Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Prevention Strategy The “National Prevention Strategy is a comprehensive plan that will help increase the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life” (Associate Director for Communication, 2014). It consists of seven priorities that provide evidence-based recommendations including: Tobacco free living, preventing drug abuse and excessive alcohol use, healthy eating, active living, injury and violence-free living, reproductive and sexual health, and mental and emotional…

America Breathing Easier 2010: CDC’s National Asthma Control Program AT A GLANCE E. (n.d) Retrieved March 16, 2015from http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/aag/2010/ataglance2010.pdf The Center for Disease and Control Prevention is national asthma control program at a glance. This website gave the information about how to improving the quality of life and reducing the death and cost that impact on U.S. population. Overall, the CDC;s National Asthma Control Program aims was to reduce the number of…

unit we were able to discuss critical topics such as: Infectious diseases and global public health, Global public health system, genetically modified organisms, (GMO) Global diseases. Because the world is become a village, it is of great that these topics be considered. Remember that the more that people and products move across nations as we becoming increasingly globalized, the more we increase the chance for the spread of disease around the world. As such, efforts have to be done…

change in capacity, process and outcomes of public health as practiced in government, private, and voluntary sector organizations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Furthermore, performance improvement can occur system-wide as well as within individual organizations that are a part of the public health system (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Performance improvement utilized through strategic changes to address public health…

shots can save your family time and money. First of all, mandatory vaccines will prevent students from getting diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by the national Foundation, “The Centers for Disease Control…

Prevention of diseases and health promotion has been and will continue to be a vital issue to health care and humans all over the world. According to Battle (2009), health promotion is fundamental and is defined by the world Health Organization as the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health (p.152). Walley & Wright (2010) reported that the various challenges faced over time has led to the concerted efforts of global agencies, governments and non-profit…

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) webpage on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an informative page meant to spread awareness about the disorder. The site explains the signs, symptoms, types, causes, treatments, and diagnosis of ADHD, as well as explaining how to manage symptoms, get help, and help adults with ADHD. The webpage also describes the three different types of ADHD and their different effects on victims. Through this website, the CDC effectively…

Communicable diseases such as perceive polio, measles, and rubella, with the rare exception of small isolated cases, are perceived as deadly diseases of the past in the united states. While other parts of the globe are reporting cases of these diseases, vaccines have eliminated diseases like polio in the united states. However, the number of children not being vaccinated in the United Sates is climbing. With the decline of vaccinations due to the rising cost of immunizations and state exemptions…

Fluoridation of Drinking Water Jack Barth, AP Chemistry Water fluoridation is a common practice in many communities, both in the United States and worldwide. In 2012, 75% of American communities had access to fluoridated drinking water (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). The CDC also touts the many advantages of fluoridated drinking water, such as lowered tooth decay among families and fewer dollars spent on dental procedures. However, many individuals and medical institutions…

Many times serious injuries can result in the frail geriatric population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (n.d.), lacerations, hip fractures, head traumas, and death can result from a fatal fall. One out of every three seniors over the age of sixty-five has a fall each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (n.d.), the emergency room treats over 2.5 million elderly and hospitalizes over…