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The CDC reports a concerning rise in e-cigarette use among youth, with 2.5 million middle and high school students now using e-cigarettes, a tripling in just one year. Additionally, hookah use among this demographic has doubled to 1.5 million.
E-cigarette use among middle and high school students has tripled in just one year, highlighting a significant public health concern. In 2014, 13.4% of high school students reported using e-cigarettes, surpassing traditional tobacco products.
A study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals that Puerto Rico has the lowest incidence rate of new lung cancer cases compared to other races and ethnic groups in the U.S. This finding highlights potential regional differences in cancer epidemiology.
CDC will hold a telebriefing to discuss the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey results, focusing on e-cigarette and hookah use among middle and high school students. This event aims to raise awareness about youth tobacco consumption trends.
A new trial for an Ebola vaccine has commenced in Sierra Leone, aiming to enhance the global response to future outbreaks. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to improve public health measures against infectious diseases.
The CDC has launched the STRIVE trial to introduce a vaccine against Ebola in Sierra Leone, collaborating with local health authorities. This initiative aims to enhance the response to Ebola outbreaks through vaccination.
The CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service will hold its annual conference in Atlanta, GA, highlighting investigations from the past year. This event aims to raise awareness about public health challenges and disease detection.
The African Union and U.S. CDC have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. This partnership aims to enhance public health capabilities across Africa.
The CDC hosts a summit celebrating 100 years of progress in minority health, marking the evolution from National Negro Health Week to National Minority Health Month. This event also commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Heckler Report, which addressed health disparities among Black and minority populations.
CDC highlights low usage of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) among teens aged 15-19 in its latest Vital Signs report. The briefing aims to raise awareness about effective birth control options for this age group.
The CDC reports a continued decline in teen births in the U.S., with over 273,000 infants born to mothers aged 15 to 19 in 2013. This highlights ongoing public health efforts to address teen pregnancy.
Despite a decline in teen births, over 273,000 infants were born to teens aged 15 to 19 in 2013, highlighting ongoing health and social challenges. While nearly 90% of sexually active teens reported using birth control, reliance on less effective methods like condoms and pills remains prevalent.
Cipro-resistant Shigella is spreading in the U.S., raising concerns about multidrug-resistant shigellosis. The CDC emphasizes the importance of lab tests for effective treatment and recommends thorough handwashing to prevent infection.
The CDC's first national study reveals that less than half of children aged 4-17 with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) received behavioral therapy in 2009-2010. This highlights a significant gap in treatment options for ADHD among children.
Researchers have analyzed national data to identify the incidence of the four major molecular subtypes of breast cancer, revealing variations by age, race/ethnicity, and poverty level. This study could enhance risk stratification and inform targeted treatment strategies.
CDC launches a new phase of its 'Tips From Former Smokers' campaign, highlighting the experiences of former smokers with smoking-related illnesses such as vision loss and colorectal cancer. This initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage smoking cessation.
The CDC emphasizes the ongoing goal of achieving zero new Ebola cases in West Africa, one year after initiating its largest international emergency response. This effort highlights the importance of continued vigilance and support in combating the disease.
The CDC launches its 2015 "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign, highlighting the experiences of individuals living with vision loss and colorectal cancer due to smoking. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the severe consequences of smoking-related illnesses.
CDC will hold a media briefing to discuss teen pregnancy and the underutilization of effective birth control methods among adolescents. This initiative aims to raise awareness and promote better reproductive health practices.
A CDC/IHS study dispels the myth that short-term doxycycline use stains children's teeth, which may hinder access to lifesaving treatment for tickborne diseases. This finding aims to improve awareness and treatment adherence among pediatric patients.
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