September 2011 Archive
"Did You Know?" is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
View the Current "Did You Know?"
September 30, 2011
- Some pets can make people sick with Salmonella; animals can shed bacteria but appear healthy.
- CDC is currently investigating human Salmonella outbreaks linked to animals: amphibians and live poultry.
- Educational resources on reducing the risk of Salmonella infection from animal contact are available to local and state public health officials.
September 23, 2011
- Ovarian cancer causes the most deaths of the five main types of gynecological cancer.
- Each gynecologic cancer is unique, with different signs and symptoms.
- CDC's Inside Knowledge campaign has resources you can use in September during National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and all through the year.
September 16, 2011
- Prematurity is the leading cause of death among newborn babies in the United States.
- You can play an important role in improving national reporting of sudden unexpected infant deaths.
- PeriStats allows you to create maps and graphs while accessing national, state, and county-level infant health data.
September 9, 2011
- Nearly one in five U.S. adults still smoke and half of those who smoke will die prematurely from smoking-related causes.
- Even occasional smoking causes harm; the best option is to quit completely.
- CDC recommends many evidence-based interventions to reduce tobacco use.
September 2, 2011
- Suicide takes the lives of more than 30,000 people in the United States each year.
- More than 300,000 people seek medical attention in emergency departments for self-harm injuries annually.
- September 4-10 was National Suicide Prevention Week; support suicide prevention activities in your community and seek help for yourself or a loved one by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Get email updates
To receive email updates about Did You Know?, enter your email address:
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support
-
Mailstop: E-70
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341 - Email OSTLTS
