Press Release Archives

CDC’s Chronic Disease Press Releases

2016

November

• CDC estimates preventable deaths from 5 leading causes – Press Release – Friday, November 18, 2016
• CDC Reports Improvement in Childhood Obesity among Young Children Enrolled in WIC – Press Release(https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/p1117-childhood-obesity.html) – Thursday, November 17, 2016
• Cancers linked to tobacco use make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States – Press Release – Thursday, November 10, 2016
• First cases of Candida auris reported in United States – Press Release – Friday, November 4, 2016

October

• CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents – Press Release – Thursday, October 20, 2016
• School dental-sealant programs could prevent most cavities, lower treatment costs in vulnerable children – Press Release – Tuesday, October 18, 2016
• New CDC study shows changes in breast cancer death rates by age group – Press Release – Thursday, October 13, 2016

September

• More than 1 in 4 US adults over 50 do not engage in regular physical activity – Press Release – Thursday, September 15, 2016
• Poor blood-pressure control puts 5 million older Americans at risk – Press Release – Tuesday, September 13, 2016
• Two thirds of US adults believe pharmacies should not sell tobacco – Press Release – Thursday, September 1, 2016

August

• Breastfeeding Rates Continue To Rise – Press Release – Monday, August 22, 2016
• Some racial, ethnic groups continue smoking cigarettes at higher rates – Press Release – Thursday, August 4, 2016

July

• Tobacco use, involuntary secondhand smoke exposure high in multiunit housing residents – Press Release – Wednesday, July 13, 2016

June

• Southeastern states not protected by comprehensive smoke-free laws – Press Release – Thursday, June 23, 2016
• U.S. healthcare facilities have capacity to meet colorectal cancer screening goals – Press Release – Wednesday, June 22, 2016
• More Men Using Family Planning Services – Press Release – Thursday, June 16, 2016
• Cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students at an all-time low, but e-cigarette use a concern – Press Release – Thursday, June 9, 2016

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