August 2014
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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 29, 2014
- CDC, along with domestic and international public health partners, is responding in West Africa to one of the largest Ebola outbreaks in history.
- Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with a sick person's blood or body fluids (urine, saliva, feces, vomit, or semen), contaminated objects (such as needles), or animals in Africa known to spread the disease (such as monkeys, apes, and bats).
- You can use CDC resources—including infographics, posters, and brochures—to promote awareness and correct misconceptions about the Ebola outbreak.
August 22, 2014
- In 2013, about one in four high school students surveyed had participated in at least one hour of physical activity per day during the week before the survey.
- Children and adolescents should be physically active for at least an hour a day. Being active during the school day can enhance academic performance [PDF-2.5MB].
- Schools can use CDC’s Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools to help students meet their physical activity requirements and develop knowledge, skills, and confidence to remain active for a lifetime.
August 15, 2014
- Almost half of American adults have at least one major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
- Each year, nearly 1 in 3 deaths in the US is caused by heart disease and stroke, but at least 200,000 of these deaths can be prevented through healthy habits like regular physical activity and eating right.
- You can help others improve their eating habits by promoting the Million Hearts® initiative's Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Resource Center.
August 8, 2014
- Children are eating more fruits, but not more vegetables.
- Six in ten children still aren’t eating enough fruits, and nine in ten aren’t eating enough vegetables.
- Schools and childcare providers can help close this gap by meeting federal nutrition standards and letting children grow, taste, and prepare their own fruits and vegetables on site.
August 1, 2014
- More than 2.7 million people in the United States have glaucoma—a leading cause of blindness.
- Early detection of glaucoma can slow its progression and help save remaining vision.
- CDC’s Vision Health Initiative offers several informative videos about glaucoma.
Did You Know? information and web links are current as of their publication date. They may become outdated over time.
- Page last reviewed: November 9, 2015
- Page last updated: October 14, 2016
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