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Overweight, Obesity, and Anemia Among Children 5/21/2013

Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System data provide insights into overweight, obesity, and anemia as health indicators in children.

Prevalence of Health Care–Associated Infections 4/19/2013

Ten percent of hospitalized patients in the U.S. develop a hospital-associated infection.

Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers 3/20/2013

The number of emergency department visits linked to nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers nearly doubled between 2004 and 2009.

Consequences of Cardiovascular Diseases 2/20/2013

According to a CDC report, high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease, and 49% of adults have at least one of these three risk factors.

Autism Spectrum Disorders 1/23/2013

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), a range of complex neurodevelopmental disabilities, are characterized by social impairment and communication difficulties that are apparent in young children.

Care-Seeking Trends for Digestive Disorders 12/19/2012

Digestive disorders affected 60 to 70 million Americans in 2009, resulting in 13.5 million hospitalizations and almost 105 million ambulatory-care visits.

Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Adults 11/20/2012

In 2009, U.S. adults experienced an average of 3.5 mentally unhealthy days during the previous 30 days.

Bone Health in Adults 10/19/2012

The surgeon general’s report states that, by 2020, half of all Americans aged ≥50 years will have weak bones unless they change their diet and lifestyle.

Fertility Trends Among Women 9/19/2012

The mean number of births per mother drops significantly with increasing age.

Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Trends 8/21/2012

Vaccination of individuals who are at risk for complications from influenza and invasive pneumococcal disease is a vital public health strategy.

Prevalence of Respiratory Disorders in Adults 7/18/2012

According to the 2010 National Health Interview Survey, Americans aged at least 18 years had emphysema (2%), asthma (12.7%), hay fever (7.8%), sinusitis (13%), or chronic bronchitis (4.3%).

Trends in Chronic Kidney Disease 6/20/2012

In 2010, more than 26 million adults had chronic kidney disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Selected Types of Chronic Pain Among Adults 5/22/2012

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, more than nine in 10 adults will experience pain at some point.

Selected Dermatologic Conditions 4/23/2012

Spider veins, hair loss, and cold sores are among the variety of skin conditions afflicting millions of Americans.

Selected Ambulatory Disorders in Children and Adolescents 3/20/2012

In 2010, 12.6% of children (9.4 million) suffered from skin allergies, 11.6% (8.6 million) from respiratory allergies, 9.5% (7.1 million) from hay fever, and 4.6% (3.4 million) from food allergies.

Risk Factors for Heart Disease 2/17/2012

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in people of most racial/ethnic groups, including African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Hispanics, and whites.

Selected Neurodegenerative Disorders 1/20/2012

For many neurodegenerative disorders, health risks increase in the aging population, posing social and economic challenges.

Disorders Associated With Celiac Disease 12/20/2011

With celiac disease, the risk of developing other autoimmune and nonautoimmune disorders increases.

Trends in Mental Health Disorders 11/16/2011

According to the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, 40% of U.S. residents in 35 states had serious psychological distress.

Hip Fractures From Falls 10/19/2011

Many experts predict an epidemic of hip fractures as the population ages, and the CDC estimates that the number could reach 650,000 annually (1,800/day) by 2050.
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