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A CDC study reveals that 20% to 40% of annual deaths from the five leading causes in the U.S. are preventable, totaling nearly 900,000 premature deaths. This highlights the urgent need for enhanced public health initiatives and awareness campaigns.

Each year, nearly 900,000 Americans die prematurely from the five leading causes of death - yet 20 percent to 40 percent of the deaths from each cause could be prevented, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of five leading US causes are preventable - Press Release”

asthmaCommunity

The CDC highlights the significant health impact of poor air quality during asthma awareness month, noting that over 25 million Americans are affected by asthma. This chronic disease leads to physical activity limitations and missed school or work days for many individuals.

Asthma, a chronic disease that affects the lungs, impacts more than 25 million people in the United States, including 1 in 11 children. It causes 3 in 5 people living with asthma to limit their physical activity or miss days at school and work.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “The health impact of poor air quality: CDC's focus for asthma awareness month - Media Advisory”

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CDC announces a telebriefing on potentially preventable deaths from the five leading causes of death in the U.S. This report covers data from 2008-2010 and is part of ongoing public health awareness efforts.

Release of "Potentially Preventable Deaths from the Five Leading Causes of Death - United States, 2008-2010" published in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: Potentially Preventable Deaths from the Five Leading Causes of Death - Media Advisory”

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The WHO's latest report highlights a critical global challenge with high rates of antibiotic resistance, indicating that in some regions, half of common infections are untreatable. This reinforces the CDC's previous calls for urgent action to address this public health threat.

This week's report on worldwide antibiotic resistance by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows the urgent need for a coordinated global response. The WHO report reinforces and extends globally CDC's call to action, Antibiotic Threats in the United States 2013. High rates of antibiotic resistance are present around the world. There already are parts of the world where half of some common infections do not respond to antibiotic treatments.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “World Health Organization report on antibiotic resistance - Media Statement”

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The CDC has announced the schedule for its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference, focusing on global health initiatives. This event highlights key health topics but does not provide specific updates on rare diseases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today continued its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference, which focuses on key health initiatives such as global health.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC EIS Conference: Global Health Presentation Schedule - Press Release”

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The CDC announces the use of a new software tool to enhance the speed of identifying individuals exposed to Ebola hemorrhagic fever during an outbreak. This initiative aims to improve response efforts in controlling the spread of the virus.

For the first time, Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreak disease detectives are using a new software tool to help find people exposed to the deadly virus faster.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Disease Detectives Using New Software Tool in Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak - Press Release”

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The CDC has launched its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference in Atlanta, showcasing the vital work of disease detectives. This week-long event highlights the contributions of current EIS officers and welcomes new recruits to the program.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today began its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference in Atlanta, a week-long event to feature the life-saving work of its current EIS officers, or "disease detectives" and welcome the incoming class of officers to the two-year post-graduate EIS program.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC's 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services (EIS) Conference Began Today: Features "Disease Detectives" and Their Work To Save Lives - Digital Press Kit”

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The CDC begins its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference, showcasing the work of current and incoming EIS officers. The event runs from April 28 to May 1 and emphasizes the critical investigations conducted by these public health professionals.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today kicks off its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference. Held April 28 to May 1, the event highlights the life-saving work of its current EIS officers or "disease detectives" and welcomes the incoming class of 78 EIS officers. Presentations focus on EIS investigations, the boots-on-the-ground work behind key CDC health initiatives.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC EIS Conference: Monday Presentation Schedule - Press Release”

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The CDC's 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference begins this Monday, showcasing the efforts of current EIS officers and welcoming 78 new recruits. This event emphasizes the critical role of disease detectives in public health.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) kicks off its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference this Monday. This week-long event highlights the life-saving work of its current EIS officers or "disease detectives" and welcomes the incoming class of 78 EIS officers.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services Conference Kicks Off Monday - Media Advisory”

measlesCommunity

CDC highlights the success of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program over the past 20 years, which has protected millions of children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The briefing also addressed current measles cases and outbreaks in the U.S.

CDC hosted a media briefing to discuss 20 years of immunization with the VFC program and current measles cases and outbreaks.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: Report shows 20-year U.S. immunization program spares millions of children from diseases - Transcript”

measlesCommunity

CDC will hold a media briefing to discuss the impact of 20 years of immunization through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and the current status of measles cases and outbreaks. This highlights ongoing public health efforts to combat vaccine-preventable diseases.

CDC will host a media briefing to discuss 20 years of immunization with the VFC program and current measles cases and outbreaks.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Cotham - Media Advisory”

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The CDC reports that the U.S. immunization program has prevented over 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years. However, there have been 129 reported cases of measles in 13 outbreaks this year, highlighting ongoing public health challenges.

The CDC estimates that vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years. Despite the U.S. immunization program's success, according to CDC officials, 129 people in the U.S. have been reported to have measles this year in 13 outbreaks, as of April 18.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Report shows 20-year US immunization program spares millions of children from diseases - Press Release”

measlesCommunity

CDC highlights the success of the 20-year Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which has significantly reduced disease incidence among children. The media briefing will also address current measles outbreaks.

CDC will host a media briefing to discuss 20 years of immunization with the VFC program and current measles cases and outbreaks.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Report shows 20-year U.S. immunization program spares millions of children from diseases - Media Advisory”

Community

Recent CDC reports reveal that American Indian and Alaska Native death rates are nearly 50% higher than those of non-Hispanic whites from 1999 to 2009. This data highlights significant health disparities affecting these populations.

Death records show that American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) death rates for both men and women combined were nearly 50 percent greater than rates among non-Hispanic whites during 1999-2009. The new findings were announced through a series of CDC reports released online today by the American Journal of Public Health.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “American Indian and Alaska Native death rates nearly 50 percent greater than those of non-Hispanic whites - Press Release”

Community

The CDC reports limited progress in reducing foodborne infections from 2006 to 2013, highlighting ongoing public health challenges. The findings were shared during a telebriefing focused on the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network.

Transcript for the telebriefing announcing the release of "Incidence and Trends of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly through Food - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 Sites, 2006-2013."

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: CDC data show limited progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2013 - Transcript”

Community

CDC's annual report highlights limited progress in reducing foodborne infections, indicating ongoing public health challenges. The mixed results emphasize the need for continued efforts in food safety.

The nation's food safety grades are out and the results are mixed. CDC's annual report card shows that foodborne infections continue to be an important public health problem in the United States.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC data show limited progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2013 - Press Release”

HIV-associated nephropathy HIV wasting syndrome+1 moreCommunity

CDC highlights effective strategies to reduce health disparities related to HIV infection rates and other health issues. The report emphasizes evidence-based interventions at both local and national levels.

Evidence-based interventions at the local and national levels provide promising strategies for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities related to HIV infection rates, immunization coverage, motor vehicle injuries and deaths, and smoking, according to a new report by the CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Reports on Effective Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities - Press Release”

Community

CDC reports limited progress in reducing foodborne infections from 2006 to 2013, highlighting ongoing public health challenges. The findings will be detailed in the upcoming Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Release of "Incidence and Trends of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly through Food - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 Sites, 2006-2013," which will be published in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: CDC data show limited progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2013 - Media Advisory”

Community

The CDC reports that younger teens account for 25% of all teen births, highlighting ongoing public health concerns. This data emphasizes the need for targeted awareness and prevention strategies.

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs: Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births - Media Advisory

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs: Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births - Media Advisory”

Community

Despite a decline, younger teens aged 15 to 17 still account for 25% of teen births, totaling nearly 1,700 births weekly. This data highlights ongoing public health challenges in addressing teen pregnancy.

Although births to younger teens aged 15 to 17 years have declined, they still represent over a quarter of teen births - nearly 1,700 births a week, according to this month's Vital Signs by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births”

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Not rare diseases news,news about your rare disease.

Earlier

A CDC study reveals that 20% to 40% of annual deaths from the five leading causes in the U.S. are preventable, totaling nearly 900,000 premature deaths. This highlights the urgent need for enhanced public health initiatives and awareness campaigns.

The CDC highlights the significant health impact of poor air quality during asthma awareness month, noting that over 25 million Americans are affected by asthma. This chronic disease leads to physical activity limitations and missed school or work days for many individuals.

CDC announces a telebriefing on potentially preventable deaths from the five leading causes of death in the U.S. This report covers data from 2008-2010 and is part of ongoing public health awareness efforts.

The WHO's latest report highlights a critical global challenge with high rates of antibiotic resistance, indicating that in some regions, half of common infections are untreatable. This reinforces the CDC's previous calls for urgent action to address this public health threat.

The CDC has announced the schedule for its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference, focusing on global health initiatives. This event highlights key health topics but does not provide specific updates on rare diseases.

The CDC announces the use of a new software tool to enhance the speed of identifying individuals exposed to Ebola hemorrhagic fever during an outbreak. This initiative aims to improve response efforts in controlling the spread of the virus.

The CDC has launched its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference in Atlanta, showcasing the vital work of disease detectives. This week-long event highlights the contributions of current EIS officers and welcomes new recruits to the program.

The CDC begins its 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference, showcasing the work of current and incoming EIS officers. The event runs from April 28 to May 1 and emphasizes the critical investigations conducted by these public health professionals.

The CDC's 63rd Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference begins this Monday, showcasing the efforts of current EIS officers and welcoming 78 new recruits. This event emphasizes the critical role of disease detectives in public health.

CDC highlights the success of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program over the past 20 years, which has protected millions of children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The briefing also addressed current measles cases and outbreaks in the U.S.

CDC will hold a media briefing to discuss the impact of 20 years of immunization through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and the current status of measles cases and outbreaks. This highlights ongoing public health efforts to combat vaccine-preventable diseases.

The CDC reports that the U.S. immunization program has prevented over 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years. However, there have been 129 reported cases of measles in 13 outbreaks this year, highlighting ongoing public health challenges.

CDC highlights the success of the 20-year Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which has significantly reduced disease incidence among children. The media briefing will also address current measles outbreaks.

Recent CDC reports reveal that American Indian and Alaska Native death rates are nearly 50% higher than those of non-Hispanic whites from 1999 to 2009. This data highlights significant health disparities affecting these populations.

The CDC reports limited progress in reducing foodborne infections from 2006 to 2013, highlighting ongoing public health challenges. The findings were shared during a telebriefing focused on the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network.

CDC's annual report highlights limited progress in reducing foodborne infections, indicating ongoing public health challenges. The mixed results emphasize the need for continued efforts in food safety.

CDC highlights effective strategies to reduce health disparities related to HIV infection rates and other health issues. The report emphasizes evidence-based interventions at both local and national levels.

CDC reports limited progress in reducing foodborne infections from 2006 to 2013, highlighting ongoing public health challenges. The findings will be detailed in the upcoming Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

The CDC reports that younger teens account for 25% of all teen births, highlighting ongoing public health concerns. This data emphasizes the need for targeted awareness and prevention strategies.

Despite a decline, younger teens aged 15 to 17 still account for 25% of teen births, totaling nearly 1,700 births weekly. This data highlights ongoing public health challenges in addressing teen pregnancy.

Not rare diseases news,
news about your rare disease.