CDC Vital Signs offers recent data and calls to action for important public health issues.
July 2012 Vital Signs Issue: Prescription Painkiller Overdoses
Prescription painkiller overdoses* were responsible for more than 15,500 deaths in 2009. While all prescription painkillers have contributed to an increase in overdose deaths over the last decade, methadone has played a central role in the epidemic.
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Child Injury
Child injuries are preventable, yet more than 9,000 children died from injuries in the US in 2009.
Making Health Care Safer
People getting medical care can catch serious infections called health care-associated infections (HAIs).
Where's the Sodium?
About 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.
Binge Drinking
Binge Drinking is common and a dangerous behavior for all ages.
New Hope for Stopping HIV
About 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the US but about 240,000 don't know they are infected.
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About Vital Signs
CDC launched a new program called CDC Vital Signs, which includes an MMWR Early Release, a fact sheet and website, a media release, and a series of announcements via social media tools.
Vital Signs will be released the first Tuesday of every month. Issues include colorectal and breast cancer screening, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use, access to health care, HIV testing, seat belt use, cardiovascular disease, teen pregnancy and healthcare-associated infections, asthma, and foodborne disease.
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