popular travel itineraries. (Published: 5/9/2011)
People diagnosed with asthma in the United States grew by 4.3 million between 2001 and 2009, according to a new Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 5/3/2011)
Young people with diabetes face substantially higher medical costs than children and teens without the disease, according to a CDC study published in the May issue of the journal Diabetes Care. The study found annual medical expenses for youth with diabetes are $9,061, compared to $1,468 for youth without the disease. (Published: 4/27/2011)
States can do more to improve food access, regulations and policies to promote healthy eating and fight childhood obesity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2011 Children's Food Environment State Indicator Report also notes that the communities, child care facilities and schools all have roles to play. (Published: 4/26/2011)
As National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) 2011 kicks off Saturday (April 23), Dr. Anne Schuchat, assistant surgeon general and director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, is reminding all parents to make certain their children are up-to-date on their vaccinations. (Published: 4/22/2011)
By 2020 or sooner, the entire nation could have laws banning smoking in all indoor areas of private sector worksites, restaurants and bars, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found. These places are major sources of secondhand smoke exposure. (Published: 4/21/2011)
On Tuesday, April 12, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced an initiative, the Partnership for Patients: Better Care, Lower Costs, aimed at protecting patients in America's health care facilities through the prevention of health care-acquired conditions. CDC is one of several federal agencies participating in the initiative. (Published: 4/15/2011)
The overall suicide rate rises and falls in connection with the economy, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released online today by the American Journal of Public Health. (Published: 4/14/2011)
Teen birth rates have decreased by 37 percent in the last two decades, though U.S. rates are up to nine times higher than in other developed countries, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report. (Published: 4/5/2011)
New guidelines outline steps to eliminate catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), one of the most deadly and costly threats to patient safety. Released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), the guidelines were developed by a working group led by clinical scientists from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Critical Care Medicine Department (CCMD) along with 14 other professional organizations. (Published: 4/4/2011)
Rates of death in the United States from all cancers for men and women continued to decline between 2003 and 2007, the most recent reporting period available, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. The report also finds that the overall rate of new cancer diagnoses for men and women combined decreased an average of slightly less than 1 percent per year for the same period. (Published: 3/31/2011)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention increased its investment in improving public health services by announcing today more than $34 million in additional Affordable Care Act funding through the National Public Health Improvement Initiative. (Published: 3/25/2011)
Public health departments can now strive for national accreditation more typical of universities and hospital systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is supporting a national voluntary accreditation program for public health agencies. (Published: 3/24/2011)
The age-adjusted death rate for the U.S. population fell to an all-time low of 741 deaths per 100,000 people in 2009 — 2.3 percent lower than the 2008 rate, according to preliminary 2009 death statistics released today by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. This marks the 10th year in a row that U.S. deaths rates have declined. (Published: 3/16/2011)
Critical gaps exist between older Americans who receive potentially lifesaving preventive services and those who do not, according to a new report from agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Published: 3/10/2011)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is awarding $10 million for new research to five academic medical centers as part of its Prevention Epicenter grant program, which supports efforts to develop and test innovative approaches to reducing infections in health care settings. (Published: 3/10/2011)
The number of cancer survivors in the United States increased to 11.7 million in 2007, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. There were 3 million cancer survivors in 1971 and 9.8 million in 2001. (Published: 3/10/2011)
Babies born to women who take opioid pain killers such as codeine, oxycodone or hydrocodone just before or in early pregnancy are at increased but modest risk of birth defects, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 3/2/2011)
The number of bloodstream infections in intensive care unit patients with central lines decreased by 58 percent in 2009 compared to 2001, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. During these nine years, the decrease represented up to 27,000 lives saved and $1.8 billion in excess health care costs. (Published: 3/1/2011)
CDC will host a telephone-only media briefing to discuss the new Vital Signs reports on central line-associated blood stream infections in intensive care units, hospitals and dialysis centers. (Published: 3/1/2011)
Maternal cigarette smoking in the first trimester was associated with a 20 to 70 percent greater likelihood that a baby would be born with certain types of congenital heart defects, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 2/28/2011)
Ignition interlocks help prevent drivers who were previously arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) from being re-arrested, according to researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 2/22/2011)
CDC, NIH and PAHO will host a telephone-only media briefing to discuss the latest developments in dengue virus research and the epidemiology of the disease in the Americas. (Published: 2/17/2011)
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops written recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines to children and adults in the civilian population; recommendations include age for vaccine administration number of doses and dosing interval, and precautions and contraindications. (Published: 2/16/2011)
'Health, United States, 2010,' the 34th annual report prepared by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics is now available at www.cdc.gov/nchs. The report includes a compilation of health data from state and federal health agencies as well as an in-depth feature section on death and dying. (Published: 2/16/2011)
Americans who live in parts of Appalachia and the South are the least likely to be physically active in their leisure time, according to estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In many counties in those regions, more than 29 percent of adults reported getting no physical activity or exercise other than at their regular job. (Published: 2/16/2011)
Two out of three U.S. adults with high cholesterol and half of U.S. adults with high blood pressure are not being treated effectively, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 2/1/2011)
CDC will host a telephone-only media briefing to discuss two new Vital Signs reports on the prevalence of high blood pressure and high cholesterol among U.S. adults. (Published: 2/1/2011)
Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, an estimated 79 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes raises a person's risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. (Published: 1/26/2011)
Americans' differences in income, race/ethnicity, gender and other social attributes make a difference in how likely they are to be healthy, sick, or die prematurely, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 1/13/2011)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today are announcing important steps to ensure that standards and guidelines on fluoride in drinking water continue to protect the American people while promoting good dental health, especially in children. (Published: 1/7/2011)
Almost 6 out of 7 U.S. drivers surveyed report that they always wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 1/4/2011)
CDC will host a telephone-only media briefing to discuss the new Vital Signs report on nonfatal motor vehicle-occupant injuries and seat belt use among U.S. adults. (Published: 1/4/2011)
The birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15-19 years fell to a record low, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2009 birth rate of 39.1 births per 1,000 teens is down 6 percent from the 2008 rate of 42.5 births per 1,000. This is the lowest ever recorded in seven decades of tracking teenage childbearing. (Published: 12/21/2010)
If you plan to travel to Haiti or the Dominican Republic for the holidays, the CDC urges you to protect yourself from cholera. Cholera has been spreading in Haiti and, to a limited degree, the Dominican Republic since October and November respectively. (Published: 12/20/2010)
About 48 million people (1 in 6 Americans) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die each year from foodborne diseases, according new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 12/15/2010)
Release of two reports, Foodborne Illness Acquired in the United States—Major Pathogens and Foodborne Illness Acquired in the United States—Unspecified Agents, which are being published in an upcoming edition of CDC's Emerging Infectious Disease Journal. (Published: 12/15/2010)
A series of studies published today in a supplement to the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID) provide a unique look at the science that guided the Federal Government's response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. (Published: 12/14/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated December 10 of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to focus on young adults ages 19-24. To engage young adults, this year's NIVW activities include outreach through various forms of social media. (Published: 12/10/2010)
Stroke is now the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, down from the third place ranking it has held for decades, according to preliminary 2008 death statistics released today by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. While deaths from stroke and several other chronic diseases are down, deaths due to chronic lower respiratory disease increased in 2008. (Published: 12/9/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Thursday, December 9 of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) as Older Adults Vaccination Day to urge people 65 years and older to get vaccinated. (Published: 12/9/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Wednesday, December 8, of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to reinforce to businesses and their employees that flu is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. (Published: 12/8/2010)
Surgeon General Regina Benjamin will host a press conference to release her first report on tobacco, A Report of the Surgeon General: How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease - The Biology and Behavioral Basis for Smoking-Attributable Disease. (Published: 12/8/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Tuesday, December 7th, of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to spotlight the risks flu poses for individuals with certain chronic medical conditions and encourage flu vaccination. (Published: 12/7/2010)
As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Monday, December 6, as Family Vaccination Day to highlight the importance of vaccination for the entire family. (Published: 12/6/2010)
On Sunday, December 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching its fifth annual National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). This week is an opportunity to highlight the importance and safety of flu vaccination, and to encourage individuals and families to get their flu vaccine during and after the holiday season. (Published: 12/3/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has set aside the week of December 5-11, 2010 to observe this season's National Influenza Vaccination Week. The week-long emphasis on flu vaccination was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond. (Published: 12/3/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a telephone-only media briefing Friday, December 3, to provide up to date figures on U.S. influenza activity and vaccination rates and to announce this season's National Influenza Vaccination Week. (Published: 12/2/2010)
This past year marked critical milestones in HIV prevention — including long-awaited research advances, record-high HIV testing rates in the United States and a bold new national HIV/AIDS strategy to reduce the burden of the disease. (Published: 11/30/2010)
The number of adults tested for HIV reached a record high in 2009, according to an analysis of national survey data released today in a CDC Vital Signs report. Last year 82.9 million adults between 18 and 64 reported having been tested for HIV. (Published: 11/30/2010)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda C. Degutis, Dr.P.H, M.S.N., is now serving as director of CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (Injury Center). (Published: 11/18/2010)
As the nation approaches Thanksgiving, the busiest travel season of the year, a new CDC report shows that 22 percent of U.S. passenger boardings take place at seven of the largest airports that still allow smoking indoors, putting air travelers and workers at risk of being exposed to secondhand smoke. (Published: 11/18/2010)
Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health threats. To bring attention to this increasing problem, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other government partners will observe its third annual Get Smart About Antibiotics Week on November 15-21, 2010. (Published: 11/15/2010)
Today marks the half-way point in a remarkable journey for smoke-free air. At the start of the decade, there were no states in the U.S. with comprehensive smoke-free laws in workplaces, restaurants, and bars, and less than one percent of Americans were protected under such laws. Today, as South Dakota's smoke-free law goes into effect, 25 states and the District of Columbia—covering nearly 50 percent of Americans—prohibit smoking in workplaces, restaurants and bars. (Published: 11/10/2010)
On November 9, the Russian Federation released its first Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results. Many countries conduct surveys to monitor adult tobacco use, but until recently, no single standard global survey for adults has consistently tracked tobacco use, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, and tobacco control measures. (Published: 11/9/2010)
CDC's Guide to Community Preventive Services has released two reports on "Maintaining Limits on Days and Hours of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to Prevent Excessive Alcohol Consumption and Related Harms". (Published: 11/9/2010)
Many smokers also use smokeless tobacco, according to new data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that covers use of smokeless tobacco in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. (Published: 11/4/2010)
The Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population has received the results of laboratory testing showing that the cholera strain linked to the current outbreak in Haiti is most similar to cholera strains found in South Asia. (Published: 11/1/2010)
As many Haitian-Americans go to Haiti to visit family and friends to celebrate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds travelers to take precautions to protect themselves from cholera, which has been spreading in Haiti since October 21. (Published: 10/29/2010)
Top public health leaders from almost 50 countries will gather at the fifth annual meeting of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI). The meeting is jointly hosted in the United States for the first time by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and IANPHI, which is based in the Emory University Global Health Institute. (Published: 10/28/2010)
On October 27, Vietnam released its first Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results. Many countries conduct surveys to monitor adult tobacco use, but until recently, no single standard global survey for adults has consistently tracked tobacco use, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, and tobacco control measures. (Published: 10/28/2010)
As many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 10/22/2010)
The number of fatal crashes involving 16- and 17-year old drivers dropped by more than a third between 2004 and 2008, but this doesn't mean that parents and teens should be satisfied with the progress, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 10/21/2010)
In a groundbreaking step to learn more about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has launched the National ALS Registry. (Published: 10/20/2010)
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops written recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines to children and adults in the civilian population; recommendations include age for vaccine administration number of doses and dosing interval, and precautions and contraindications. (Published: 10/19/2010)
On October 19, India released its Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results. Many countries conduct surveys to monitor adult tobacco use, but until recently, no single standard global survey for adults has consistently tracked tobacco use, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, and tobacco control measures. (Published: 10/19/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today it had invited 15 individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women, a federal advisory committee established by the Affordable Care Act, subject to prescribed appointment procedures. (Published: 10/15/2010)
The eighth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day comes at a time of renewed national commitment and optimism regarding HIV prevention, due to President Obama's recently-announced National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which focuses our nation's efforts in the fight against HIV. (Published: 10/14/2010)
CDC's National Center for Health Statistics has issued "United States Life Tables by Hispanic Origin," which provides life tables by Hispanic origin based on 2006 death rate data. (Published: 10/13/2010)
Eight states and two cities will receive a total of $5.25 million for climate change prevention initiatives, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today. (Published: 10/12/2010)
More than 1 in 4 high school students and adults ages 18 to 34 engaged in a dangerous behavior known as binge drinking during the past month, according to the findings from a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 10/5/2010)
CDC will host a telephone-only media briefing to discuss the new Vital Signs report on binge drinking among high school students and adults. (Published: 10/5/2010)
Five states and communities across the country will receive a total of $1.9 million for sodium (salt) reduction efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today. The awards will support policy strategies to create healthier food environments and help reduce sodium intake in the population for a three-year funding period. (Published: 10/1/2010)
CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden to join leading medical/public health groups at NFID News Conference to share developments about the influenza season. (Published: 9/28/2010)
On September 27, 2010, Ukraine released its Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results. Many countries conduct surveys to monitor adult tobacco use, but until recently, no one standard global survey for adults has consistently tracked tobacco use, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, and tobacco control measures. (Published: 9/27/2010)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that CDC has allocated $30 million of the Affordable Care Act's Prevention and Public Health Fund to expand HIV prevention efforts under the President's National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). (Published: 9/25/2010)
The Affordable Care Act's Prevention and Public Health Fund grants will support state and community efforts to fight obesity, increase HIV testing, promote tobacco quit lines, expand mental health and substance abuse programs and track, monitor and respond to disease outbreaks. (Published: 9/24/2010)
On September 23, 2010, Poland released its Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results. Many countries conduct surveys to monitor adult tobacco use, but until recently, no one standard global survey for adults has consistently tracked tobacco use, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, and tobacco control measures. (Published: 9/23/2010)
Approximately one in five (19 percent) men who have sex with men (MSM) in a study of 21 major U.S. cities is infected with HIV, and nearly half (44 percent) of those men are unaware of their infection, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 9/23/2010)
State and local health departments have made significant progress toward improving public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities, says a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. (Published: 9/21/2010)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded funding for 94 projects totaling $42.5 million to state, tribal, local and territorial health departments to improve their ability to provide public health services. (Published: 9/20/2010)
Immunization of children aged 19-35 months old against most vaccine-preventable diseases remains high in the United States, with coverage for most of the routine vaccines remaining at or over 90 percent, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Less than 1 percent of young children got no vaccinations, the CDC report said. (Published: 9/16/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $13 million to 14 accredited schools of public health to establish Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLC) to enhance public health training and workforce. (Published: 9/14/2010)
Seventy-five percent of babies born in the United States in 2007—over 3 million—started life breastfeeding, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2010 Breastfeeding Report Card. (Published: 9/13/2010)
Despite the known dangers of tobacco use, 1 in 5 American adults continues to smoke cigarettes, and 4 in 10 nonsmokers were exposed to cigarette smoke during 2007-2008, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 9/7/2010)
In a one-year period, the cost of medical care and productivity losses associated with injuries from motor vehicle crashes exceeded $99 billion – with the cost of direct medical care accounting for $17 billion, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 8/25/2010)
Public health agencies will receive a total of $698.2 million in the current fiscal year to help them strengthen their ability to respond to terrorism or natural disasters. (Published: 8/19/2010)
High school athletes are sidelined more than 9,000 days a year because of heat-related illnesses, according to a new CDC analysis. (Published: 8/19/2010)
On August 17, 2010, China released its Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results. Many countries conduct surveys to monitor adult tobacco use, but until recently, no one standard global survey for adults has consistently tracked tobacco use, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, and tobacco control measures. (Published: 8/18/2010)
A total of 1,097 foodborne disease outbreaks were reported in 2007 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a CDC analysis. State investigators reported 21,244 illnesses and 18 deaths as a result of these outbreaks. (Published: 8/12/2010)
On August 10, 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee and the WHO Director-General, Dr. Margaret Chan, declared an end to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. (Published: 8/10/2010)
On Thursday, August 5, 2010, CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss recommendations for use in the United States of seasonal influenza trivalent inactivated vaccine (TIV) [Afluria] manufactured by CSL Limited during 2010-11. (Published: 8/6/2010)
The number of states with an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or more has tripled in two years to nine states in 2009, according to a CDC Vital Signs report. (Published: 8/3/2010)
CDC will host a telephone-only media briefing to discuss the new Vital Signs report on state-specific obesity prevalence among adults. (Published: 8/3/2010)
Less than half of young adults don't get cholesterol screening even though up to a quarter of them have elevated cholesterol, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 7/19/2010)
On July 19, 2010, Turkey released its Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results. Many countries conduct surveys to monitor adult tobacco use, but until recently, no one standard global survey for adults has consistently tracked tobacco use, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, and tobacco control measures. (Published: 7/19/2010)
Hospitalizations for three common waterborne diseases cost the health care system as much as $539 million annually, according to research presented today at the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases. (Published: 7/14/2010)
An estimated 5 percent of the Key West, Fla., population—over 1,000 people—showed evidence of recent exposure to dengue virus in 2009, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health. (Published: 7/13/2010)
Nearly 1 out of every 25 restaurant-associated foodborne outbreaks with identified food sources between 1998 and 2008 can be traced back to contaminated salsa or guacamole, more than double the rate during the previous decade. (Published: 7/12/2010)
The meeting brings together approximately 2,400 international scientists and public health professionals to foster an exchange of innovative research and ideas of public health importance pertaining to emerging infectious disease topics. (Published: 7/7/2010)
Less than 10 percent of U.S. adults limit their daily sodium intake to recommended levels, according to a new report, "Sodium Intake in Adults – United States, 2005-2006," published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. (Published: 6/24/2010)
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death, killing 443,000 Americans every year and costing $193 billion in annual direct medical costs and lost productivity. (Published: 6/22/2010)
A test developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to diagnose human infections with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (formerly known as swine flu or pandemic H1N1 flu) was authorized for use today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (Published: 6/22/2010)
More than 200,000 people in the United States are living with a potentially deadly virus – HIV – and don't know it. On this National HIV Testing Day, I urge all Americans to get tested for HIV and to encourage friends and family to do the same. (Published: 6/21/2010)
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops written recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines to children and adults in the civilian population; recommendations include age for vaccine administration number of doses and dosing interval, and precautions and contraindications. (Published: 6/21/2010)
The U.S. government continues to lay the groundwork for efforts under the U.S. Global Health Initiative (GHI), announcing the first round of "GHI Plus" countries, as well as the program's governance structure. (Published: 6/18/2010)
From 2004 to 2008 the estimated number of emergency department visits linked to the nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers rose from 144,644 visits to 305,885 visits a year. (Published: 6/17/2010)
Today, CDC announced that the 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) (www.cdc.gov/yrbss) found that 1 in 5 high school students in the United States have ever taken a prescription drug, such as OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax, without a doctor's prescription. (Published: 6/3/2010)
One in 5 U.S. high school students say they have ever taken a prescription drug without a doctor's prescription, according to the 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 6/3/2010)
About 4 in 10 never-married U.S. teenagers aged 15-19 have had sexual intercourse at least once in their lifetime, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 6/2/2010)
People who smoke certain U.S. cigarette brands are exposed to higher levels of cancer-causing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs), the major carcinogens and cancer-causing agents in tobacco products, than people who smoke some foreign cigarette brands. (Published: 6/1/2010)
Release of "First State-Specific Healthcare-Associated Infections Summary Data Report," to be announced in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. (Published: 5/27/2010)
About 1 out of 8 public pool inspections conducted in 13 states in 2008 resulted in pools being closed immediately due to serious code violations, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 5/20/2010)
More Americans were vaccinated against seasonal flu during the 2009-10 season (40 percent of eligible population) than during the previous flu season (33 percent of eligible population), according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 4/29/2010)
The rate of a severe form of Escherichia coli diarrhea significantly decreased in 2009, reaching the lowest level since 2004, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 4/15/2010)
More than 75 percent of primary care physicians in the United States who order or perform the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) as a screening option for colorectal cancer perform an in-office test rather than relying on the home-based test, even though the home-based test is more accurate, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found. (Published: 4/15/2010)
Arthritis causes more pain and limitations for African-Americans and Hispanics than for whites, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 4/15/2010)
The new report highlights foodborne illness disease trends and growing foodborne illness challenges.
Foodborne illnesses are a substantial health burden in the United States. (Published: 4/15/2010)
The teen birth rate in the United States fell 2 percent between 2007 and 2008, after rising the previous two years, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. (Published: 4/6/2010)
The first national estimate on the health status of children with sickle cell disease revealed that black children with sickle cell disease are more likely to have intellectual disabilities, hearing deficits, and frequent severe headaches or migraines than black children without sickle cell disease. (Published: 3/23/2010)
The Jeffrey P. Koplan Lecture on Global Leadership in Public Health was established in 2002 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Lecture series honors Dr. Koplan's lifelong commitment to the development of public health leaders around the world. (Published: 3/17/2010)
An estimated 1.7 million deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) occur in the United States each year, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 3/17/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) are bringing together multidisciplinary experts from around the world for the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections. (Published: 3/9/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the first national surveillance system to monitor adverse events in patients who receive blood transfusions. (Published: 2/18/2010)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., announced today seven new members of his leadership team. (Published: 2/12/2010)
Twenty percent of young people aged 12-19 years in the United States have at least one abnormal lipid level, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Abnormal lipid levels are major risk factors for heart disease, the leading cause of death among adults in the United States. (Published: 1/21/2010)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – The U. S. government will hold two media briefings on Monday, January 18, 2010, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Published: 1/18/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $2.7 million to establish two new Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Centers (PERRCs). (Published: 1/7/2010)
CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 vaccine distribution. Updated estimates of 2009 H1N1 flu disease (i.e. cases, hospitalizations, and deaths) are also expected to be released. (Published: 12/10/2009)
Wide sections of the Southeast, Appalachia, and some tribal lands in the West and Northern Plains have the nation's highest rates of obesity and diabetes, according to estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 11/19/2009)
To help travelers avoid the flu this holiday season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today launched its largest ever public awareness campaign about staying healthy while traveling. (Published: 11/19/2009)
Only about 1 in 4 Americans aged 50 to 64 regularly take advantage of preventive services such as screenings and immunizations, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with AARP and the American Medical Association (AMA). (Published: 11/19/2009)
Wide sections of the Southeast, Appalachia, and some tribal lands in the West and Northern Plains have the nation's highest rates of obesity and diabetes, according to estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 11/19/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with AARP, the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), will host a press conference to announce a new report titled, "Promoting Preventive Services for Adults 50-64: Community and Clinical Partnerships," at GSA's 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting. (Published: 11/16/2009)
Despite progress in some areas, smoking rates among U.S. adults remained stalled in 2008, halting the nation's progress in ending the tobacco epidemic, according to a CDC study. (Published: 11/12/2009)
Fewer secondary schools in the United States are selling less nutritious foods and beverages, such as candy and soda, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 10/5/2009)
Over the past week, there have been several media reports describing unpublished findings from seasonal influenza vaccine studies conducted in Canada. (Published: 10/2/2009)
Today, Connecticut became the 12th state in the country to raise its cigarette tax in 2009, as it increased the state excise tax on cigarettes by $1 to $3 per pack. (Published: 10/1/2009)
Bars in Montana went smoke-free today, making Montana the 22nd state in the country to have a comprehensive smoke-free law in workplaces, restaurants and bars. (Published: 10/1/2009)
Pharmacists around the nation are joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to educate consumers about the appropriate use of antibiotics during this influenza season. (Published: 10/1/2009)
The largest study of obesity during pregnancy and babies with heart defects in the United States finds that women who were overweight or obese before they became pregnant had an approximately 18 percent increased risk of having a baby with certain heart defects compared with women who were of normal body mass index (BMI) before they became pregnant. (Published: 10/1/2009)
Many people who have died from 2009 H1N1 influenza in the United States had co-infections with a common bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus) which likely contributed to their death, according to a report published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. (Published: 9/30/2009)
No U.S. state is meeting national objectives for consumption of fruits and vegetables, according to the first report to provide state-by-state data about fruit and vegetable consumption and policies that may help Americans eat more fruits and vegetables. (Published: 9/29/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has competitively announced and awarded $4.37 million in grants to enhance health care information management and to improve the detection of and response to emerging public health threats. (Published: 9/25/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a total of $22 million to 26 states and tribal organizations to provide colorectal cancer screening services for low - income people aged 50 - 64 years, who are underinsured or uninsured. (Published: 9/8/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced plans to distribute $40 million to state health departments to help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). (Published: 9/1/2009)
On Friday August 28, 2009, CDC announced that births in most of the Gulf Cost areas hit by Hurricane Karina plunged in the 12 months following the deadly storm. (Published: 8/28/2009)
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to provide an update on cases of 2009 H1N1 flu. The briefing will also include an update on NIH's clinical trials of candidate 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. (Published: 8/27/2009)
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to provide an update on cases of 2009 H1N1 flu. The briefing will also include an update on NIH's clinical trials of candidate 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. (Published: 8/21/2009)
U.S. life expectancy reached nearly 78 years (77.9), and the age-adjusted death rate dropped to 760.3 deaths per 100,000 population, both records, according to the latest mortality statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 8/19/2009)
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supported study shows that Latino adolescents in the United States who maintain ties to their culture of origin are more likely to develop healthy behaviors than their peers who do not. (Published: 8/7/2009)
Secretaries Sebelius, Duncan, and Napolitano will host a press conference to release updated guidance for schools during the upcoming influenza season. (Published: 8/6/2009)
A team of scientists reported today the successful isolation of genetically diverse Marburg viruses from a common species of African fruit bat (Egyptian fruit bat, Rousettus aegyptiacus). (Published: 7/31/2009)
Pregnant women infected with 2009 novel H1N1 had a higher rate of hospitalization and greater risk of death than the general population due to the H1N1 flu, according to a study in the Aug. 8 issue of the British medical journal Lancet. (Published: 7/29/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met today to make recommendations for use of vaccine against novel influenza A (H1N1). (Published: 7/29/2009)
Eight organizations were awarded the Pioneering Innovation Award today at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Weight of the Nation Conference in Washington, D.C. (Published: 7/29/2009)
CDC will host a press conference to discuss an update on the proceedings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its recommendations for the use of a vaccine against novel influenza A (H1N1). (Published: 7/29/2009)
The 2010 edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Yellow Book includes new or expanded sections on medical tourism, traveling safely with chronic diseases and conditions, and expert perspectives on popular travel itineraries worldwide. The updated book, which is a definitive guide for healthy international travel, is now available online. (Published: 7/28/2009)
Weight of the Nation is designed to provide a forum to highlight progress in the prevention and control of obesity through policy and environmental strategies and highlight strategies that overcome barriers to the primary prevention of obesity for youth and adults in four settings: communities, medical care, schools, and workplaces. (Published: 7/27/2009)
The health cost of obesity in the United States is as high as $147 billion annually, based on a new study from Research Triangle Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 7/27/2009)
One of 7 low-income, preschool-aged children is obese, but the obesity epidemic may be stabilizing, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 7/23/2009)
After a period of improvement, trends in the sexual and reproductive health of U.S. teens and young adults have flattened, or in some instances may be worsening, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 7/16/2009)
Blacks had 51 percent higher prevalence of obesity, and Hispanics had 21 percent higher obesity prevalence compared with whites, according to researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 7/16/2009)
CDC provides free formatted articles for download and use in newsletters, newspapers, magazines, community publications, web sites, and more. These articles cover a variety of health topics and are ready for use in any publication. (Published: 7/15/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today the launch of the Web-based Environmental Public Health Tracking Network... (Published: 7/7/2009)
The White House today announced that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan will host an all-day H1N1 Flu Preparedness Summit... (Published: 7/2/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today unveiled LEANWorks!, a Website designed to help businesses address obesity. LEAN stands for Leading Employees to Activity and Nutrition... (Published: 6/25/2009)
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) as well as the MMWR report, "Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections Among Health-Care Personnel – United States, April-May, 2009"... (Published: 6/18/2009)
Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., today became the 16th director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and administrator for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). He was named director of CDC by the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services on May 15... (Published: 6/8/2009)
The first-ever national estimate among a nationally representative sample of U.S. children revealed that 3 out of every 1000 children between the age of 6 and 17 in the United States have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS)... (Published: 6/4/2009)
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to provide an overall update on the novel Influenza A H1N1 virus and to discuss a recently published article in the journal Science. (Published: 5/22/2009)
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of H1N1 Flu. Daniel Jernigan, MD, PhD, Medical Epidemiology, Influenza Division (Published: 5/20/2009)
The proportion of births to unmarried mothers in the United States has risen steeply over the past few decades, consistent with patterns in other countries, a report from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics shows. (Published: 5/13/2009)
CDC will host a PHONE ONLY press briefing to discuss two New England Journal of Medicine articles by CDC authors on H1N1 Flu. The articles are title "Human Infections with Triple-Reassortant Swine Influenza A (H1) Viruses in the United States, 2005-2009" and "Emergence of a Novel Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in Humans." (Published: 5/7/2009)
The number of U.S. adults reporting a disability increased by 3.4 million between 1999 and 2005, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 4/30/2009)
CDC will host a press briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of swine influenza. Thursday April 30, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. ET. (Published: 4/30/2009)
CDC will host a press briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of swine influenza.Thursday April 30, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. ET (Published: 4/28/2009)
CDC will host a press briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of swine influenza. Please call in 10 to 15 minutes before the briefing to get on the line. (Published: 4/27/2009)
Telephone only media availability for press with questions related to the investigation of cases of swine influenza. Please call in 10 to 15 minutes before the briefing in order to get on the line. (Published: 4/26/2009)
CDC will host a press briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of swine influenza in California and Texas. CDC issued an MMWR dispatch on Tuesday April 21. The briefing will update information included in the dispatch. (Published: 4/23/2009)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will launch National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) with events beginning April 25 and continuing through May 2, 2009. (Published: 4/23/2009)
An April 10, 2009 article appearing on Salon.com inaccurately represents the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) 2004 public health response to a request from the Washington D.C. Department of Health for assistance concerning lead in water in District of Columbia neighborhoods (Blood Lead Levels in Residents of Homes with Elevated Lead in Tap Water — District of Columbia, 2004 MMWR Dispatch Vol. 53., March 30, 2004). (Published: 4/10/2009)
The incidence of the most common foodborne illnesses has changed very little over the past three years, according to a 10-state report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 4/9/2009)
Release of "Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food — 10 States, 2008," which is being published in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. (Published: 4/9/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) 32nd Annual Diabetes Conference, New Strategies for Changing Times will focus on new strategies for diabetes prevention and control for practitioners, providers, and leaders. The conference is sponsored by the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and features plenary sessions, various lectures, symposia, oral presentations, roundtable discussions, exhibits, and poster sessions on the latest and most innovative advances in diabetes prevention and initiatives. (Published: 4/8/2009)
Every 9½ minutes another person in America becomes infected with HIV. Officials from the White House, Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today a new five-year national communication campaign, Act Against AIDS, which highlights this alarming statistic and aims to combat complacency about the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States. (Published: 4/6/2009)
Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 2 out of 3 adults are in population groups that should consume no more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium. During 2005-2006 the estimated average intake of sodium for persons in the United States age 2 years and older was 3,436 mg per day. (Published: 3/26/2009)
Thousands of health officials from around the country will gather to examine the latest developments in vaccine science, policy, education, technology, and planning issues related to immunization in general and vaccine-preventable disease. Topics will include the impact of new vaccines on health, addressing vaccine hesitancy, monitoring vaccine safety, effect of state laws on uptake of recommended vaccines and other important topics. (Published: 3/26/2009)
The birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15 to 19 increased by about 1 percent in 2007, from 41.9 births per 1,000 in 2006 to 42.5 in 2007, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the second year in a row that teen births have gone up. They increased 3 percent in 2006 following a 14-year decline. (Published: 3/18/2009)
Oklahoma leads the nation in the percentage of households with cell phones only, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than a quarter of households (26.2 percent) in Oklahoma had only wireless and no landline phones in 2007. On the other end of the spectrum, only 5.1 percent of households in Vermont were wireless-only in 2007. (Published: 3/11/2009)
Arthritis may create an additional barrier to using physical activity to help people manage their heart disease, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 2/26/2009)
Young adults in the United States aged 18-29 face a number of health challenges, including increases in obesity, high injury rates, and lack of insurance coverage compared to older adults, according to the latest report on the nation's health. (Published: 2/18/2009)
Resources for African-American media have been added to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Online Newsroom. The African-American Media Resource section is designed to provide easy access to credible health information for African-American media and media with an African-American audience. .. (Published: 2/5/2009)
The number of outpatient surgery visits in the United States increased from 20.8 million visits in 1996 to 34.7 million visits in 2006, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... (Published: 1/28/2009)
When parents have access to proven parenting information and support designed to address problems all families face—from tantrums to encouraging good behavior—key measures of child maltreatment fall, according to a study released in the Jan. 26 online edition of the journal Prevention Science... (Published: 1/26/2009)
New tools are available to help Hispanics enjoy healthy versions of their favorite recipes and control portion sizes, all designed to reduce their risk of developing diabetes. The recipes and other materials are part of a campaign called Más que comida... (Published: 1/12/2009)
In the last decade, more than 60,000 patients in the United States were asked to get tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) because health care personnel in settings outside hospitals failed to follow basic infection control practices, according to a new study by the CDC... (Published: 1/6/2009)
Fortification of corn masa flour products could increase folic acid intake by nearly 20 percent for Mexican-Americans, who are at a 30-40 percent higher risk for a number of severe brain and spinal birth defects, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study is published in the January issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition... (Published: 1/5/2009)
Updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza vaccinations are included in the 2009 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules released jointly today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)... (Published: 12/31/2008)
Heart attack hospitalizations in the city of Pueblo, Colorado fell sharply after the implementation of a municipal law making workplaces and public places smoke-free, and this decrease was sustained over a three-year period... (Published: 12/31/2008)
An estimated 55 million children and teens from birth to age 19 were treated in emergency departments for unintentional injuries from 2001 to 2006, according to a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... (Published: 12/10/2008)
A new report from the nation's leading cancer organizations shows that, for the first time since the report was first issued in 1998, both incidence and death rates for all cancers combined are decreasing for both men and women, driven largely by declines in some of the most common types of cancer... (Published: 12/2/2008)
Infants conceived with Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) are two to four times more likely to have certain types of birth defects than children conceived naturally, according to a study by the CDC... (Published: 11/17/2008)
Twenty-five thousand cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers occurred in 38 states and the District of Columbia annually during 1998-2003, according to studies conducted by CDC. ... (Published: 11/3/2008)
ATLANTA –Employees, their families and people living close to 28 exfoliation sites may have been exposed to amphibole asbestos from vermiculite mined Libby, Montana between the 1920s and the early 1990s., a report from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has concluded.... (Published: 10/29/2008)
The number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... (Published: 10/22/2008)
Teens are getting injured or killed by riding on the outside of a moving vehicle – an activity known as car surfing, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) review of newspaper articles released today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. (Published: 10/16/2008)
The United States ranked 29th in the world in infant mortality in 2004, compared to 27th in 2000, 23rd in 1990 and 12th in 1960, according to a new report from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. (Published: 10/15/2008)
CDC press release issed October 9, 2007, announcing the 2007 National Immunization Survey results for teens (NIS-Teen), that show the nation's immunization coverage rates for preteens and teens are increasing for routinely recommended vaccines, but most still do not have all of the recommended immunizations. (Published: 10/9/2008)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a $16.9 million contract to American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) of Manassas, Va. to implement the CDC Influenza Reagent Resource (CDC-IRR), a secure, Web-based system that will improve access to influenza viruses, test kits and other reagents for approved laboratories. (Published: 10/8/2008)
CDC Press Release issued Monday, October 6, 2008: CDC Awards $10.9 Million for Preparedness Research Centers at Seven Schools of Public Health (Published: 10/6/2008)
CDC press release on September 30, 2008, announcing a $10 millon award grant given to the New York Health and Hospital Corporation for the first year of a three-year competitive grant to provide medical examinations, diagnostic testing, referral and treatment for residents, students, and others in the community that were directly affected by the dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings on Sept. 11, 2001. (Published: 9/30/2008)
CDC press release, dated Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Treating Trauma Symptoms in Children and Teens. (Published: 9/9/2008)
CDC press release on Thursday September 4, 2008 announcing new report estimates more than 2 million cases of tobacco-related cancers diagnosed in the U.S. during 1999-2004. (Published: 9/4/2008)
The vast majority of the nation's parents are having their children get recommended vaccinations, according to 2007 vaccine coverage estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 9/4/2008)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Julie Gerberding has been named to the Forbes List of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the world. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that Dr. Gerberding has made the list. (Published: 9/2/2008)
In an effort to help address a national shortage of veterinarians certified to work with laboratory animals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun a new residency program in laboratory animal medicine. (Published: 8/29/2008)
CDC press release about the release of an online storybook containing narratives, photos and videos from survivors, families and friends about the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed millions of people around the world. (Published: 8/21/2008)
CDC Press Release issued Thursday, August 21, concerning a CDC report about the recent measles outbreaks in Illinois, New York, Washington, Arizona, California, Wisconsin, Michigan, Hawaii, Arkansas, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. (Published: 8/21/2008)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched CDC-TV, a new online video resource available through www.cdc.gov. CDC-TV videos will cover a variety of health, safety and preparedness topics. (Published: 8/19/2008)
Home fire deaths are higher in states that have a greater percentage of smokers, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published this month in the journal Injury Prevention. (Published: 8/8/2008)
Men aged 18-44 years are more than twice as likely as women of the same age group to have adopted a child, according to a new report released today by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). (Published: 8/7/2008)
A multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that about one out of 100 adults have active epilepsy, and more than one-third are not getting sufficient treatment... (Published: 8/7/2008)
Patients in the United States made an estimated 1.1 billion visits to physician offices and hospital outpatient and emergency departments in 2006... (Published: 8/6/2008)
The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) announced today that an estimated 56,300 HIV infections occurred in the United States in 2006. (Published: 8/3/2008)
Women who receive a diagnosis of diabetes before they become pregnant are three to four times more likely to have a child with one or even multiple birth defects than a mother who is not diabetic, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. (Published: 7/30/2008)
The risk of potentially devastating tears to an important knee ligament may be reduced in female college soccer players by an alternative warm-up program that focuses on stretching, strengthening, and improving balance and movements, according to a CDC study published online this week in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. (Published: 7/25/2008)
The proportion of U.S. adults who self report they are obese increased nearly 2 percent between 2005 and 2007, according to a report in today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). (Published: 7/17/2008)
Nearly 70 percent of U.S. residents who get water from community water systems now receive fluoridated water, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 7/10/2008)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted on Wednesday two reports from its work related to assessing the levels of formaldehyde in the indoor air of travel trailers used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Published: 7/2/2008)
The CDC launched the newly revamped Web site in April 2007. The Web site redesign was led by CDC's National Center for Health Marketing, Division of eHealth Marketing. (Published: 6/30/2008)
Beijing–bound Olympic travelers should worry less about exotic diseases, and instead focus on preventing more mundane health problems like respiratory illness and dog bites. (Published: 6/26/2008)
Traumatic brain injuries due to falls caused nearly 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in 2005 among Americans 65 and older... (Published: 6/23/2008)
Many birth facilities in the United States are not providing maternity care that is fully supportive of breastfeeding, according to a study in today's MMWR... (Published: 6/12/2008)
Age-adjusted death rates in the United States dropped significantly between 2005 and 2006 and life expectancy hit another record high, according to preliminary death statistics released today by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. (Published: 6/11/2008)
ATLANTA, Ga.-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released results of a study suggesting that some North American avian influenza A H7 virus strains have properties that might enhance their potential to infect humans as well as their potential to spread from human to human. (Published: 6/10/2008)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a panel of outside experts that will advise CDC's National Center for Health Marketing on its health marketing and communication programs. (Published: 6/5/2008)
People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain... (Published: 5/19/2008)
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity—an important health strategy for managing diabetes... (Published: 5/8/2008)
Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 5/5/2008)
Pregnancy rates for females under age 25, including teenagers, in the United States declined in 2004 compared to 1990, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 4/14/2008)
A 10-state report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed little change in the incidence of some foodborne infections after a period of decline. (Published: 4/10/2008)
Mothers who smoke early in pregnancy are more likely to give birth to infants with heart defects, according to a study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 4/7/2008)
Rural Alaska Natives living without in-home access to running water have disproportionately higher rates of respiratory and skin infections, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Published: 4/1/2008)
Seven community heroes were recently honored at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Steps Program's Action Institute for their extraordinary contributions in improving the health and well-being of Americans in school, worksite, healthcare or community settings. (Published: 3/17/2008)
What: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States of cancers that that affect both men and women. (Published: 3/17/2008)
About 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month, according to a new four-state study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report... (Published: 2/28/2008)
A panel of immunization experts advised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today to expand the recommended ages for annual influenza vaccination of children to include all children from only 6 months to 59 months of age. The expanded recommendation is to take effect as soon as feasible, but no later than the 2009 14:00:00 EST – 2010 influenza season... (Published: 2/27/2008)
An alarming number of adults fail to recognize heart attack warning signs and symptoms that could, if heeded, save their lives, according to... (Published: 2/21/2008)
An inaugural report on public health preparedness released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates states have made significant progress with respect to emergency preparedness, but that significant challenges remain. (Published: 2/20/2008)
(NEW ORLEANS) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released today preliminary results from recent testing that found higher than typical indoor exposure levels of formaldehyde in travel trailers and mobile homes used as emergency housing in the Gulf Coast Region. (Published: 2/14/2008)
A new diabetes prevention resource designed to encourage and help faith-based and community organizations get actively involved in deterring preventable diabetes among African-Americans was released by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), a joint venture of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health. ... (Published: 2/2/2008)
Greater investments in state tobacco control programs are independently and significantly associated with larger and more rapid declines ... (Published: 1/30/2008)
Approximately half of 1 percent (0.47 percent) of the U.S. household population between the ages of 18 and 49 are living with HIV... (Published: 1/28/2008)
Un número estimado de 7,000 niños, de 11 años de edad o menos, son atendidos cada año en urgencias hospitalarias debido al consumo de medicamentos para la tos y el resfriado, según un estudio de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades.... (Published: 1/28/2008)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in conjunction with Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Division of Research launched a study to learn about an unexplained skin condition known as Morgellons... (Published: 1/16/2008)
Updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza and adolescent meningococcal vaccinations are included in the 2008 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules released jointly today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... (Published: 1/11/2008)
The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), R. David Paulison, and the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Julie Gerberding, will brief the news media Thursday at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The purpose is to discuss the plan to test air quality in travel trailers and mobile homes in the Gulf (Published: 12/12/2007)
CDC press conference to announce the start date for testing trailers in Louisiana and Mississippi for formaldehyde levels in trailers and mobile homes. (Published: 12/12/2007)
The teen birth rate in the United States rose in 2006 for the first time since 1991, and unmarried childbearing also rose significantly, according to preliminary birth statistics released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 12/5/2007)
Nearly one in five U.S. adults – more than 40 million people – report they do not have adequate access to the health care they need, according to the annual report on the nation's health released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 12/3/2007)
Recent media reports have speculated about CDC's pending estimates of new HIV infections in the United States. CDC emphasizes that the new estimates are not yet final. (Published: 12/2/2007)
A new report - "Effects on Violence of Laws and Policies Facilitating the Transfer of Youth from the Juvenile to the Adult Justice System: A Report on Recommendations of the Task Force on Community Preventive Services," (Published: 11/29/2007)
After a quarter century of increases, obesity prevalence has not measurably increased in the past few years but levels are still high (Published: 11/28/2007)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host the 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit: Creating a Culture of Wellness. (Published: 11/19/2007)
The telebriefing will provide an update on the current influenza season as well as seasonal influenza vaccine distribution and availability (Published: 11/9/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that the nation's influenza vaccine manufacturers report that more than 103 million doses of influenza (Published: 11/9/2007)
Work limitation due to arthritis in all working-age adults ranges from a low of 3.4 percent in Hawaii to a high of 15 percent in Kentucky, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study that provides the first ever state-by-state data on adults experiencing work limitations caused by arthritis. (Published: 10/11/2007)
Robert E. Fontaine, M.D., CDC senior epidemiologist and Resident Advisor to the U.S. Field Epidemiology Training Program in Beijing, China, has been honored with the Friendship Award of 2007. (Published: 10/5/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $35 million in funding to state and local health departments to increase HIV testing opportunities among populations disproportionately affected by HIV, primarily African Americans. (Published: 9/27/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Global Health Odyssey opens to the public for the first Saturday ever on September 29 in conjunction with national Museum Day, sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine. Special Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free, with driver's license or passport required for entry. (Published: 9/14/2007)
A child born in the United States in 2005 can expect to live nearly 78 years (77.9) – a new high – according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2005." (Published: 9/12/2007)
For the last several decades, state and local public health authorities in the United States have been working tirelessly on the prevention and control of rabies. Coincident with the recognition of World Rabies Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has formally declared the elimination of the type of rabies previously found in dogs in the United States... (Published: 9/7/2007)
Following a decline of more than 28 percent, the suicide rate for 10- to-24-year-olds increased by 8 percent, the largest single-year rise in 15 years, according to a report released today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)... (Published: 9/6/2007)
MMWR Telebriefing to Announce Release of the Study. The study reports the first changes in suicide rates among 10-24
year olds in more than 15 years... (Published: 9/6/2007)
CDC's World Rabies Day Symposium and Expo includes experts and an appearance by the first human rabies survivor in the United States... (Published: 8/31/2007)
Early in 2001 in Somalia, Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado began to document the global effort to eradicate the crippling disease poliomyelitis... (Published: 8/24/2007)
School closures and other community strategies designed to reduce the possibility of spreading disease between people during an epidemic can save lives, particularly when the measures are used in combination and implemented soon after an outbreak begins in a community... (Published: 8/7/2007)
Although more women are choosing to initiate breastfeeding, the percentage of mothers who breastfeed exclusively is far short of national objectives... (Published: 8/2/2007)
Meeting Future Challenges features presentations and topic sessions on key issues relating to cancer prevention and early detection. (Published: 8/1/2007)
New CDC campaign launched during National Immunization Awareness Month encourages a routine health checkup for 11-and 12-year-olds (Published: 8/1/2007)
EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson and CDC/ATSDR Director Dr. Julie Gerberding signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) today, signaling their intentions to develop collaborative strategies that assist communities coping with health problems that may be related to environmental hazards. (Published: 7/19/2007)
The CDC today issued a new report, "Ambulatory Medical Care Utilization Estimates for 2005," which contains information on patient visits to emergency departments, outpatient centers and hospitals. (Published: 6/29/2007)
A secure, Web-based reporting network that lets facilities track infections associated with health care is now available to all health care facilities in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today. (Published: 6/27/2007)
CDC's National Center for Health Statistics is issuing a new report today entitled "Early Release of Health Insurance Estimates Based on Data From the 2006 National Health Interview Survey." (Published: 6/25/2007)
Reported cases of Lyme disease have more than doubled since 1991, when Lyme became a nationally notifiable disease, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report also said 93 percent of reported cases were concentrated in 10 states. (Published: 6/14/2007)
ATLANTA - Water in the drinking water system for the Tarawa Terrace family housing area at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, affecting possibly 75,000 residents, was contaminated with tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a dry cleaning solvent, during the period November 1957 through February 1987, an analysis by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) concludes (Published: 6/12/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides the following update regarding its investigation and public health actions related to a patient with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB). CDC is recommending that passengers and crew on two trans-Atlantic flights taken by the patient be notified of potential exposure to tuberculosis and evaluated for TB... (Published: 6/8/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides the following update regarding its investigation and public health actions related to a patient with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB). CDC is recommending that passengers and crew on two trans-Atlantic flights taken by the patient be notified of potential exposure to tuberculosis and evaluated for TB... (Published: 6/2/2007)
Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director, Dr. Martin Cetron, Director, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, and Dr. Ken Castro, Director, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, CDC (Published: 6/1/2007)
Severe Weather Can Threaten Summer Fun, Safety and Health Seasonal Hazards Include Hurricanes, Extreme Heat and Wildfires, Soaring temperatures, summer storms, and drought conditions can all contribute to extreme weather... (Published: 6/1/2007)
A new resource for health care officials working with women displaced from conflict-affected regions throughout the world was announced today by the CDC. (Published: 5/29/2007)
Nearly three out of four U.S. households do not allow smoking anywhere and any time in the home, according to a study in this week's issue of CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). This study, which uses data from... (Published: 5/24/2007)
Stroke prevalence varies widely from state to state, with some states and U.S. territories having more than double the stroke prevalence of others, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... (Published: 5/17/2007)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released interim advice to the public about the use of facemasks and respirators in certain public (non-occupational) settings during an influenza pandemic.... (Published: 5/3/2007)
The infant mortality rate in the United States in 2004 was 6.78 infant (under 1 year of age) deaths per 1,000 live births, not significantly different from the rate of 6.84 in 2003, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... (Published: 5/2/2007)
Americans of all ages continue to experience improvements in their oral health. However, tooth decay in primary (baby) teeth increased among children aged 2 to 5 years... (Published: 4/30/2007)
Release of "Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food 10 States, United States, 2006" being published in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report... (Published: 4/12/2007)
A report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a leveling of cases for some foodborne infections after a period of decline. For others, incidences of infection which had declined appear to be returning to earlier levels... (Published: 4/12/2007)
Tuberculosis rates in the United States reached an all-time low in 2006, though progress to eliminate TB continued to slow. Drug-resistant TB, including extensively drug-resistant TB, presents significant challenges to treatment... (Published: 3/22/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today new safety data on a recently licensed rotavirus vaccine given to infants that indicate the vaccine does not pose an elevated risk for intussusception... (Published: 3/15/2007)
The three most common forms of acute viral hepatitis in the United States – hepatitis A, B and C – declined dramatically between 1995 and 2005, with hepatitis A and B at the lowest levels... (Published: 3/15/2007)
The Changing Face of Women's Health, an interactive exhibit, has returned to Atlanta. The exhibit explores menopause, society and body image, puberty, osteoporosis, breast health, heart disease... (Published: 2/27/2007)
CDC is holding the 41st annual National Immunization Conference to explore the latest developments in vaccine science, policy, education, and technology.... (Published: 2/26/2007)
The rate of fetal deaths, also known as stillbirths, occurring at 20 weeks of gestation or more declined substantially between 1990 and 2003, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... (Published: 2/21/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released a report that finds a wide range of variation in the prevalence of coronary heart disease (a narrowing of the arteries that feed the heart), heart attack and angina (chest pain that occurs when the heart does not get enough blood). The report provides the first ever information on the percentage of people living with heart disease... (Published: 2/15/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported findings today from the first and largest summary of prevalence data from multiple U.S. communities participating in an autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) surveillance project... (Published: 2/8/2007)
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Nearly half of the more than 1 million Americans estimated to be living with HIV in the United States are African Americans... (Published: 2/7/2007)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in cooperation with departments and agencies across the Federal Government, today announced two new efforts designed to improve state... (Published: 2/1/2007)
Small Changes in 1918 Pandemic Virus Knocks Out Transmission Research Provides Clues for Assessing Pandemic Potential of New Influenza Viruses... (Published: 2/1/2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced $3.7 million in new grants designed to enhance healthcare information in an effort to improve the detection and response to emerging public health threats... (Published: 1/8/2007)
Children and adolescents can now be protected against more diseases than ever before, according to the 2007 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules released jointly today by the Centers for Disease Control... (Published: 1/4/2007)
New Studies Shed Light on Circumstances Associated with Violent Deaths Findings also include data on suicides, homicides, and homicide-suicides from 2003-2004... (Published: 12/28/2006)
Binge drinking is common among high school students in the United States and is strongly associated with sexual activity, violence, and other risky behaviors, according to a new study... (Published: 12/18/2006)
A new report on childhood asthma released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that death rates for asthma among children under age 18 have declined since 1999... (Published: 12/12/2006)
Teaching hospitals were better trained than other hospitals for bioterrorism, and Joint Commission accredited hospitals had prepared more of their physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and lab staff for such emergencies... (Published: 12/11/2006)
The impact of pandemic influenza extends well beyond health and medical communities into many segments of society. Developing a pandemic influenza vaccine could take several months.... (Published: 12/7/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced $11.4 million in new contracts to four companies working to develop new diagnostic tests that doctors and field epidemiologists could eventually use to quickly and accurately test patients for avian influenza H5N1 and other emerging influenza viruses... (Published: 12/4/2006)
CDC Conference Spotlights Environmental Health Effects of Hurricane Katrina, Hazardous Waste and Climate Change Other Highlights to Include Addresses by... (Published: 12/4/2006)
Falls Have Become the Leading Cause of Injury Deaths for Seniors CDC report reveals that men more likely to experience fatality than women... (Published: 11/16/2006)
One in four U.S. adults say they suffered a day-long bout of pain in the past month, and one in 10 say the pain lasted a year or more, according to the government's annual,... (Published: 11/15/2006)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Julie Gerberding announced today the appointment of Kathleen Toomey, M.D., M.P.H.,... (Published: 11/14/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with a coalition of national partners, is launching a new phase of the "Learn the Signs. Act Early"... (Published: 11/8/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today launched a national public education and awareness campaign on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)... (Published: 11/3/2006)
Dr. Howard Frumkin, director, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry... (Published: 10/26/2006)
Atlanta The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal panel of immunization experts, has recommended people age 60 and older receive a new vaccine to prevent herpes zoster, or shingles, a condition that often leads to debilitating chronic pain... (Published: 10/26/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released new guidelines outlining strategies to prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections in healthcare settings... (Published: 10/19/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced $5.2 million in new cooperative agreements designed to evaluate the effectiveness of community-level measures that could be used during an influenza pandemic to reduce the spread of infection... (Published: 10/10/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is initiating a multi-state collaborative study to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Approximately 2,700 children, ages 2 to 5, and their parents will be part of this study... (Published: 10/6/2006)
Between 40 percent and 50 percent of U.S. hospitals experience crowded conditions in the emergency department (ED) with almost two-thirds of metropolitan EDs experiencing crowding at times, according to a new report issued today by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. (Published: 9/27/2006)
Growing up in a tiny town in rural Iowa, Nancy Cox dreamed of finding a way to combine her love of science with adventures traveling the world... (Published: 9/27/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that influenza (flu) vaccine manufacturers are expecting to produce and distribute more than 100 million doses of influenza vaccines in the United States between now and early January, 2007. (Published: 9/6/2006)
A new report from the nation's leading cancer organizations finds that Americans' risk of dying from cancer continues to drop, maintaining a trend that began in the early 1990s. However, the rate of new cancers remains stable. The "Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2003, Featuring Cancer among U.S. Hispanic/Latino Populations" is published in the October 15, 2006, issue of Cancer (Published: 9/6/2006)
Scientists from the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a microchip-based test that may allow more labs to diagnose influenza infections and learn more about the viruses causing illness. (Published: 8/28/2006)
Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released genetic blueprints for over 650 genes of influenza viruses into a database accessible to researchers worldwide. (Published: 8/22/2006)
CDCs National Center for Health Statistics is issuing a new Health E-Stat today entitled Electronic Medical Record use by Office-based Physicians: United States, 2005. (Published: 7/21/2006)
CDC's Advisory Committee Recommends Human Papillomavirus Virus Vaccination Vaccine considered highly effective in preventing infections that are the cause of most cervical cancers. (Published: 6/21/2006)
New estimates of health insurance coverage and other major indicators of health and health care were released today in two new reports by the CDC. In addition to health insurance, the reports present the latest data on health habits, such as smoking, preventive health care including immunizations, and prevalence of diabetes, asthma and psychological distress. (Published: 6/21/2006)
Fewer U.S. high school students are engaging in health risk behaviors compared to their counterparts from 15 years ago, according to the 2005 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 6/8/2006)
As of May 12, 2006, CDC has received reports of 122 confirmed cases, 15 possible cases and 60 cases still under investigation from 33 U.S. states and territories. 75 reports include insufficient evidence to classify them as cases or carry other non-Fusarium diagnoses. (Published: 5/12/2006)
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may experience a 13-month delay before they are diagnosed. A study in the April autism supplement of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics released today, found that children diagnosed in metropolitan Atlanta were initially evaluated at an average of 4 years of age but were not diagnosed with an ASD until an average of 5 years 1 month. (Published: 5/10/2006)
The report, from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, is the first-ever comprehensive look at birth and fertility rates among the growing U.S. Hispanic population, and contains detailed findings by state showing trends in births and fertility rates among Hispanics in the United States in 1990 and again in 2000. The data are based on U.S.
Census Bureau information, which is collected every 10 years. (Published: 5/9/2006)
As of May 5, 2006, CDC has received reports of 102 confirmed cases, 12 possible cases and 81 cases still under investigation from 31 U.S. states and territories. 65 reports include insufficient evidence to classify them as cases or carry other non-Fusarium diagnoses. (Published: 5/5/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced an award of $10 million for new research to five academic centers as part of its Prevention Epicenter grant program, which supports efforts to develop and test innovative approaches to reducing infections in healthcare settings. (Published: 5/4/2006)
Diabetes and obesity have reached alarming rates in the United States. CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation and the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity are convening a national conference that will examine these issues and discuss ways to combat these illnesses through improving the environment, changing policies, building better health care systems, and helping individuals make lifestyle changes. (Published: 4/20/2006)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with more than 35 federal, public and private partners, today released national recommendations designed to encourage women to take steps toward good health before becoming pregnant. (Published: 4/20/2006)
WHAT: 55th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference WHO: The CDC Disease Detectives will present findings from recent investigations, including these: outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis among river rafters in the Grand Canyon,outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with a recreational water spray park (Published: 4/20/2006)
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World Malaria Day is observed around the world each April 25 to raise awareness about the impact of this serious, sometimes deadly disease. World Malaria Day rightly seeks to draw attention to the thousands of people at greatest risk for malaria, children and pregnant women who live in malarious areas of the world. (Published: 4/20/2011)
You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations? (Published: 4/8/2011)
If protecting your family's health from the effects of the environment were as simple as doing a Google search would you try it? If your answer is "Yes!" the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network) is just what you need. Information on the Tracking Network can help you protect your health. (Published: 3/1/2011)
A man decides it's best to not have a drink in a restaurant with friends. He has to drive home, and since his arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) a few months ago, he's had a court-ordered ignition interlock installed in his car. This device prevents the car from starting if there's alcohol on his breath. (Published: 2/22/2011)
Many people believe that foods with minimal or no processing like organic and locally-grown foods are better for their health. But when people choose to drink raw milk, that is milk that has not been pasteurized, the impact on one's health can be quite severe. (Published: 1/31/2011)
When it comes to their kids, parents are always planning. Healthy dinners. Safe activities. One plan that's easy to make could have a tremendous benefit, even saving a life. That's planning to have pre-teens vaccinated against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer in women. (Published: 11/29/2010)
Whooping cough—or pertussis—is a serious and very contagious respiratory disease that can cause long, violent coughing fits and the characteristic "whooping" sound that follows when a person gasps for air. Whooping cough has been on the rise in pre-teens and teens. In 2009, a quarter of the 16,858 cases of pertussis reported in the United States were among 10- through 19-year-olds. (Published: 11/29/2010)
Excessive alcohol use in the U.S. takes an enormous toll on individuals, families, and communities. One way to help people drink less and to prevent the dangers that arise from drinking too much is to limit access to purchasing alcohol at the state or community levels. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide) shows that regulating the availability of alcohol, including maintaining limits on the number of days and hours when alcohol can be sold, is a strategy that works to reduce excessive alcohol use and related health and social problems. (Published: 11/10/2010)
Every day, eight U.S. teens die in car crashes, the #1 killer of teens in America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is helping parents learn how to play a key role in keeping their young drivers safe on the road through its "Parents Are the Key" campaign. (Published: 10/18/2010)
It's flu season again and it is important to prepare yourself and your loved ones to avoid becoming sick. Understanding new flu vaccine information will help your family make safe and healthy decisions regarding the 2010-2011 flu season. (Published: 10/15/2010)
Another fitful night. A mom is awake, listening to her baby cough and trying to comfort him. She will be too worried to sleep tonight. For the past four days, her baby has had trouble eating, drinking, and sleeping because of this awful cough. Tomorrow, she will miss another day of work to care for him. (Published: 10/13/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) is celebrating twenty years of providing access to free or low cost mammograms and Pap tests to under-insured and uninsured women. Early detection of these cancers can save lives. (Published: 9/29/2010)
CDC provides some basic steps to prepare for a storm if you are under a hurricane watch or warning. You should also stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period. CDC also gives advice on what to do if you are ordered to evacuate or ordered not to evacuate during a hurricane. (Published: 9/15/2010)
However you take your eggs, make sure you enjoy them safely. It is important to take special care when handling and preparing fresh eggs to avoid getting sick from Salmonella Enteritidis. While eggs are one of nature's most nutritious and economical foods, egg-associated salmonellosis is a serious public health problem in the United States and several European countries. (Published: 9/14/2010)
Having a baby is an exciting time for parents. Learning about each developmental stage can help prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of parenting young children. (Published: 8/25/2010)
As children grow, they experience physical, mental, social, and emotional changes. Learning about each of these stages can help prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of parenting teenagers. (Published: 8/25/2010)
Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, disabling 8.6 million adults and limiting the activities of nearly 19 million adults in all. CDC's Arthritis Program is currently working to improve the quality of life for people affected by arthritis by raising awareness about the disease and showing what they can do to management it themselves. (Published: 8/16/2010)
Family reunions offer a chance to bond with relatives, learn about your heritage, share recipes, and celebrate with your whole family. When learning about your heritage, it is also important to find out if type 2 diabetes runs in your family. Having a family history of type 2 diabetes increases your risk for developing the disease. Take the first step today toward lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes and improving your health and the health of future generations. Find out if you have a family history of the disease. (Published: 7/14/2010)
Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers - providing great opportunities to learn important job skills. When starting that first job, it's important that teens be aware of how to stay safe and healthy. (Published: 7/2/2010)
Summer is a time when kids are out of school and excited about going to sleep-away camp. Help your kids learn simple tips to stay safe and healthy at camp. (Published: 7/2/2010)
Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers - providing great opportunities to learn important job skills. When starting that first job, it's important that teens be aware of how to stay safe and healthy. (Published: 6/11/2010)
Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers - providing great opportunities to learn important job skills. When starting that first job, it's important that teens be aware of how to stay safe and healthy. (Published: 6/4/2010)
Ice cream and apple pie? Great mix. Texting and driving. Not a good mix. Sure, learning to drive is one of life's great milestones. (Published: 6/1/2010)
You don't have to let the flu bug spoil your next trip. A few simple steps can help prevent the spread of flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Published: 1/25/2010)
Every year, flu season occurs in the United States – but did you know that flu seasons can be different each year? Flu seasons can differ in timing, duration, or severity. This year, there is a new and very different influenza virus causing illness called 2009 H1N1 flu. (Published: 10/19/2009)
To raise awareness about developmental milestones and the importance of identifying them and getting help early, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers free information and tools for parents, health care professionals, and early educators through it's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign (Published: 10/7/2009)
Vaccines are one of the greatest success stories in public health and have ended smallpox, nearly ended polio and reduced outbreaks of measles, pertussis and other illnesses to an all-time low. (Published: 10/7/2009)
Parents of adolescents know that it can be challenging to make sure their teens are making healthy choices. Latino parents who have immigrated to the United States face an additional and unique challenge: raising adolescents in a new country and culture. (Published: 7/27/2009)
The temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer. It's summertime once again. Here are some tips to help make your summer the best, and healthiest, one yet. (Published: 7/15/2009)
Novel influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. (Published: 7/15/2009)
If you wonder how environmental contaminants in your community affect your health, you can now find information online by using the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network. (Published: 7/7/2009)
Motor vehicles add convenience to our lives. What is unfortunate is that motor vehicle crashes can—and do—happen. Across the globe, 1.27 million people die in traffic crashes each year. What's more, nearly half of those who die (46 percent) are pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Status Report on Road Safety. (Published: 6/15/2009)
Want to get in shape, get healthier, and get moving? Do you know the benefits or exercise, yet dread working out because you think it's too strenuous or too boring? Maybe it's time to rethink the way you bring physical activity into your life. (Published: 6/8/2009)
A young child awakens early one morning to a fluttering sound coming from the blinds covering her bedroom window. He gets out of bed and notices what looks like a small bird flopping around on the floor. The child picks up the bird and realizes that it's not a bird but a bat and releases it out the window. (Published: 6/1/2009)
Swimming is the second most popular sports activity in the United States, with hundreds of millions of swimming visits each year. To help protect swimmers' health, pool chemicals are added to the water at aquatics venues, such as pools, water parks, and interactive fountains. (Published: 5/14/2009)
Swimming and other water-related activities such as water skiing and boating are excellent ways to spend leisure time and to engage in physical activity. However, it is important for everyone to follow basic guidelines to prevent Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs). (Published: 5/5/2009)
Easter brings to mind brightly colored eggs, baskets full of candy, and large chocolate bunnies. Traditions associated with the Easter season are enjoyable for children and adults alike. However, some Easter traditions are of particular concern for children, placing them at risk for serious illness. Baby animals, including baby chicks and ducklings, are sometimes given as gifts or put on display at this time of the year. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Vegetable dishes, salads, and fruit are an important part of holiday meals for many families. But meals can take a turn for the worse if food safety isn't a regular ingredient in the preparing or cooking of your sweet potato pies, collard greens, broccoli casseroles or fruit salads. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Food is always an important part of holiday festivities. But holiday meals can take a turn for the worse if food safety isn't a regular ingredient in preparing and cooking the food. (Published: 4/20/2009)
A mother's alcohol use during pregnancy can cause birth defects and developmental disabilities. These problems are completely preventable if a mother does not drink alcohol while pregnant. (Published: 4/20/2009)
We all know the importance of making sure a child is healthy, but parents may not be aware of the signs and symptoms of major developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy (CP). CP, the most common cause of motor disability in childhood, is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and keep their balance and posture. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. While it isn't known why African American men have higher rates of getting and dying from prostate cancer, CDC believes that what you know can help you. (Published: 4/20/2009)
A majority of Americans are not aware of the serious potential risks associated with newborn jaundice, according to a recent survey. This national survey of nearly 5,000 Americans found that more than 70 percent (71.9 percent) of respondents polled had never heard of kernicterus, a condition that results from brain damage caused when bilirubin levels get too high and go untreated. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Babies begin to develop speech and language from the time they are born. They learn by listening and interacting with the sounds and voices around them. But, when a baby is born with hearing loss, many sounds and voices are not heard, and the child's speech and language development can be delayed. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Anyone who cares for or just cares about an older adult-a parent, grandparent, other family member, or even a close friend-will say they are concerned about keeping their loved one healthy and independent. But few will say they are worried about a traumatic brain injury (TBI) robbing their loved one of his or her independence. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans has, or has had asthma at some point in their lives? Most people don't die from asthma, but there is concern for African Americans because asthma is more likely to cause death. The reason for this disparity is not known. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Preterm, or premature, delivery is the most frequent cause of infant mortality, accounting for more than one third of all infant deaths during the first year of life. The infant mortality rate among black infants is 2.4 times higher than that of white infants, primarily due to preterm birth. (Published: 4/20/2009)
More than 38 million boys and girls, ages 5-18, participate in organized youth sports across the country. And while sports can be a fun way to socialize and instill values such as teamwork, physical activity can also mean potential injuries. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Although children may not want to admit it, the school year is here. Parents know that back to school means a packed planner filled with everything from recitals to parent-teacher conferences. (Published: 4/20/2009)
CDC advises parents about colds, flu and antibiotics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has news for parents this cold and flu season: antibiotics don't work for a cold or the flu. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Each year in United States approximately 3,000 pregnancies are affected by serious defects of the spine and brain called neural tube defects (NTDs). Hispanic women have a 30-40 percent higher risk of having babies with these birth defects. NTDs occur in the first few weeks of pregnancy, very often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Adults gain substantial health benefits from two hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. On October 7, 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, a comprehensive set of recommendations for people of all ages and physical conditions. (Published: 4/20/2009)
You might not realize that your father's diabetes or your cousin's sickle cell disease could affect your child, but this family history information could help save your child's life. According to a Pediatrics supplement, "Use of Family History Information in Pediatric Primary Care and Public Health," that's not the only family history information that can affect your child's health or be important to their health care. Along with genes, your family often has similar behaviors, such as exercise habits, and a common culture, such as the foods you eat. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Getting screened for some cancers can actually help prevent them from occurring. In particular, screening helps prevent cancers of the cervix, colon and rectum. Screening also helps find other cancers – such as breast cancer – at an early stage, when treatment can be most effective. (Published: 4/20/2009)
There are a lot of things you can get out of an intimate relationship – human connection, understanding, love. But one thing you don't want to get is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). STDs are caused by infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact and can be passed through oral, vaginal or anal sex. (Published: 4/20/2009)
Flu season came late this year, but it's here now! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity increased steadily during the month of February and is widespread in most of the country right now. Section: Diseases & Conditions. (Published: 3/16/2009)
As children enter their pre-teen years, their world becomes an exciting place of new experiences and newfound freedoms. But adults know that adolescence also brings new risks and potential dangers, and parents can't be there every minute. (Published: 1/6/2009)
You've done your homework, researching and interviewing to find the best care for your child, but is your caregiver—nanny, babysitter, daycare worker or family member—protected against the flu. (Published: 12/11/2008)
The truth about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may surprise you. MRSA is a type of bacteria that causes skin and other kinds of infections. (Published: 10/24/2008)
Learning the Truth about One of the Most Common Genetic Diseases
Sickle cell disease one of the most common genetic diseases in the United States. It is estimated that more than 70,000 people have sickle cell disease and more than two million people carry the gene that allows them to pass it on to their children. (Published: 9/11/2008)
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA Has Provided Few Details on the Resources and Strategies Needed to Implements its Food Protection Plan. The report is available at http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08909t.pdf.
(Published: 6/19/2008)
The American Health Lawyers Association, in collaboration with the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, will present “A Day in Court: Critical Implications for Conducting Clinical Trials" on July 24, 2008. The training will be held at the George Washington University Cloyd Heck Marvin Center. For more information, visit http://www.raps.org/personifyebusiness/ConferencesTraining/ADayinCourt/tabid/456/Default.aspx.
(Published: 6/19/2008)
Two months ago, a new law came into effect in Japan, requiring companies and local governments to measure the waistlines of people between the ages of 40 and 74. The move marks the government’s latest effort to curtail “metabolic syndrome" (or “metabo" as it is colloquially known), a collection of factors including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Metabo has become national shorthand for “overweight." “Before we had to broach the issue with the word obesity, which definitely has a negative image. But metabo sounds much more inclusive," said Dr. Yoshikuni Sakamoto, a physician in the employee health insurance union at Matsushita, an electronics manufacturer. The new law mandates limits on waistlines -- 33.5 inches for men and 35.4 inches for women. People exceeding the limit and having a weight-related illness will be given d... (Published: 6/19/2008)
This month, Illinois counties began adding a $5 fee to the cost of marriage licenses to pay for legal counseling and other services for people seeking to escape domestic violence. The new law seeks to help abused women (and in some cases, men) navigate the legal system. “We don’t have as many people today seeking shelters to fix the problem," said Jacqueline Ferguson, director of operations at the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “Instead, they’re seeking counseling and legal advocacy to address some of the bigger issues." As domestic violence cases in the state have increased over recent years, advocates have seen state and federal funding stripped from domestic programs. As a result, 27 counties in southern Illinois have been forced to cut courthouse advocates who work directly with abused women to help them understand their rights and apply for protective orders... (Published: 6/19/2008)
Emergency management officials in Louisiana are making plans to move as many as 39,000 people out of the New Orleans area if a hurricane threatens this summer. Finding the vehicles to accomplish that feat, however, presents a stumbling block. “If a big hurricane begins heading into the Gulf Coast, there could be five states scrambling to get buses," said Matthew Kallmyer, deputy director of the New Orleans Office of Emergency Preparedness. Under current guidelines, shelters in New Orleans and surrounding parishes will not open if officials declare a mandatory evacuation in anticipation of a Category 3 or greater hurricane. That could leave thousands of elderly people and others with special needs or without transportation to find their own way out of town. Louisiana officials have negotiated to have commercial buses available, and have also looked at using school buses, Regiona... (Published: 6/19/2008)
In September, New York will become the seventh state (along with the District of Columbia) to require schools to help ensure the dental health of students. Methods in the jurisdictions range from requiring students to get a full dental exam before entering school, to a cursory screening by a hygienist. Under a new law, New York schools will ask parents to provide a certificate showing the student has seen a dentist before entering the second, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades. Schools will provide families with a list of dentists that will examine their child for free or at reduced cost if the student arrives for class without the certificate. According to CDC, tooth decay is a common infectious disease among children, and is on the rise. In children, tooth decay is five times more common than asthma, four times more common than obesity, and 20 times more common than diabetes, ... (Published: 6/19/2008)
In May, the Ontario (Canada) Court of Appeal heard arguments attempting to resurrect a proposed class action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to regulate silicone gel breast implants. According to some estimates, up to 200,000 Canadian women received breast implants between 1969 and 1992, when Dow Corning implants were pulled from the market. Attorneys for Canadian women injured by the implants say Health Canada examined the Dow Corning implants and recommended they be discontinued in 1978 after studies showed they ruptured between 5 and 32 percent of the time. Kirk Baert, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said Health Canada’s failure to ban the implants amounts to negligence. “At the very least, they (federal officials) could have issued a warning," he said. Last year, a lower court dismissed the case, finding the decision to allow the silicone implants was a g... (Published: 6/19/2008)
At the end of May, a provision of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibited the “intentional or unintentional" display of tobacco products in stores. The new rules require that cigarettes must be concealed until they are purchased. Employees must handle and store tobacco products out of view of customers; they can be displayed only briefly when the employee is handing the product to a customer during a transaction. If a customer needs assistance deciding between products, the employee is allowed to show the customer a binder displaying photos of the tobacco products, along with the price. Businesses that fail to comply with the new law could be fined $10,000; employees could be charged $4,000. The mandate has required store owners to buy special shelving or cabinets to hide the products. Some worry about the added inconvenience of the new system, but most shop owners are prepared t... (Published: 6/19/2008)
Earlier this month, new European Union rules requiring companies to demonstrate the safety of a chemical before it enters commerce went into effect. Under the new rules, manufacturers must report the risks posed by specific chemicals. That information will, for the first time, be made available to the public. The rules reflect a philosophy that emphasizes the consumer, and have major implications for the U.S. chemical industry. In the United States, regulators have the burden of proving a chemical is harmful before it can be restricted or removed from the market. In order to access the European market -- 27 countries comprising nearly 500 million consumers -- and compete in global commerce, U.S. companies will be forced to reformulate their products to comply with the E.U. rules. According to Mike Walls, the American Chemistry Council’s managing director of government and regul... (Published: 6/19/2008)
Pooshs v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
No. C 04-1221 PJH
Decided May 27, 2008
Opinion by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton
(Published: 6/19/2008)
In re: Katrina Canal Breaches Consolidated Litigation
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Civil Action No. 05-4182 Section “K"(2)
Decided May 27, 2008
Opinion by Judge Stanwood R. Duval Jr.
(Published: 6/19/2008)
Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech v. Swecker
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division
Civil Action No. 3:06CV396
Decided March 31, 2008
Opinion by Magistrate Judge M. Hannah Lauck
(Published: 6/19/2008)
PHS Community Services Society v. Canada
Supreme Court of British Columbia
No. S065547, S065587
Decided May 27, 2008
Opinion by Justice Ian H. Pitfield
(Published: 6/19/2008)
“Goodbye, metabolic. Let’s get our checkups together. Go! Go! Go!
Goodbye, metabolic. Don’t wait till you get sick. No! No! No!"
-- Residents of Amagasaki, Japan singing the city’s anti-metabo (obesity) song at a local gym. The song warns about trouser buttons popping and flying away. The town’s mayor and six other officials formed a weight-loss group called The Seven Metabo Samurai in support of the national government’s anti-obesity campaign.
(Published: 6/19/2008)
A bill working its way through the Louisiana Legislature will establish a three-member Emergency/Disaster Medicine Review Panel to examine disaster-related decisions by healthcare personnel. Findings of the Panel will help prosecutors determine whether to file criminal charges against medical professionals in the event that a person is injured while receiving healthcare services during a state of disaster, medical emergency, or public health emergency. The bill, which has been unanimously approved by the House, recognizes that, during an emergency, medical personnel are under added duress because of staffing shortages, resource limitations, and damaged infrastructure, and such personnel’s clinical decisions may be affected by nonmedical factors including lack of basic human services, loss of communication, necessity to immediately evacuate, and safety concerns for medical perso... (Published: 6/19/2008)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeks public comment on three draft guidance documents: Interim Guidance on the Use and Purchase of Facemasks and Respirators by Individuals and Families for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness; Proposed Guidance on Antiviral Drug Use During an Influenza Pandemic; and Proposed Considerations for Antiviral Drug Stockpiling by Employers In Preparation for an Influenza Pandemic. For more information, visit http://aspe.hhs.gov/panflu/antiviral-n-masks.shtml.
(Published: 6/19/2008)
The Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission has launched an online database of rental units that have been certified free from lead hazards. To access the database, visit http://www.ri.gov/HRC/index.php?property.
(Published: 6/19/2008)
CDC and partners have developed an environmental health shelter assessment tool to assist environmental health practitioners in conducting rapid assessment of shelter conditions during emergencies and disasters. To access the tool, visit http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/shelterassessment/.
(Published: 6/19/2008)
Salmonellosis is an infection with bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment.
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CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections associated with exposure to clinical and teaching microbiology laboratories. Investigators are using DNA analysis of Salmonella bacteria obtained through diagnostic testing to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.
As of April 21, 2011, a total of 218 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 41 states since April 21, 2009. These infections are associated with African dwarf frogs–a type of water frog–and water from their habitats (e.g., aquarium or fish tank).
As of April 18, 2011, a total of 216 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 41 states since April 1, 2009. These infections are associated with contact with water frogs, specifically African dwarf frogs.
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections associated with contact with water frogs, such as African dwarf frogs. Water frogs commonly live in habitats such as aquariums or fish tanks. As of April 5, 2011, a total of 217 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 41 states since April 1, 2009.
As of April 1, 2011, 12 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar have been reported from 10 states: Arizona (1 case), California (1 case), Colorado (1 case), Georgia (1 case), Illinois (1 case), Missouri (1 case), Mississippi (1 case), Ohio (1 case), Washington (1 case), and Wisconsin (3 cases). Isolation dates range from December 27, 2010 to March 24, 2011. Ill persons range in age from 1 year to 86 years old, with a median age of 29 years old. Sixty-three percent are female. Among the 12 ill persons with available information, three have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
As of 9:00 AM EDT on June 25, 2010, a total of 37 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Chester have been reported from 18 states since April 11, 2010. The number of ill people identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AK (1), CA (5), CO (2), GA (7), IL (1), KY (1), MA (2), MN (2), MO (1), NC (1), OK (1), OR (2), SC (2), TN (1), TX (1), UT (2), VA (4), and WA (1). Among those for whom information is available about when symptoms started, illnesses began between April 5, 2010 and June 3, 2010. Case-patients range in age from <1 to 88 years old, and the median age is 36 years. Fifty-five percent of patients are female. Among the 19 patients with available hospitalization information, 7 (37%) were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. (Published: 6/28/2010)
As of 9:00 pm EST on January 25, 2010, a total of 189 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 40 states since July 1, 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AL (2), AZ (5), CA (30), CO (3), CT (4), DE (2), FL (2), GA (3), IA (1), ID (2), IL (11), IN (3), KS (3), LA (1), MA (12), MD (1), ME (1), MI (1), MN (4), MO (1), NC (9), ND (1), NE (1), NH (1), NJ (7), NY (15), OH (9), OK (1), OR (8), PA (3), RI (2), SC (1), SD (3), TN (4), TX (7), UT (7), VA (1), WA (14), WV (1)…
As of 12:00 noon EST on January 22, 2010, a total of 184 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 38 states since July 1, 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AL (2), AZ (5), CA (30), CO (2), CT (4), DE (2), FL (2), GA (3), IA (1), IL (11), IN (3), KS (3), LA (1), MA (12), MD (1), ME (1), MI (1), MN (4), NC (9), ND (1), NE (1)...
As of 9:00pm EST on December 21, 2009, 84 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 31 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Arizona (1), California (4), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (6), Indiana (1), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (2), Michigan (4), Minnesota (1), Missouri (4), Mississippi (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (2), Nevada (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (4), South Dakota (3), Tennessee (3), Texas (4), Utah (13), Virginia (3), Washington (7) and Wisconsin (1).
As of 11:59pm EST on December 15, 2009, 80 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 28 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (4), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (6), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (2), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (2), Michigan (4), Minnesota (1), Missouri (4), Mississippi (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (2), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (4), South Dakota (3), Tennessee (3), Texas (3), Utah (13), Virginia (2), Washington (7) and Wisconsin (1).
As of 11:59pm EST on December 9, 2009, 50 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 25 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (3), Colorado (2), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Mississippi (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (2), Texas (3), Utah (6), Virginia (1), and Washington (2).
As of 12pm EST on December 7, 2009, 48 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 25 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (2), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Mississippi (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (2), Texas (3), Utah (6), Virginia (1), and Washington (1).
As of May 7, 2009, 235 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 14 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Nebraska (111), Iowa (35), South Dakota (38), Michigan (19), Kansas (8), Pennsylvania (7), Minnesota (5), Ohio (3), Illinois (2), Virginia (2), West Virginia (2), Florida (1), North Carolina (1), and Utah (1).
Since mid-March, 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 7 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Michigan (17), Minnesota (4), Ohio (3), Pennsylvania (6), South Dakota (2), Utah (1), and West Virginia (2). Cases are still being reported, and possible cases are in various stages of laboratory testing, so illnesses may be reported from other states. No deaths have been reported.
On March 26, 2009 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed CDC that multiple samples of pistachio nuts and pistachio-containing products collected over several months from a single company were contaminated with several serotypes of Salmonella, including Montevideo, Newport, and Senftenberg. Since that time, CDC has been actively investigating whether this contamination is linked to human illness.
Since April, 1442 persons infected with Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 43 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. These were identified because clinical laboratories in all states send Salmonella strains from ill persons to their State public health laboratory for characterization. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (8 persons), Arkansas (21), Arizona (59), California (16), Colorado (17), Connecticut (5), Florida (4), Georgia (42), Idaho (6), Illinois (120), Indiana (21), Iowa (2), Kansas (21), Kentucky (2), Louisiana (3), Maine (1), Maryland (39), Massachusetts (31)...
As of May 13, 2008, state and city health departments from 15 states have identified 28 ill persons infected with same genetic fingerprint of Salmonella Agona. Ill persons with the outbreak strain have been identified from Colorado (1), Delaware (2), Illinois (1), Maine (4), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (1), Minnesota (1), North Dakota (1), New Hampshire (2), New Jersey (5), New York (3), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (2), Rhode Island (1), and Vermont (1). Onset dates, which are known for 23 patients, ranged from January 1 to April 10, 2008. Patients’ ages ranged from 4 months to 95 years with a median age of 65 years. Eight hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported.
As of April 2, 2008, state health departments identified 51 ill persons in 16 states infected with Salmonella Litchfield with the same genetic fingerprint. Ill persons with the outbreak strain have been reported from Arizona (1 person), California (10), Colorado (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (5), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (2), Oregon (5), Tennessee (1), Utah (5), Washington (10)...
Between January 1, 2007 and October 29, 2007, at least 272 isolates of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- with an indistinguishable genetic fingerprint have been collected from ill persons in 35 states. Ill persons whose Salmonella strain has this genetic fingerprint have been reported from Arizona (1 person), Arkansas (4), California (18), Colorado (9), Connecticut (7), Delaware (5), Florida (2), Georgia (2), Idaho (11), Illinois (7), Indiana (3), Iowa (1), Kansas (4), Kentucky (9), Massachusetts (7), Maryland (7), Maine (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (7), Missouri (18), Montana (6), Nevada (6), New York (10), North Carolina (2), Ohio (11), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (18)...
As of July 18 at 11AM ET, 65 persons infected with Salmonella Wandsworth have been reported to CDC from 20 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Among the patients for whom clinical information is available, all had diarrhea, 76% had bloody stools, and six patients were hospitalized. No deaths have been attributed to these infections. Onset dates, which are known for 64 patients, ranged from February 26, 2007 to June 27, 2007. Most (91%) of cases have occurred in children aged 10 months to 3 years.
A new CDC report found that from December 2004--December 2009, the number of states preempting local smoking restrictions in at least one of three settings---government worksites, private-sector worksites, and restaurants---decreased sharply from 19 to 12. (Published: 2/4/2010)
CDC: Having a difficult time coping with the oil spill? Make sure to connect with friends & family. For more help coping w/ stress call 800-662-4357.
(Published: 7/30/2010)
CDC: Did you know 1 in 5 people live with a disability? Help improve health/wellness by seeing the whole person & recognizing abilities: http://m.cdc.gov/ADA
(Published: 7/26/2010)
CDC: You and everyone near your baby need a whooping cough booster shot. Don't risk spreading serious disease to your baby. For more info: 1-800-232-4636. (Baby & Pregnant)
(Published: 7/26/2010)
CDC: What happened to light, low & mild? As of July 22, tobacco companies are no longer allowed to distribute products with these labels. http://m.cdc.gov/light
(Published: 7/23/2010)
CDC: Protect yourself from ticks! Avoid high grasses & forests, wear light-colored clothes so you can see ticks, use repellent with 20-50% DEET. 800-232-4636
(Published: 7/21/2010)
CDC: Summer trip? Get shots for int'l travel. Developing countries: stick to bottled water and fully cooked food, skip raw fruits/veggies unless you peel them.
(Published: 7/19/2010)
CDC: Get your kids moving this summer! Try swimming, hiking, baseball, soccer, walking, running, etc. Find fun ways to be active 60 min a day. 800-232-4636
(Published: 7/14/2010)
CDC: Protect your skin when having fun outdoors! Use sunscreen, wear hats/sunglasses, find shade during peak hrs (10-4) when UV rays are strongest. 800-232-4636
(Published: 7/9/2010)
CDC: Do you have a green thumb? Stay safe in the garden w/ protective clothing & sunscreen. Know your limits & watch for heat illness. To end reply 4Health QUIT
(Published: 7/7/2010)
CDC: Swim safely when at the beach or pool! Avoid alcohol while swimming / boating, wear life jackets, learn CPR, & make sure pools are fenced off. 800-232-4636
(Published: 7/5/2010)
CDC: Happy 4th of July! Celebrate safely! More than 7,000 people are injured from fireworks each year. Leave fireworks to trained professionals. 800-232-4636
(Published: 7/3/2010)
CDC: Eating out? Try veggie stir fry or wrap at a restaurant. Ask for extra veggies on your sandwich, lettuce, tomato, onions, peppers, cucumbers. 800-232-4636
(Published: 6/24/2010)
CDC: Let's do lunch (the healthy way)! Pack your lunch the night before. Fill a thermos w/ soup for a warm lunch or add fruit to low-fat yogurt. 800-232-4636
(Published: 6/3/2010)
Almost 75M Americans have High Blood Pressure (HBP) & greater risk of heart disease or stroke. Avoid HBP: Get checked & be heart-healthy! http://m.cdc.gov/hbp
(Published: 5/25/2010)
CDC: Prevent tick bites this spring & reduce risk of Lyme disease. Use repellent w/ DEET. Check clothing/body for ticks when outdoors. http://m.cdc.gov/lyme
(Published: 5/20/2010)
Thinking about having a baby? Take folic acid daily before & during pregnancy 2 reduce risk of brain & spinal cord defects in baby. More: http://m.cdc.gov/folic
(Published: 5/18/2010)
CDC: 75% of strokes occur in people 65+. Know the signs: SUDDEN weakness, confusion, trouble speaking, seeing, walking, severe headache. http://m.cdc.gov/stroke
(Published: 5/18/2010)
CDC: Spring is here! Turtles, lizards, frogs can carry harmful germs like Salmonella. Wash hands after touching reptiles, even pets! http://m.cdc.gov/reptiles
(Published: 5/11/2010)
CDC: Tomorrow is Mother's day. Wish your mom a happy and healthy day by sending her an eCard from CDC http://www.cdc.gov/ecards. Reply QUIT to opt-out.
(Published: 5/8/2010)
CDC: Are you pregnant? Have a new baby? Reply PREGNANT for tips on staying healthy while pregnant. Reply BABY for tips on keeping UR baby safe. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 5/6/2010)
CDC: Achy joints? Arthritis affects 1 in 5 adults. Decrease pain by staying active, 30 min-5 days/wk. See your doctor if you have symptoms. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 5/6/2010)
CDC: About 1 in 110 kids have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Monitor your child's development & act early if there is a delay. More: http://m.cdc.gov/milestones
(Published: 4/29/2010)
CDC: Do you smoke? Smoking causes about 1 out of every 5 deaths each year in the U.S. That's about 443,000 people. For help, call 800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
(Published: 4/27/2010)
CDC: Happy Earth Day! It's easy to be green. Walk, bike, carpool to work. Use recycled paper. Plant a tree or garden at home. More tips: http://m.cdc.gov/green
(Published: 4/22/2010)
Stay up-to-date on the latest info from CDC! Join the 55,000+ fans on CDC's Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/CDC. Reply 4HEALTH QUIT to end.
(Published: 4/15/2010)
CDC: Did you know that 90% of colon cancer occurs in people over 50? Getting screened regularly saves lives! Talk to your doctor. More info: 800-232-4636
(Published: 4/12/2010)
Today's the last day to help us improve! Make UR opinions heard! Take 5 min, go to UR computer, and type in this URL to begin: http://www.cdc.gov/mobilefeedback
(Published: 3/31/2010)
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(Published: 3/30/2010)
What would U do if UR home was on fire? Make & practice an escape plan. Know at least 2 ways out of every room & have a meeting place outside. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 3/24/2010)
Did U know that UR annual Pap test does NOT test for STDs? Many STDs do not have symptoms & can leave U infertile. Txt UR zip to GYTNOW to find testing near U.
(Published: 3/23/2010)
Live GREEN 2day! Turn off lights/computer 2night. Save water-turn off faucet. Keep blinds closed 2 keep heat in. Conserve energy 4 environment! CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 3/17/2010)
Red River flooding expected (ND, MN). During flood warning, gather emergency supplies, turn off electricity/gas & stay tuned 4 local updates. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 3/16/2010)
Get ready 2 spring ahead! When u turn ur clocks ahead tomorrow, test ur smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors & replace batteries if needed. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 3/13/2010)
Stay safe this Spring Break! Use sunscreen, swim in safe areas, pack first-aid kit & hand sanitizer, if abroad, check 4 needed vaccines: http://m.cdc.gov/sbreak
(Published: 3/12/2010)
CDC: When was UR last pap test? Most cervical cancer can be prevented w/ regular pap tests & follow-up. Need free/low-cost tests? Reply PAP
(Published: 3/10/2010)
PAP Response: If you are low income or without health insurance, you may be able to get a free or low-cost Pap test. To find out if you qualify, call 800-232-4636.
(Published: 3/10/2010)
CDC: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Ask your doctor if prostate cancer screening is right for you. http://m.cdc.gov/prostate
(Published: 3/10/2010)
Do U have 5 min? Quick ways 2 better UR health: Wash hands (20 sec), Buckle up (4 sec), Test smoke alarm (10 sec), Take stairs (2 min). CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 3/4/2010)
Don't break a leg! Every day 8,000 kids are injured from falls. Check playground equipment. At home, use stair gates & guards. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/26/2010)
Don't get burned! Cook w/ care, never leave stove unattended. Set water heater temp to 120 degrees (or lower) to prevent scalding. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/20/2010)
Keep UR kids safe from poison. Lock or store meds & cleaners in childproof cabinets. Program poison control # on all phones in UR home & UR cell: 800-222-1222.
(Published: 2/18/2010)
Start UR day off right w/ a nutritious breakfast on President's Day! Add banana, raisins, or blueberries 2 UR low-sugar cereal or waffles. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/15/2010)
Love is in the air. Show UR partner U care! Get tested 4 STDs. Take UR partner 2. Txt UR zip to 49809 for a location near U! CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/13/2010)
Play like an Olympian! Wear protective gear, helmet, wrist guards, knee/elbow pads when playing sports--4 signs of concussion reply HEAD. http://m.cdc.gov/gear
(Published: 2/12/2010)
Buckle up! Keep babies rear-facing til 1yr & 20lbs. Front-facing seats til 4yrs & 40lbs. Kids 4-8 or 4'9" in boosters. All kids <13 in backseat. m.cdc.gov/belt
(Published: 2/9/2010)
Be a positive, healthy role model 4 kids! Plan active family time & limit tv and video game time. Encourage 60 minutes of activity each day! Rply NEWYEAR QUIT to end
(Published: 2/8/2010)
B safe & place generators outside-25ft from door/window. Use CO detector when using generator. Don't use oven 2 heat home or grill inside. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/8/2010)
Enjoy the big game w/o derailing UR diet! Select smart snacks low in sugar, salt, fat-like apple slices, carrots or a serving of pretzels. http://m.cdc.gov/bowl
(Published: 2/6/2010)
Most adults consume 2x more salt than is healthy. Improve UR health-choose foods low in salt & limit to 1500 mg/day. http://m.cdc.gov/salt
(Published: 2/5/2010)
Too much salt can increase blood pressure & risk of heart attack, stroke. Have high blood pressure? Reply HIGH to get recommendations for you. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/5/2010)
Major storm in East this wkd! Be ready 4 power outages-stock UR home & cars w/ supplies. Dress warmly & check on children, elderly & pets. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/5/2010)
Major symptoms of a heart attack include chest discomfort, pain in upper body & shortness of breath. Call 911 immediately if UR having or see a heart attack!
(Published: 2/4/2010)
Heart disease is leading cause of death in the US. Support heart disease awareness & wear red 2morrow. Rply SIGNS to lrn heart attack symptoms. m.cdc.gov/heart
(Published: 2/4/2010)
Get healthy in 2010! It’s not 2 late 2 sign up for weekly tips on how 2 eat healthy & be active. Reply NEWYEAR 2 start getting tips on Mondays! CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 2/1/2010)
Did u know CDC has a mobile Web site where U can find weekly health features, important info about H1N1 Flu, travel advisories & more. Visit m.cdc.gov today.
(Published: 1/29/2010)
Major storm in OK may cause power outages. B safe & place generators outside-25ft from door/window. Don't use oven 2 heat home or grill inside. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 1/27/2010)
R U ready for an emergency? Make a disaster supply kit with food, water, first aid items & other essentials. CDC: m.cdc.gov/kit or 800-232-4636. (Published: 1/21/2010)
Responding to Haiti quake? Learn about travel warnings & health recs for relief workers responding to disasters. CDC: m.cdc.gov/travel or 800-232-4636
(Published: 1/18/2010)
Flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against flu. It's not too late to get the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine. CDC: m.cdc.gov/vaccine or 800-232-4636
(Published: 1/16/2010)
Concerned about health impact of Haiti quake? Learn about illness, injury, food & water safety, coping in a crisis... CDC: m.cdc.gov/haiti or 800-232-4636
(Published: 1/15/2010)
Extremely COLD temps outside! Prepare UR home & cars w/emerg. kits. Be ready 4 power outages. Dress warmly. Check on children, elderly & pets: m.cdc.gov/winter
(Published: 1/8/2010)
Be active! Get 2.5 hrs of moderate activity each week: walk fast, ride a bike, dance, play tennis. Break a sweat! CDC 800-232-4636. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end.
(Published: 1/5/2010)
Resolve to be healthy in 2010! Reply NEWYEAR to get weekly tips on weight loss, fitness & nutrition. CDC 800-232-4636. Rply HEALTH QUIT to end.
(Published: 1/1/2010)
Happy New Year! Celebrate safely: Wear a seat belt, ensure passengers wear one or R in child seat safely, & don’t drink & drive! CDC 800-232-4636 or m.cdc.gov
(Published: 12/31/2009)
Recycle UR holiday tree! Each yr, 50 million holiday trees R bought in U.S-only 30 million R recycled. Reduce landfill waste & breathe easier. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 12/29/2009)
Ready 4 the big game but not the weight gain? Control portions when eating in front of TV. Put snacks in small bowl & resist eating from bag. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 12/27/2009)
Rethink UR drink this season & avoid holiday weight gain. Limit sugary drinks like mocha, eggnog, or soda. Choose water or sugar-free drinks. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 12/22/2009)
Manage holiday stress. Don't over commit or over spend. Take breaks, stay in touch with friends/family, go for a walk. CDC 800-232-4636. Rply HEALTH QUIT to end
(Published: 12/19/2009)
Looking for holiday gifts? Don't give flu for the holidays. Get seasonal & H1N1 flu vaccines now. Find vaccine locations at www.flu.gov. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 12/17/2009)
Most house fires occur in winter. Never leave fireplace, space heaters, candles unattended. Use smoke alarms. Practice family fire escape plan. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 12/15/2009)
Holiday shopping? Parties? Travel? Stay healthy 4 the holidays - Wash hands often, cover UR cough & use hand sanitizer when in crowds. Call CDC 800-232-4636.
(Published: 12/12/2009)
Ready 4 winter? Prevent frost bite by dressing warmly. Pack an emg. kit in UR car and stock up on supplies 4 UR home in case of power outages. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 12/10/2009)
Avoid Salmonella infection from water frogs. Wash hands after contact. If diarrhea, fever, cramps: call UR doctor CDC: http://m.cdc.gov/waterfrogs, 800-232-4636
(Published: 12/7/2009)
Avoid 2nd-hand smoke. Nonsmoking adults who R exposed 2 secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease by 25-30%. CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov
(Published: 12/4/2009)
20% of people w/HIV in U.S. don't know they R infected & may unknowingly transmit HIV. Find HIV test cntrs near U: Text ur zipcode to 566948. CDC 800-232-4636.
(Published: 11/30/2009)
Thanksgiving is Nat'l Family History Day. Talk to UR family about health conditions that run in UR family. Learn more http://m.cdc.gov/family. CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 11/26/2009)
Traveling 4 the holidays? Wash hands often & postpone travel if ill. Wait 24 hrs after fever is gone (w/o fever-reducing meds) to travel. CDC 800-232-4636.
(Published: 11/20/2009)
Plan now to have a healthy Thanksgiving. Change traditional favorites to reduce calories, eat healthy snacks, & plan ways to be active. Call CDC 800-232-4636
(Published: 11/18/2009)
Spread the word! Tell friends & family to text 4HEALTH to 87000 to get these weekly H1N1 messages & impt health tips. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov
(Published: 11/16/2009)
People w/ diabetes have increased risk of illness from any flu. CDC recommends H1N1 & seasonal flu shot, not nasal spray 4 those w/ diabetes. CDC 800-232-4636. (Published: 11/13/2009)
Babies under 6 mos can't get flu vaccine & are at high risk 4 complications. If U care 4 or live w/ infants, get vaccinated to protect them. CDC 800-232-4636.
(Published: 11/9/2009)
Relenza (antiviral drug) is approved 2 treat 2009 H1N1 flu in adults & kids 7 yrs+ but only if no breathing problems or heart disease. Call CDC 800-232-4636. (Published: 11/6/2009)
Antiviral drugs 4 treating flu work best if started w/in first 2 days of symptoms. Call CDC 800-232-4636. http://m.cdc.gov. To opt-out reply HEALTH QUIT.
(Published: 11/2/2009)
Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector when u turn your clocks back on Nov 1; replace batteries if needed. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov. (Published: 10/31/2009)
Adults 50+ need a seasonal flu shot. Healthy adults 50+ can delay an H1N1 shot until high risk groups get it. Call CDC 800-232-4636, http://m.cdc.gov. (Published: 10/30/2009)
If sick, stay home (except 2 get medical care) at least 24 hrs after fever is gone (w/o using fever-reducing meds). Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov. (Published: 10/27/2009)
Infants younger than 6 months of age are too young to get the 2009 H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end. (Published: 10/24/2009)
Children younger than 10 years should receive two doses of 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end.
(Published: 10/22/2009)
2009 H1N1 flu vaccine is recommended for pregnant women. Side effects will likely be similar to seasonal flu vaccine: mild & localized. Call CDC 800-232-4636.
(Published: 10/20/2009)
CDC says to take 3 actions 2 fight flu: get vaccinated; stop germs & take antivirals if ur doctor says to. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov 4 more info.
(Published: 10/17/2009)
Plan for a safe trip-check for any travel advisories. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end.
(Published: 10/5/2009)
Learn about flu symptoms-stay home if you are sick; call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end.
(Published: 10/2/2009)
Encourage friends & family to get seasonal flu vaccine shot asap. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end
(Published: 9/30/2009)
Flu activity is increasing in parts of U.S. So far, most flu is 2009 H1N1 flu. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end
(Published: 9/28/2009)
Encourage friends & family to get seasonal flu vaccine as soon as available. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end.
(Published: 9/25/2009)
Get your seasonal flu vaccine now or as soon as it is available in your community. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. - CDC (Published: 9/23/2009)
Share 2009 H1N1 flu info from CDC with friends & family. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end. - CDC (Published: 9/19/2009)
Remember to get your seasonal flu vaccine; learn more at flu.gov. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end.
- CDC (Published: 9/17/2009)
Get the latest science-based flu information at http://www.flu.gov. Call CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov for more info. Reply HEALTH QUIT to end.
- CDC (Published: 9/15/2009)
US GOV/HHS Health Alert: Check salmonella-related peanut butter recalls from FDA at http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html. More info CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov (Published: 2/23/2009)
US GOV/HHS Health Alert: Never mix bleach and ammonia to clean; the fumes can kill you. More info CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov (Published: 10/10/2008)
US GOV/HHS Health Alert: See or smell mold? Clean it with 1 cup household liquid bleach per 1 gallon water. More info CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov (Published: 10/10/2008)
US GOV/HHS Health Alert: If candles are all you have, place them in safe holders away from things that can burn. More info CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov (Published: 10/10/2008)
US GOV/HHS Health Alert: Carbon monoxide can cause headaches dizziness nausea and death. If concerned seek help. More info CDC 800-232-4636 or http://m.cdc.gov (Published: 10/10/2008)
URGENT safety alert from US Gov: Don't use generators/grills inside home, garage, carport. Carbon monoxide gas can kill! Call CDC 800-232-4636 for health info (Published: 10/10/2008)
On December 18, 2008, the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture reported to the World Organization for Animal Health an ongoing outbreak of rabies in dogs on the island of Bali, Indonesia. (Published: 3/1/2011)
An epidemic cholera strain has been confirmed in Haiti, causing the first cholera outbreak in Haiti in many years. Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. (Published: 12/21/2010)
CDC travel notice highlighting information about the recent yellow fever cases and deaths in Brazil and the resulting changes in yellow fever vaccination for travelers to certain areas of Brazil. (Published: 3/2/2010)
Shivering is an important first sign that the body is losing heat. Keep warm by dressing in wool, silk, or polypropylene inner layers – these fabrics hold in more body heat than cotton. (Published: 3/4/2011)
If there is a power failure, use battery-powered flashlights rather than candles. If you must use candles, never leave lit candles unattended. And never use a charcoal or gas grill indoors — the fumes are deadly. (Published: 2/18/2011)
Cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart. If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, follow your doctor’s advice about shoveling snow or performing other strenuous work in the cold. If you have to do heavy outdoor chores, dress warmly and work slowly. (Published: 2/11/2011)
To prepare for winter weather, listen to weather forecasts regularly, and check your emergency supplies whenever a period of extreme cold is predicted. (Published: 1/28/2011)
Take steps to prevent frostbite. Dress warmly. Wear a hat, scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth, sleeves that are snug at the wrist, mittens (they are warmer than gloves), water-resistant coat and boots, and several layers of loose-fitting clothing. (Published: 1/21/2011)
Infants less than one year old should never sleep in a cold room because they lose body heat more easily than adults. Unlike adults, infants are unable to make enough body heat by shivering. (Published: 1/14/2011)
Did you know that alcoholic or caffeinated beverages cause your body to lose heat more rapidly? To help maintain your body temperature in cold weather, drink warm, sweet beverages and broth, and eat a well-balanced diet. (Published: 1/7/2011)
The Chronic Disease Indicators (CDI) is a cross-cutting set of 97 indicators that were developed by consensus and that allows states and territories and large metropolitan areas to uniformly define, collect, and report chronic disease data that are important to public health practice and available for states, territories and large metropolitan areas.
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Last week we posted new data for the following indicators:
-- All mortality indicators (except for ESRD) were updated from 2005 to 2007
-- Arthritis data were updated from 2007 to 2009 (Published: 1/6/2011)
Welcome to the CDI RSS feed. Our main purpose is to notify users when new data are posted to the site. If you have suggestions that can make the site more useful for you, please email us at cdcinfo@cdc.gov. (Published: 11/30/2010)
The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) provides leadership to promote health & quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases or disabilities resulting from interaction between people and the environment. The NCEH site has information/education resources on a broad range of topics, including asthma, birth defects, radiation, sanitation, lead in blood, and more.
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ATSDR provides comprehensive access to the best science, the latest research, and important information about how toxic substances can affect health with the Toxic Substances Web Portal.
(Published: 1/6/2011)
An Exposure Investigation among residents of two Corpus Christi neighborhoods found concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in personal air and blood samples were not higher than those found in a national survey of United States residents. (Published: 1/6/2011)
No immediate action is needed to protect people from contaminants from the Papelera Puertorriqueña Inc. site in Utuado, Puerto Rico. More information is needed to determine whether long term exposure to contaminants from the site could harm health. (Published: 12/29/2010)
Parents should be aware of potential lead hazards associated with some holiday toys and toy jewelry. Review these important facts to keep your loved ones safe this holiday season.
(Published: 12/9/2010)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Summer Program in Environmental Health (SUPEH) is a 10-week internship for students majoring in environmental health. Apply now for summer 2011: deadline is February 2, 2011. (Published: 12/9/2010)
Federal and State Health and Environmental Agencies will host a Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16 to Discuss Air Quality in East Liverpool
(Published: 11/10/2010)
In a groundbreaking step to learn more about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has launched the National ALS Registry.
(Published: 10/20/2010)
CDC has awarded $5.25 million to ten state and local health departments to meet the public health challenges of climate change over the next three years.
(Published: 10/7/2010)
Computational Toxicology is helping scientists at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to get a better understanding about the health impacts of exposure to chemicals for which little to no information is available.
(Published: 8/9/2010)
CDC Recommendations for Improving Health through Transportation Policy gives specific recommendations for including the consideration of public health within transportation issues. (Published: 4/30/2010)
CDC has added new data to the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network)! The Tracking Network now includes data on birth defects for four states. And to provide a more complete picture of environmental health in the United States, CDC has also updated some of the original datasets on the Tracking Network, such as information on childhood lead poisoning, drinking water quality, asthma, and heart attacks. Visit the Tracking Network to learn more about the data that are now available. (Published: 4/20/2010)
During the month of April, Earth Month, Earth Day, and National Environmental Education Week are all observed. Safer healthier people depend on a healthy environment, so learn what you can do to go green! (Published: 4/19/2010)
Community design directly affects your health. Choose to live in communities that encourage physical activity as part of your daily routine. Join with your neighbors to make your community as healthy as possible. (Published: 4/16/2010)
The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network) now includes data on three reproductive and birth outcomes. And to provide more accurate and complete air quality data for the entire country, the Tracking Network has also added modeled air data. Visit the Tracking Network to learn more about the new reproductive and birth outcomes data and the modeled air data. (Published: 2/16/2010)
The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network just added cancer data for 34 states and the District of Columbia. With the inclusion of these states, the Tracking Network now contains some cancer data for 42 states and Washington, D.C. Data for an additional 5 types of cancer were also added. Check out the complete list on the Tracking Network’s cancer page. (Published: 12/22/2009)
The holidays are here, and that means many toys will be given as gifts this season. While new toys are fun, parents should be aware of potential lead hazards associated with some toys and toy jewelry. Review these important facts to keep your loved ones safe this holiday season.
(Published: 12/15/2009)
The Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals is the most comprehensive assessment to date of the exposure of the U.S. population to chemicals in our environment. (Published: 12/14/2009)
Essential public health services are key to preventing injuries and illnesses, enhancing public health preparedness, and reducing the risk from climate change. (Published: 12/11/2009)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are working to find out if health risks are posed from imported drywall. (Published: 7/27/2009)
CDC is proud to announce the launch of the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network) at http://www.cdc.gov/ephtracking. Come explore the Tracking Network today! (Published: 7/7/2009)
ATSDR and CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) have launched a National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures working with government, non-government, business and industry, and members of the public to create an action agenda. The agenda will outline how the United States can meet public health goals and achieve the NCEH/ATSDR vision that the United States will use and manage chemicals in ways that are safe and healthy for all people. (Published: 6/12/2009)
This is a 10-week summer environmental internship for undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or related fields who are passionate about the environment, about human health, and about the link between the two. (Published: 2/6/2009)
American Journal of Preventive Medicine examines global climate change and public health in November 2008 special issue, including five free full-text articles (Published: 11/21/2008)
The Summary Report: Exposure to asbestos-containing vermiculite from Libby, Montana, at 28 processing sites in the United States (Published: 11/21/2008)
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The table titled Insurance coverage of noninstitutionalized Medicare beneficiaries age 65+, by perceived health: US, 1992-2007 (Source: MCBS) within the Health Insurance and Access folder of Health Data Interactive, was update on March 24, 2010. Please contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/30/2010)
Within the Health Insurance and Access folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Insurance coverage of noninstitutionalized Medicare beneficiaries age 65+, by marital status: US, 1992-2007 (Source: MCBS) was update on March 24, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/30/2010)
The table titled Insurance coverage of noninstitutionalized Medicare beneficiaries age 65+, by education: US, 1992-2007 (Source: MCBS) within the Health Insurance and Access folder of Health Data Interactive was update on March 24, 2010.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov. (Published: 3/30/2010)
Within the Health Insurance and Access folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Insurance coverage of institutionalized Medicare beneficiaries age 65+, US, 1992-2007 (Source: MCBS) was update on March 24, 2010.
Please contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/30/2010)
Within the Risk factors and disease prevention folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia, ages 1+: US, 1993-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on February 24, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Health Care Use and Expenditures folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Injury visits to emergency departments by intent and mechanism, US, 2002-2007 (Source: NHAMCS) was update on February 24, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Health and Functional Status folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Difficulty in physical functioning, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on February 4, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Risk Factors and Disease Prevention folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Smoking, ages 18+, detail: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS)was update on February 2, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Health and Functional Status folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Needing help with routine needs, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on February 2, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Health and Functional Status folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Needing help with activities of daily living, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on February 2, 2010.
Please contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Chronic conditions, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on February 2, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Edentulism (loss of all natural teeth), ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on February 2, 2010.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 3/10/2010)
Within the Health Insurance and Access folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled No health insurance, under age 65: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on January 19, 2010.
As always, contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions.
(Published: 1/19/2010)
On January 11, 2010, the notes for the table titled No usual source of health care: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) within the Health insurance and access folder of Health Data Interactive were revised to clarify the definition of “Number" within the Measure dimension.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 1/12/2010)
On January 11, 2010, the notes for the table titled Health status, respondent reported: US, 1982-2008 (Source: NHIS) within the Health and functional status folder of Health Data Interactive were revised to clarify the definition of “Number" within the Measure dimension.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 1/12/2010)
On January 11, 2010, the notes for the table titled Mental health, serious psychological distress, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive were revised to clarify the definition of “Number" within the Measure dimension.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 1/12/2010)
The notes for the table titled Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disability, behavior difficulty, ages 5-17: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) were revised on January 11, 2010, to clarify the definition of “Number" within the Measure dimension. This table can be found within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 1/12/2010)
The table, Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS), within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive, was update on January 11, 2010.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 1/12/2010)
Within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Allergic conditions, ages 0-17: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on January 11, 2010.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 1/12/2010)
On December 4, 2009, the table titled Mental health, serious psychological distress, ages 18+: US, 1999-2008 (Source: NHIS) within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive was updated.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 12/4/2009)
On December 3, 2009, the table titled Needing help with routine needs, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) within the Health and Functional Status folder of Health Data Interactive was updated.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 12/3/2009)
The table titled Difficulty in physical functioning, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) within the Health and Functional Status folder of Health Data Interactive was update on December 3, 2009.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 12/3/2009)
Within the Health and Functional Status folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Needing help with activities of daily living, ages 18+: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on December 3, 2009.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 12/3/2009)
Within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Edentulism (loss of all natural teeth), ages 18+: US, 1999-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on December 3, 2009.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 12/3/2009)
Within the Health Care Use and Expenditures folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Hospital discharges by first- and any-listed diagnosis: US, 1990-2006 (Source: NHDS) was update on November 25, 2009.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 11/25/2009)
On November 25, 2009, minor hyperlinks were corrected within the notes for the table titled No usual source of health care: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) found in the Health Insurance and Access folder of Health Data Interactive.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 11/25/2009)
The table, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disability, behavior difficulty, ages 5-17: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS), within the Health Conditions folder of Health Data Interactive was update on November 25, 2009.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 11/25/2009)
Within the Health and Functional Status folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled Health status, respondent reported: US, 1982-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on November 25, 2009.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 11/25/2009)
Within the Health insurance and access folder of Health Data Interactive, the table titled No usual source of health care: US, 1997-2008 (Source: NHIS) was update on October 20, 2009.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov if you have any questions or suggestions. (Published: 10/21/2009)
The Vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia, ages 1+: US, selected years 1993-2007 (Source: NHIS) table was updated today. You will find it in the Risk Factors and Disease Prevention folder.
Contact HDI at hdi@cdc.gov. (Published: 9/4/2009)
Recent table updates include the following: On July 31, 2009, Life Expectancy at Birth, 65 and 85 Years of Age, US, Selected Years 1900-2006 (Source: NVSS). On August 19, 2009, Mortality by underlying cause among children: US/State, 1990-2006 (Source: NVSS) and Injury mortality: US/State, 2001-2006 (Source:NVSS). And on August 20, 2009, Emergency department visits: US, 1995-2006 (Source: NHAMCS) and Injury visits to emergency departments by intent and mechanism, US, 2001-2006 (Source: NHAMCS).
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Recent table updates include the following: On May 12, 2009, Health status, respondent reported: US, 1982-2007 (Source: NHIS). On May 29, 2009, Diabetes, ages 20+, US, 1988-2006 (Source: NHANES). On July 13, 2007, Difficulty in physical functioning, ages 18+: US, 1997-2007 (Source: NHIS). On July 15, 2009, Mortality by underlying and multiple cause, ages 18+: US, 1981-2006 (Source: NVSS).
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(Published: 7/30/2009)
Find yourself wanting to know more details about a particular data table? Each table title is followed by a small icon – an “i" in a blue circle – that links to detailed notes about the table. You may find it helpful to review the information about the data source, the measure definition, and other characteristics of the date table. Notice, too, that many data dimensions, or indicators, have this same icon, which links to details about the indicator definition. Fully explore your data tables by reviewing these table and indicator notes. (Published: 6/2/2009)
Recent table updates include the following: On April 16, 2009, Needing help with activities of daily living, ages 18+: US, 1997-2007 (Source: NHIS). On April 27, 2009, Needing help with routine needs, ages 18+: US, 1997-2007 (Source: NHIS). And on April 28, 2009, Edentulism (loss of all natural teeth), ages 18+: US, 1999-2007 (Source: NHIS).
Let us know what you think about HDI by contacting us at hdi@cdc.gov. (Published: 5/4/2009)
Be sure to use the drag and drop capabilities of HDI tables to customize your table view. By clicking and dragging a variable name, you can swap or nest variables to arrange the data rows and columns to meet your need. (Published: 4/8/2009)
Health Data Interactive is an informative website presenting a broad range of national public health indicators through an interactive web-based application. The system provides access to NCHS data in a user-friendly manner that does not require data downloads, complex user manipulation, or access to statistical programming packages.
HDI provides an interactive experience for users, allowing them to customize data tables in a way unavailable from print products and most online query-based data retrieval systems. As a system using pre-tabulated data tables, the site takes some of the guess-work out of selecting variables and data ranges. This RSS channel will provide notices are recently updated data tables as well as tips for using the resource. Let us know what you think by contacting us at hdi@cdc.gov. (Published: 3/24/2009)
The Health Indicators Warehouse (HIW) serves as the data hub for the HHS Community Health Data Initiative. It contains standardized health outcome and health determinant indicators along with associated evidence-based interventions, which can be easily displayed, and will benefit a broad variety of users. The HIW RSS feed will announce indicator and data updates and changes, system enhancements, and other news of interest to HIW users.
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Version 2 of the Health Indicators Warehouse RESTful and SOAP services has been released. Changes and updates include adding FIPS codes to web service results and exposing several additional service methods based on foreign keys and unique indices. While Version 1 of the services will still be supported, you may wish to update your API code as needed: Change http://services.healthindicators.gov/v1/{REST.svc; SOAP.svc} to http://services.healthindicators.gov/v2/{REST.svc; SOAP.svc}. Please send any feedback or questions to HealthIndicators@cdc.gov. (Published: 3/31/2011)
The Health Indicator Warehouse has recently added the ability to view the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Community Utilization and Quality Indicators by the 306 Hospital Referral Regions (HRRs). Previously, data for these 151 indicators could be viewed only by state. When you view the map display for a CMS indicator, click on the Hospital Referral Regions button found near the upper right of the map view. The map will refresh and show the HRR borders for the United States. Zoom in and out to explore the data values. HRRs were defined by the Dartmouth Atlas Group to depict health care markets in the United States. Read more about HRRs at http://www.dartmouthatlas.org/downloads/methods/geogappdx.pdf. Read more about the CMS Community Utilization and Quality Indicators at http://healthindicators.gov/App_Resources/Documents/20110112CHDI_MethodsPaper.pdf. (Published: 3/22/2011)
The 2010 Health 2.0 Developer Challenge hosted a code-a-thon at Georgetown University in Washington, DC on February 12, 2011. The Health Indicators Warehouse was featured as a resource for participates to use during the one day event that invited developers to form teams and rapidly develop new apps. (Published: 2/18/2011)
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced the official launching of the Health Indicators Warehouse. Read the press release at http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/02/20110211a.html. (Published: 2/14/2011)
Welcome to the Health Indicators Warehouse (HIW). HIW is a new resource serving as the data hub for the HHS Community Health Data Initiative. It contains standardized health outcome and health determinant indicators along with associated evidence-based interventions, which can be easily displayed, and will benefit a broad variety of users. Subscribe to the HIW RSS feed to receive announcements about indicator and data updates and changes, system enhancements, and other news of interest to HIW users. (Published: 1/21/2011)
During the past 20 years, the rate of teen girls having children has dropped by about 40%, but approximately 1,100 teen girls still give birth every day. Learn what you can do to reduce teen pregnancy. (Published: 4/28/2011)
Nearly all victims of SBS suffer serious health consequences and at least one of every four babies who are violently shaken dies from this form of child maltreatment. You can play a key role in reinforcing prevention through helping people understand the dangers of violently shaking a baby, the risk factors and the triggers for it, and ways to lessen the load on stressed out parents and caregivers. (Published: 4/8/2011)
Rotavirus can cause severe diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children. The good news is that there are vaccines to help prevent this disease. (Published: 4/1/2011)
Text4baby is a service that provides pregnant women and new moms with free text messages each week on pregnancy and baby care health tips. These messages are timed to a woman's due date or the baby's date of birth.
(Published: 3/25/2011)
Unfortunately, when healthy relationship skills aren't formed, some young people find themselves in abusive relationships that are marked by frustration, anger, low self-esteem, and even physical injury. Kids who report being physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past year are more likely to report unhealthy behaviors like binge drinking, suicide attempts, and physical fighting. Find out what can be done. (Published: 3/17/2011)
These schedules summarize recommendations for currently licensed vaccines for children aged 18 years and younger and include recommendations in effect as of December 21, 2010. (Published: 3/10/2011)
Thursday, March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to recognize the special risks HIV/AIDS poses for women and girls, and to raise awareness of the disease's increasing impact on them. Learn what you can do. (Published: 3/9/2011)
Each year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) publishes immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years. These schedules summarize recommendations for currently licensed vaccines for children aged 18 years and younger and include recommendations in effect as of December 21, 2010. (Published: 2/10/2011)
Congenital heart defects affect nearly 1% of newborns in the United States and are a leading cause of infant mortality. Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, held February 7--14 this year, is an annual observance to promote awareness and education about these defects. Health-care providers should encourage their patients who are thinking about becoming pregnant to maintain a healthy weight, control diagnosed diabetes, and quit smoking. (Published: 2/4/2011)
An immunization information system (IIS) is a confidential, computerized, population-based system that collects and consolidates vaccination data from vaccine providers and provides tools for designing and sustaining effective immunization strategies at the provider and program levels. In 2010, the Task Force on Community Preventive Services recommended that immunization information systems be used to increase vaccination coverage after showing strong evidence of their effectiveness. (Published: 1/25/2011)
One of every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Birth defects are a leading cause of infant deaths, accounting for about one of every five infant deaths. In addition, babies born with birth defects have a greater chance of illness and long term disability than babies without birth defects. There are things a woman can do before and during pregnancy to increase her chance of having a healthy baby: see a health professional regularly, take 400 mcg of folic acid every day—starting at least one month before getting pregnant, don’t drink alcohol, smoke, or use illicit drugs, and get medical conditions like diabetes under control before getting pregnant. (Published: 1/12/2011)
This report presents preliminary data for 2009 on births in the United States. The birth rate for US teenagers 15-19 fell 6 percent to 39.1 per 1,000, a record low for the Nation. Birth rates for younger and older teenagers and for Hispanic, non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander teenagers all reached historic lows in 2009. [From the report Births: Preliminary Data for 2009] (Published: 1/10/2011)
This data brief presents the most recent national data on childhood obesity and its association with poverty income ratio (PIR) and education of household head. Results are presented by sex and race and ethnicity.
(Published: 12/30/2010)
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) remains a leading cause of serious illness, including bacteremia, meningitis, and pneumonia among children and adults worldwide. This report summarizes recommendations approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on February 24, 2010, for the use of PCV13 to prevent pneumococcal disease in infants and young children aged less than 6 years. (Published: 12/13/2010)
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States. Reports of increasing frequency of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in youth has been among the most concerning aspects of the evolving diabetes epidemic. In response to this growing public health concern, CDC and NIH in 2000 funded the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study to characterize the burden of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, along with the associated complications, the levels of care, and impact on the daily lives of children and youth in the U.S. (Published: 12/3/2010)
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States. Reports of increasing frequency of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in youth has been among the most concerning aspects of the evolving diabetes epidemic. In response to this growing public health concern, CDC and NIH in 2000 funded the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study to characterize the burden of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, along with the associated complications, the levels of care, and impact on the daily lives of children and youth in the U.S. (Published: 12/3/2010)
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, November 15-21
Will antibiotics work for your children when they really need them? Did you know that more than 50% of antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily in the office setting for viral illnesses like coughs and colds? And, that antibiotics are the most common cause of emergency department visits for adverse drug events in children? Treating viruses with antibiotics doesn’t work and it increases the likelihood of becoming ill with a resistant bacterial infection. When antibiotics fail to work, your child can have longer-lasting illnesses, more doctor visits or extended hospital stays, and may need more expensive and stronger medications that may have side effects. Learn more about appropriate antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance.
(Published: 11/16/2010)
This report describes results from the second administration of the National Survey of Children's Health in 2007, which indicated that the percentage of children aged 4-17 years with a parent-reported attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis (ever) increased from 7.8% to 9.5% during 2003-2007, representing a 21.8% increase in 4 years. The findings in this report help to further characterize the substantial impact of ADHD on families.
(Published: 11/10/2010)
During 2006--2008, 97% of persons aged 15--19 years received formal sex education on one or more of four topics before they were age 18 years. (Published: 11/5/2010)
Parents are the key to safe teen drivers. Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens and take about 3,000 young lives every year. As a parent, you should know that the main cause of teen crashes is driver inexperience. Learn about the most dangerous driving situations for your young driver—and how to avoid them. (Published: 10/19/2010)
Pink, itchy eyes? Conjunctivitis – or pink eye – is common in adults and children. It spreads quickly and sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the symptoms, get treatment if needed, and prevent its spread.
(Published: 10/14/2010)
Most youths who reported current alcohol use also reported binge drinking. Prevalence among high school students was 41.8% for current alcohol use, 24.2% for binge drinking, and 60.9% for binge drinking among students who reported current alcohol use. (Published: 10/6/2010)
CDC recommends that health care providers use the WHO growth standards to monitor growth for infants and children ages 0 to 2 years of age in the U.S., and use the CDC growth charts for children age 2 years and older in the U.S. (Published: 9/28/2010)
Among youths aged 5--17 years, during 2006--2009, boys were twice as likely as girls (18.2% versus 9.2%) to have been diagnosed with either a learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (Published: 9/24/2010)
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury among children. National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 19--25, 2010, highlights the importance of ensuring that all child passengers ride in correctly installed, age- and size-appropriate restraints. (Published: 9/24/2010)
Using data from the 2006-2008 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), this report examines the percentage of male and female teenagers 15-19 years who received sex education. Teenagers were asked if they received formal instruction on four topics of sex education at school, church, a community center, or some other place before they were 18 years old and the grade they were in when this first occurred. In addition, they were asked if they talked to their parents before they were 18 about topics concerning sex, birth control, STDs, and HIV/AIDS prevention. (Published: 9/20/2010)
Learn concussion symptoms and how to respond. Know your concussion ABCs: A-Assess the situation. B-Be alert for signs and symptoms. C-Contact a health care professional.
(Published: 9/14/2010)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. Learn about the symptons and what to do if you're concerned that your child might have ADHD. (Published: 9/14/2010)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases in this country, with nearly 17,000 reported cases and 14 deaths occurring in 2009. It is very serious for babies, causing them to cough so much that they cannot breathe. Many infants who get pertussis catch it from family members. It is recommended that all family members and caregivers of a new infant get the adolescent/adult pertussis vaccine, or Tdap. Also, make sure your young children get their recommended 5 shots of DTaP on time. (Published: 9/2/2010)
Meningococcal disease (a type of bacterial meningitis)is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection. The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all 11-18 year olds. Kids should get this vaccine at their 11-12 year old check-up. Kids 13-18 years old who haven’t gotten the vaccine can get it any time. (Published: 8/30/2010)
To monitor trends in tobacco use among middle and high school students, CDC analyzed 2000-2009 data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), a school-based survey that collects information on tobacco use and related behaviors and attitudes from middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students. (Published: 8/26/2010)
This report presents both age-adjusted and unadjusted statistics from the 2009 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) on selected health measures for children under 18 years of age, classified by sex, age, race, Hispanic origin, family structure, parent education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage, place of residence, region, and current health status. The topics covered are asthma, allergies, learning disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), prescription medication use, respondent-assessed health status, school-loss days, usual place of health care, time since last contact with a health care professional, selected measures of health care access and utilization, and dental care. (Published: 8/25/2010)
To examine the incidence and characteristics of heat illness among high school athletes, CDC analyzed data from the National High School Sports-Related Injury Surveillance Study for the period 2005-2009, which includes the 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years. (Published: 8/23/2010)
Rabies is a dangerous virus that is found in the saliva of animals. It can infect and kill animals and humans. Every 10 minutes, someone dies from rabies. Even though anyone can get rabies, more than half of the people who get rabies are kids under the age of 15. (Published: 8/23/2010)
Make a plan to help manage diabetes at school. Start by meeting with school staff and making sure the child has the necessary supplies for routine care and blood sugar emergencies. (Published: 8/16/2010)
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the six winners of innovation awards in the first cycle of the HHSinnovates program. The program is aimed at supporting a “culture of innovation” in one of the federal government’s largest Departments. Text4baby is free information about pre-natal and post-natal care available to mothers via their mobile phones. Learn more about text4baby at www.text4baby.org. (Published: 8/5/2010)
Just a few serious sunburns can increase a child's risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don't have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they're outdoors. (Published: 8/2/2010)
Several agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services collaborated to develop the National Survey of Adoptive Parents (NSAP). Administered for the first time in 2007, NSAP focused on the characteristics and needs of adopted children and their adoptive families. The survey was tailored to collect data from three types of adoptive families: those who adopted through the U.S. foster care system; those who adopted internationally; and those who adopted through domestic private sources. (Published: 7/29/2010)
Since a measles vaccine was licensed in 1963, measles cases in the United States have decreased by more than 99%. One of the best ways to protect children from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases is to vaccinate them on time. Check your child's medical records to see if he or she is up to date on vaccinations. (Published: 7/26/2010)
Teenage mortality is an important public health issue because the majority of deaths among teenagers are caused by external causes of injury such as accidents, homicide, and suicide. These causes of death are, by definition, preventable.
(Published: 7/22/2010)
Reduce your children's risk of getting many types of cancer later in life. Start by helping them adopt a healthy lifestyle with good eating habits and plenty of exercise to keep a healthy weight. Then follow the tips in this article to help prevent specific types of cancer. (Published: 7/22/2010)
This feature discusses a recent report produced by the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, a working group of 22 Federal agencies, that collects, analyzes, and reports data on issues related to children and families. (Published: 7/16/2010)
Data presented in this MMWR indicates that, on a typical day, 19.6% of children aged 2 years spent ¡Ý2 hours watching television or videos. (Published: 7/16/2010)
Every 2 years, CDC analyzes data from the national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) to evaluate trends in cigarette use among high school students in the United States. This report updates a previous report and describes results of CDC's 2010 analysis of YRBS data from 1991-2009 for three measures: ever smoked cigarettes, current cigarette use, and current frequent cigarette use. (Published: 7/8/2010)
To assess Hepatitis A vacinnation coverage among children 12-23 months from 2006 through 2009, CDC used data from eight Immunication Information System (IIS) sentinel sites. (Published: 7/1/2010)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases in this country, with over 13,000 reported cases and 18 deaths occurring in 2008. It is very serious for babies, causing them to cough so much that they cannot breathe. Many infants who get pertussis catch it from family members. It is recommended that all family members and caregivers of a new infant get the adolescent/adult pertussis vaccine, or Tdap. Also, make sure your young children get their recommended 5 shots of DTaP on time. (Published: 6/17/2010)
Data from the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), indicates that an estimated 16.9% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are obese. Between 1976-1980 and 1999-2000, the prevalence of obesity increased. Between 1999-2000 and 2007-2008, there was no significant trend in obesity prevalence for any age group.
(Published: 6/15/2010)
During Home Safety Month, and all year long, take some simple hands-on steps to make your home safer. You can protect the ones you love by preventing child injuries at home. (Published: 6/15/2010)
Teenagers in the United States: Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Childbearing, National Survey of Family Growth 2006-2008 presents national estimates of sexual activity, contraceptive use, and births among males and females 15-19 years of age in the United States in 2006-2008 from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). (Published: 6/3/2010)
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors priority health-risk behaviors and the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults. The YRBSS includes a national school-based survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state, territorial, tribal, and district surveys conducted by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies and tribal governments.
(Published: 6/3/2010)
CDC has a lot of free Health-e-Cards (or "electronic greeting cards")! Simply select a CDC Health-e-Card, type in an email address and name, and send a colorful greeting that encourages healthy and safe living. (Published: 5/25/2010)
Each year in the U.S., more than 12,000 babies are born with a hearing loss. Undetected hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to develop communication, language, and social skills. To help identify babies with hearing loss, all states and U.S. territories have established Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs. (Published: 5/25/2010)
Youth gain physical and mental health benefits when they participate in regular physical activity. Learn how schools, families, and communities can help youth be physically active and stay active throughout their lives. (Published: 5/25/2010)
This song (sung to the tune of Happy Birthday) encourages kids to wash their hands with soap and water to keep germs away. The song is sung twice through, the recommended length of time to wash hands. Listen and sing along! (Published: 5/18/2010)
Medical costs of children with SCD were $9,369 and $13,469 higher than those of children without SCD enrolled in Medicaid and private insurance, respectively. Total pediatric medical costs from SCD in the United States were estimated to be at least $335 million per year. (Published: 5/12/2010)
Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, may act without thinking about the consequences, and in some cases, can be overly active. Remember, while ADHD can't be cured, it can be successfully managed. In this feature article, learn about Behavior Therapy, Parent Training, Medication, ADHD in the Classroom, and other resources. (Published: 5/11/2010)
The purpose of The Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DRC) is to advance the use of public data on the health and health-related services for children, youth and families in the United States. The DRC does this by providing hands-on access to national, state, and regional data findings as well as offering technical assistance in the collection and use of this data by policymakers, program leaders, advocates and researchers in order to inform and advance key child and youth health goals. (Published: 5/6/2010)
Follow this link to find a listing of CDC and other federal goverment websites that teach kids and teens about various health and safety topics. (Published: 5/4/2010)
Did you know that CDC had a Parent Portal? On this site, you'll find everything from safety at home and in the community to immunization schedules and developmental milestones. Let the CDC Parent Portal help you keep your child healthy and safe! (Published: 4/28/2010)
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual celebration of the significant role immunizations play in keeping our children and our communities healthy. NIIW 2010 is April 24—May 1. Immunization is one of the best ways parents can protect their infants and young children from potentially serious diseases. Check to see if your child is up to date on immunizations.
(Published: 4/28/2010)
Meningococcal disease is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection. The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all 11-18 year olds. Kids should get this vaccine at their 11-12 year old check-up with other preventive services. Kids 13-18 years old who haven’t gotten the vaccine can get it any time. (Published: 4/27/2010)
We naturally think of height and weight, but from birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks and acts. A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism. The good news is, the earlier it's recognized the more you can do to help your child reach her full potential. (Published: 4/27/2010)
This week is National Environmental Education Week, and April 22 is Earth Day. Are you a green kid? Or is your child a green kid? Green is more than just a color. Being green means taking special steps to protect the environment — the water, the land, and the air we breathe. Read this article and take the Being Green Quiz!
(Published: 4/21/2010)
Smoking and smokeless tobacco use are almost always initiated and established during adolescence. Most people who begin smoking during adolescence are addicted by the age of 20. (Published: 4/19/2010)
This toolkit is designed as a resource for state/tribe/territory/jurisdiction comprehensive cancer control (CCC) programs interested in engaging schools and other education partners in sun safety efforts to reduce their state/tribe/territory/jurisdiction’s incidence of skin cancer. Since a majority of sun exposure occurs during childhood and early adulthood, and key sun protective behaviors can be established most easily at this time, addressing sun safety for young people is an important cancer control objective. (Published: 4/13/2010)
April is Autism Awareness Month. CDC's most recent data show that between 1 in 80 and 1 in 240 children with an average of 1 in 110 have an ASD. This is a prevalence of about 1% of children. These recent results reflect data collected by CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network in multiple communities throughout the U.S. in 2006.
(Published: 4/13/2010)
CDC, in partnership with Liz Claiborne, Inc., has developed a new online training called Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention. The training will help educators, youth leaders, and others working with teens understand the importance of healthy relationships and how to prevent violence before it starts. (Published: 4/7/2010)
April is Autism Awareness Month. Learn more about CDC’s Study to Explore Early Development (SEED), which is the largest collaborative scientific study to date of the risk factors of autism. (Published: 4/6/2010)
At a very young age, children develop the habits and behaviors that will influence their life-long health. This page provides links to information that will help you guide your kids in making healthy choices. (Published: 4/6/2010)
Approximately 794,000 children are confirmed by Child Protective Services each year as being abused or neglected. These confirmed cases, however, represent only a fraction of the true magnitude of the problem. This feature article discusses child maltreatment as a significant public health problem. (Published: 4/5/2010)
STRYVE is a guide for communities, states, and the country to use in developing and implementing evidence-informed strategies, programs, and policies for stopping violence before it occurs. STRYVE includes a multidisciplinary strategic plan of action to increase the effectiveness and efficacy of youth violence prevention. (Published: 4/1/2010)
Through the Parents are the Key campaign, CDC, with funding from The Allstate Foundation, offers parents tools and proven steps for reducing teen driving injuries and deaths. Resources are also available for businesses and groups to participate in the campaign and help keep young drivers safe. (Published: 3/31/2010)
CDC and the DEET Education Program have set April 5 as the deadline for this year's Fight the Bite Poster Content. This contest is open to all fifth and sixth graders in the U.S. The contest encourages students to illustrate ways to protect themselves and family members from diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks by using repellent while outdoors. (Published: 3/29/2010)
Michelle Obama's national effort to address childhood obesity launched recently. Learn more and join the First Lady, community leaders, medical and public health professionals, and parents in this campaign to tackle childhood obesity. (Published: 3/29/2010)
During 2007--2009, the percentage of adults who reported their health as fair or poor increased with age group among those in families with incomes ¡Ý200% of the poverty level, from 4.1% among persons aged 25--44 years to 31.4% among persons aged >=85 years. However, among those in families with lower incomes, the percentage reporting fair or poor health increased with age only until age 55--64 years, with those aged >=65 years no more likely to report fair or poor health than those aged 55--64 years. For each age group, persons in families whose income was below poverty level were most likely to report fair or poor health.
(Published: 4/29/2011)
In 2008, the overall age-adjusted death rate in the United States was 758.7 per 100,000 population. Among states, the rate ranged from 589.0 deaths per 100,000 population in Hawaii to 958.5 in West Virginia. In general, death rates were higher among states in the South and lower among states in the Northeast and West census regions.
(Published: 4/15/2011)
In 2006, total life expectancy was greater for females than males and for whites than for blacks. Total life expectancy ranged from 80.6 years for white females and 76.5 years for black females to 75.7 years for white males and 69.5 years for black males. Expected years free of activity limitations was greatest for white females (69.1 years), followed by white males (65.7 years), black females (63.4 years), and black males (59.3 years).
(Published: 4/1/2011)
From 1998--2000 to 2007--2009, the percentage of children who were reported to have a food allergy during the preceding 12 months increased from 3.5% to 4.6%, and the percentage who were reported to have a skin allergy increased from 7.3% to 10.7%. The percentage of children reported to have hay fever and/or respiratory allergy was 16.6% during 2007--2009, a level that did not differ substantially from earlier years.
(Published: 3/25/2011)
From 1999 to 2008, the overall death rate in the United States from stroke declined 34%, from 61.6 per 100,000 population to 40.6. Throughout that period, the death rate for black males and black females was higher than the rate for white males and white females. The smallest decline (30%) occurred among black females. In 2008, the death rate from stroke for black males was 62.2 per 100,000, followed by 53.4 for black females, 38.9 for white males, and 38.4 for white females.
(Published: 3/18/2011)
During 2007--2008, on average, men consumed 2,504 kilocalories daily, and women consumed 1,771 kilocalories daily. Men had a significantly higher intake of kilocalories than women in each of the three age groups: 20--39 years, 40--59 years, and >=60 years. Men aged >=60 years consumed fewer kilocalories than younger men, and women aged >=60 years consumed fewer kilocalories than younger women.
(Published: 3/11/2011)
During 2007--2008, the average daily intake of kilocalories was 2,504 kilocalories for men and 1,771 kilocalories for women. Women consumed more energy from carbohydrates than men (50.5% of total daily intake of kilocalories, compared with 47.9% for men). A slight difference was observed in the percentage of kilocalories from protein (15.5% for women and 15.9% for men), and virtually no difference was observed in the percentage of kilocalories from fat (33.6% for men and 33.5% for women).
(Published: 3/4/2011)
From 1999 to 2009, the percentage of adults aged 25--44 years whose health status was reported as fair or poor increased from 5.6% to 7.2%. During this period, the percentage reported to be in fair or poor health increased for men (from 5.3% to 6.6%) and for women (from 5.9% to 7.9%). For each year during 1999--2009, women in this age group were more likely to report fair or poor health than men in this age group.
(Published: 2/25/2011)
In 2009, birth rates among teens aged 15--19 years in the United States were lowest in the Northeast and upper Midwest, and highest across the southern states. Rates ranged from <20.0 per 1,000 in three states to >60.0 in four states. The national rate was 39.1 in 2009.
(Published: 2/18/2011)
Use of hospice care increased from approximately 219,300 discharged hospice-care patients in 1992 to 1,045,100 in 2007. In 1992, three out of four patients (approximately 163,600) had a primary diagnosis of cancer, compared with 55,500 patients with all other diseases. In 2007, less than half of patients (42%) had a primary diagnosis of cancer, for a total of 447,600 cancer patients, compared with 597,500 patients with all other diseases.
(Published: 2/11/2011)
Among persons with current asthma, 34.2% reported receiving an asthma management plan, which is below the Healthy People 2010 target of 40%. Non-Hispanic black persons were significantly more likely to receive a plan (44.0%) than non-Hispanic white (32.5%) or Mexican (28.8%) persons with asthma. Children aged <18 years (44.3%) were more likely to have a plan than adults (29.9%).
(Published: 2/4/2011)
The average daily kilocalorie intake for men increased from the survey period 1971--1974 to 1988--1994 and then leveled off through 2007--2008. For women, the average daily kilocalorie intake increased from 1971--1974 to 1999--2000 and remained relatively stable through 2007--2008. From 1971--1974 to 2007--2008, men consumed more kilocalories on a daily basis than women.
(Published: 1/21/2011)
Overall, in 2009, approximately 18% (46 million) of persons aged <=65 years in the United States had no health insurance coverage at the time of interview. Of these uninsured persons, 48.1% cited cost as the reason they did not have coverage, and 27.6% cited loss of a job or a change in employment; 12.4% said they did not have coverage because an employer did not offer it or the insurance company refused coverage, and 12.1% said they did not have coverage because of cessation of Medicaid benefits.
(Published: 1/14/2011)
The percentage of adults aged >=25 years whose health was reported as excellent or very good increased as levels of education increased. Persons with a bachelor's degree or higher (74.1%) were nearly twice as likely to be reported as being in excellent or very good health as persons with less than a high school diploma (38.3%). Persons with less than a high school diploma were approximately four times more likely than those at the highest (Published: 1/7/2011)
During 1998--2009, the percentage of older adults who had no natural teeth was higher among those in families with low income than in families with higher income. Among all income groups, the prevalence of no natural teeth was lower during 2007--2009 (25.3%) than during 1998--2000 (31.0%) (Published: 12/24/2010)
In 2009, women (9.3%) were more likely than men (7.2%) to report vision trouble. Among both men and women, adults aged >=75 years were most likely to report vision trouble, and adults aged 18--44 years were least likely to report vision trouble. Within each sex, rates of reported vision trouble were similar for persons aged 45--64 years and 65--74 years.
(Published: 12/19/2010)
In 2009, women were more likely than men to experience serious psychological distress during the preceding 30 days (3.6% versus 2.8%). Among women, those aged 45--64 years were more likely (4.6%) to experience serious psychological distress than those aged 65--74 years (2.4%) and >=75 years (2.7%). Among men, those aged 65--74 years (1.0%) were less likely to experience serious psychological distress than those aged 18--44 years (3.1%) and 45--64 years (2.9%).
(Published: 12/17/2010)
Females were more likely than males to have experienced a migraine or severe headache (21.8% versus 10.0%), pain in the neck (17.5% versus 12.6%), pain in the lower back (30.2% versus 26.0%), and pain in the face or jaw (6.6% versus 3.3%). For both sexes, pain in the lower back was the most common of these four types of pain, and pain in the face or jaw was the least common.
(Published: 12/2/2010)
In 2006, infant mortality rates were highest for mothers in the youngest and oldest age groups. The infant mortality rate for single births to mothers aged <=15 years was 16.7 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, approximately three times the rates for mothers aged 25--29 years (5.1), 30--34 years (4.5), and 35--39 years (5.2), the age groups at lowest risk. The infant mortality rate for single births to mothers aged ¡Ý45 years was 11.46, approximately twice the rate for mothers in the three age groups at lowest risk.
(Published: 11/26/2010)
During 2009, working-age adults with a disability were approximately 2.5 times more likely than adults without a disability to report delaying or forgoing medical care in the past year because of cost. This difference was found for adults with and without health insurance coverage. Among adults who were continuously insured for the past year, 15.5% of working-age adults with a disability reported delaying or forgoing medical care needs compared with 5.8% of those without a disability. For adults without coverage at any time during the past year or longer, the percentage of adults with a disability (60.8%) who reported delaying or forgoing medical care needs because of cost was twice as high as the percentage of adults without a disability (30.7%). Overall, delayed or forgone medical needs because of cost were highest among adults without insurance, regardless of disability status.
(Published: 11/12/2010)
During 2006--2008, 97% of persons aged 15--19 years received formal sex education on one or more of four topics before they were age 18 years. The percentage who reported receiving formal sex education on methods of birth control (66%) was less than the percentage who received education on how to say no to sex (84%), STDs (89%), or how to prevent HIV/AIDS (93%).
(Published: 11/5/2010)
During 1999--2007, age-adjusted rates for drug-induced deaths generally increased for each race group. The rate increased by 80.0% for the total population, 97.1% for the white population, 15.8% for the black population, 65.8% for American Indians/Alaska Natives, and 42.9% for Asians/Pacific Islanders. However, for the Hispanic population the rate was more stable, with a decline of 5.8%. During this period, Asians/Pacific Islanders had substantially lower rates than all other groups.
(Published: 10/29/2010)
Diabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States and a contributing cause of deaths from many other conditions. In 2007, diabetes was a contributing cause of death 2.4 times as often as it was the underlying cause of death for persons aged >=65 years. Age-adjusted death rates for deaths with diabetes declined for white and black persons aged >=65 years from 2005 to 2007, after generally increasing from 1981 to 2002. In 2007, the rate was higher for black men and women than for white men and women.
(Published: 10/22/2010)
During 2007--2008, obesity was more prevalent among Hispanic males aged 6--19 years (26.7%) than non-Hispanic white (18.2%) and non-Hispanic black (18.9%) males. Obesity was more prevalent among non-Hispanic black females (25.9%) than non-Hispanic white females (15.6%). No significant differences in prevalence of overweight by race/ethnicity were observed among either males or females aged 6--19 years (Published: 10/15/2010)
Age-adjusted death rates for lung, prostate, breast, and colon cancer declined during 1999--2007. The rate decreased by 9.6% for lung cancer, 23.9% for prostate cancer, 15.2% for breast cancer, and 19.6% for colon cancer. The death rate for pancreatic cancer did not change significantly during this period.
(Published: 10/8/2010)
From 1997 to 2007, a substantially higher rate of men than women aged ¡Ý45 years were hospitalized with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. Hospitalization rates for men in this age group increased from 7.7 per 10,000 in 1997 to 14.8 in 2007; rates for women in this age group increased from 1.9 per 10,000 in 1997 to 4.9 in 2007.
(Published: 10/1/2010)
During 1970--2007, life expectancy at birth in the United States demonstrated a long-term increasing trend for the total population, for both males and females, and for the black and white populations. In 2007, the disparities in life expectancy for males compared with females and for blacks compared with whites were the smallest ever recorded. Life expectancy at birth was highest for white females (80.8 years), followed by black females (76.8), white males (75.9), and black males (70.0).
(Published: 9/17/2010)
Among youths aged 5--17 years, during 2006--2009, boys were twice as likely as girls (18.2% versus 9.2%) to have been diagnosed with either a learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approximately 5.7% of boys had a learning disability without ADHD, compared with 3.9% of girls, 7.0% of boys had ADHD without a learning disability compared with 2.8% of girls, and 5.5% of boys had both a learning disability and ADHD compared with 2.5% of girls.
(Published: 9/10/2010)
Septicemia and sepsis are bloodstream infections. From 2000 to 2007, the rate of hospitalization for septicemia or sepsis for persons aged 65--74 years increased 57%, from 6.5 per 1,000 to 10.2, and the rate for persons aged 75--84 years increased 52%, from 11.7 per 1,000 to 17.8. During 2000--2007, persons aged ¡Ý85 years had higher rates of hospitalization for septicemia or sepsis than persons aged 65--84 years. From 2000 to 2007, rates for persons aged ¡Ý85 years increased 18%, from 24.7 per 1,000 to 29.2.
(Published: 9/3/2010)
From 1996 to 2006, the rate of outpatient colonoscopy procedures increased for adults aged >=50 years. For persons aged 50--64 years, the rate in 2006 was 3.5 times higher than the rate in 1996 (472.4 versus 132.2 procedures per 10,000 population), and for those aged 65--74 years, the rate was nearly three times higher (638.5 versus 216.2). For persons aged 75--84 years, the rate in 2006 was more than twice the rate in 1996 (517.3 versus 230.5), and for persons aged ¡Ý85 years, the increase was approximately double (173.6 versus 96.9).
(Published: 8/26/2010)
From 1999 to 2007, the number of U.S. poisoning deaths involving any opioid analgesic (e.g., oxycodone, methadone, or hydrocodone) more than tripled, from 4,041 to 14,459, or 36% of the 40,059 total poisoning deaths in 2007. In 1999, opioid analgesics were involved in 20% of the 19,741 poisoning deaths. During 1999--2007, the number of poisoning deaths involving specified drugs other than opioid analgesics increased from 9,262 to 12,790, and the number involving nonspecified drugs increased from 3,608 to 8,947.
(Published: 8/20/2010)
In 2007, the three leading causes of injury deaths in the United States were motor vehicle traffic, poisoning, and firearms. The age-adjusted death rate for poisoning more than doubled from 1979 to 2007, in contrast to the age-adjusted death rates for motor vehicle traffic and firearms, which decreased during this period. From 2006 to 2007, the age-adjusted poisoning death rate increased 6%, whereas the motor vehicle traffic death rate decreased 4%, and the firearm death rate did not change.
(Published: 8/6/2010)
In 2007, breast cancer was the second leading cause of cancer death for white women aged 45--64 years and the leading cause of cancer death for black women aged 45--64 years. From 1990 to 2007, the breast cancer death rate in this age group declined by 41% for white women and 24% for black women, increasing the disparity between the two groups. In 2007, the breast cancer death rate for women aged 45--64 years was 60% higher for black women than white women (56.8 and 35.6 deaths per 100,000, respectively).
(Published: 7/30/2010)
Among countries with low fertility (total fertility rates of ¡Ü2.1), a higher percentage of married women of childbearing age in the United States rely on female sterilization (24%) as their method of contraception, compared with women in other countries (range: 4%--9%). Women in France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are more likely to rely on oral contraception (29%--44%) than women in the United States (16%). Women in France use the IUD (22%) to a greater extent than women in the United States (5%), whereas the male condom is used by partners of approximately 25% of married women in Spain and the United Kingdom, nearly twice the percentage found in the United States.
(Published: 7/23/2010)
From 1988 to 2006--2008, the percentage of never-married teenage females (ages 15--19 years) who ever had sexual intercourse declined from 51% to 42%, and the percentage for never-married teenage males declined from 60% to 43%. In 1988, teenage males were more likely than teenage females to have ever have had sexual intercourse, but by 2006--2008, the percentages were equivalent. (Published: 7/9/2010)
During 2006--2008, the most frequent contraceptive methods used among women aged 15--44 years were oral contraception (28%) and female sterilization (27%). Other leading methods were the male condom (16%) and male sterilization (10%), with a smaller number of women using the IUD and the 3-month injectable.
(Published: 7/2/2010)
During 1999--2006, unintentional injuries, with a rate of 23.5 deaths per 100,000 population, were the leading cause of death for youths aged 12--19 years; 73% of deaths from unintentional injuries were motor vehicle related. Homicide (6.6 deaths per 100,000) and suicide (5.5 deaths per 100,000) were the second and third leading causes, followed by cancer (3.2 deaths per 100,000), heart disease (1.5 deaths per 100,000), and congenital anomalies (1.1 deaths per 100,000).
(Published: 6/25/2010)
U.S. adults with the lowest family incomes were more likely than adults with the highest family incomes to be current cigarette smokers (28.3% versus 15.1%), to be physically inactive (57.5% versus 27.8%), to be obese (28.8% versus 22.1%), and to sleep ¡Ü6 hours in a 24-hour period (31.7% versus 25.9%). Smoking and physical inactivity showed the steepest declines with increasing income. In contrast, the percentage of adults who had five or more alcoholic drinks in 1 day in the past year was lowest among adults with family incomes below (17.2%) or near the poverty level (17.3%) and highest among adults in the highest family income group (23.6%).
(Published: 6/11/2010)
During 2001--2007, children aged 12--17 years were more likely than younger children to have an impairment or health problem that limited crawling, walking, running, or playing. The prevalence of such impairments or problems generally declined as poverty status decreased. (Published: 5/28/2010)
During 2004--2008, 2.8% of adults aged >=18 years had a lot of trouble hearing or were deaf. American Indians/Alaska Natives (5.5%) were more likely than whites (3.2%) and more than twice as likely as Hispanics (1.9%), Asians (1.5%), and blacks (1.2%) to have a lot of trouble hearing or to be deaf.
(Published: 5/21/2010)
During 2007--2008, men had a higher prevalence of class I obesity (21.5%) than women (17.8%). However, women had a higher prevalence of class II (10.5%) and class III (7.2%) obesity then men (6.5% and 4.2%). The prevalence of class I obesity significantly increased with age in men, but not in women. The prevalence of class II and class III obesity did not differ significantly by age for either men or women.
(Published: 5/11/2010)
The percentage of adults with selected unhealthy behavior characteristics varied by race during 2005--2007. Asian adults had the lowest prevalence rate of consuming five or more drinks in a single day, currently smoking cigarettes, and obesity. Black adults had the highest prevalence rate of physical inactivity and one of the lowest prevalence rates of consuming five or more drinks in a single day. American Indian/Alaska Native adults were most likely to be current cigarette smokers compared with other racial groups. Overall, physical inactivity was the most prevalent unhealthy behavior. (Published: 4/30/2010)
During January-September 2009, 45.6% of adults aged >=18 years said they had looked up health information on the Internet in the past 12 months. Overall, the percentage was higher among women (51.0%) than men (39.8%). Among age groups, the percentage was highest among persons aged 25-34 years (55.6%) and lowest among persons aged >=65 years (23.0%). In each group aged <=65 years, a higher percentage of women than men said they had looked up health information on the Internet. (Published: 4/23/2010)
In all age groups, women with a family income of >=200% of the poverty level were more likely to have had a Pap test in the preceding 3 years than those who were poor (income <100% of poverty) or near poor (income 100% to <200% of poverty). Women who were poor or near poor were equally likely to have had a Pap test in the preceding 3 years, in all age groups. Women aged >=65 years were less likely to have had a Pap test in the preceding 3 years than were younger women, regardless of poverty status. (Published: 4/16/2010)
During 2004-2008, 7.6% of adults overall in the United States reported ever having been told they had diabetes. American Indian/Alaska Natives (17.5%), blacks (11.8%), and Hispanics (10.6%) were more likely than Asians (8.0%) and whites (6.6%) to report ever having been told by a doctor or health professional that they had diabetes. (Published: 4/1/2010)
During 2004-2008, 20.5% of adults aged >=18 years were current cigarette smokers. American Indian /Alaska Native adults (32.7%) were most likely to currently smoke cigarettes, and Asian adults (10.4%) were least likely to be current smokers. (Published: 3/26/2010)
In 2006, nearly one third of all injury deaths involved TBI. Overall injury and TBI-related death rates vary across age groups. Peak injury and TBI-related mortality rates occurred among persons aged 20-24 years (76.9 per 100,000 and 24.1 per 100,000, respectively) and among persons aged >=75 years (173.2 per 100,000 and 58.4 per 100,000, respectively). (Published: 3/19/2010)
In 2007, the mortality rate was lowest for the Asian/Pacific Islander female population and highest for the non-Hispanic black male population. For each racial/ethnic group, the death rate was substantially lower for females compared with males. (Published: 3/5/2010)
During 2004-2007, an average of 15.7 million injuries were reported per year among employed persons. Half of these injuries resulted in time lost from work: 8% resulted in <1 day of time lost, 26% resulted in 1-5 days lost, and 16% resulted in >=6 days lost. An average of 8.7 million injuries were reported per year among persons who attended school. Approximately one third of these injuries resulted in time lost from school: 9% resulted in <1 day of time lost, 22% resulted in 1-5 days lost, and 3% resulted in >=6 days lost. (Published: 2/26/2010)
During 2004-2007, falls were the leading cause of injury, accounting for nearly 40% of all injuries and more than twice as many injuries as any other cause. Falls were the leading cause for both males and females, but the age-adjusted injury rate for falls was 17% higher among females than males. In contrast, the age-adjusted injury rate for being struck was 35% lower among females than males, and the injury rate for being cut or pierced was 50% lower among females than males. (Published: 2/19/2010)
During 2004-2007, an average of 33.5 million injuries were reported each year. Among females, 54% of injuries occurred inside or outside of the home, compared with 42% of injuries among males. Injuries among males were more likely to occur in recreation areas (17%) and commercial areas (13%) than injuries among females. (Published: 2/5/2010)
During 2001-2007, approximately 18% of children aged 5-17 years had functional difficulty in one or more of the following four domains: sensory, movement, cognitive, or emotional or behavioral functioning. Overall, approximately 22% of boys and 14% of girls were reported to have functional difficulty. Rates of functional difficulty were similar among boys and girls for the sensory and movement domains; however, boys were more likely than girls to have difficulty in the cognitive and emotional or behavioral domains. (Published: 1/29/2010)
Estimated pregnancy, birth, abortion, and fetal loss rates among non-Hispanic white women aged 15-19 years during 2005 were substantially lower than among their non-Hispanic black and Hispanic counterparts. Although overall pregnancy rates for non-Hispanic black and Hispanic women aged 15-19 years are similar, black women in this age group had lower birth rates and higher abortion rates than their Hispanic counterparts (Published: 1/15/2010)
During 1990-2006, most of the increase in overall preterm birth rates was attributed to late preterm births. During this period, the late preterm birth rate for singleton births increased 19%, from 6.8% to 8.1%; the late preterm birth rate for multiple births increased 30%, from 29.3% to 38.1%. In 2006, multiple births were nearly four times more likely to occur late preterm than singleton births. Although at less risk than infants born before 34 weeks’ gestation, late preterm infants are at higher risk than those born at term (i.e., at 39-41 weeks' gestation) for complications at birth, long-term neurodevelopmental problems, and death in the first year of life. (Published: 1/8/2010)
Compared with 18 European countries, the United States had the highest percentage of preterm births (12.4%) in 2004. Except for Austria (11.4%), the other countries had levels of 8.9% or less. Ireland had the lowest percentage (5.5%), followed by Finland (5.6%) and Greece (6.0%), each less than half the U.S. percentage. Because preterm infants are at greater risk for death than term infants, countries with a higher percentage of preterm births tend to have higher infant mortality rates. (Published: 12/25/2009)
During 1997–2008, the percentage of non-Hispanic white adults who were current smokers decreased by 3.3 percentage points (from 25.3% to 22.0%), the percentage of non-Hispanic black adults who were current smokers decreased by 5.6 percentage points (from 26.8% to 21.2%), and the percentage of Hispanic adults who were current smokers decreased by 4.6 percentage points (from 20.4% to 15.8%). Each year, the percentage of Hispanics who were current smokers was considerably less than the percentage of non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks who were current smokers. (Published: 12/18/2009)
In 2008, limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) and limitations in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) increased with age. Persons aged ¡Ý75 years were approximately three times more likely than persons aged 65-74 years to report ADLs (10.0% versus 3.4%) or IADLs (19.2% versus 6.9%). In addition, persons in each age group were approximately twice as likely to require help with IADLs than with ADLs. (Published: 12/11/2009)
The 10 leading causes of death were the same in 2006 and 2007. The rankings also remained the same, with one exception. In 2007, Alzheimer’s disease was the sixth leading cause of death, and diabetes the seventh; the ranks were reversed in 2006. Age-adjusted death rates for six of the 10 leading causes of death declined from 2006 to 2007 (from a decline of 1.8% for malignant neoplasms to a decline of 8.4% for influenza and pneumonia). Only the rate for chronic lower respiratory diseases increased (up by 1.7%). No changes were observed in the rates for Alzheimer’s disease; nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis; and septicemia. (Published: 11/27/2009)
In 2008, 61.5% of U.S. adults had excellent or very good health. The percentage of adults who had excellent or very good health ranged from 42.8% for AI/AN adults to 64.8% for Asian adults. Asian and white adults had higher percentages of excellent or very good health compared with black and AI/AN adults. (Published: 11/20/2009)
In 2008, 82.5% of U.S. children had excellent or very good health. The percentage of children who had excellent or very good health ranged from 62.6% for AI/AN children to 85.6% for Asian children. Asian and white children had higher percentages of excellent or very good health compared with black and AI/AN children. (Published: 11/6/2009)
In 2007, the average life expectancy at birth for persons born in the United States was 77.9 years, an increase of 1.1 years from 2000 and an increase of 0.2 years from 2006. For black males and females, life expectancy increased by approximately 2 years from 2000 to 2007 and 0.5 years from 2006 to 2007. For white males and females, increases in life expectancy were smaller. Although the gap in life expectancy between white and black populations is narrowing, life expectancy for white males in 2007 (75.8 years) was 5.6 years greater than for black males (70.2) and 3.7 years greater for white females (80.7) than black females (77.0). (Published: 10/30/2009)
During 2003–2007, among adults aged >=65 years, the poorest (<100% of the poverty threshold) were approximately twice as likely to need help with ADLs as the least poor (>=300% of the poverty threshold). Older adults were more likely to have 3–6 ADLs than 1–2 ADLs, except for the poorest group where the difference was not statistically significant. (Published: 10/23/2009)
In 2008, white children aged <18 years were more likely to have hay fever (10.2%) than black children (7.9%) or Asian children (4.8%). White children also were more likely to have respiratory allergies (11.5%) than Asian children (7.9%). Black children were more likely to have skin allergies (14.9%) than white children (10.2%). (Published: 10/16/2009)
The age-adjusted percentage of adults aged >20 years who were obese during 2003–2006 varied by race/ethnicity among women, ranging from 53.3% for non-Hispanic black women to 41.8% for Mexican-American women and 31.6% for non-Hispanic white women. Obesity levels were more similar for Mexican-American men (28.8%), non-Hispanic black men (35.0%), and non-Hispanic white men (32.0%). None of the groups had met the Healthy People 2010 target of 15% (objective 19-02). (Published: 10/2/2009)
From 1959-1962 to 2007-2008, the average total cholesterol level among adults aged 20-74 years declined from 222 mg/dL to 197 mg/dL. The Healthy People 2010 objective to reduce average cholesterol levels below 200 mg/dL was achieved for men in this age group in the 2005-2006 survey and for women in 2007-2008. (Published: 9/25/2009)
In 2008, 29.4% of adults aged >=18 years had ever had an oral cancer examination in which a doctor, dentist, or other health professional pulled on their tongue or palpated their neck. Adults aged >=40 years were more likely to have ever had an examination than those aged 18-39 years, regardless of smoking status. Those most at risk for oral cancer (current smokers aged >=40 years) were less likely to have ever had an oral cancer examination than former smokers or never smokers. (Published: 9/18/2009)
In 2008, approximately 27% of adults participated in leisure-time strengthening activities, an important component of overall physical fitness. Among all age groups except those aged 65–74 years, men were more likely than women to engage in leisure-time strengthening activities. The percentage of men who engaged in leisure-time strengthening activities decreased with age, from 47% at age 18–24 years to 16% at age >=75 years. The percentage of women who engaged in leisure-time strengthening activities decreased with age, from 28% at age 18–24 years to 11% at age >=75 years. (Published: 9/4/2009)
Among U.S. adults in 2007, larger percentages of women than men had current asthma (9.0% versus 5.4%), hay fever (8.4% versus 6.5%), sinusitis (13.8% versus 9.0%), or chronic bronchitis (4.2% versus 2.4%). However, a greater percentage of men than women had emphysema (1.9% versus 1.4%). (Published: 8/21/2009)
During 2007, the annual rate of nonfatal, medically attended fall injury episodes was 43 per 1,000 population. Adults aged >=75 years had higher rates of these episodes compared with persons aged <65 years. Adults aged 45-64 years had lower rates of these episodes compared with children aged <18 years and adults aged >=65 years. (Published: 8/14/2009)
In 2007, U.S. adults who had worked in the past week missed 4.0 days of work on average during the 12 months preceding the interview. Work-loss days increased with age for both men and women. Men aged 18-24 years missed 2.1 days of work, aged 25-44 years missed 3.7 days, and aged 45-64 years missed 4.5 days. Women aged 18-24 years missed 2.6 days of work, aged 25-44 years missed 4.0 days, and aged 45-64 years missed 5.5 days. (Published: 8/7/2009)
During 2004-2006, the average annual rate of health-care visits among persons with current asthma was lower for blacks aged <17 years (95 per 100 persons) than for whites (113 per 100). However, among adults with current asthma, the rate of health-care visits was higher among blacks (73 per 100) than among whites (60 per 100). For both age groups, rates for physician office and outpatient clinic visits were higher among whites, whereas rates for emergency department visits and hospitalizations were higher among blacks. (Published: 7/24/2009)
Motor-vehicle traffic and poisoning were the leading causes of injury deaths in the United States during 2005-2006. Motor-vehicle traffic death rates were higher than poisoning death rates among persons aged <=31 years and those aged >=58 years. Poisoning death rates were higher than motor-vehicle traffic death rates among adults aged 34-56 years. During 2005-2006, 92% of poisoning deaths involved drugs. (Published: 7/17/2009)
During 2005–2007, young women aged 18-29 years (17.4%) were more likely to report having at least one of six selected chronic conditions than young men (12.9%) in the same age group. For both young men and young women, asthma, arthritis, and hypertension were the three most common of the six conditions. Greater percentages of women than men reported having asthma, arthritis, or cancer; similar percentages of women and men reported having hypertension or diabetes. (Published: 7/3/2009)
Motor-vehicle traffic, poisoning, and firearms were the three leading causes of injury deaths in the United States in 2006. Age-adjusted death rates for motor-vehicle traffic–related deaths and deaths from firearms decreased from 1979 to 2006, whereas the rate for poisoning more than doubled during the same period. From 2005 to 2006, the age-adjusted poisoning death rate increased 13%, whereas motor-vehicle traffic and firearm death rates remained unchanged. (Published: 6/26/2009)
In the United States, the infant mortality rate decreased 86%, from 47.0 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 1940 to 6.7 in 2006. During the same period, the neonatal rate decreased 85%, from 28.8 to 4.5 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the postneonatal rate decreased 88%, from 18.3 to 2.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. (Published: 6/19/2009)
In 2007, U.S. adults spent an average of 4.5 days in bed during the 12 months preceding the interview because of illness or injury. On average, adults aged 18–44 years had fewer bed days (3.2) than adults aged 45–64 years (5.7), 65–74 years (5.2), and >=75 years (7.1). (Published: 6/12/2009)
The percentage of live births by cesarean delivery varies substantially by plurality. In 2006, the percentage was 72.9% for births in twin deliveries and 93.9% for births in triplet and higher order deliveries, compared with 29.6% for singleton births. From 1996 to 2006, the percentage of cesarean deliveries increased 50% for singletons and 37% for twins. The percentage of cesarean deliveries for triplet and higher order deliveries remained high throughout 1996-2006, increasing slightly from 2000 to 2006. (Published: 5/22/2009)
Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile is an inflammation of the intestines that is predominantly associated with antibiotic use. From 1999 to 2006, the age-adjusted death rate for this disease increased an average of approximately 30% per year for both men and women and the white and black populations. Approximately 90% of deaths occurred in persons aged >=65 years. (Published: 5/15/2009)
From 2000 to 2006, the most recent years for which data are available, life expectancy at age 65 years increased by 0.9 year for the overall U.S. population, 1.0 year for white men, 0.7 year for white women, 1.0 year for black men, and 1.1 years for black women. (Published: 5/8/2009)
Triplet and higher order births have greater risk for preterm birth, low birthweight, and infant mortality than singleton and twin births. The rate of triplet and higher order births increased approximately 400% overall from 1980 to 1998, with the greatest increases among mothers aged 25-39 years and >=40 years. After peaking in 1998 at 193.5 per 100,000 live births, the overall rate decreased to 153.3 in 2006. This decrease largely resulted from a decrease in the rate among mothers aged 25-39 years, from 276.9 per 100,000 live births in 1998 to 207.8 in 2006. During this period, the rate for mothers aged >=40 years also declined. (Published: 5/1/2009)
Among persons aged 18-24 and 25-44 years, non-Hispanic white adults were more likely than adults in the other racial/ethnic groups to be current smokers. Among persons aged 45-64 and >=65 years, non-Hispanic black adults were more likely than adults in the other racial/ethnic groups to be current smokers. Non-Hispanic Asians aged 25-64 years were less likely to be current smokers than were adults of the same age group in the other racial/ethnic groups. (Published: 4/24/2009)
In 2006, the United States devoted 15.3% of its GDP to health-care spending (i.e., health goods and services plus health-care infrastructure). Seven other countries devoted >=10% of their GDP to health-care spending: Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Austria, and Canada. Five countries devoted <7% of their GDP to health-care spending: Czech Republic, Mexico, Korea, Poland, and Turkey. (Published: 4/10/2009)
After increasing 23% overall from 1986 to a peak in 1991 and then decreasing 34% by 2005, the birth rate for teens aged 15-19 years increased 5% from 2005 to 2007. Most of this increase occurred in 2006. Increases in birth rates from 2005 to 2007 for teens aged 18-19 years were slightly larger than the increases for teens aged 15-17 years. (Published: 4/3/2009)
In 2005, HIV disease was the third leading cause of death for black women aged 25-44 years and the fourth leading cause of death for black women aged 45-54 years. Among all women, HIV disease mortality increased during 1987-1995, then decreased until 1998. From 1998 to 2005, HIV disease mortality for black women aged 25-44 years decreased to 20.7 deaths per 100,000 population in 2005, and the rate for black women aged 45-54 years increased to 27.9 deaths per 100,000. Death rates for white women in these age groups were less than one tenth those for black women in 2005. (Published: 3/27/2009)
In 1997 and 2007, the percentage of adults aged >=25 years who reported regular leisure-time physical activity increased with level of education. In 2007, persons with a college degree or more were nearly three times as likely to report regular leisure-time physical activity (43.4%) as those who did not complete high school (14.9%). However, regardless of education level, from 1997 to 2007 no progress was made toward meeting the Healthy People 2010 target of 50% of persons reporting regular leisure-time physical activity (objective 22-2). (Published: 3/20/2009)
Although the overall prevalence of moderate and severe periodontitis declined substantially among adults aged 20-64 years, from nearly 10% during 1988-1994 to 5% during 1999-2004, current smokers continued to be nearly five times as likely to have periodontitis compared with nonsmokers. Approximately 19% of current smokers had periodontitis during 1988-1994, compared with 4% of nonsmokers. The prevalence of periodontitis decreased substantially for all adults regardless of smoking status to 11% for smokers and 2% for nonsmokers during 1999-2004. Likewise, periodontitis decreased regardless of sex, and men remained twice as likely to have periodontitis as women. (Published: 3/13/2009)
The proportion of adults who have never had a permanent tooth extracted because of dental caries or periodontal disease has nearly reached the Healthy People 2010 target of 40% (objective 21-3), increasing from 30% during 1988-1994 to 38% during 1999-2004. Although still furthest from the target percentage, tooth retention among non-Hispanic blacks improved the most compared with Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites, increasing from approximately 12% during 1988-1994 to approximately 27% during 1999-2004. Although tooth retention was similar among females (31%) and males (29%) during 1988-1994, males significantly exceeded the Healthy People 2010 target during 1999-2004, increasing 14 percentage points to 43%. In contrast, the observed 3% increase in tooth retention for females was not statistically significant from 1988-1994 to 1999-2004. (Published: 3/6/2009)
The percentage of adults aged 20-29 years with genital herpes infection decreased from 17% during 1988-1994 to 10% during 2003-2006, below the Healthy People 2010 target of 14% (objective 25-4). Rates of genital herpes infection among non-Hispanic blacks were significantly higher than rates among non-Hispanic whites and Mexican Americans. (Published: 2/27/2009)
In 2005, the fetal mortality rate in the United States was 6.2 fetal deaths of >=20 weeks' gestation per 1,000 live births and fetal deaths. From 1990 to 2003, the rate declined 17% because of a decrease in late fetal deaths (>=28 weeks’ gestation); the fetal mortality rate for 20-27 weeks’ gestation did not decline. From 2003 to 2005, the rate did not decline for either gestational age grouping. (Published: 2/20/2009)
In 2007, overall, 36.6% of adults aged >=18 years reported ever being tested for HIV. For both men and women, the percentage of persons who ever had an HIV test was highest among adults aged 25-34 years and 35-44 years and lowest among adults aged >=65 years. The percentages who had ever had an HIV test were higher for women than men in age groups 35-44 years and below, not significantly different for men and women at ages 45-64 years, and higher for men than women at ages >=65 years. (Published: 1/30/2009)
The proportion of young children who ever had dental caries in their primary teeth increased from 18% during 1988–1994 to 24% during 1999–2004, moving away from the Healthy People 2010 target of 11% (objective 21-1a). During 1999–2004, a higher percentage of Mexican-American children (35%) had dental caries than non-Hispanic black (26%) and non-Hispanic white (20%) children. (Published: 1/23/2009)
During 1999-2004, females had higher mean percentage body fat than males at all ages. Male/female differences were smallest at age 8-11 years (3.9 percentage points) but increased to 12.0 percentage points at age 16-19 years. In males, mean percentage body fat ranged from 22.9% at age 16-19 years to 30.9% at age 60-79 years. In females, mean percentage body fat ranged from 32.0% at age 8-11 years to 42.4% at age 60-79 years. (Published: 1/2/2009)
Infants born small for their gestational age (SGA) are at increased risk for neonatal distress, permanent deficits in growth and neurocognitive development, and mortality. Information from U.S. birth certificates for 2005 (the most recent year for which such information is available) shows that a greater percentage of non-Hispanic black women gave birth to an SGA infant (17%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander women (14%). Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and non-Hispanic white women were the least likely to have given birth to an SGA infant (9%–10%). (Published: 12/19/2008)
Overall, 20.4% of adults aged >=18 years had five or more alcoholic drinks in 1 day at least once in the preceding year. For both men and women, the percentage decreased with age. In all four age groups, men were substantially more likely than women to have had five or more drinks in 1 day at least once in the preceding year. (Published: 12/12/2008)
The percentage of adults aged >=25 years whose health was reported as excellent or very good increased with increased levels of education. Persons with a bachelor's degree or higher (73.1%) were nearly twice as likely to be reported as being in excellent or very good health as persons with less than a high school diploma (37.9%). Persons with less than a high school diploma were most likely to be reported as being in fair or poor health. (Published: 11/28/2008)
Infants born large for their gestational age (LGA) are at increased risk for birth complications, such as obstructed labor, and for obesity later in life. Information from U.S. birth certificates for 2005 shows that a greater percentage of American Indian/Alaska Native women gave birth to an LGA infant (12%), followed by white (10%) and Hispanic women (9%). Black and Asian/Pacific Islander women were least likely to have given birth to an LGA infant (6%). (Published: 11/21/2008)
In 2005, a total of 13,073 deaths occurred among teens aged 15-19 years. The leading cause of death in this age group was unintentional injury, accounting for 48.3% of the deaths. Homicide accounted for 15.1% of the deaths and suicide for 11.8%, followed by cancer (5.3%), heart disease (2.8%), and congenital anomalies (1.8%). (Published: 11/14/2008)
During 1985-2005, death rates among all teens aged 15-19 years declined substantially, from a high of 88.7 deaths per 100,000 population in 1991 to 65.0 in 2005. This decline resulted primarily from a 28% decrease in the death rate for males aged 15-19 years during that period. In 2005, a total of 13,703 deaths occurred among all teens aged 15-19 years. (Published: 11/7/2008)
In 2007, an estimated three out of 10 U.S. school children (aged 5-17 years) did not miss a day of school because of illness or injury during the preceding 12 months. Asian children were less likely to miss school days because of illness or injury than black children, white children, or American Indian/Alaska Native children. Approximately 4% of children missed 11 or more days of school. (Published: 10/31/2008)
During 2005–2006, 47.1% of adults aged >=20 years said they tried to lose weight during the preceding 12 months. More women (57.0%) than men (36.9%) reported weight loss attempts. A greater percentage of women aged 40–59 years tried to lose weight (65.9%) than women aged 20–39 years (58.2%) or >=60 years (41.6%). (Published: 10/24/2008)
In 2005, 62% of all injury deaths occurred outside of a hospital. Seventy-five percent of persons who died as a result of poisoning or firearm-related injuries, compared with 32% of persons who died from falls, died outside of a hospital. (Published: 10/17/2008)
During 2001–2005, the prevalence of obesity was greater among adults with movement (33%), emotional (33%), seeing or hearing (27%), or cognitive (27%) difficulties and among those with any complex activity limitation (32%) than among adults with no disabilities (19%). (Published: 10/10/2008)
During 2005-2006, overall, non-Hispanic blacks had higher rates of depression (8.0%) than non-Hispanic whites (4.8%). Among persons living below the poverty level, non-Hispanic whites had higher rates of depression (18.0%) than Mexican-Americans (7.6%). Non-Hispanic blacks and non-Hispanic whites living below the poverty level had higher rates of depression than those with higher incomes, whereas rates of depression in Mexican-Americans did not vary by poverty status. (Published: 10/3/2008)
During 2001-2005, the percentage of adults who were current smokers was greater among those with emotional (43%), cognitive (27%), movement (24%), and seeing or hearing (23%) difficulties and among those with complex activity limitations (26%) than among adults with no disabilities (20%). (Published: 9/26/2008)
In 2005, cesarean deliveries accounted for more than 25% of all live births in 12 industrialized countries, including the United States (30%). Nearly 40% of births were by cesarean delivery in Italy and Mexico. The Netherlands had the lowest rate of cesarean deliveries (14%), and four of the six lowest rates were in Nordic countries. (Published: 9/19/2008)
In 2007, approximately 38% of adults aged >=18 years reported using CAM during the preceding 12 months. Women (43%) were more likely than men (34%) to use CAM, and men and women differed in their use of CAM for certain conditions. Women were more likely than men to use CAM for neck pain, arthritis, and anxiety; men were more likely than women to use CAM to reduce cholesterol. (Published: 9/5/2008)
During 2004-2006, the prevalence of diagnosed LD, both with and without ADHD, was greater among children with low birthweight than among children without low birthweight. Approximately 8% of children with low birthweight had ever been diagnosed with LD without ADHD compared with approximately 5% of children without low birthweight. The prevalence of diagnosed ADHD without LD was not associated with a child's birthweight. (Published: 8/29/2008)
From 2000 to 2005, preterm-related infant mortality rates increased significantly (p<0.05) for the total population and for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Mexican women. In 2005, preterm-related infant mortality rates were approximately three times higher for non-Hispanic black women (6.26) and nearly twice as high for Puerto Rican woman (3.44) compared with rates for non-Hispanic white women (1.84). Rates for American Indian/Alaska Native, Mexican, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Central and South American women were similar to the rate for non-Hispanic white women. In 2005, 36.5% of all infant deaths in the United States were attributed to preterm-related causes. (Published: 8/22/2008)
In 2006, age-adjusted death rates were higher for males (924.6 per 100,000 population) than females (657.8 per 100,000 population) overall and within black and white populations. By race, death rates were higher for blacks than for whites. (Published: 8/15/2008)
Age-adjusted death rates for diabetes declined for whites and blacks from 2005 to 2006. This was the biggest drop in the diabetes death rate since 1999. The rate for black males, however, has generally increased and first surpassed the rate for black females in 2001. (Published: 8/8/2008)
The age-adjusted death rate for HIV disease declined by 6.7% for black males and 5.6% for white males from 2005 to 2006. The rate did not change for black females, but the low rate for white females further declined by 12.5% to 0.7 per 100,000 in 2006. After a period of steady increase from 1987 to 1995, HIV disease mortality peaked for white males in 1994, for white females in 1995, and for black males and females in 1995. Subsequently, the death rate for HIV disease decreased an average of 30.5% per year for the white population and 26.3% for the black population through 1998, with smaller decreases noted through 2006. (Published: 8/1/2008)
The age-adjusted death rate for cancer continued to decline for both white and black populations from 2005 to 2006. Rates peaked in 1990 and from 1990 to 2006 declined 19.9% for white males, 11.7% for white females, 28.4% for black males, and 14.9% for black females. (Published: 7/25/2008)
Since 1979, age-adjusted rates of death from heart disease have declined significantly among blacks and whites for both men and women. Death rates remain highest for black males and lowest for white females, although differences by race and sex have narrowed in recent years. From 2005 to 2006, rates of death from heart disease declined 7.4% for black females, 5.8% for white females, 5.4% for white males, and 3.8% for black males. (Published: 7/18/2008)
In 2007, among all adults >=18 years, women were significantly more likely than men to have experienced symptoms of serious psychological distress during the past 30 days. By age group, adults aged 45-64 years were more likely than adults aged >=65 years to have experienced these symptoms. Overall, approximately 3% of the U.S. adult population had experienced symptoms of serious psychological distress during the past 30 days. (Published: 7/11/2008)
In 2007, approximately 58% of adults aged >=65 years had ever received a pneumococcal vaccination. In this population, statistically significant differences by sex, age group, and race/ethnicity were observed. Women were more likely than men to have ever received a pneumococcal vaccination. Adults aged >=75 years were more likely to have ever received a pneumococcal vaccination compared with adults aged 65-74 years. Non-Hispanic white adults aged >=65 years were more likely than Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults in that age group to have received the vaccination. (Published: 7/4/2008)
From 1999 to 2005, the age-adjusted unintentional injury death rate increased 10.5% overall, from 35.3 per 100,000 population to 39.0. The increase resulted primarily from a 79.6% increase in the death rate for poisoning (including drug overdose) from 4.4 per 100,000 population to 7.9, and a 33.3% increase in the death rate for falls from 4.8 per 100,000 population to 6.4. (Published: 6/27/2008)
During 2001-2006, heart disease and cancer were the leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for nearly half of all deaths each year. During this period, the age-adjusted death rate for heart disease declined 19.5%, from 247.8 per 100,000 standard population to 199.4, and the age-adjusted cancer death rate declined 7.8%, from 196.0 to 180.8. Changes in the other leading causes of death were less pronounced. (Published: 6/20/2008)
During 2003-2006, non-Hispanic white adults aged >=40 years with diabetes were more likely than their non-Hispanic black and Mexican-American counterparts to have HbA1c controlled to the recommended level. No statistically significant differences were observed by race/ethnicity in the percentage of adults aged >=40 years with diabetes whose total blood cholesterol and blood pressure were controlled to recommended levels. (Published: 6/13/2008)
In 2006, persons who had less than a high school diploma were more than twice as likely as persons who had a bachelor's degree or higher to be limited in their usual activities because of one or more chronic conditions. At lower education levels (less than a high school diploma or a high school or GED diploma), women were more likely than men to be limited in usual activities. At higher education levels, no significant difference in limitation was observed between men and women. (Published: 6/6/2008)
In 2006, persons who had less than a high school diploma were more than twice as likely as persons who had a bachelor's degree or higher to be limited in their usual activities because of one or more chronic conditions. At lower education levels (less than a high school diploma or a high school or GED diploma), women were more likely than men to be limited in usual activities. At higher education levels, no significant difference in limitation was observed between men and women. (Published: 6/6/2008)
In 2006, persons with lower family incomes were more likely to report activity limitation because of a chronic condition than persons with higher family incomes. Among persons at the lowest income level, non-Hispanic whites (25.7%) were more likely to report limitations than non-Hispanic blacks (22.5%) and Hispanics (15.7%). (Published: 5/30/2008)
The percentage of U.S. adults with hypertension was associated with income, with those at the lowest income level more likely to have hypertension than those in the highest income group. (Published: 5/23/2008)
The likelihood of having a Pap smear test during the preceding 3 years increased with education level in each of the age groups. Overall, older women were less likely to be tested; the lowest rate (46.1%) was among women aged >=65 years who had not completed high school. Nine out of 10 women aged 25-44 years with some college or more reported having a Pap smear test during the preceding 3 years, the highest rate of any group. (Published: 5/16/2008)
During 2006, approximately 30% of adults reported experiencing some type of joint pain during the preceding 30 days. Knee pain was reported by 18% of respondents, followed by pain in the shoulder (9%), finger (7%), and hip (7%). Joint pain can be caused by osteoarthritis, injury, prolonged abnormal posture, or repetitive motion. (Published: 5/2/2008)
During 2004-2006, approximately 9% of Asian adults reported being in fair or poor health, compared with higher rates among blacks (20%), American Indian/Alaska Natives (18%), Hispanics (17%), and whites (11%). Among Asian subpopulations, the percentage reporting fair or poor health ranged from 5% among Japanese adults to 19% among Vietnamese adults. (Published: 4/25/2008)
During 2004-2006, Asian adults had the lowest percentage of current moderate or heavier drinkers (9%), when compared with whites (22%), American Indian/Alaska Natives (15%), Hispanics (13%), and blacks (12%). However, the percentage of moderate or heavier drinkers varied substantially among Asian subpopulations: Japanese (14%), Korean (10%), Filipino (9%), Chinese (7%), Vietnamese (6%), and Asian Indian (6%). (Published: 4/18/2008)
From 1940 to 2005 (most recent data available), infant, nenonatal, and postneonatal annual mortality rates in the United States declined substantially. The infant mortality rate decreased 85%, from 47 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 1940 to 6.87 in 2005. During the same period, substantial changes also occurred in the neonatal rate, which decreased 84%, from 28.8 to 4.54 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the postneonatal rate, which decreased 87%, from 18.3 to 2.34 deaths per 1,000 live births. (Published: 4/11/2008)
In 2004, life expectancy at birth ranged from a low of 59.1 years for the Russian male population to a high of 85.6 years for the female population of Japan. In the United States, life expectancy for men (75.2 years) ranked 25th out of 37 countries and territories and 23rd for women (80.4 years). Japan and Hong Kong were the countries with the highest life expectancy, whereas the countries of Eastern Europe (e.g., Russian Federation, Romania, and Bulgaria) reported the lowest life expectancy. (Published: 4/4/2008)
The recommended amount of weight gain during pregnancy is based on a woman's height and prepregnancy weight. Maternal weight gain of <15 pounds is not recommended for women having a singleton birth, regardless of the woman's height and prepregnancy weight. Inadequate weight gain has been associated with an increased risk for intrauterine growth retardation, low birthweight, and perinatal mortality. In 2005, overall, 10% of mothers of term singletons gained <15 pounds. Differences by age and race/ethnicity were substantial. For all racial/ethnic groups, inadequate weight gain increased with age. Non-Hispanic black women of all ages were more likely than non-Hispanic white and Hispanic women to gain <15 pounds during pregnancy. (Published: 3/21/2008)
Shorter gestation is associated with poorer birth outcomes, long-term morbidity, and higher infant mortality rates. The risk for shorter gestation is greater with multiple births than singleton births. In 2005, the mean gestational age for singletons was 38.7 weeks, compared with 35.2 weeks for twins, 31.9 weeks for triplets, 29.8 weeks for quadruplets, and 27.4 weeks for quintuplets and higher. (Published: 3/7/2008)
From 1985 to 2006, the percentage of men and women who reported an average of <6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period increased in all age groups. In 2006, for both men and women, the percentage of respondents reporting <6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period was highest among those aged 30-44 years and 45-64 years. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours of sleep per 24-hour period for adults (Published: 2/29/2008)
From 1999-2000 to 2005-2006, the mean age-adjusted serum total cholesterol level for all U.S. adults aged >=20 years declined significantly from 204 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL. The level among men decreased from 203 mg/dL to 195 mg/dL and among women decreased from 205 to 201 mg/dL. The Healthy People 2010 objective to reduce mean serum cholesterol levels among adults to <200 mg/dL (objective 12-14) was met in 2005-2006 for the overall adult population aged >20 years and for men but not for women.
(Published: 2/15/2008)
Since 1989, data on weight gain of women during pregnancy have been collected on U.S. birth certificates. Weight gain of >40 pounds during pregnancy is not recommended for women having a singleton birth, regardless of the woman's height and prepregnancy weight. Excessive weight gain is associated with greater risk for gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other adverse conditions during pregnancy and complications of delivery for both mother and infant. From 1990 to 2005, the percentage of women overall who gained >40 pounds increased from 15% to 20%; the percentage who gained >40 pounds also increased among non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic women. Non-Hispanic white women were more likely than non-Hispanic black and Hispanic women to gain >40 pounds during pregnancy in 1990, 2000, and 2005. (Published: 2/8/2008)
In 2006, approximately 29.2% of office-based physicians reported that they used an EMR system, and use of specific EMR features varied substantially. EMR features providing clinical reminders for guideline-based interventions or screening tests (13.1%) and public health reporting (6.6%) were used less than other features. Only 12.4% of physicians used EMR systems with all four of the features considered necessary for a minimally functional system (i.e., systems allowing for computerized orders for prescriptions, computerized orders for tests, electronic viewing of test results, and electronic viewing of clinical notes). (Published: 2/1/2008)
In 2004, the majority (63%) of nursing homes reported <60% employees had received an influenza shot last influenza season. In 2004, nursing homes used different strategies to promote influenza vaccination among employees. Three of these strategies (offering free vaccinations, furloughing employees with influenza-like illness, and requiring proof of vaccination) were significantly associated with staff influenza vaccination rates >60%. Only 1% of surveyed facilities did not use at least one of the strategies. (Published: 1/25/2008)
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious birth defects of the brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida). Since 1992, a national health recommendation has called for women of childbearing age in the United States to consume 400 µg of folic acid daily to reduce their risk for having a pregnancy affected by NTDs. The spina bifida rate per 100,000 live births declined 25% from 1995 to 2000 and 13% from 2000 to 2005. The anencephaly rate declined 36% from 1991 to 1995 and was unchanged from 1995 to 2005. (Published: 1/11/2008)
Life expectancy at birth reached a record high of 77.9 years in 2005 for the total U.S. population. Disparities in life expectancy at birth remain among the race/sex populations, although all populations have had increases in life expectancy during the past decade. (Published: 1/4/2008)
In 2005, approximately 67% of women aged >=40 years reported they had received a mammogram during the preceding 2 years. This percentage increased with household income level and ranged from 49% for women categorized as poor to 72% for women categorized as nonpoor. (Published: 12/21/2007)
In 2004, a total of 25,655 fetal deaths at >20 weeks gestation were reported in the United States, nearly as many as infant deaths (27,860). The U.S. fetal mortality rate was 6.20 per 1,000 live births and fetal deaths. The fetal mortality rate for non-Hispanic black women (11.25) was approximately twice the rates for non-Hispanic white (4.98), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.84), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.77), and Hispanic women (5.43). (Published: 12/14/2007)
The percentage of infant deaths from preterm-related causes increased from 34.6% in 2000 to 36.5% in 2004. Nearly half (46.3%) of the deaths of infants of non-Hispanic black mothers were preterm related in 2004, compared with 32.1% of the deaths of infants of non-Hispanic white mothers and 33.4% of the deaths of infants of Hispanic mothers. During 2000-2004, the percentage of infants born preterm increased in the United States, from 11.6% of all births in 2000 to 12.5% in 2004. (Published: 11/30/2007)
In 2006, among Hispanic, non-Hispanic black, and non-Hispanic white adults, women were more likely than men to have asthma. Overall, Hispanics were less likely than non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks to have asthma. (Published: 11/16/2007)
During 2003-2005, among separate age groups of male and female patients aged >=45 years, men aged 45-54 years were most likely (22.1%) to receive exercise counseling from their primary-care physician. Women
aged >=75 years were least likely (9.2%) to receive exercise counseling. For both men and women, the percentage of patients who received exercise counseling generally decreased as patient age increased. (Published: 11/2/2007)
The three leading causes of infant mortality (congenital malformations, disorders related to short gestation and low birthweight, and sudden infant death syndrome) accounted for approximately 43% of all infant deaths in the United States in 2005. (Published: 10/26/2007)
In 2005, black males had the highest age-adjusted death rate compared with females, white males, and all races. The higher rate for black males reflects higher death rates for most of the leading causes of death. (Published: 10/19/2007)
In 2006, adults aged >75 years were nearly three times as likely as those aged 65-74 years to require the help of another person in performing activities of daily living (e.g., eating, dressing, or bathing) and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., household chores or shopping). (Published: 10/12/2007)
In 2004, lung cancer was the leading cause of death from cancer both for men (31.3% of all cancer deaths among men) and women (25.6% of all cancer deaths among women). The second leading cause for women was breast cancer (15.3%) and for men was prostate cancer (10.1%). Colon cancer was the third leading cause of death from cancer both for men (9.4%) and women (10.1%). (Published: 9/28/2007)
In 2006, an estimated 29% of students aged 5-17 years never missed a day of school during the preceding 12 months because of illness or injury. The majority (56%) missed 1-5 days, 10% missed 6-10 days, and
5% missed >=11 days of school. (Published: 9/21/2007)
In 2004, poisoning became the second leading cause of death by injury in the United States following motor-vehicle traffic deaths. The state age-adjusted poisoning death rate ranged from 4.6 to 19.4 per 100,000 population. States with the highest rates included West Virginia (19.4), New Mexico (18.4), Utah (17.7), and Nevada (17.3). Nine of ten poisoning deaths were caused by drugs, 7% by inhalation of gases and vapors, 1% by alcohol, and 1% by other substances. Poisoning deaths included deaths classified as unintentional (69%), suicides (19%), deaths of undetermined intent (11%), and homicides (0.3%). (Published: 9/14/2007)
During 2001-2004, poor persons were at least twice as likely as nonpoor persons to have untreated dental caries, regardless of age group. In each age group, persons categorized as near poor also were more likely than nonpoor persons to have untreated caries. (Published: 8/31/2007)
Among sexually active females (i.e., 57% of females aged 14-19 years and 97% of those aged 20-59 years), the prevalence of HPV infection was highest for those in the youngest age groups (i.e., approximately 40% in those aged 14-19 years and 50% in those aged 20-24 years). Prevalence declined substantially after age 24 years. (Published: 8/24/2007)
The prevalence of complete tooth loss (edentulism) was significantly lower (p<0.05, by t test) for adults with a family income of >200% FPL compared with those in lower income groups. The prevalence of edentulism decreased between 1988-1994 and 1999-2004 for those in the 100%-199% and >200% FPL groups but not for those in the <=100% FPL group. (Published: 8/17/2007)
Among both men and women, non-Hispanic blacks (51.6% of men and 53.5% of women) were more likely to report ever being tested for HIV than Hispanics (35.7% of men and 46.1% of women) and non-Hispanic whites (30.5% of men and 33.5% of women). Overall, women (37.8%) were more likely than men (33.7%) to report ever being tested for HIV. (Published: 8/10/2007)
In 2006, women were more likely than men to report having some form of arthritis or a related condition. The prevalence was higher for non-Hispanic white men (19.7%) than non-Hispanic black men (16.4%) and Hispanic men (11.0%). Non-Hispanic black women (25.2%) and non-Hispanic white women (24.2%) had comparable prevalence, but both groups of women were more likely to report having some form of arthritis or a related condition than Hispanic women (18.3%). (Published: 7/27/2007)
In 2005, approximately one fourth of the 2.4 million hospitalizations for children aged <15 years were for respiratory diseases, the largest category of hospitalization diagnoses in this age group. Of these, 31% were for pneumonia, 25% for asthma, 25% for acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis, and 19% for other respiratory diseases, including croup and chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids. (Published: 7/20/2007)
During 1996-2005, the hospitalization rate per 10,000 population decreased 25% for acute MI (from 30.8 to 23.1 hospitalizations) and 15% for coronary atherosclerosis (from 38.9 to 33.2). (Published: 7/6/2007)
During 2002-2004, the average annual suicide rate (14.2 per 100,000 population) was nearly twice as high as the rate of death by homicide (7.2 per 100,000 population) for adults aged >=18 years. The suicide rate was higher than the homicide rate for all age groups except persons aged 18-24 years. The difference between the suicide and homicide rates among groups aged >=25 years increased with age; persons aged >=85 years were
eight times as likely to die from suicide as homicide. (Published: 6/29/2007)
Blood pressure category varied substantially by race/ethnicity. Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites were more likely to have normal blood pressure compared with non-Hispanic blacks. Conversely, higher percentages of non-Hispanic blacks had hypertension stage 1 and hypertension stage 2 compared with non-Hispanic whites and Mexican Americans. (Published: 6/22/2007)
The rate of diabetes among patients aged >=65 years who were discharged from hospitals was significantly higher than that for any other age group and increased approximately 50% during 1988-2005. The rate increased approximately 56% for patients aged 15-44 years and 29% for those aged 45-64 years during this period. The rate for patients aged <15 years did not change. (Published: 6/15/2007)
In 2005, approximately 7% of persons (21.7 million) delayed medical care during the preceding year because of worry about the cost, and another 5% (15.2 million) did not receive needed medical care because they could not afford it. Persons whose health was assessed as fair or poor were four to five times as likely as persons whose health was assessed as excellent or very good to delay or not receive needed medical care because of cost. (Published: 6/1/2007)
Although many types of assistance to quit smoking are available, support from family and friends (25.9%) and nicotine patches (15.5%) were the most commonly used types in 2005. Other types used less frequently were prescription pills (7.4%); nicotine gum (6.7%); nasal sprays, inhalers, or lozenges (3.7%); and books, pamphlets, or videos (3.6%). (Published: 5/25/2007)
The percentage of adults aged >=25 years whose health was reported as excellent or very good increased with education level. Persons with a bachelor's degree or higher (74.9%) were nearly twice as likely to be reported having excellent or very good health than persons with less than a high school diploma (39.8%). Persons with less than a high school diploma were most likely to be reported having fair or poor health. (Published: 5/11/2007)
During 2003-2004, the percentage of hospitals with emergency department staff members with bioterrorism-preparedness training for certain related diseases or exposures varied from 52.3% for hemorrhagic fever to 86.0% for smallpox. (Published: 4/27/2007)
Preliminary data for 2005 indicate that 30.2% of all live births in the United States were cesarean deliveries, marking the highest U.S. total cesarean rate ever reported. Since 1996, the total cesarean rate has increased by 46%, driven by both an increase in the percentage of all women having a first cesarean and a decline in the percentage of women delivering vaginally after a previous cesarean. Cesarean rates vary considerably among states but tend to be lower in the western mountain states and upper Midwest region and higher in the Southeast and East regions. (Published: 4/20/2007)
The distribution of births by gestational age changed between 1990 and 2005. The percentage of preterm births (<37 completed weeks of gestation) increased 20%, from 10.6% to 12.7%; the percentage of births at 37-39 weeks of gestation also increased, from 41.4% to 53.5%, a 29% increase. In contrast, the percentage of infants born at 40 weeks and especially 41 weeks of gestation declined (15% and 43%, respectively). (Published: 4/13/2007)
During 1999-2004, age-adjusted unintentional injury death rates increased 6.8%, from 35.3 per 100,000 population to 37.7. This increase was attributed primarily to increases in rates from motorcycle crashes, poisoning (including unintentional drug overdose), and falls. Similar but smaller increases were observed for these causes in 2003, thus the upward trend continued in 2004. (Published: 4/6/2007)
During 2003-2005, the percentage of children with hay fever increased with age; children aged 10-17 years were nearly three times as likely to have hay fever than children aged 0-4 years. In contrast, the percentage of children with skin allergies decreased with age, and the percentage of children with food allergies did not vary with age. (Published: 3/30/2007)
During 1999-2004, approximately 14% of U.S. adults aged 20-59 years self-reported dermatitis, eczema, or other red, inflamed skin rashes within the preceding 12 months. A higher percentage of women reported skin rashes than men (15.1% versus 12.8%), and a higher percentage of non-Hispanic whites (15.7%) reported rashes than Mexican Americans (8.1%) and non-Hispanic blacks (9.3%). (Published: 3/23/2007)
Although 94.2% of primary-care physicians reported in 2003-2004 that they were accepting new patients, acceptance varied by the patient's expected payment source. Among the physicians, 43.0% did not accept new charity cases, 29.3% did not accept new Medicaid patients, and 20.3% did not accept new Medicare patients. Only 7.0% did not accept new patients who self-paid. (Published: 3/16/2007)
Percentages indicate the proportion of weekly visits for illness or injury distributed over 14 periods (day and night). Overall, persons who arrive by ambulance at an emergency department (ED) are more likely to do so because of illness (57%) than injury (43%). However, on Saturdays, ambulances are more likely to bring persons with injuries than illnesses, both during the day and at night. Ambulance-transported patients account for approximately 15% of all ED visits and 16 million patients annually. (Published: 3/2/2007)
During 1999-2004, life expectancy at age 65 years increased by 1.0 year for the overall U.S. population, 1.1 years for white men, 0.8 years for white women, 0.9 years for black men, and 1.3 years for black women. (Published: 2/23/2007)
Ambulance use for trauma patients increases with patient age. Among trauma patients aged >75 years, approximately 41.4% were transported to emergency departments by ambulance, compared with 17.5% of patients aged 45-64 years and 6.5% of patients aged <15 years. (Published: 2/16/2007)
During 2003-2005, Puerto Rican children overall had a higher prevalence of asthma than Mexican-American, non-Hispanic white, and non-Hispanic black children. Differences in poverty status did not explain the disparities for Puerto Rican and non-Hispanic black children, two populations that had higher asthma rates than non-Hispanic white and Mexican-American children regardless of poverty status. The reason for the higher rate among Puerto Rican children overall is unknown. (Published: 2/9/2007)
The percentage of adults with selected unhealthy behavior characteristics varied by race during 2002–2004. Blacks and Asians had the lowest prevalence of consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in a single day; Asians also had the lowest prevalence of current cigarette smoking and obesity. AIAN had among the highest prevalences of consuming five or more drinks, current smoking, and obesity. Generally, physical inactivity was the most prevalent unhealthy behavior. (Published: 2/2/2007)
The proportion of total births that were preterm increased from 9.7% in 1990 to 11.0% in 2005. Most of the increase was among births occurring at 34-36 weeks (i.e., late preterm), which increased from 6.8% to 8.1%.
Although late preterm infants are at lower risk for mortality and long-term morbidity than other preterm infants, they are at higher risk than those born later in pregnancy. (Published: 1/19/2007)
Age of mother is a predictor of maternal and infant health risk. Pregnant teens aged 15-19 years are less likely to receive timely prenatal care and gain appropriate weight and more likely to smoke during pregnancy than pregnant women aged >=20 years. These factors are associated with poor birth outcomes. For example, infants born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy are 65% more likely to have low birthweight and 70% more likely to die in infancy than infants born to nonsmokers. In 2004, the overall U.S. birth rate for mothers aged 15-19 years was 41.1 births per 1,000 females in that age group. Among states, rates ranged from 62.6 (Texas) to 18.2 (New Hampshire). (Published: 1/5/2007)
During 1979-2004, the three leading causes of injury death in the United States were motor-vehicle traffic, firearm, and poisoning (including drug overdose). In 2004, for the first time since 1968, when such data first became available, the number of reported poisoning deaths (30,308) and the age-adjusted poisoning death rate (10.3 per 1000,000 population) exceeded the number of firearm deaths (29,569) and the firearm death rate (10.0), respectively. During 1999-2004, the poisoning death rate increased 45%, whereas the firearm death rate declined 3%; during the same period, no change occurred in the rate (14.7) for motor-vehicle traffic deaths. (Published: 12/22/2006)
Overall, approximately 17% (41 million) of persons aged <65 years had no health insurance at the time of interview. Of these, approximately one half did not have coverage because of cost, and one fourth did not have
coverage because of loss of a job or a change in employment. Approximately 14% of uninsured persons did not have coverage because their employer did not offer it or the insurance company refused coverage, and 10% did not have coverage because of cessation of Medicaid benefits. Less than 3% of persons without health insurance did not have coverage because of a change in marital status or death of a parent.
(Published: 12/15/2006)
Although screening for prostate cancer using the PSA test is common, clinicians are divided over whether the screening test is effective and whether a lower PSA threshold should be used to refer patients for prostate biopsy to rule out cancer. A PSA level of >=4.0 ng/mL is the common threshold; however, certain researchers have recommended lowering the level to >=2.5 ng/mL. During 2001-2004, approximately 6.2% (3.6 million)of men aged >40 years in the United States had a PSA level of >=4.0 ng/mL, and approximately 13.1% had a PSA of >=2.5 ng/mL. Differences among racial/ethnic groups tested were not statistically significant. (Published: 12/8/2006)
In 2002, although educational attainment was not related to HIV risk status among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white persons aged 22-44 years, higher education was strongly associated with lower HIV risk among non-Hispanic black persons. For example, 13.5% of black college graduates were at increased risk for HIV, compared with 29.5% of blacks with less than a high school education. Overall, 12.7% of men and 10.0% of women (a total of 10.6 million persons aged 22-44 years) reported sexual or drug-related behaviors that placed them at increased risk for HIV. (Published: 11/24/2006)
From 1999-2000 through 2003-2004, the prevalence of overweight among males and females increased from 14.0% to 18.2% and from 13.8% to 16.0%, respectively. By 2003-2004, approximately 12.5 million persons aged 12-19 years (17.1%) were overweight. (Published: 11/17/2006)
From 1999-2000 through 2003-2004, the prevalence of obesity among men increased significantly from 27.5% to 31.1%. During the same period, no significant change occurred among women, 33.2% of whom were obese in 2003-2004. (Published: 11/10/2006)
In 2002, the percentage of females aged 15-44 years reporting that they had ever been treated for PID varied by age at first vaginal intercourse and by number of male sex partners in the preceding 12 months. Higher prevalence of PID treatment was reported among females who had their first vaginal intercourse at younger ages, particularly <15 years, and among those who had greater numbers of male sex partners in the preceding 12 months. (Published: 11/3/2006)
The percentage of infants ever breastfed increased from 55% among those born during 1990-1993 to 67% among those born during 1997-2000, bringing the levels of breastfeeding initiation closer to the Healthy People 2010 objective of 75% among mothers in all racial/ethnic groups. Substantial progress toward meeting this goal has been observed among Hispanic (75%) and non-Hispanic white (69%) mothers. In addition, breastfeeding initiation nearly doubled among non-Hispanic black mothers, from 25% of infants born during 1990-1993 to 47% of infants born during 1997-2000. (Published: 10/27/2006)
Cotinine is a metabolite only of nicotine. Among nonsmokers, the presence of cotinine in serum indicates exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. From 1988-1991 through 2001-2002, median serum cotinine levels decreased by 74% in children aged 4-11 years, 79% in persons aged 12-19 years, and 83% in persons aged >20 years, suggesting a substantial reduction in the exposure of the U.S. population to secondhand tobacco smoke. (Published: 10/20/2006)
The World Health Organization recommends that no person aged <18 years use a tanning bed because of the associated increased risk for skin cancer. In addition, CDC recommends that school programs to prevent skin cancer advise students to avoid using sunlamps and tanning beds. Nonetheless, in 2005, 8.7% of teens aged 14-17 years used indoor tanning devices. Girls aged 14-17 years were seven times more likely to use these devices than boys in the same age group. The use of indoor tanning devices increased with age from 14 to 17 years. (Published: 10/13/2006)
The five leading causes of death account for approximately two thirds of all deaths in the United States. The two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, account for approximately half of all deaths. Both heart disease and cancer death rates declined substantially during 2001-2004. (Published: 10/6/2006)
From 2001 to 2003, the overall rate of visits to physicians during which combination estrogen-progestin hormone therapy was prescribed decreased by 44%. The decline was greatest among women aged >=50 years. In July 2002, the National Institutes of Health terminated a clinical trial of combined hormone therapy (a component of the Women’s Health Initiative) after investigators determined that the associated health risks outweighed the benefits. (Published: 9/29/2006)
According to 2002 survey data, among non-Hispanic whites, the birth of the first child occurred during marriage for 77% of males and 74% of females. Among Hispanics, the birth of the first child occurred during marriage for 52% of males and 54% of females, and, among non-Hispanic blacks, it occurred during marriage for 37% of males and 23% of females. (Published: 9/15/2006)
In 2005, approximately one fourth of all adults reported participating in any leisure-time strengthening activity, a component of overall physical fitness. Men were more likely than women to engage in leisure-time strengthening activities. The percentage of adults who engaged in these activities decreased with age, from 37% among persons aged 18-24 years to 10% among persons aged >=75 years. (Published: 9/8/2006)
During 2001-2003, AI/AN and non-Hispanic black male adolescents had higher average annual death rates than males in other racial/ethnic populations. Among female adolescents, AI/ANs had a higher death rate than any other population. In each racial/ethnic population, males had higher adolescent death rates than females. (Published: 9/1/2006)
In 2003, approximately two thirds of persons with current asthma used one or more inhaled medications during the preceding 3 months, and the proportion using inhaled medications increased with levels of symptom severity. Approximately half of all respondents with asthma used a B2A-S rescue inhaler, one third used an inhaled corticosteroid, and one fifth used a B2A-L inhaler. Each symptom severity level had a similar pattern of inhaled medication use. (Published: 8/25/2006)
During 2000-2002, the age-adjusted diabetes death rate for Hispanics was 64.5% higher than for non-Hispanic whites in the United States. The difference was even greater in counties near the U.S.-Mexico border, where the age-adjusted rate for Hispanics was nearly three times the rate for non-Hispanic whites. (Published: 8/18/2006)
During 2001-2003, the annual rate of nonfatal, medically attended fall injuries for adults aged >=65 years was 52 per 1,000 population. Adults aged >=85 years had the highest rates of injuries from falls; in that age group, rates were similar for men and women. However, among adults aged 65-74 years and 75-84 years, the rate of fall injuries was higher for women than men. (Published: 8/11/2006)
Whereas the estimated number of persons in the United States increased by approximately 8% during 1997-2004, the number of persons with diabetes in the United States increased by approximately 50%, from 10.1
million in 1997 to 15.2 million in 2004. The estimated number of diabetes-related visits to physician offices and hospital outpatient departments also increased by approximately 41% during this period. (Published: 8/4/2006)
During 2000-2004, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults were most likely to have self-assessed symptoms of serious psychological distress, and Asian adults were least likely. Overall, the percentage was highest for AI/AN women, who were at least twice as likely as white women and black women and nearly four times as likely as Asian women to have self-assessed symptoms of serious psychological distress. AI/AN men were more than three times as likely as Asian men to have symptoms. (Published: 7/28/2006)
During 2000-2003, men aged >=55 years were more likely than women in the same age group to engage in regular leisure-time physical activity. For both men and women, prevalence of regular activity was nearly the same for adults aged 55-64 and 65-74 years, declined among those aged 75-84 years, and declined further among those aged >=85 years. Among adults aged >=85 years, approximately one in 10 men and one in 20 women engaged in regular leisure-time physical activity. (Published: 7/21/2006)
From 1990-1992 to 2002-2004, the rate of hospitalization for depression increased approximately 81% for females aged 5-19 years, to 27.8 per 100,000 population. The rate for young females was nearly twice that for young males during 2002-2004. (Published: 7/7/2006)
During 1999-2003, unintentional injury mortality increased 5.4%. Increases in mortality rates from motor vehicle traffic, poisoning, and fall exceeded declines in mortality rates from suffocation/choking, fire/burn, and drowning. The 0.7% increase in the motor vehicle injury rate resulted from a 50.0% increase in motorcycle-related injury. (Published: 6/30/2006)
Infant mortality rates decreased significantly (p<0.05, z test) in the United States from 1995 to 2003. The rate for non-Hispanic black mothers was significantly higher than for all other groups for both years; the rate for American Indian/Alaska Native mothers was significantly higher than for non-Hispanic whites, Hispanics, and Asians/Pacific Islanders for both years. (Published: 6/23/2006)
Obese persons were significantly (t test, p<0.05) more likely to report fair or poor health and activity limitation and to make >=10 visits during the preceding 12 months to health-care providers than persons of normal weight or those who were overweight. Overweight persons had slightly higher rates of fair/poor health than persons of normal weight but reported no differences in activity limitation or frequency of health-care visits. (Published: 6/16/2006)
In 2001, life expectancy (LE) at birth ranged from a low of 59.1 years for Russian males to a high of 84.9 years for Japanese females. LE for males in the United States ranked 26th among 37 countries (74.4 years) and for females ranked 25th (79.8 years). The greatest difference in LE between sexes was observed in Russia (13.2 years). The smallest LE difference between sexes was in Costa Rica (4.3 years). (Published: 6/9/2006)
During 1999-2002, the seroprevalence of HIV was 0.37% among persons aged 18-39 years and 0.54% among persons aged 40-49 years. Among persons aged 18-49 years, the highest percentage of HIV infection (3.58%) was among non-Hispanic blacks aged 40-49 years. These prevalences likely are underestimates of HIV infection because the survey sample is the U.S. household population and excluded homeless persons and those in institutions, who might be at higher risk for infection. (Published: 6/2/2006)
The prevalence of antihypertensive medication use during the preceding month among adults with hypertension increased from 57% in 1988-1994 to nearly 63% in 1999-2002. Substantial increases in use also occurred among non-Hispanic white and black adults but not among Mexican-Americans, for whom prevalence remained at approximately 40%. (Published: 5/26/2006)
During 2003, approximately 16 million ambulance transports were made to emergency departments (30 per minute); 37% of patients transported were admitted to hospitals. Ten primary diagnosis groups accounted for
approximately one third of all transports. (Published: 5/19/2006)
The percentage of hospital inpatients transferred to long-term facilities increases with age. However, during 1990-2004, the percentage transferred increased among all age groups except those aged >85 years. For that group, the percentage increased from 1990 to 1995 and then leveled off. (Published: 5/12/2006)
During 1980–2004, the average length of a hospital stay declined significantly to 5.4 days for those aged 65–74 years, 5.7 days for those aged 75–84 years, and 5.8 days for those aged >85 years. The average stay for patients aged <65 years was 4.3 days in 2004. (Published: 5/5/2006)
Timely emergency care can be critical for patients who visit an emergency department. At least 10% of emergent cases (those in which patients should be seen in less than 15 minutes) and 20% of urgent cases (should be seen in 15-60 minutes) had to wait longer than 1 hour to see a physician. Blacks and Hispanics were more likely to wait for more than 1 hour in all cases other than emergent. (Published: 4/28/2006)
Since 1993-1994, the annual number of OPD visits increased by 39% to approximately 90 million during 2003-2004. Although the majority (80%) of OPD patients were seen by a physician during 2003-2004, the role of mid-level providers (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and midwives) became more prominent. Since 1993-1994, the percentage of visits in which only a mid-level provider was seen increased from approximately 6% to 11%. During the same period, the percentage of visits in which both a mid-level provider and physician were seen did not change, and the percentage of visits in which only a physician was seen decreased by 4%, from 81% to 78%. (Published: 4/21/2006)
The type of medical setting in which persons receive health care for asthma differs for those with private health insurance and those without health insurance. Approximately 30% of medical visits for asthma by persons without health insurance occurred in emergency departments, compared with only 6% of visits by those with private insurance. Asthma is a condition considered to be sensitive to effective primary care and, if controlled, would result in fewer visits to the emergency department. (Published: 4/14/2006)
Ambulance diversion occurs when EDs are too crowded to handle any more critically ill or injured patients and request that ambulances bypass them for another hospital. In 2003, an estimated 45% of hospital EDs were on diversion status at some time during the previous year. Ambulance diversions were more common in EDs with larger volumes of patients and those in metropolitan areas. (Published: 4/7/2006)
Hispanic immigrants aged >=18 years living in the United States for >=5 years were more likely to be obese and have a higher prevalence of self-reported hypertension and cardiovascular disease than Hispanic adults who immigrated more recently. (Published: 3/31/2006)
During 1998-2003, the prevalence of obesity, smoking, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease was greater among U.S.-born adults than foreign-born adults. The foreign-born population was younger, less likely to have a high school diploma, more likely to be poor, and had less access to health care. During 1970-2002, the number of foreign-born persons in the United States increased more than threefold to 32.5 million, or 11.5% of the total U.S. population. (Published: 3/24/2006)
In 2004, an estimated 9.5 million adults (4.5% of the adult population; 6.8% of men and 2.3% of women) had ever spent >24 hours on the streets, in a shelter, or in a jail or prison. The prevalence of cigarette smoking for both men and women in this population was more than twice that observed among the overall adult population. (Published: 3/17/2006)
During 2000-2003, Hispanic adults in the United States were more than twice as likely to be without health insurance than non-Hispanic adults. This disparity was even greater for Hispanics who lived along the U.S.-Mexico border, who were more than three times as likely as non-Hispanics to be without health insurance. (Published: 3/10/2006)
Infant, neonatal, and postneonatal annual mortality rates in the United States mostly declined during 1940–2003. The most recent data indicate that, from 2002 to 2003, the infant mortality rate declined from 6.97 per 1,000 live births to 6.85, and the postneonatal mortality rate declined from 2.31 to 2.23. The neonatal rate did not change significantly. (Published: 3/3/2006)
The percentage of children who currently have asthma was stable from 2001 to 2004 for black non-Hispanic girls and white non-Hispanic boys and girls. Percentages for black non-Hispanic boys were higher than for the other populations and continued to increase during this period. (Published: 2/24/2006)
Annual U.S. death rates for Parkinson disease increased during 1973–2003. Parkinson disease became the 14th leading cause of death in the United States in 2003. This increase might be attributable to multiple factors, including an aging population, greater awareness of the disease, and improved identification of cases. (Published: 2/17/2006)
In 2003, approximately 8.0% of births were attended by midwives, more than double the 1990 rate of 3.9%. In six states (Alaska, Georgia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, and Vermont), rates were at least twice as high as the national rate. (Published: 2/3/2006)
In 2004, the percentage of adults who experienced a severe headache or migraine during the preceding 3 months decreased with age, from 18% among persons aged 18-44 years to 6% among persons aged >=75 years. In every age group, the proportion of women who experienced severe
headache or migraine was greater than that of men. (Published: 1/27/2006)
In 2002, among all persons aged 15-44 years, 15.1% (approximately 18.3 million persons) had been tested for HIV during the preceding year. The percentage tested was strongly associated with the number of sex partners of the opposite sex; 8.5% of those with no sex partners of the opposite sex were tested, compared with 26.6% of those with three or more sex partners of the opposite sex during the preceding year. (Published: 1/20/2006)
During 1999-2002, approximately 50% of females and 40% of males reported using at least one prescription drug during the preceding month, with non-Hispanic whites more likely to do so than non-Hispanic blacks and Mexican-Americans. In each racial/ethnic population, females were more likely than males to have used at least one prescription drug during the preceding month. (Published: 1/13/2006)
Childhood vaccines primarily are administered in physician offices. During 2002-2003, vaccines were administered during 1% of emergency department visits made by children aged <18 years; the majority of vaccines administered in emergency departments were tetanus related. In hospital outpatient departments, vaccines were administered during 9% of visits made by children aged <18 years. (Published: 1/6/2006)
From 1960-1962 to 1988-1994, mean total cholesterol declined for all age groups. From 1988–1994 to 1999-2002, total cholesterol levels continued to decline for adults aged >50 years. For adults aged 20-49 years, total cholesterol levels changed minimally after 1988-1994. (Published: 12/23/2005)
On the basis of 2003 birth rates, U.S. women have an average of 2.0 births during their lives. The total fertility rate (i.e., the estimated average number of births per woman in a lifetime, based on the age-specific birth rates observed in a given year) varies by state, ranging from 1.7 in Vermont to 2.6 in Utah. In 2003, the District of Columbia had the lowest rate at 1.6. Rates were lower in the northeastern states and higher in the southwestern states. (Published: 12/16/2005)
During 2003, an estimated 906 million visits were made to physician offices in the United States, approximately 3.2 visits per person overall. Infants aged <1 year and adults aged >=65 years were the most frequent visitors, with approximately 6.6 visits per person in each of those age groups. (Published: 12/9/2005)
The risk of giving birth to a very low birthweight infant is higher for both younger and older mothers. Much of the added risk among older women is attributable to higher multiple birth rates. On average, infants born in multiple births are smaller than infants born in single births. (Published: 12/2/2005)
Mortality attributable to HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) increased rapidly for both men and women during the late 1980s and early 1990s, reaching a peak in the mid-1990s. The rate then decreased sharply until 1997 before leveling off. From 1999 to 2003, men experienced a modest but steady decrease in HIV/AIDS mortality; the death rate for women was unchanged. (Published: 11/25/2005)
During 2002-2003, diabetes was significantly more prevalent among adults aged >=50 years in the United States than in Canada. Approximately 13% of U.S. adults in that age group had been told by a health-care professional that they had diabetes, compared with approximately 10% of that age group in Canada. Among those aged 50-64 years, 11% of U.S. adults had been told they had diabetes, compared with 8% in Canada. (Published: 11/18/2005)
The percentage of young adults aged 18-24 years who never smoked cigarettes increased in 2003 and remained at this level during 2004. In 2004, approximately seven of every 10 young adults had never smoked cigarettes. (Published: 11/11/2005)
In 2003, approximately 16% of boys and 8% of girls aged 5-17 years had ever had diagnoses of ADHD or LD, according to parental reports. Boys were three times more likely than girls to have diagnoses of ADHD without
LD. Boys were also more likely than girls to have LD diagnosed, either with or without ADHD. (Published: 11/4/2005)
Overall, approximately three fourths of hospital emergency response plans address explosive or incendiary attacks; however, only approximately one fifth of hospitals conduct drills to prepare for these types of attacks. Hospitals in metropolitan statistical areas are more likely to have such plans and to conduct drills than are hospitals in nonmetropolitan statistical areas. (Published: 10/28/2005)
The rate of triplet and other higher-order multiple births increased substantially, from 37 per 100,000 live births in 1980 to 194 in 1998, a trend largely attributable to increased usage of fertility therapies.
During 1999-2003, the rate of triplet and higher-order multiple births has remained stable. Older mothers and non-Hispanic white mothers are the most likely to have a triplet or higher-order multiple birth. (Published: 10/21/2005)
The percentage of emergency department visits during which pain medication was prescribed increased with pain severity as assessed on the patient’s arrival. However, pain medication was prescribed for only 74% of visits during which the patient’s pain was described as severe. (Published: 10/14/2005)
The percentage of emergency department visits during which pain medication was prescribed increased with pain severity as assessed on the patient’s arrival. However, pain medication was prescribed for only 74% of visits during which the patient’s pain was described as severe. (Published: 10/7/2005)
Infant deaths include neonatal deaths, which occur <28 days after birth, and postneonatal deaths, which occur from 28 days to 11 months after birth. Substantial differences were observed in the leading causes of death during the neonatal versus postneonatal periods. Congenital malformations, although ranked first for infant mortality overall, ranks second for both neonates and postneonates. Disorders related to short gestation and low birthweight not elsewhere classified were the leading
cause of neonatal death. In contrast, SIDS was the leading cause of death during the postneonatal period. (Published: 9/30/2005)
From 1985 to 2004, the percentage of men and women who reported an average of <=6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period increased in all age groups. (Published: 9/23/2005)
From 1995 to 1999, the percentage of nursing home residents aged >=65 years who received 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) increased by 58.5%. This increase might be attributable, in part, to a 36% increase in the number of residents living in nursing homes with
pneumococcal immunization programs. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices continues to recommend PPV23 vaccination for all persons aged >=65 years and all residents of nursing homes and other long-term–care facilities (CDC. Recommended adult immunization schedule---United States, October 2004--September 2005. MMWR 2004;53:Q1–Q4.) (Published: 9/16/2005)
During 2002–2003, the United States and Canada had similar national guidelines for Pap test and mammogram screening for women aged >50 years. Approximately 85% of U.S. women aged 50–69 years met the guidelines for Pap tests, compared with 70% of Canadian women in this age group. The rate among Canadian women was comparable to that of uninsured U.S. women. Nearly 82% of U.S. women aged 50–69 years met the U.S. recommendations for mammogram screening, whereas 74% of Canadian women in this age group met the Canadian guidelines. More than half (55%) of uninsured U.S. women aged 50–69 years received mammograms on the recommended schedule. (Published: 9/9/2005)
In 2003, among the 2.7 million U.S. children aged 4–17 years for whom parents reported definite or severe emotional or behavioral difficulties (5% of all children in that age group), nearly two thirds had had contact with a mental health professional or general physician or had used special education services for those difficulties. (Published: 9/2/2005)
During 1999–2002, approximately 30% of persons aged >=20 years had hypertension. Among those racial/ethnic populations and subpopulations evaluated, the percentage with hypertension was highest among non-Hispanic blacks. Men and women were approximately equally likely to have hypertension. (Published: 8/26/2005)
In 2003, U.S. adults reported spending an average of 5 days in bed during the preceding 12 months because of illness or injury. Younger adults had fewer bed days than older adults, and adults aged 18–44 years had the fewest bed days. (Published: 8/19/2005)
From the early 1960s to 2002, the mean weight for men and women aged 20–74 years increased 24 pounds, and the mean height increased approximately 1 inch. During 1999–2002, the mean weight of men aged >20 years was approximately 190 lbs. and the mean height was approximately 5 ft., 9 in.; among women, the mean weight was approximately 163 lbs. and the mean height was approximately 5 ft., 4 in. (Published: 8/12/2005)
The percentage of male teens who reported ever having sexual intercourse decreased significantly for both younger (aged 15-17 years) and older (aged 18-19 years) teens from 1995 to 2002. Among females, the percentage who reported ever having sexual intercourse declined significantly for those aged 15-17 years. (Published: 8/5/2005)
Health status data were obtained by asking respondents to assess their own health as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor. AI/AN adults and black adults were substantially less likely than white adults and Asian adults to assess their health as excellent or very good. (Published: 7/29/2005)
In 2003, 13% of all hospital discharges were for heart disease, one of the leading causes of hospitalization. Of these, 24% were for congestive heart failure, 23% for coronary atherosclerosis,18% for cardiac dysrhythmias, 17% for acute myocardial infarction, and 17% for other heart diseases (e.g., valve disorders and hypertensive heart disease). (Published: 7/22/2005)
In 2003, patients in six diagnostic categories had >1 million hospital discharges. The categories were heart disease (4.4 million), delivery (4.0 million), psychoses (1.6 million), pneumonia (1.4 million), malignant neoplasms (1.3 million), and fractures (1.1 million). The average length of hospital stay for patients with these diagnoses ranged from 2.6 days for deliveries to 8.0 days for psychoses. (Published: 7/15/2005)
In 2003, poor adults aged >=18 years were nearly twice as likely as nonpoor adults to report trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. In addition, non-Hispanic black adults were more likely to report trouble seeing than non-Hispanic white adults. (Published: 7/8/2005)
In 2003, the percentage of adults aged >18 years who reported being deaf or having a lot of trouble hearing increased with age, from 1% in persons aged 18–44 years to 15% in persons aged >75 years. In every age group, more men than women reported hearing limitations; among persons aged 65–74 years, men were more than twice as likely as women to have hearing limitations. (Published: 7/1/2005)
In 2002, the five leading mechanisms of injury death accounted for 81% of all 161,629 injury deaths: motor-vehicle traffic (MVT) (27%), firearm (19%), poisoning (16%), fall (11%), and suffocation (8%). All MVT-related and nearly all fall deaths were classified as unintentional. Of the firearm deaths, 57% were suicides, and 39% were homicides. Two thirds of poisonings were unintentional. Half of suffocations were suicides, and 43% were unintentional. (Published: 6/24/2005)
Since the 1970s, increasing amounts of hospital care have been devoted to patients aged >65 years. In 2003, 12% of the U.S. population was aged >65 years; however, these persons accounted for 38% of hospital discharges and 45% of days of hospital care. (Published: 6/17/2005)
Nursing assistants are frontline caregivers in nursing homes, responsible for assisting residents with their activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and eating. From 1985 to 1999, the number of nursing home assistant full-time equivalents per 100 residents increased 14%. The increase in nursing assistants nationwide corresponds with increases in the number of residents needing assistance. During the same period, the proportion of nursing home residents requiring assistance to dress increased from 79% to 87% (Published: 6/10/2005)
Overall, arrivals by ambulance accounted for 14.2% (approximately 16 million) of visits to emergency departments (EDs) in 2003. The proportion arriving by ambulance increased with age. Approximately 50% of adults aged >85 years arrived at EDs by ambulance, compared with 4% of children aged <12 years. (Published: 6/3/2005)
During 2002-2003, young women were more likely than young men to report having never smoked cigarettes. Among those aged 18-24 years, Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults were more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to have never smoked. (Published: 5/27/2005)
The average age of mothers at first birth increased steadily during the preceding 30 years, to 25.1 years in 2002, an all-time high for the nation. In 2002, by state, the average age of mothers at first birth ranged from 23 years to 28 years. Mothers living in northeastern states were the oldest at first birth; mothers living in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming were the youngest. (Published: 5/20/2005)
Electronic medical records were used in nearly one third of emergency and outpatient hospital settings and less frequently (17.2%) in physician offices. Approximately 73% of physicians used information technology for billing patients, but only 8% used computerized systems for ordering prescriptions electronically. (Published: 5/13/2005)
In 2003, approximately one in eight children had a condition for which they regularly took prescription medication. Children with private or public health insurance coverage were at least twice as likely as children with no health insurance coverage to have been on regular medication. (Published: 5/6/2005)
An estimated 9 million (12.5%) children aged <18 years in the United States have had asthma diagnosed at some time in their lives. As age increases, the proportion of children who have ever had asthma diagnosed increases. (Published: 4/29/2005)
Among the 16.5% of persons aged <65 years who were without health insurance at the time of the interview, approximately one fourth had never had health insurance, and an additional one fourth had been without health insurance for >36 months. Being without health insurance for a lengthy period is associated with less access to preventive health-care services and decreased continuity of care for chronic conditions. (Published: 4/22/2005)
Preliminary data indicate that life expectancy at birth in the United States reached a record high in 2003. Disparities in life expectancy at birth between non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white persons and males and females have narrowed in recent years. (Published: 4/15/2005)
During 1999-2000, approximately 20% of U.S. adults aged >40 years had LED, with LED nearly twice as prevalent among those with diabetes compared with those without diabetes. (Published: 4/8/2005)
In 2003, approximately 84% of the 660,000 hospitalized patients who underwent a coronary angioplasty received a stent, a wire mesh tube inserted during angioplasty to reduce future narrowing of arteries. Drug-eluting stents have been determined to reduce the probability of future narrowing of arteries. Black and white angioplasty patients were equally likely to receive a stent. However, white patients were more likely than black patients to receive a drug-eluting stent. (Published: 4/1/2005)
More than half of adults used some type of CAM during the preceding 12 months. Of the 27 types of CAM studied, prayer for health reasons was the most frequently used. Women were more likely than men to use CAM, including prayer for health reasons, natural products (e.g., nonvitamins and nonminerals such as herbs or herbal medicine), and deep-breathing exercises. (Published: 3/25/2005)
From 1993-1994 to 1999-2000, the overall length of service provided to patients in home health care declined. Several factors have contributed to this decline, including a special initiative implemented in 1995 to identify fraud and abuse in home health care and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, which changed the Medicare payment system for home health care. Medicare covers approximately two thirds of those receiving home health care. Length of service did not decline among home health-care patients with Medicaid or private health insurance during this period. (Published: 3/18/2005)
During 1990-2003, the average length of stay in the hospital for hip fractures declined 49%. In 1990, the estimated 281,000 patients hospitalized for hip fractures had an average hospital stay of 12.8 days. In 2003, the estimated 304,000 patients with hip fractures had an average hospital stay of 6.5 days. (Published: 3/11/2005)
Total knee replacement has become one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed on older persons. During 1979-2002, the rate of knee replacement procedures among those aged >65 years increased approximately eightfold. These procedures are performed more frequently for women than men. (Published: 2/25/2005)
In 2002, the most frequent contraceptive method among women aged 15-44 years was oral contraception. Other leading methods were female sterilization and the male condom. A smaller, but significant, number of women were using the newer, long-acting hormonal methods, including injectables, implants, and the patch. (Published: 2/18/2005)
In 2002, the infant mortality rate was highest for infants of non-Hispanic black mothers. Infants of Hawaiian, American Indian, and Puerto Rican mothers also had high rates. The lowest rates were observed for infants of Cuban and Chinese mothers. (Published: 2/11/2005)
Since 1990, pregnancy rates have declined substantially for teenagers aged 15-17 years. From 1990 to 2000, the pregnancy rate decreased 33%, from 80.3 per 1,000 females to 53.5, a record low. The birth rate declined 42%, from its peak at 38.6 in 1991 to 22.4 in 2003. The induced abortion rate peaked in 1983 at 30.7 and decreased by more than half to 14.5 by 2000. (Published: 2/4/2005)
During January-June 2004, 10% of persons of all ages and approximately 28% of Hispanics had been without health insurance coverage for more than 1 year. Hispanics were more than four times as likely as non-Hispanic whites and approximately 2.5 times as likely as non-Hispanic blacks to have been uninsured for more than 1 year. (Published: 1/28/2005)
Preliminary data for 2003 indicated that 27.6% of all births in the United States resulted from cesarean deliveries, an increase of 6% from 2002 and the highest percentage ever reported in the United States. After declines during 1989-1996, the total cesarean rate and the primary cesarean rate (i.e., percentage of cesareans among women with no previous cesarean delivery; 19.1% in 2003) have increased each year. In addition, the rate of VBAC, which had increased during 1989-1996, decreased by 63% to 10.6% in 2003. Among women with previous cesarean deliveries, the likelihood that subsequent deliveries would be cesarean was approximately 90% in 2003. (Published: 1/21/2005)
Approximately 70% of U. S. women have ever had a mammogram. The likelihood that a woman has had a mammogram at some time in her life varies by race/ethnicity. Hispanic women were the least likely to have ever had a mammogram, whereas non-Hispanic white women were the most likely. (Published: 1/14/2005)
Environmental public health tracking is the ongoing collection, integration, analysis, and interpretation of data about the following factors; Environmental hazards, Exposure to environmental hazards, and Health effects potentially related to exposure to environmental hazards.
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The community design content area will include data and information on:
•air quality,
•childhood lead poisoning,
•motor vehicle crashes, and
•types of transportation to work.
(Published: 5/3/2011)
CDC is pleased to announce that health and environment data submitted by CO, LA, MN, and SC are available on the National Tracking Network. (Published: 5/3/2011)
Check out the new and improved Environmental Public Health Tracking 101, a Web-based training that gives an overview of the major components. (Published: 12/30/2010)
The newly added data include birth defects data for four states; updated childhood lead poisoning data; and data on drinking water quality, asthma, and heart attacks covering more years.
(Published: 4/20/2010)
The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network now has data for all 50 states on three reproductive and birth outcomes. The data include: Prematurity among singleton births, Growth retardation among singleton births, and Sex ratio.
(Published: 2/16/2010)
The Tracking Network added cancer data for 34 states and the District of Columbia. Cancer data are now available for 42 states plus D.C. (Published: 12/22/2009)
CDC expands the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network by funding six additional states. Welcome CO, KS, LA, MN, SC, and VT! (Published: 10/2/2009)
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey shows preparation is geared more towards natural disasters in the wake of Hurricane Katrina [PDF - 204 KB] (Published: 3/24/2011)
New early health interview data show early 61 million uninsured for at least part of the year and 36.1 million uninsured for more than a year. (Published: 3/23/2011)
As the Nations principal health statistics agency, the National Center for Health Statistics compiles statistical information that is often used to help guide actions and policies to improve the Nations health. In carrying out our responsibility to share fully our data and analyses, we are making available summaries of staff responses to recent requests for data on health, determinants of health, health care access and use, and other topics of current interest.
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These tables present data on the percentage of adults who did not get medical care due to cost, whose medical care was delayed due to cost, and who did not get prescription drugs due to cost. Data are presented for adults aged 18 to 64 years of age for 1997, 2006, and 2007 based on the National Health Interview Survey. In addition to various age break downs, data are presented for gender, race and ethnicity, education level, percent of poverty level, insurance status, geographic regions, and MSA status. (Published: 9/25/2009)
These tables present data on the percentage of adults without a usual source of health care. Data are presented in three age groupings and by gender, race/ethnicity, poverty level, health insurance status, geography, and MSA status. Data are presented for adults aged 18 to 64 years of age for 1997, 2006, and 2007 based on the National Health Interview Survey. (Published: 9/25/2009)
These tables contain data on the percent of children without a usual source of health care. Data are from the National Health Interview Survey and are presented in three age groupings and by gender, race/ethnicity, poverty level, health insurance status, geography, and MSA status. (Published: 9/25/2009)
Using data from the National Health Interview Survey, these tables contain the percent of children who have not had a health care visit within 12 months. Data are presented in three age groupings and by gender, race/ethnicity, poverty level, health insurance status, geography, and MSA status. (Published: 9/25/2009)
These tables show the percent of adults with one or more, two or more, or three or more of six possible chronic conditions. These data are from the 2008 National Health Interview Survey. The data are shown by sex and are broken down into three age categories: 55 years and over, 55 to 64 years, and 65 years and over. The six possible chronic conditions are arthritis, current asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes. Women in all age groups are more likely than men to have one or more, two or more, or three or more chronic conditions. (Published: 9/24/2009)
These tables present estimates from the National Health Interview Survey on trends in health insurance and access to care from 1997-2008 for persons 18-64 years of age. Included are tables showing the numbers and percentages of people with different types of health insurance coverage and with no coverage; annual state-specific estimates for the 20 largest states by insurance type and age group; and quarterly estimates of unmet need for medical care and delay of medical care due to cost by age group, employment status, and insurance coverage. (Published: 7/20/2009)
These tables show the percentage of women age 40 years and over who had a mammogram within the past 2 years, by selected characteristics (insurance status, income level, rural/urban, race, ethnicity, and education). (Published: 7/15/2009)
These tables show frequency distributions of limitations in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) by age. Two sets of ADL tables are provided that use different levels of aggregation. Data are from the 2003-2007 National Health Interview Surveys and represent average annual numbers and rates. Combining five years of data is necessary in order to obtain large enough cell sizes to produce reliable estimates. (Published: 5/20/2009)
Estimates from the National Health Interview Survey on long-term trends in the number and percentage of persons under 65 years of age with different types of health insurance coverage and with no coverage. Estimates were derived from data over 32 years during the period from 1959 to 2007. (Published: 5/18/2009)
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As relative newcomers to the field of public health, we’ve often dreamt — morbid as it may sound — about the day when we could be sent to respond to an actual disease outbreak. You can imagine our excitement when we found out that we would be getting that chance in our Emerging Infectious Diseases [...] (Published: 4/29/2011)
It was 5:45 a.m.The familiar vibration from the cell phone woke me up. The voice message said, “There was an 8.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred near Japan. We’re not sure about the extent of damages, deaths or injuries. But it has caused a tsunami that might affect Hawaii and the west coast later this morning. [...] (Published: 3/28/2011)
On March 11, CDC immediately activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Atlanta to respond to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami and radiation release in Japan. CDC continues to closely monitor the effects of this disaster and is focused on making sure it is ready to support any requests that come in from [...] (Published: 3/24/2011)
On one beautiful sunny day, we passed by a group of people under an awning. At first, I thought they might be gathering after a church service. Only as we passed did I realize they sat facing a coffin. Fifteen minutes after passing this congregation, we came upon another group of people dressed in white [...] (Published: 3/8/2011)
Over one-third of New York City (NYC) residents are from outside the United States, so in addition to preparing for and responding to numerous indigenous infectious diseases, we also encounter many imported cases, some of which end up causing outbreaks. From Atlanta to New York City After spending five years in the CDC Influenza [...] (Published: 2/11/2011)
When I was in high school I studied French and learned about French-speaking countries. Haiti was one of them, and I always thought that one day I would visit this beautiful country as a vacation destination. I never, ever thought I would be part of a response like the one currently underway in Haiti [...] (Published: 1/21/2011)
“Cholera has an interesting personality.” That’s what I told my friends when they asked why I was going to Haiti to help with CDC’s cholera outbreak response. Understandably, they were worried I might get sick. Like my friends, most people don’t know much about cholera, so they assume it’s a big, bad bug. And it [...] (Published: 12/16/2010)
I became a Career Epidemiology Field Officer (CEFO) in July 2008 after accepting an assignment with the North Carolina Division of Public Health in Raleigh. My initial projects focused on increasing capacity for disaster epidemiology, evaluating communicable disease surveillance, and conducting case, cluster, and outbreak investigations. These early projects provided great learning experiences, but my [...] (Published: 11/19/2010)
Change is a good thing: it brings new ideas and new opportunities. I’m excited about the new changes in my career as I transition from the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) to the Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) within CDC. I joined OPHPR this August as the [...] (Published: 10/22/2010)
An increasing number of people around the country are choosing to keep live poultry, such as chickens or ducks. Along with the benefits of backyard chickens and other poultry, it is important to consider the risk of illness, especially for children, which can result from handling live poultry or anything in the area where [...] (Published: 10/5/2010)
Never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline-, propane-, or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, garage, or carport… (Published: 8/12/2006)
Dogs can be scared and stressed after a natural disaster and may be more likely to bite or scratch their owners or other people… (Published: 8/12/2006)
Seven prebuilt tables of 2005 mortality data are now available. Data presented in these tables include the number of U.S. resident deaths in 2005 by cause of death, age, race, sex, Hispanic origin, and geographic area. Tables with comparable data for years beginning with 2003 will be added soon. Users can customize the tables and create charts or graphs. Tables may also be exported to Excel for further analysis of the data. (Published: 1/15/2010)
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National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day and is a week-long health observance that brings together women, groups, and communities to promote and support women being healthy and safe. Across the country, many will sponsor events at work, school, place of worship, hospitals, clinics, and elsewhere to provide information, screenings, and resources. Find out what you can do to join the movement!
CDC, Office of Women's Health: Health Matters for Women (Published: 4/28/2011)
Nail salon employees are potentially exposed to dozens of chemicals including acrylates, solvents, and biocides as dusts or vapors. A small but growing number of studies have examined possible links between nail technicians' work and health outcomes, such as respiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal effects, as well as other health conditions. (Published: 4/8/2011)
The guidelines are based on scientific data and practical considerations regarding preventing lead exposure during pregnancy, assessment and blood lead testing during pregnancy, medical and environmental management to reduce fetal exposure, breastfeeding, and follow up of infants and children exposed to lead in utero. The guidelines also outline a research agenda that will provide crucial information for future efforts to prevent and treat lead exposure during pregnancy and lactation. (Published: 4/1/2011)
A total of 827,609 abortions were reported to CDC for 2007. Women aged 20-29 years accounted for 56.9% of all abortions in 2007 and for the majority of abortions during the entire period of analysis (1998-2007). Compared with 2006, the total number and rate of reported abortions decreased 2%, and the abortion ratio decreased 3%. (Published: 3/25/2011)
This report uses national datasets to provide information about the quality of care among women at high risk for diagnosed diabetes compared with women not at high risk. It presents measures in several areas, such as access to care, general well-being, and evidence-based diabetes-specific preventive care. (Published: 3/18/2011)
This analysis determined that, compared with Asians in King County, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (NHPI) mothers were significantly more likely to be adolescents, overweight or obese before pregnancy, or to have smoked during pregnancy, and their infants were more likely to be born preterm, weigh >4,500 g, or receive either third trimester only or no prenatal care. These results identify important differences and support routine presentation of health data separately for Asians and NHPIs. (Published: 3/10/2011)
Thursday, March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to recognize the special risks HIV/AIDS poses for women and girls, and to raise awareness of the disease's increasing impact on them. Learn what you can do. (Published: 3/9/2011)
Maternal cigarette smoking in the first trimester was associated with a 20 to 70 percent greater likelihood that a baby would be born with certain types of congenital heart defects, according to a CDC study. The study found an association between tobacco exposure and certain types of defects such as those that obstruct the flow of blood from the right side of the heart into the lungs and openings between the upper chambers of the heart (atrial septal defects). Based on the findings of this and other studies, eliminating smoking before or very early in pregnancy could prevent as many as 100 cases of right ventricular outflow tract obstructions and 700 cases of atrial septal defects each year in the United States.
(Published: 3/1/2011)
This report presents 2006 national estimates and selected trend data on the use of nonfederal short-stay hospitals in the United States. Estimates are provided by selected patient and hospital characteristics, diagnoses, and surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed. An estimated 34.9 million inpatients were discharged from nonfederal short-stay hospitals in 2006. For females, two results were: 1) over one-half of all deliveries resulted in a length of stay of 2 or fewer days, and 2) the rate of episiotomies per 100 vaginal deliveries decreased from 43.2 in 1996 to 16.0 in 2006. (Published: 2/10/2011)
Congenital heart defects affect nearly 1% of newborns in the United States and are a leading cause of infant mortality. Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, held February 7--14 this year, is an annual observance to promote awareness and education about these defects. Health-care providers should encourage their patients who are thinking about becoming pregnant to maintain a healthy weight, control diagnosed diabetes, and quit smoking. (Published: 2/4/2011)
This report presents preliminary mortality data for the United States based on vital records for a substantial proportion of deaths occurring in 2008. The age-adjusted death rate decreased from 2007 to 2008 by 0.5 percent for males. The observed age-adjusted death rate increase of less than half of one percent for females was not statistically significant. (Published: 1/25/2011)
The 2010 Surgeon General's report contains important new information on how tobacco smoke causes disease and explains why it is crucial to stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. The report explains how smoking harms reproduction and children's health. It discusses how smoking reduces a woman's chance of getting pregnant and how it can increase the risk for pregnancy complications, premature delivery, low birth weight infants, stillbirth, and sudden infant death syndrome. (Published: 1/19/2011)
This study found the following groups to be more likely to meet criteria for major depression: persons 45-64 years of age, women, blacks, Hispanics, non-Hispanic persons of other races or multiple races, persons with less than a high school education, those previously married, individuals unable to work or unemployed, and persons without health insurance coverage. Resources on screening, care, and treatment are provided. (Published: 1/14/2011)
CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities in the United States (CHDIR) – 2011 consolidates the most recent national data available on disparities in mortality, morbidity, behavioral risk factors, health-care access, preventive health services, and social determinants of critical health problems in the United States by using selected indicators. The data pertaining to inequalities in income, morbidity, mortality, and self-reported healthy days highlight the considerable and persistent gaps between the healthiest persons and states and the least healthy. A common theme among the different indicators presented in CHDIR 2011 is that universally applied interventions will seldom be sufficient to address the problems effectively. (Published: 1/13/2011)
One of every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Birth defects are a leading cause of infant deaths, accounting for about one of every five infant deaths. In addition, babies born with birth defects have a greater chance of illness and long term disability than babies without birth defects. There are things a woman can do before and during pregnancy to increase her chance of having a healthy baby: see a health professional regularly, take 400 mcg of folic acid every day—starting at least one month before getting pregnant, don’t drink alcohol, smoke, or use illicit drugs, and get medical conditions like diabetes under control before getting pregnant. (Published: 1/12/2011)
In 2007–2008 more than one-third of United States adults were obese. This data brief presents the most recent national data on obesity in United States adults and its association with poverty income ratio and education level. Results are presented by sex and race and ethnicity. Higher income women are less likely to be obese than low income women, but most obese women are not low income. (Published: 1/7/2011)
Health-care professionals should encourage every woman who can become pregnant to consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine. (Published: 12/30/2010)
Chemical exposure during pregnancy is potentially harmful to the developing fetus, as the placenta cannot protect against heavy metals such as lead and mercury. In general, U.S. pregnant women have low levels of lead in their blood. Pregnant women have lower mercury and lead levels than nonpregnant women. Among pregnant women, mercury levels, but not lead levels, increase with age. (Published: 12/28/2010)
These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were updated by CDC after consultation with a group of professionals knowledgeable in the field of STDs who met in Atlanta on April 18--30, 2009. The information in this report updates the 2006 Guidelines for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. These recommendations should be regarded as a source of clinical guidance and not prescriptive standards; health-care providers should always consider the clinical circumstances of each person in the context of local disease prevalence. (Published: 12/17/2010)
Current research supports the hypothesis that a significant number of cases of unexplained heavy menstrual bleeding (termed menorrhagia) may be due to an underlying bleeding disorder. Bleeding and clotting disorders pose important problems for women because of the relationship of these disorders to reproductive issues. The most common bleeding disorder is von Willebrand disease (VWD). VWD results from a deficiency or defect in the body's ability to make von Willebrand factor, a protein that helps blood clot. Learn about the signs and symptoms, who should be tested, and the answers to frequently asked questions. (Published: 12/13/2010)
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States. Reports of increasing frequency of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in youth has been among the most concerning aspects of the evolving diabetes epidemic. In response to this growing public health concern, CDC and NIH in 2000 funded the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study to characterize the burden of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, along with the associated complications, the levels of care, and impact on the daily lives of children and youth in the U.S. (Published: 12/3/2010)
Learn how CDC offices around the globe are working to save more lives by strengthening systems and skills of Ministries of Health to implement sustainable and cost-effective evidence-based prevention, care and treatment services. (Published: 12/1/2010)
Will antibiotics work for your children when they really need them? Did you know that more than 50% of antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily in the office setting for viral illnesses like coughs and colds? And, that antibiotics are the most common cause of emergency department visits for adverse drug events in children? Treating viruses with antibiotics doesn’t work and it increases the likelihood of becoming ill with a resistant bacterial infection. When antibiotics fail to work, your child can have longer-lasting illnesses, more doctor visits or extended hospital stays, and may need more expensive and stronger medications that may have side effects. Learn more about appropriate antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance. (Published: 11/15/2010)
Increasing numbers of consumers manage their own health care through Internet and other health information technology activities, including chat rooms and communications with health care providers. (Published: 11/10/2010)
Hepatitis B and Your Healthy Baby is a 24 page visual-only educational slide set for pregnant women who have Hepatitis B. The slide set explains the importance of getting babies vaccinated against Hepatitis B to prevent transmission of the disease. The slide set is written in easy to understand English, and is geared towards someone with moderate health literacy. (Published: 11/1/2010)
Hepatitis B and a Healthy Baby is an audio-visual educational tool that describes the importance of getting babies vaccinated against hepatitis B if their mother has hepatitis B. The 13 page slide presentation uses very simple language and assumes low health literacy. The slide set has accompanying audio in English, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Hmong. Taglish is available in a written format only. (Published: 11/1/2010)
This report examines disparities in teenage birth rates by state and among the largest racial and ethnic population groups. In 2008, state-specific teenage birth rates varied widely, from less than 25.0 per 1,000 15-19 year olds to more than 60.0. Rates for non-Hispanic white and Hispanic teenagers were uniformly higher in the Southeast and lower in the Northeast and California. (Published: 10/26/2010)
Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. It is still the best tool we have to find breast cancer early and save lives. All women age 40 and older should have a mammogram. Three main tests are used to screen the breasts for cancer. Talk to your doctor about which tests are right for you. (Published: 10/22/2010)
The slide set covering HIV Surveillance in Women has recently been updated with information from the 2008 HIV Surveillance Report: Diagnoses of HIV infection and AIDS in the United States and Dependent Areas. (Published: 10/19/2010)
From 1997 to 2007, a substantially higher rate of men than women aged ¡Ý 45 years were hospitalized with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. Rates for women in this age group increased from 1.9 per 10,000 in 1997 to 4.9 in 2007. (Published: 10/14/2010)
CDC recommends annual chlamydia screening for all sexually active females 25 and under and for women older than 25 with risk factors such as a new sex partner or multiple partners. (Published: 10/14/2010)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious problem in the United States. Each year, women experience about 4.8 million intimate partner related physical assaults and rapes. IPV resulted in 1,510 deaths in 2005. Of these deaths, 78% were females and 22% were males. (Published: 9/30/2010)
Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. It is the second most common cause of cancer death in white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. (Published: 9/30/2010)
During 1970--2007, life expectancy at birth in the United States demonstrated a long-term increasing trend for the total population, for both males and females, and for the black and white populations. (Published: 9/28/2010)
In this report, the IOM finds that women’s health research has contributed to significant progress over the past 20 years in lessening the burden of disease and reducing deaths from some conditions, while other conditions have seen only moderate change or even little or no change. (Published: 9/24/2010)
Using data from the 2006-2008 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), this report examines the percentage of male and female teenagers 15-19 years who received sex education. Teenagers were asked if they received formal instruction on four topics of sex education at school, church, a community center, or some other place before they were 18 years old and the grade they were in when this first occurred. In addition, they were asked if they talked to their parents before they were 18 about topics concerning sex, birth control, STDs, and HIV/AIDS prevention. (Published: 9/20/2010)
Get the facts about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of gynecologic cancers. When gynecologic cancers are found early, treatment is most effective. (Published: 9/14/2010)
Women represent the majority of new HIV infections globally, and urgently need methods they can control to protect themselves from infection. The results of this tenofovir-based vaginal gel also give us reason to be very hopeful about the potential of oral antiretroviral (ARV) medications to prevent HIV infection. (Published: 9/14/2010)
Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer, after uterine. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S., but it accounts for only about 3% of all cancers in women. Among all women, the rate of new cases of ovarian cancer decreased 2.1% per year from 2001 to 2006, and the death rate decreased 1.4% per year from 2002 to 2006. (Published: 9/9/2010)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases in this country, with nearly 17,000 reported cases and 14 deaths occurring in 2009. Protection from pertussis childhood vaccines can fade over time. However, today there is a routinely recommended booster shot for adolescents and adults called Tdap. Getting vaccinated with Tdap is especially important for all family members and caregivers of a new infant. (Published: 9/2/2010)
Check out data and statistics related to tobacco use among women, including national estimates of tobacco use and health effects and mortality. (Published: 8/30/2010)
This women's health podcast focuses on obesity in women and girls. It discusses obesity-related health risks and includes tips to help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. (Published: 8/30/2010)
Text4baby is an educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, but as an outreach partner through the Department of Health and Human Services, CDC wants to encourage pregnant women and new moms to take advantage of this free service. Women who sign up get three, free text messages a week on how to have a healthy pregnancy and raise a healthy infant. (Published: 8/26/2010)
Through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), CDC provides low-income, uninsured, and underserved women access to timely breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. If you are in need of these services, be sure to check out the section titled Contact a Local Program. (Published: 8/25/2010)
A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer. Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt. When their breast cancer is found early, many women go on to live long and healthy lives. (Published: 8/23/2010)
Both observational and intervention studies, including randomized, controlled trials, have demonstrated that adequate consumption of folic acid periconceptionally can prevent 50%-70% of Neural Tube Defects. Three approaches can increase intake of folate/folic acid: dietary improvement, supplementation, and food fortification. (Published: 8/23/2010)
All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but it occurs most often in women aged 30 years and older. It is important to get tested for cervical cancer because 6 of 10 cervical cancers occur in women who have never received a Pap test or have not been tested in the past five years. (Published: 8/16/2010)
This nationwide survey provides current national, state, and selected urban-area estimates of vaccination coverage rates for U.S. children ages 19 to 35 months. Since July 2001, breastfeeding questions have been asked on the NIS to assess the population's breastfeeding practices. (Published: 8/9/2010)
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the six winners of innovation awards in the first cycle of the HHSinnovates program. The program is aimed at supporting a “culture of innovation” in one of the federal government’s largest Departments. Text4baby is free information about pre-natal and post-natal care available to mothers via their mobile phones. Learn more about text4baby at www.text4baby.org. (Published: 8/5/2010)
Evidence shows that several specific practices in intrapartum medical care settings can significantly affect breastfeeding rates and duration of breastfeeding among women. (Published: 8/2/2010)
Learn more about breastfeeding this week! Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. Breast milk is easy to digest and contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections. Research indicates that women who breastfeed may have lower rates of certain breast and ovarian cancers. (Published: 8/2/2010)
In 2007, breast cancer was the second leading cause of cancer death for white women aged 45-64 years and the leading cause of cancer death for black women aged 45-64 years. From 1990 to 2007, the breast cancer death rate in this age group declined by 41% for white women and 24% for black women, increasing the disparity between the two groups. In 2007, the breast cancer death rate for women aged 45-64 years was 60% higher for black women than white women (56.8 and 35.6 deaths per 100,000, respectively). (Published: 7/29/2010)
Group B streptococcal bacteria (also called GBS or group B strep) is common and can be passed on to your baby during childbirth. If you have GBS, your baby can get very sick and even die if you are not tested and treated. Ask your doctor for a GBS test when you are 35 to 37 weeks pregnant (in your 9th month). If you test positive for it, your doctor can give you medicine during labor to keep it from spreading to your baby. (Published: 7/26/2010)
Among countries with low fertility (total fertility rates of ¡Ü2.1), a higher percentage of married women of childbearing age in the United States rely on female sterilization (24%) as their method of contraception, compared with women in other countries (range: 4%-9%). Women in France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are more likely to rely on oral contraception (29%-44%) than women in the United States (16%). Women in France use the IUD (22%) to a greater extent than women in the United States (5%), whereas the male condom is used by partners of approximately 25% of married women in Spain and the United Kingdom, nearly twice the percentage found in the United States.
(Published: 7/22/2010)
These tables present detailed fertility data for cohorts of women as they pass through their childbearing years and include central birth rates, cumulative birth rates, birth distributions, and birth probabilities. The tables present revised cohort fertility tables for all women for 1960–2000, new cohort fertility tables for all women for 2001–2005, and new cohort fertility tables for white and black women for 1960–2005 based on the race of mother. The cohort fertility tables also provide the percentage of childless women. The tables will be updated with additional data for years after 2005. In addition, cohort fertility measures for other race and Hispanic origin groups may be added in the future.
(Published: 7/16/2010)
From 1988 to 2006-2008, the percentage of never-married teenage females (ages 15-19 years) who ever had sexual intercourse declined from 51% to 42%, and the percentage for never-married teenage males declined from 60% to 43%. In 1988, teenage males were more likely than teenage females to have ever have had sexual intercourse, but by 2006-2008, the percentages were equivalent.
(Published: 7/8/2010)
Every 2 years, CDC uses Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data to estimate mammography prevalence in the United States. Up-to-date mammography prevalence is calculated for women aged 50-74 years who report they had the test in the preceding 2 years.
(Published: 7/8/2010)
The National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2006-2008, shows the primary contraceptive methods used among women aged 15-44. (Published: 7/1/2010)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases in this country, with over 13,000 reported cases and 18 deaths occurring in 2008. Protection from pertussis childhood vaccines can fade over time. However, today there is a routinely recommended booster shot for adolescents and adults called Tdap. Getting vaccinated with Tdap is especially important for all family members and caregivers of a new infant. (Published: 6/17/2010)
Preterm birth rates have declines in 35 states since 2006. After a long period of steady increase, the U.S. preterm birth rate declined for the second straight year in 2008.
(Published: 6/15/2010)
Although there are numerous contraception options, not all are appropriate for every person. Certain characteristics or medical conditions should be considered when a health-care provider is counseling a patient about birth-control. This report presents guidelines for recommending various contraceptive options.
(Published: 6/3/2010)
While men and women of all ages and ethnicities can develop osteoporosis, some of the risk factors for osteoporosis include those who are female, White/Caucasian, post-menopausal women, older adults, small in body size, eating a diet low in calcium, and physically inactive. Learn more!
(Published: 5/25/2010)
Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities of nearly 19 million adults. The incidence of Arthritis is also higher in women than men. Learn more! (Published: 5/25/2010)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies to cells within the body, leading to widespread inflammation and tissue damage. While Lupus can affect anyone, it strikes mostly young women of childbearing age. (Published: 5/25/2010)
On this site you'll learn about stroke and find facts and statistics, guidelines and recommendations, prevention tips, and more. (Published: 5/25/2010)
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) are major causes of vision loss and blindness. Women have been found to have a higher prevalence of vision loss than men. Early detection and timely treatment by eye-care providers are necessary to delay disease progression and prevent vision loss. To assess the use of professional eye care among women aged 40 years and older, CDC analyzed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for 19 U.S. states for the period 2006--2008. This report summarizes the results of that analysis. (Published: 5/20/2010)
Improving the health of women isn't limited to the doctor's office. It starts with individuals taking steps to live safer and healthier lives. Check out women's health podcasts on a variety of topics and share what you learn with a family member, friend, coworker, and your community! (Published: 5/18/2010)
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome predominately characterized by widespread muscular pains and fatigue. Most people with fibromyalgia are women (Female:Male ratio 7:1). However, men and children also can have the disorder.
(Published: 5/12/2010)
After declining steadily from 1991–2005, birth rates for 15- to 19-year-olds increased significantly between 2005 and 2006 for all races and for Hispanics. (Published: 5/12/2010)
The largest number of reported cases of both chlamydia and gonorrhea in 2008 was among girls between 15 and 19 years of age, followed closely by young women 20 to 24 years of age. This likely reflects a combination of factors, including biological differences that place females at greater risk for STDs than males, as well as higher STD screening rates among young women.
(Published: 5/12/2010)
In honor of National Women's Health Check-up Day, take the time to schedule at least one health screening this month with your health care provider. Getting check-ups is one of many things women can do to stay healthy and prevent disease and disability. (Published: 5/11/2010)
National Women’s Health Week is a week-long health observance that begins on Mother's Day every year and seeks to empower women to take better care of themselves. Read more about National Women's Health Week and ways you can get involved. (Published: 5/11/2010)
Did you know that Registered Nurses (RNs) are the largest segment of the health care work force? CDC and ATSDR together have over 160 nurses. Meet a few CDC Resgistered Nurses. (Published: 5/6/2010)
Mother's Day is May 9, 2010. Send your mom, or a mom you know, an health-e-card to remind her it's important to care for herself. (Published: 5/6/2010)
Did you know that in the United States and worldwide, women are more affected by eye disease than men? Learn tips to help protect your vision!
(Published: 5/4/2010)
This CDC report describes the marital and cohabiting relationships of men and women aged 15–44, based on data from Cycle 6 of the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) conducted in 2002. Included are tables and charts describing several aspects of marriage and cohabitation for men and women: current marital and cohabiting status, previous marriage and cohabitation experience, the sequencing of cohabitation and marriage, and the characteristics of partners of married and cohabiting persons. (Published: 4/28/2010)
Check out these six short videos, courtesy of Be Smart. Be Well., with important health messages about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). (Published: 4/28/2010)
Did you know there is no safe time during pregnancy to drink and no safe kind of alcohol? CDC urges pregnant women not to drink any alcohol any time during pregnancy. (Published: 4/27/2010)
April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. Visit this site for more information about eye safety at work and eye safety resources. (Published: 4/22/2010)
Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated during the last full week in April. Make health and safety a priority for you and/or an administrative professional you know by following these tips and passing the information along.
(Published: 4/21/2010)
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) site includes information and materials for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaigns. During April, and particularly on the Day of Action, find something you can do to raise awareness about sexual violence. (Published: 4/20/2010)
This report found that, during 2009, 16 pregnant women and one who was postpartum were admitted to New York City intensive-care units (ICUs). Two women died. Of the 17 women, 12 had no recognized risk factors for severe influenza complications other than pregnancy. All 17 women received antiviral treatment with oseltamivir; however, treatment was initiated ¡Ü2 days after symptom onset in only one woman and was begun ¡Ý5 days after symptom onset in four women. Because initiation of antiviral treatment ¡Ü2 days after onset is associated with better outcomes, pregnant women should be encouraged to seek medical care immediately if they develop influenza-like symptoms, and health-care providers should initiate empiric antiviral therapy for these women as soon as possible, even if >2 days after symptom onset. (Published: 4/19/2010)
Are you a young woman going to the prom this spring? Or perhaps you know someone going, like a sister or daughter? Following these tips will make sure prom night is fun, safe, and healthy! (Published: 4/13/2010)
National Immunization Survey, United States, 2004-2008: This report found that non-Hispanic blacks had a lower prevalence of breastfeeding initiation than non-Hispanic whites in all but two states; Hispanics generally had a lower prevalence than non-Hispanic whites in western states and a higher prevalence in eastern states. Most states were not meeting the Healthy People 2010 targets for breastfeeding duration for any racial/ethnic group. Breastfeeding should be promoted through comprehensive clinical and social supports starting in pregnancy, and including the birth, delivery, and postpartum periods. (Published: 4/7/2010)
On this site, you can learn more about sexual violence, including the definitions, data sources, risk and protective factors, consequences, and preventative strategies. (Published: 4/6/2010)
This report examines trends and characteristics of out-of-hospital and home births in the United States. In 2006, there were 38,568 out-of-hospital births, including 24,970 home births and 10,781 births occurring in a freestanding birthing center. Compared with the U.S. average, home birth rates were higher for non-Hispanic white women, married women, women aged 25 and over, and women with several previous children. Home births were less likely than hospital births to be preterm, low birthweight, or multiple deliveries. (Published: 4/5/2010)
By the age of 25, one in two young people will get a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most won't know it. GYT is about taking control of YOUR (sex) life by getting tested - and talking openly about it. Getting tested is easier than ever before. What are you waiting for? GYT Today! (Published: 4/1/2010)
This website was created for partners and stakeholders to help educate, motivate and mobilize communities in the prevention of STDs. Visit the site to access materials, educational tools and information to support your STD prevention outreach. This year MTV, the Kaiser Family Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, CDC, and other partners are supporting National STD Awareness Month with the GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign designed to encourage and normalize STD testing among young people, and to promote important conversations between young people and their partners, parents, and health care providers. (Published: 4/1/2010)
Are you or a friend planning a wedding? Make sure the plans include decisions that support mental and physical health before and after the big day. Add health and safety to your "to do" list with these tips! (Published: 3/29/2010)
Text4baby is a free service that can help you give your baby the best possible start in life. Women who sign up will receive three, free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or the baby's date of birth. Learn how to sign up for text4baby.
(Published: 3/15/2010)
HIV/AIDS poses special risks for women and girls. Make National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day a day to get the facts about HIV-to learn how HIV is spread, if you are at risk, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
(Published: 3/10/2010)
The 2010 theme for Women's History Month is "Writing Women Back into History." This month, let's honor the women whose work and lives influence public health today.
(Published: 3/9/2010)
Check out the most recent (2006) leading causes of death for females by selected age groups and race/ethnicity. Tables are provided for all females, White, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, and Hispanic populations. (Published: 2/25/2010)
Whether you plan to celebrate on your own or with someone special, use these tips to give the gift of health this Valentine’s Day. (Published: 2/14/2010)
Wear red the first Friday of February each year to help raise awareness about heart disease. Learn more about women and heart disease. (Published: 1/26/2010)