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Smoking is down, but almost 38 million American adults still smoke – Press Release
Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 18, 2018Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Overall, cigarette smoking among U.S. adults (aged ≥18 years) declined from 20.9 percent in 2005 to 15.5 percent…
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Dramatic increase in ADHD prescriptions filled by reproductive-age women – Press Release
Study highlights need for clinicians, patients to understand safety of these medications during pregnancy Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The number…
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VitalSigns Teleconference: Safe Sleep for Babies – Transcript
Media Statement Friday, January 12, 2018 Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. All participants will be on…
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About three in ten US veterans use tobacco products – Press Release
Veterans use tobacco at much higher rates than most non-veterans Press Release For Immediate ReleaseThursday, January 11, 2018Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 3 in 10 U.S. veterans use tobacco products.For free…
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Update: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections – Media Statement
On January 10, 2018, the Public Health Agency of Canadaexternal icon reported that an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections (STEC O157:H7) they had identified was linked to…
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Fighting antibiotic resistance: CDC tool maps progress in every state, but still more to be done – Press Release
Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 10, 2018Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released new data in its Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Investment…
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About 3,500 babies in the US are lost to sleep-related deaths each year – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Every year, there are thousands of sleep related deaths among babies. Four tips for parents and…
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CDC Telebriefing: What can healthcare providers and caregivers do to help babies sleep safer? – Media Advisory
3,500 sleep-related infant deaths: What can healthcare providers and caregivers do to help babies sleep safer? Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 9, 2018Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 What Every…
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Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Stay Safe While Staying Warm – Media Statement
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, January 5, 2018Contact: Media Relations,(404) 639-3286 With more frigid weather on the way, it is important to stay safe while staying warm. Carbon monoxide (CO),…
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CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections – Media Statement
CDC, several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections (STEC O157:H7) in 13 states. Seventeen illnesses have…