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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance, 2011
This report by the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presents statistics and trends for sexually transmitted diseases in the United States through 2011.
The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance
The report indicates that school-based physical activity may help improve students' grades and test scores and positively affect other factors that influence academic achievement. The report also concludes that adding time during the school day for physical activity does not appear to take away from academic performance.
Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere
A national initiative to prevent youth violence before it starts. STRYVE's vision is safe and healthy youth who can achieve their full potential as connected and contributing members of thriving, violence-free families, schools, and communities. Their website includes training materials focused on understanding youth violence, the public health approach, and creating a plan along with a wealth of other resources and information.
Talking With Your Teens About Sex: Going Beyond “the Talk”
Research shows that parents have a great deal of influence over their teens’ decisions about sex (PDF, 4 pages). This fact sheet provides information and resources for parents that can help them facilitate conversations with their teens about sex and healthy relationships.
The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What It Means for Schools
This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention, provides school administrators, teachers and school staff with the most current research findings about the relationship between bullying and suicide among school-aged youth and action-oriented, evidence-based suggestions to prevent and control bullying and suicide-related behavior in schools.
Use of Selected Clinical Preventive Services to Improve the Health of Infants, Children, and Adolescents — United States, 1999-2011
This report from the CDC finds that infants, children, and adolescents in the United States did not receive key clinical preventive services that have the potential to improve their health. The report also points to disparities in access and use of these services by demographics, geography, and health care coverage status.
“The Burning Truth” Initiative
The CDC's Burning Truth communication initiative encourages young people to protect themselves from too much exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun and tanning beds in order to keep their skin healthy. The initiative website contains information on the real truth behind common tanning myths, and posters and buttons to share with friends and on social networks.
Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2014
CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released selected estimates of health insurance coverage (PDF, 31) for the civilian, non-institutionalized population in the United States based on data from the 2014 National Health Interview Survey. Estimates for 2014 are based on data for 111,682 people.
Health: How to Access Online Statistics
CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has created the Data Online Query System, a new tool for accessing information from its public use database. The first dataset available is for information on emergency department visits, which can be filtered by age group, sex, and race/ethnicity, for years 2005-2010.
Health Literacy for Health Professionals
Created by CDC’s OADC, the Health Literacy for Health Professionals training plan features five courses that can help build health professionals’ knowledge and skills consistent with new professional communication competencies. Learners begin with the introductory Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals course and then select one or more of the following courses to complete the plan: Writing for the Public; Speaking for the Public; Using Numbers and Explaining Risk; or Creating Easier to Understand Lists, Charts, and Graphs.
Prevalence of Diagnosed and Undiagnosed HIV Infection — United States, 2008–2012
This study analyzed HIV surveillance data for people 13 years or older in the United States reported to CDC through June 2014 to estimate the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed HIV infection for 2008–2012.
Share With Youth: Run, Swim, and Have Fun Outside
Summer is a time for having fun outdoors, but teens must be aware of sun safety and air quality in order to avoid injury and aggravating chronic conditions. These federal resources can help young people — and the adults who work with them — stay safe while enjoying the summer months:
- The Environmental Protection Agency’s ultraviolet (UV) index forecasts can help users prepare for, and avoid excess, UV exposure.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Sun Safety for America’s Youth Toolkit has sun-safe policies for community programs.
- Use Airnow.gov to track local air quality and prepare accordingly for outdoor activities for youth with asthma.
2015 STD Treatment Guidelines Wall Chart, Pocket Guide, App, and Other Materials
Following the release of its updated Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015, CDC developed several resources for clinicians based on the Guidelines. Resources include a wall chart for clinical settings, a Pocket Guide, a free app that allows quick and easy access to the guidelines, and Evidence Tables that provide a basis for the recommendations.
Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data from the 2014 National Health Interview Survey
This early release includes estimates for 15 selected health measures based on data from the 2014 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and presents estimates from 1997-2013 for comparison. CDC will update estimates as each new quarter of NHIS data becomes available.
HIV Testing in the Past Year Among the U.S. Household Population Aged 15-44: 2011-2013
Using data from the 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth, this report updates nationally representative estimates and trends for HIV testing in the past year among the United States household population ages 15-44. Overall, 19% of people ages 15-44 in 2011-2013 were tested for HIV in the past year. Higher percentages of HIV testing in the past year were seen for people ages 15-34, compared to those ages 35-44, and for non-Hispanic black people compared to other race and ethnicity groups.
Online Training: A Story of Health
CDC worked with partner organizations to create A Story of Health, a series of case-based training opportunities in online/eBook format that feature fictional characters facing diseases as well as their families. Each story contains the latest scientific research about disease origin and helpful facts about disease prevention. Download the eBook to earn free continuing education (CE) credit; each story is accredited separately.
Share with Youth: Recommendations About International Travel for Education Purposes and the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
The CDC developed recommendations for students, faculty, and staff participating in study abroad programs, research, foreign exchange, or other international travel for education purposes, which address how travel might be affected by the Ebola outbreak and how these individuals can protect themselves from Ebola.
HEADS UP Concussion and Helmet Safety App
CDC’s new HEADS UP Concussion and Helmet Safety app provides access to concussion safety information that can help parents and coaches spot a concussion and learn how to respond if an athlete has a concussion or brain injury. The free app also includes a 3D helmet fit feature that teaches about proper helmet fit, safety, and care.
Getting there Safely—Avoid Driving Disasters
This blog post contains practical tips for drivers who may find themselves traveling in hazardous weather conditions, including severe rain, tornado, earthquakes, or extreme heat. The post also includes information about creating an emergency kit that for the car in preparation for an incident on the road.
Concussion at Play: Opportunities to Reshape the Culture Around Concussions
This new report from CDC provides a snapshot of current research on concussion knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and behaviors among athletes, coaches, parents, health care providers, and school professionals. The report provides potential strategies to help keep athletes safe, based on these findings.
National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 — United States, 2014
CDC analyzed data collected from 20,827 adolescents through the 2014 National Immunization Survey–Teen, which monitors vaccination coverage among adolescents ages 13-17 across the United States. Results show that from 2013 to 2014 coverage increased for all routinely recommended vaccines. However, despite overall progress in vaccination coverage among adolescents, HPV vaccination coverage continues to lag behind at state and national levels.
Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Childbearing of Teenagers Aged 15–19 in the United States
Using data from the 1988 to 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth, this report provides trends and recent national estimates of sexual activity, contraceptive use, and childbearing among teenagers ages 15-19. Key findings include:
- In 2011-2013, 44% of female teenagers and 47% of male teenagers had experienced sexual intercourse, percentages which have declined significantly over the past 25 years.
- Seventy-nine percent of female teenagers and 84% of male teenagers used a contraceptive method at first sexual intercourse, the most common of which was the condom.
- Young women who did not use a method of contraception at first sexual intercourse were twice as likely to become teen mothers as those who used a method.
Share with Youth: Girlfriends' Health
This resource describes how friends can reinforce positive health behaviors related to physical activity, healthy eating, sexual health, and quitting alcohol and tobacco. It also provides links to related information.
Video and Slides from CDC Grand Rounds Available — Adolescence: Preparing for Lifelong Health and Wellness
The video and presentation slides are now available from CDC’s Public Health Grand Rounds, “Adolescence: Preparing for Lifelong Health and Wellness,” held on August 18, 2015. This session explored adolescent health, specifically how families, community organizations, schools, and government agencies can work together to encourage adolescents to avoid risk and adopt health-promoting behaviors.
FastStats Mobile App: Health Statistics on the Go
The FastStats mobile app by NCHS is now available for both Apple iOS and Android mobile devices. The app provides access to health statistics for more than 100 health topics, such as chronic diseases, injuries, and reproductive health. The app also allows users to share data discoveries with colleagues via email and social media.