October 2015

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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October 30, 2015

Only 1 in 2 adults and 1 in 4 high school students in the United States meet the guidelines for aerobic physical activity.
Physical activity, such as brisk walking, can help lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers.
The US Surgeon General is calling on the nation to better support walking and walkable communities [PDF-2.6MB] where people live, work, and play.

October 23, 2015

Nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections [PDF-1.6MB] occur each year in the US, accounting for almost $16 billion in healthcare costs.
CDC’s updated Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines—which include a new alternate treatment option for gonorrhea—are now available to help healthcare providers diagnose and treat STDs.
Providers can find CDC resources such as pocket guides [PDF-319KB], wall charts [PDF-218KB], and an app to help them use the updated treatment guidelines.

October 16, 2015

Blood clots affect as many as 900,000 Americans each year, and about 50% of them are related to a recent hospital stay or surgery.
Most healthcare-associated blood clots happen after patients leave the hospital—learn the signs and symptoms and when to seek medical care.
You can test your knowledge about healthcare-associated blood clots and help prevent them by sharing new CDC infographics, fact sheets, and e-cards.

October 9, 2015

Hospital practices in the first hours and days after birth can influence how babies are fed, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs.
In 2013, 54% of hospitals were using a majority of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding—up from only 29% in 2007.
Hospitals can further improve their practices to support breastfeeding by taking recommended steps to become Baby-Friendly.