CDC Vital Signs

CDC Vital Signs offers recent data and calls to action for important public health issues.

November 2012 Vital Signs Issue: HIV Among Youth in the US

About 50,000 people are infected with HIV each year, and 1 in 4 is 13 to 24 years old. Youth make up 7% of the more than 1 million people in the US living with HIV. About 12,000 youth were infected with HIV in 2010. The greatest number of infections occurred among gay and bisexual youth. Nearly half of all new infections among youth occur in African American males.

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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States (2005-2009).

Teen Drinking and Driving
The percentage of teens in high school who drink and drive has decreased by more than half since 1991, but more can be done.

Getting Blood Pressure Under Control
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, both of which are leading causes of death in the US.

More People Walk to Better Health
More than 145 million adults now include walking as part of a physically active lifestyle.

Prescription Drug Overdoses
Stopping Risky Use of Methadone as a Painkiller.

Child Injury
Child injuries are preventable, yet more than 9,000 children died from injuries in the US in 2009.

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About Vital Signs

CDC launched a new program called CDC Vital Signs, which includes an MMWR Early Release, a fact sheet and website, a media release, and a series of announcements via social media tools.

Vital Signs will be released the first Tuesday of every month. Issues include colorectal and breast cancer screening, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use, access to health care, HIV testing, seat belt use, cardiovascular disease, teen pregnancy and healthcare-associated infections, asthma, and foodborne disease.