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Div. of Media Relations
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Synopsis for November 1, 2002
The MMWR is embargoed until NOON ET, Thursdays.
- National Diabetes Awareness Month -- November 2002
- Preventive-Care Practices Among Persons with Diabetes -- United States, 1995 and 2001
- Tropical Diabetic Hand Syndrome -- Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 1998-2002
- Primary and Secondary Syphilis -- United States, 2000-2001
- Investigations of West Nile Virus Infections in Recipients of Blood Transfusions
- West Nile Virus Activity -- United States, October 24-30, 2002
| Telebriefing for October 31, 2002 |
| WHO: |
Dr. Ronald Valdiserri, CDC HIV/AIDS expert |
| WHAT: |
To discuss primary and secondary syphilis rates in the United States. Brief remarks followed by Q/A. |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, October 31, 2002; NOON ET |
| WHERE: |
At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial 866-254-5942
Teleconference name: CDC |
| A full transcript will be available today following the teleconference and this teleconference will also
be audio webcast. Access both at http://www.cdc.gov/media/. |
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Synopsis for November 1, 2002
National Diabetes Awareness Month -- November 2002
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
PRESS CONTACT:
Nilka Ríos Burrows, MPH
CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
(770) 4881057 |
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An estimated 17 million persons in the United States have diabetes; 5.9 million of these cases are undiagnosed. During November, 59 state and
territorial diabetes-control programs, other partners, and CDC will highlight activities that increase awareness about diabetes.
Preventive-Care Practices Among Persons with Diabetes -- United States, 1995 and 2001
Persons with diabetes need to work with their health care providers as partners in health to improve their preventive care.
PRESS CONTACT:
Nilka Ríos Burrows, MPH
CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
(770) 4881057 |
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The number of persons with diabetes who receive preventive care increased between 1995 and 2001. Preventive care, such as foot exams, eye exams,
influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations, and self-monitoring of blood glucose, can prevent or delay serious health complications among persons
with diabetes, such as lower limb amputation, blindness, kidney failure, and premature mortality. Despite the increase, however, the use of
preventive care practices is lower than recommended according to the 2010 national health objectives. A number of public and private efforts,
including collaboration with community-based organizations, health care providers, public health officials, and persons with diabetes, and
continued surveillance of diabetes-related preventive care practices are ongoing to improve care among persons with diabetes.
Tropical Diabetic Hand Syndrome -- Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 1998-2002
Diabetic patients in tropical countries should seek prompt medical attention for redness, swelling, or ulcers on their hands.
PRESS CONTACT:
Lennox Archibald, MD
CDC, Epidemiology Program Office
(404) 6392225 |
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Slowly progressive foot infections are a common complication among diabetes patients; however, some diabetic patients in tropical countries
develop a very different type of hand infection that can lead rapidly to life-threatening complications. Tropical diabetic hand syndrome (TDHS)
might start with a minor injury, such as an insect bite, but can progress rapidly to gangrene. Patients who delay seeking medical attention are
more likely to require surgery, including amputation, and to suffer permanent disability. TDHS might become more common as the incidence rates
of diabetes in tropical countries continue to rise. To reduce the risk of disability or death, physicians must learn to recognize and treat TDHS
aggressively. Diabetic patients living in tropical countries should seek medical attention immediately during the early stages of hand trauma,
redness, pain, or swelling.
Primary and Secondary Syphilis -- United States, 2000-2001
Syphilis rates increase slightly despite continued declines among African Americans and women.
PRESS CONTACT:
Office of Communications
CDC, National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention
(404) 639−8895 |
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Despite continued declines among African Americans and women of all races, rates of primary and secondary syphilis in the United States
increased by two percent from 2000 to 2001, the first increase since 1990, according to a new CDC report. Findings indicate sustained progress
among African Americans and individuals living in the South both priority populations of syphilis elimination efforts begun in 1998 by CDC.
Between 2000 and 2001, syphilis rates declined 9.9 percent among African Americans and 8.1 percent in the South. The syphilis rate also
continued to decline among women, decreasing 19.5 percent during 2000-2001. The overall rise in syphilis in 2001 is attributed to a 15.4 percent
increase in syphilis rates among men, an increase that coincided with outbreaks among gay and bisexual men in several U.S. cities.
Investigations of West Nile Virus Infections in Recipients of Blood Transfusions
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286 |
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Summary not available.
West Nile Virus Activity -- United States, October 24-30, 2002
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286 |
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Summary not available.
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