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Zika Virus Disease Cases — 50 States and the District of Columbia, January 1–July 31, 2016
This publication reports on Zika Virus cases. As of September 3, 2016, a total of 2,382 confirmed or probable cases of Zika virus disease with symptom onset during January 1–July 31, 2016 were reported from 48 of 50 states and the District of Columbia to ArboNET, the national arboviral surveillance system managed by CDC and state health departments.
This publication reports on Zika Virus cases. As of September 3, 2016, a total of 2,382 confirmed or probable cases of Zika virus disease with symptom onset during January 1–July 31, 2016 were reported from 48 of 50 states and the District of Columbia to ArboNET, the national arboviral surveillance system managed by CDC and state health departments.
CDC and the Instituto Nacional de Salud of Colombia Collaborate to Understand Long-term Effects of Zika Virus Infection during Pregnancy
CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, and Martha Lucía Ospina Martínez, MD, MPH, MBA, Director General of Colombia’s Instituto Nacional de Salud, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on Zika virus response activities in Colombia, particularly the effect of Zika virus during pregnancy.
CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, and Martha Lucía Ospina Martínez, MD, MPH, MBA, Director General of Colombia’s Instituto Nacional de Salud, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on Zika virus response activities in Colombia, particularly the effect of Zika virus during pregnancy.
CDC Launches New Online Course for Federal, State, and Local Public Health and Other Health Professionals
CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health has a new online coursefor federal, state, and local public health and other health professionals. The course highlights preparedness and response resources and tools specific to the field of reproductive health in emergencies.
CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health has a new online coursefor federal, state, and local public health and other health professionals. The course highlights preparedness and response resources and tools specific to the field of reproductive health in emergencies.
Physical Inactivity Among Adults Aged 50 Years and Older — United States, 2014
This report examines the prevalence of inactivity by selected demographic characteristics and chronic disease status in mid-life and older adults. CDC analyzed data on adults aged ≥50 years from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Overall, 27.5% of adults aged ≥50 years reported no physical activity outside of work during the past month.
This report examines the prevalence of inactivity by selected demographic characteristics and chronic disease status in mid-life and older adults. CDC analyzed data on adults aged ≥50 years from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Overall, 27.5% of adults aged ≥50 years reported no physical activity outside of work during the past month.
Falls and Fall Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2014
This study estimates the numbers, percentages, and rates of falls and fall injuries among older adults by selected characteristics and state. In 2014, 28.7% of older adults reported falling; the estimated 29.0 million falls resulted in 7.0 million injuries.
This study estimates the numbers, percentages, and rates of falls and fall injuries among older adults by selected characteristics and state. In 2014, 28.7% of older adults reported falling; the estimated 29.0 million falls resulted in 7.0 million injuries.
Vital Signs: Disparities in Antihypertensive Medication Nonadherence Among Medicare Part D Beneficiaries — United States, 2014
In this report, CDC and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services analyzed geographic, racial-ethnic, and other disparities in nonadherence to antihypertensives among Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2014.
In this report, CDC and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services analyzed geographic, racial-ethnic, and other disparities in nonadherence to antihypertensives among Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2014.
New CDC App for iOS and Android Devices: Family Planning Guidance for Healthcare Providers
In July 2016, CDC released updated contraceptive guidance -- U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016 and U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2016. These recommendations are intended to assist health care providers when they counsel women, men, and couples about contraceptive method choice and provide evidence-based guidance to reduce medical barriers to contraception access and use.
In July 2016, CDC released updated contraceptive guidance -- U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016 and U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2016. These recommendations are intended to assist health care providers when they counsel women, men, and couples about contraceptive method choice and provide evidence-based guidance to reduce medical barriers to contraception access and use.
CDC's Inside Knowledge Campaign Updates Tools for Women
For September, National Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, CDC's Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign has updated and re-designed symptoms information presented in two important tools for women: the Gynecologic Cancer Symptoms Diary and Symptoms Diary Wallet Card. These tools include a symptoms chart for the five main gynecologic cancers, and allow women to track whatever symptoms they notice over a two-week timespan.
For September, National Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, CDC's Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign has updated and re-designed symptoms information presented in two important tools for women: the Gynecologic Cancer Symptoms Diary and Symptoms Diary Wallet Card. These tools include a symptoms chart for the five main gynecologic cancers, and allow women to track whatever symptoms they notice over a two-week timespan.
Celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month!
Hispanics or Latinos are the largest racial/ethnic minority population in the U.S. About 1 in 6 people living in the U.S. are Hispanic (almost 57 million). Learn about health initiatives and campaigns important for Hispanic health.
Hispanics or Latinos are the largest racial/ethnic minority population in the U.S. About 1 in 6 people living in the U.S. are Hispanic (almost 57 million). Learn about health initiatives and campaigns important for Hispanic health.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month. Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, which are physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities that last a lifetime.
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month. Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, which are physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities that last a lifetime.
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