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February 2014
Health Matters for Women
New from CDC
The Bright Side of Going Dark Blog
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that regular exposure to light during the nighttime hours may increase a person’s risk for certain types of cancer, including female breast and prostate cancers.
Rates of Indoor Tanning among Female High School Students Lowest in States with Multiple Restrictions on Youth Access
Female high school students in states with indoor tanning laws, particularly those with parental permission laws and age restrictions, were less likely to engage in indoor tanning compared to students in states without any laws, according to a CDC study published online by the American Journal of Public Health.
CDC Report on Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. Explores Patterns of Victimization and Impact
Findings discuss IPV victimization, frequency, severity, patterns, need for services, and impacts. The report shows younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, those with lower incomes, and those who have had recent food or housing insecurity experience higher rates of IPV. While many men experience IPV, women are disproportionately affected.
For Health Professionals: Vaccination Resources for Pregnant Women
These materials can be printed on your office printer and given to patients prior to their appointments or to take home with them.
2012 STD Surveillance Slides
Features slide sets on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, other STDs, and STDs in women and infants, adolescents and young adults, racial and ethnic minorities, and men who have sex with men.
Progress Along the Continuum of HIV Care Among Blacks with Diagnosed HIV- United States, 2010
Of the 8,261 blacks with HIV infection diagnosed during 2010 in the 19 jurisdictions, 6,186 (74.9%) were linked to care ≤3 months after HIV diagnosis. Among males, 72.3% were linked to care, compared with 81.3% of females.
Noninfluenza Vaccination Coverage Among Adults - United States, 2012
Compared with 2011, only modest increases occurred in Tdap vaccination among adults aged 19–64 years, herpes zoster vaccination among adults aged ≥60 years, and HPV vaccination among women aged 19–26 years; coverage among adults in the United States for the other vaccines did not improve.
Opportunities for Cancer Prevention During Midlife, American Journal of Preventive Medicine
This collection of papers highlights the latest information on the link between midlife exposures and subsequent cancer risk. This supplement is the product of collaborations with a diverse group of experts from within and outside of CDC, and demonstrates the importance of working together to apply our understanding of cancer risk to public health practice.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2014
Several primary updates for the 2014 schedule included clarifying information about the timing of the second and third doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, use of meningococcal vaccines among adults, and recommendations for tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) and tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccines.
CDC STD Prevention Conference, June 9-12, Atlanta, GA
The Conference theme “More STD Prevention for the Money: Maximizing Impact, Efficiency and Return on Program Investments,” puts a focus on efficacy and will attract a diverse array of STD and HIV prevention professionals.
Influenza-Associated Intensive-Care Unit Admissions and Deaths - California, September 29, 2013–January 18, 2014
One fatal case occurred in a pregnant woman who had other preexisting medical conditions. This report supports previous recommendations that vaccination is important to prevent influenza virus infections that can result in ICU admission or death, particularly in high-risk populations, and that empiric antiviral treatment should be promptly initiated when influenza virus infection is suspected in hospitalized patients, despite negative results from rapid diagnostic tests.
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