Women's Health
In the Spotlight
Healthy Living Calendars
Check out the new 2010 Healthy Families, Healthy Communities, Healthy
Women, and Healthy Men calendars These one-page calendars promote safe
and healthy living in 2010 and are available in two sizes. Also,
refer to the 2010
Women's Health Observances
and consider planning or participating in an event to raise awareness
for women's health issues.
Science and Research
Audience Insights: Communicating to Moms (with Kids at Home) 
There are approximately 83 million moms in the United States today. Moms are
the primary gatekeepers to household decisions and finances. This report will
help you understand the subtle nuances that exist among different generations
of moms and how you can capture their attention more effectively.
Deaths:
Leading Causes for 2005
This report presents final 2005 data on the 10 leading causes of death
in the United States by age, race, sex, and Hispanic origin. Leading
causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented.
In 2005, the 10 leading causes of death accounted for about 77 percent
of all deaths occurring in the United States and the rank order remained
unchanged from 2004.
Idiopathic
Granulomatous Mastitis in Hispanic Women - Indiana, 2006—2008
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare inflammatory breast
lesion of unknown etiology that occurs in women of childbearing age;
only a few hundred cases have been reported worldwide. A breast cancer
mimic, IGM also is diagnosed by breast biopsy. On December 12, 2008,
a physician in Indianapolis, Indiana, reported a cluster of seven IGM
diagnoses in multigravid Hispanic women, an unusually high number.
Abortion Surveillance: United States, 2006
Each year, CDC requests abortion data from the central health agencies
in 52 reporting areas (the 50 states, New York City, and the District
of Columbia). For 2006, a total of 846,181 abortions were reported to
CDC.
CDC STD Surveillance
Report Released
The report tracks reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
in the United States. The report finds that adolescent girls continue
to bear a major burden of common sexually transmitted diseases and a
disproportionate impact on racial minorities persists.
Health and Wellness
Here's to an Alcohol-free
Pregnancy
There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant. There is also
no safe time during pregnancy to drink and no safe kind of alcohol. CDC urges
pregnant women not to drink alcohol any time during pregnancy.
Caring for
Someone Sick at Home
This flu season could be worse than most flu seasons with more people than
usual getting sick. Hospitals and clinics may be much busier than normal,
especially with the addition of 2009 H1N1 or “Swine Flu.” Learn
what you can do to help your family this flu season.
Coping With
Stress
Sometimes after experiencing a traumatic event that is especially frightening—including
personal or environmental disasters, or being threatened with an assault—people
have a strong and lingering reaction to stress. Getting the right care
and support can put problems in perspective and help stressful feelings
and symptoms subside.
Pregnant?
Don't Smoke! Learn How and Why to Quit for Good
Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways a woman can
protect herself and her baby's health. For free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669).
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Programs and Partnerships
Promoting
Preventive Services for Adults 50-64: Community and Clinical Partnerships
At the core of this report are 14 key indicators for monitoring the use of clinical
preventive services among adults aged 50 to 64: four disease screenings, two
immunizations, six risk factors, and two composite “up-to-date” measures
that combine several select clinical preventive services specifically relevant
to women or to men.
Adding
Power to Our Voices: Framing Guide for Communicating About Injury
Adding Power to Our Voices is designed to help organizations involved
in injury and violence prevention and response speak with a consistent
voice to build the social and political will needed to save lives and
reduce injuries.
Conferences and Events
National STD Prevention Conference, March 8-11, 2010, Atlanta, GA
National Conference on Blood Disorders in Public Health, March 9-11, 2010, Atlanta, GA
Page last modified: February 3, 2010
Page last reviewed: January 11, 2010
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