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Tan Is Not a Sign of Health: Sharon McKenna, Melanoma Survivor, Shares Her
Story Blog
My battle with melanoma began in 2002, after I noticed a small,
irregular mole on my lower back.
Optimal
Serum and Red Blood Cell Folate Concentrations in Women of Reproductive Age for
Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: World Health Organization Guidelines
Evidence was evaluated regarding
the 1) genetic, biologic, and sociodemographic determinants of blood folate
concentrations in women of reproductive age; 2) threshold concentration of
blood folate associated with lowest NTD risk; 3) response of blood folate
concentrations to nutrition interventions; and 4) performance of laboratory
assays for blood folate assessment.
Occupational
Traumatic Injuries Among Workers in Health Care Facilities — United States,
2012–2014
Nurses (38%) and nursing assistants (19%) accounted for 57% of
identified OSHA-recordable injuries. Between 70%–90% of OSHA-recordable patient
handling; slips, trips, and falls; and workplace violence injuries occurred
among female employees.
Interpregnancy
Intervals in the United States: Data From the Birth Certificate and the
National Survey of Family Growth
Jurisdiction-specific median IPI ranged from 25 months (Idaho, Montana,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wisconsin) to 32 months (California)
using birth certificate data.
STD
Awareness
Half of all sexually active young people in the United States will get
an STD by the time they're 25—and most won't know it.
Work-Related
Asthma — 22 States, 2012
The prevalence of current
asthma significantly differed by age, sex, race/ethnicity, and education.
Prevalence was highest among persons aged 45–64 years (9.4%), women (11.4%),
blacks (12.5%), and those with less than a high school education (9.5%).
Emergency
Department Visits for Drug Poisoning: United States, 2008–2011
Among persons aged 35–49, the ED visit rate for drug poisonings was
higher among females (51.2 per 10,000 persons) compared with males (31.9 per
10,000 persons). The ED visit rate for females was higher among those aged
20–34 and 35–49 compared with those aged 0–19 and 50 and over. Females had a
higher ED visit rate for drug poisonings that were self-inflicted compared with
males.
Prevent
Cervical Cancer! Podcast
Cervical cancer can be prevented. Listen as two friends—one a
doctor—talk about screening tests and early detection. Learn what test you
might need.
Invasive
Cancer Incidence — Puerto Rico, 2007–2011
Among women the leading
sites were breast, colon and rectum, and thyroid (rates of 84, 35, and 29 per
100,000 women, respectively).
Preventing Teen
Pregnancy: A Key Role for Health Care Providers
LARC is safe to use, does not require taking a pill each day or doing
something each time before having sex, and can prevent pregnancy for 3 to 10
years, depending on the method. Less than 1% of LARC users would become
pregnant during the first year of use.
Home Canning and
Botulism
Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share
it with family and friends, but it can be risky or even deadly if not done
correctly and safely.
Vital
Signs: Trends in Use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Teens Aged
15–19 Years Seeking
Contraceptive Services — United States, 2005–2013
Given the estimated 4.4 million sexually experienced female teens in
the United States, and the high effectiveness, safety and ease of using LARC,
continued efforts are needed to increase access and availability of these
methods for teens.
2015
National Conference on Health Statistics
CDC invites you to submit a poster abstract for this year’s Poster
Session at the 2015 National Conference on Health Statistics, to be held at the
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in North Bethesda, MD,
August 24–26, 2015. Conference registration is free and attendees will have the
opportunity to meet and talk with NCHS staff from all surveys and programs, as
well as representatives from other government agencies.
Nutrition, Physical Activity
and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps
This online tool allows you to search for and view maps, tables, and
trend data in the areas of weight status, fruit and vegetable consumption,
physical activity, sugar drink consumption, television viewing, and
breastfeeding.
Maternal
and Child Health Epidemiology: National and State Coalition Capacity Building
to Improve Outcomes [CDC-RFA-DP15-1507]
Working
with Publicly Funded Health Centers to Reduce Teen Pregnancy among Youth from
Vulnerable Populations [CDC-RFA-DP15-1508]
National
Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and
Tuberculosis Prevention (NCHHSTP) Public Health Conference Support
[CDC-RFA-PS15-1507]
Perinatal
Hepatitis B Prevention Program - Auxiliary Prevention Projects
[CDC-RFA-PS16-1602]
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