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Cancer and Obesity – Digital Press Kit
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of 13 types of cancer. These cancers account for about 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States in 2014.…
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Cancers Associated with Overweight and Obesity Make up 40 percent of Cancers Diagnosed in the United States – Press Release
More than 630,000 in the U.S. affected Press Release Embargoed Until: Weekday, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 12:45 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Why is the overall cancer rate declining, while cancer rates associated with overweight and obesity are on the rise? – Media Advisory
Media Advisory Embargoed Until: Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 12:45 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 What Overweight and obesity are associated with at least 13 different types of cancer. According to…
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CDC Is Deactivating the Emergency Operations Center for the Zika Response – Press Release
Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, September 29, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 CDC is deactivating its emergency response for Zika virus (Zika) to transition efforts to normal program operations on…
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New study shows Tdap vaccination during pregnancy can prevent whooping cough in babies – Press Release
Less than half of pregnant women in the United States take advantage of vaccination Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 28, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 A new CDC studyexternal…
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Just Over Half of Adults with Work-Related Asthma Report Having Received a Pneumococcal Vaccine – Press Release
People with work-related asthma at high risk of pneumococcal pneumonia Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 27, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Adults with asthma are at increased risk for…
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STDs at record high, indicating urgent need for prevention – Press Release
Latest U.S. data reveal threat to multiple populations Press Release For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 26, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 <!–End Contact Head NOTE this was for Percussion, and we can…
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CDC launches campaign to help states fight prescription opioid epidemic – Press Release
Rx Awareness: Sharing real stories about the devastation of opioid use disorder and overdose Press Release For Immediate Release: Monday, September 25, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today the Centers for…
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Rural Americans less likely to wear seat belts, more likely to die in crashes – Press Release
Motor-vehicle death risk higher in less urban areas of U.S. Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, September 21, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Adult motor vehicle drivers and passengers…
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Why Global Health Security Is Essential to U.S. National Security – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, September 21, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 How does CDC fulfill its mission to keep America safe from health threats? The first-ever special supplement…