March 2010
New from CDC
2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Pregnant Women Requiring Intensive Care -- New York City, 2009
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted surveillance for cases in pregnant women requiring intensive care. The findings indicated that, during 2009, 16 pregnant women and one who was postpartum were admitted to intensive-care units. Two women died. Of the 17 women, 12 had no risk factors for severe influenza complications other than pregnancy, and only one woman received antiviral treatment within 2 days of symptom onset.
April is STD Awareness Month
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.
Get Yourself Tested (GYT) Campaign
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!
United States Life Tables, 2005 (pdf)
This report presents period life tables by age, race, and sex for the United States based on age-specific death rates in 2005. From 2004 to 2005, life expectancy at birth remained the same for males (74.9), females (79.9), the white population (77.9), white males (75.4), white females (80.4), the black population (72.8), and black males (69.3). Life expectancy at birth increased for black females (from 76.0 to 76.1).
Trends and Characteristics of Home and Other Out-of-Hospital Births in the United States, 1990–2006 (pdf)
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 in the United States, 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.
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Mortality from Major Cardiovascular Diseases: United States, 2007
For all categories of major cardiovascular disease deaths shown, males had a higher age-adjusted death rate than females. The death rate for males dying from major cardiovascular diseases (the larger category containing all other subcategories) is 42 percent higher than the rate for females (297.7 compared with 209.9 deaths per 100,000 standard population).
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration, by State - 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 lower prevalence than non-Hispanic whites in western states and higher in eastern states. Most states were not meeting the HP2010 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.
Be Smart. Be Well. STD Videos
These six videos, produced by Be Smart Be Well, raise awareness of sexually transmitted diseases.
Text4baby
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.
Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2005–2007 (pdf)
This report presents selected prevalence estimates for key indicators of alcohol use, cigarette smoking, leisure-time physical activity, body weight status, and sleep among U.S. adults, using data from the 2005–2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).
Recent Trends in Cesarean Delivery in the United States
The cesarean rate rose by 53% from 1996 to 2007, reaching 32%, the highest rate ever reported in the United States. From 1996 to 2007, the cesarean rate increased for mothers in all age and racial and Hispanic origin groups. The pace of the increase accelerated from 2000 to 2007. Cesarean rates also increased for infants at all gestational ages; from 1996 to 2006 preterm infants had the highest rates. Cesarean rates increased for births to mothers in all U.S. states, and by
more than 70% in six states from 1996 to 2007.
Health Literacy Course
To help public health professionals respond to limited health literacy, CDC has launched a free, online training program: "Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals." The training is organized in four modules and includes knowledge checks, links to practical tools and resources, and video clips.
Health Characteristics of the American Indian or Alaska Native Adult Population: United States, 2004–2008 (pdf)
This report compares national estimates for health behaviors, health care utilization, health conditions, immunizations, and HIV testing status for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) with those for white, black, Asian and Hispanic adults 18 years of age and over. The results show the health challenges faced by this particular demographic group.
1999–2006 United States Cancer Statistics (USCS): Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report
This year's report features information on more than one million invasive cancer cases diagnosed during 2006 among residents of 48 states, 6 metropolitan areas, and the District of Columbia — geographic areas in which about 96% of the U.S. population reside.
Health Information Technology Use Among Men and Women Aged 18-64: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-June 2009
Among adults aged 18-64, women were more likely than men to look up health information on the Internet (58.0% versus 43.4%) and were also more likely to use online chat groups to learn about health topics (4.1% versus 2.5%). Among adults aged 18¬64, women were more likely than men to request a prescription refill on the Internet (6.6% versus 5.3%), make an appointment using the Internet (3.5% versus 1.8%), and communicate with a health care provider over e-mail (5.6%
versus 4.2 %).
Release of the i know initiative of the Act Against AIDS campaign
CDC launches "i know" – a new initiative of the Act Against AIDS campaign aimed at increasing dialogue around HIV among young African Americans, ages 18-24 years through a variety of social media channels (including Facebook and Twitter).
Trends and Characteristics of Home and Other Out-of-Hospital Births, 1990-2006
This report examines trends and characteristics of out-of-hospital and home births in the United States by selected demographic variables including race, ethnicity, and county population, as well as by birth outcomes. The report, based on data from the National Vital Statistics System, further discusses the factors behind a woman’s choice for a home or hospital birth.
Marriage and Cohabitation in the United States: A Statistical Portrait based on Cycle 6 (2002) of the National Survey of Family Growth
This report provides an overview of marital and cohabiting relationships in the United States among men and women 15-44 years of age in 2002, by a variety of characteristics. National estimates are provided that highlight formal and informal marital status; previous experience with marriage and cohabitation; the sequencing of marriage and cohabitation, and the stability of cohabitations and marriages.
Evaluation for Improvement: A Seven-Step Empowerment Evaluation Approach
This manual is designed to help violence prevention organizations hire an empowerment evaluator who will assist them in building their evaluation capacity through a learn-by-doing process of evaluating their own strategies. It is for state and local leaders and staff members of organizations, coalitions, government agencies, and/or partnerships working to prevent violence. Some parts of the manual may also be useful to empowerment evaluators who work with these organizations.
Funding
Global Partnerships with Non – Governmental Organizations, CDC-FOA-GH10-1003
The purpose of the program is to improve global health through collaboration by addressing the following public health practice goals: 1. To implement evidence-based public health programs on important diseases, 2. To provide training for students, public health professionals and select staff in public health program planning, implementation and evaluation and other related issues such as data collection, data analysis, financial planning and management. 3. To incorporate the
results of program evaluations and lessons learned into operational disease prevention and control programs with other nations, non-governmental agencies and academic institutions. Closing date: May 5, 2010.
Intervention through National Networking, Education, and Dissemination, CDC-RFA-DD10-1005
The purpose of the program is to 1) increase the availability and coordination of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders-related prevention, intervention, and support services at the national, state, and local levels, and 2) increase awareness regarding FASDs through the distribution and dissemination of accurate information through professional and public health networks and the media. Closing date: April 26, 2010.
National Program to Eliminate Diabetes-Related Disparities in Vulnerable Populations, CDC-RFA-DP10-1001
The purpose of the program is to reduce morbidity, premature mortality, and eliminate health disparities associated with diabetes. This will be done by funding organizations to mobilize community partners and assist them to effectively plan, develop, implement, and evaluate community-based interventions to reduce the risk factors that influence the disproportionate burden of diabetes in vulnerable populations borne by many communities in regions across the country. Closing
date: May 12, 2010.
National Folic Acid Promotion Program, CDC-RFA-DD10-1009
The main purpose for this funding opportunity is to reduce the occurrence of spina bifida and other neural tube defects by increasing awareness and promoting folic acid consumption among key audiences. Closing date: May 12, 2010.
A Prospective Birth Cohort Study Involving Environmental Uranium Exposure in the Navajo Nation (U01), RFA-TS-10-001
This FOA solicits investigator-initiated (U01 cooperative agreement) applications to support design and conduct epidemiological studies of health conditions among Navajo mothers and their infants caused by non-occupational exposures to uranium released from past mining and milling operations on the Navajo Nation. Closing date: May 10, 2010.
CDC Conferences
The 8th National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Annual Meeting, April 26-27, Washington, D.C.
Fourth National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media, August 17 - 19, Atlanta, GA
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