August 2011

Did You Know? is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!

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August 26, 2011

Four simple health behaviors can lead to a longer life.
People who engaged in all four healthy behaviors were 63 percent less likely to die early, compared to people who did not practice any of the behaviors.
Measuring health-related quality of life indicators can help health agencies determine the burden of preventable disease in their jurisdiction.

August 19, 2011

CDC released the 2010 School Health Profiles this week; there are substantial differences in what states, cities, and territories are doing to promote student health and well-being.
The majority of secondary schools in 13 states, for example, do not sell less nutritious foods and beverages; see how your jurisdiction is doing.
You can support youth in making healthy choices by helping schools establish and enforce strong nutrition standards.

August 12, 2011

An estimated 240,000 water main breaks occur each year in the United States, many of which result in boil water advisories to ensure safe drinking water.
The newly released Drinking Water Advisory Communication Toolbox can help you plan for, develop, implement, and evaluate drinking water advisories.
Water advisories also impact hospitals and health care facilities. See CDC's guidance for health care facilities to maintain continued operations in the event of a water advisory.

August 5, 2011

Most U.S. hospitals do not fully support mothers to be able to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding helps protect against childhood obesity.
Hospitals can improve maternity care practices by adopting the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.