The estimated lifetime risk for a diagnosis of HIV infection is a key measure of the disparities that exist for this disease in the United ... Read More
Health Disparities
Without A Home, But Not Without Help
Homelessness is associated with disproportionate rates of various chronic and infectious diseases, poor mental health, substance abuse, and ... Read More
”I Just Didn’t Want To Hear Any More Bad News…”
Gathered in the parking lot of my hometown church, family and friends were “catching up” with each other before leaving the annual ... Read More
April Is STD Awareness Month
Every year, the public health and medical communities recognize April as STD Awareness Month. This month-long observance provides ... Read More
Staying Healthy On A Last-Minute Trip
CDC recommends seeing a doctor at least 4–6 weeks before international travel, but a visit to a travel medicine specialist is valuable even ... Read More
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden: How To Overcome The Cost Of Care
Everyone in America should have the chance to live a healthy life, regardless of who they are or where they live or how much money they ... Read More
CDC Director’s Briefing: SARS…10 Years Later
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus ... Read More
CDC Director’s Briefing: Smokers Campaign 2013 Tips
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. In this Director's Briefing video, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about ... Read More
American Academy Of Pediatrics Releases New ADHD Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new clinical practice guideline that provides evidence-based recommendations for the ... Read More
CDC: Reflections, Revisions, Renewals
It is customary at the end of each year to pause and celebrate achievements, ponder lessons learned, and renew commitments to do more, even ... Read More
Wanted: A Workforce To End Health Disparities
A colleague and I were recently discussing “the good ole days” over lunch. We reminisced about the neighborhoods we grew up in, the ... Read More
Reducing Disparities In Motorcycle Deaths & Injuries
This summer, my nephew was killed while riding his motorcycle. He was just 2 months shy of his 41st birthday. I can still hear my daughter ... Read More