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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10 is National Women and Girls
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Learn more about how HIV affects women and girls in the
United States and how they can protect themselves.
Are You at Risk for Blood Clots?
Learn the signs and symptoms of blood
clots and how to protect yourself. Get free tools from the Stop the Clot,
Spread the Word™ campaign to share with friends and family.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Among cancers that affect both men and
women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading
cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer screening saves
lives. If you’re 50 years old or older, get screened!
Put Your Best Fork Forward!
March is National Nutrition Month and this
year's theme is "Put Your Best Fork Forward!" Part of leading a
healthy life means eating a healthy diet and being physically active.
Loud Noises Damage Hearing
Loud noises can cause permanent hearing
loss. And once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. Hearing loss from loud noise
can be prevented and here’s how.
Raw (Unpasteurized) Milk
Raw milk can contain harmful germs, such
as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can make you very sick or possibly
kill you. If you're thinking about drinking raw milk because you believe it has
health benefits, consider other options.
Cancer
Screening Test Use — United States, 2015
Screening can lead to early detection of
breast, cervical and colorectal cancer, when cancers might respond better to
treatment, thereby reducing deaths.
Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality — United States,
1999–2015
Malignant mesothelioma is a neoplasm
associated with inhalation exposure to asbestos fibers and other elongate
mineral particles (EMPs). Despite regulatory actions and decline in
asbestos use, the annual number of malignant mesothelioma deaths remains
substantial.
World Water Day — March 22, 2017
World Water Day is sponsored by the
United Nations and observed each year on March 22. This year, World Water Day
focuses on wastewater, which includes sewage, storm water, and discarded water
used in the community.
World TB Day 2017 – March 24, 2017
Every March 24, CDC recognizes World
Tuberculosis (TB) Day – a day when organizations from around the world Unite to
End TB by calling attention to the continued threat of this ancient and deadly
disease and what’s needed to eradicate it.
Get Tested for
Chronic Kidney Disease
You may have a strong stomach and your heart may be in the right place,
but how well are your kidneys working? If you have risk factors for kidney
disease, ask your doctor about getting tested to find out your kidney health.
World Down
Syndrome Day
Down syndrome is a genetic condition some babies are born with and have
the rest of their lives. Read one mother’s reflection on the birth of her son,
Caleb, who has Down syndrome. You can also learn what CDC is doing to improve
the lives of people with Down syndrome.
Don't
Blame Your Salt Shaker
A little bit of salt (sodium) is important for health, but too much can
raise blood pressure levels. This puts you at risk for heart attack and stroke.
The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say a safe amount for most
people is less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, but 9 in 10 Americans get
much more than that.
Getting Medical
Care? How to Avoid Getting an Infection
Learn 10 things you can do to avoid getting an infection. Be informed.
Be empowered. Be prepared.
Healthy
Eating Tips To Try This Month
It can sometimes feel as if we’re bombarded with information about the
latest eating trend or buzzworthy ingredient. But good nutrition is really
about having a well-rounded diet, and it’s easier to do than you may think. In
fact, living a nutritious lifestyle can be easy and fun.
Fruit and
Vegetable Safety
Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables provides important
health benefits when you select and prepare them safely.
Learn the ABCs of
Viral Hepatitis
Learn more about the different types of viral hepatitis. Find out if
you should get tested or vaccinated by taking a quick, online Hepatitis Risk
Assessment.
Better You Know
Did you know that up to 1.5 million women in the United States may have
a bleeding disorder, and most don’t know it? March is Bleeding Disorders
Awareness Month, and you can spread the word about bleeding disorders to help
women with bleeding disorders get diagnosed and the care they need to lead
healthier lives.
Noncommunicable
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the Region of the Americas, PAHO
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention [CDC-RFA-GH15-161803CONT17]
Lead
Poisoning Prevention- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention---financed partially
by Prevention and Public Health Funds [CDC-RFA-EH17-1701PPHF17]
Enhancing
National STD/HIV Prevention Efforts by Promoting Holistic, Comprehensive, and
Evidence-informed Health and Wellness Approaches through Strategic Partnerships
[CDC-RFA-PS17-1708]
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention Enhanced Surveillance for New Vaccine
Preventable [RFA-IP-16-00402CONT17]
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