Men's Health
In the Spotlight
College Health and
Safety Tips
As you get ready for college, learn these tips to staying safe and
healthy. College health and safety
feature,
podcast,
and
health-e-cards are also available.
Men's Summer Health and Safety Tips
Learn tips to help you stay safe and healthy this summer and all year
long.
Science and Research
State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity among Adults- United States, 2007
(8/7/08)
In the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, 25.6% of
respondents overall were obese. Obesity prevalence was 26.4% for men and
24.8% for women. By age group, obesity prevalence ranged from 19.1% for
men and women aged 18-29 years to 31.7% and 30.2%, respectively, for men
and women aged 50-59 years.
Adolescent Health in the United States, 2007
(8/7/08)
This chartbook describes the health of the adolescent population, 10 to
19 years of age. Information is also presented for young adults, 20 to
24 years of age in several topic areas.
Trends
in HIV- and STD-Related Risk Behaviors among High School Students -
United States, 1991-2007 (8/7/08)
Young persons who engage in unprotected sexual intercourse or use
injection drugs are at increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This report
analyzes changes in HIV- and STD-related risk behaviors among high
school students in the United States during 1991-2007.
Health and Wellness
Break the
Silence: Stop the Violence
It may shock you to know that one out of every eleven teens reports being
hit or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past twelve
months. But why is that, and how can we change it? In "Break The Silence:
Stop the Violence," parents talk with teens about developing healthy,
respectful relationships before they start dating.
Healthy
Weight
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about a "diet" or
"program." It is part of a ongoing lifestyle that you can adopt now and stay
with for years to come. A healthy weight contributes to good health now and
as you age.
General
Information about Wildfires: Podcast
Wildfire smoke can cause health problems for anyone, especially those with
heart and lung conditions, older adults, and children.
Body
Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and
height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people
and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health
problems.
Work and Play
Summer Hazards for Workers: Science Blog
During the summer, more workers are performing job tasks outdoors. The
types of jobs can vary greatly, ranging from construction work to
farming and other agricultural duties to road paving and painting. While
the hazards can be different from those found in indoor environments,
there are still practical ways to protect workers.
Silicosis-Related Years of Potential Life Lost before Age 65 Years-
United States, 1968-2005
Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica occurs in
construction, mining, manufacturing, and other industries, and it can
result in silicosis and other lung diseases. The findings in this report
indicate that silicosis-attributable years of potential life lost
decreased substantially during 1968-2005, but the decline became less
pronounced during 1995-2005.
Family and Friends
School is
Starting - Make Sure Your Young Child is Fully Vaccinated
With children heading back to school, now is a good time to ensure that
your kids are fully immunized. Online tools and information from CDC
make it easy for parents and doctors to keep current with childhood
vaccinations.
Protect Your Baby
from Group B Strep
If you know anyone who is pregnant, you need to know about “group B
strep." Group B streptococcal bacteria (also called GBS, group B strep,
or baby strep) is very common in all types of women and can be passed on
to a baby during childbirth. Protect babies from group B strep. If a
woman is 35-37 weeks pregnant, she should ask her doctor or nurse about
a group B strep test.
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Page last modified: August 13, 2008
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