A5072343074- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Physical Activity and Health
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- School Health and Nursing Education
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2016-2025
AID Atlanta
2024
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2016-2023
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
2016-2019
Office of Science
2019
Epidemic Intelligence Service
2016
On September 6, 2019, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the website (https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr). As of August 27, 215 possible cases severe pulmonary disease associated with use electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products (e.g., devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges) had been reported to CDC by 25 state health departments. E-cigarettes are devices that produce aerosol heating a liquid containing various chemicals, including nicotine, flavorings, other additives...
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in United States; however, an estimated one fourth adults with COPD have never smoked (1). CDC analyzed state-specific Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data from 2017, which indicated that, overall among U.S. adults, 6.2% (age-adjusted) reported having been told by a health care professional that they had COPD. The age-adjusted prevalence was 15.2% current cigarette smokers, 7.6% former...
Tobacco dependence is a chronic condition driven by nicotine addiction. Successful quitting can be increased health care provider intervention and evidence-based treatment. CDC assessed national estimates of cigarette smoking cessation indicators among U.S. adults using 2022 National Health Interview Survey data. In 2022, approximately two thirds (67.7%) the 28.8 million who smoked wanted to quit, one half (53.3%) made quit attempt, but only 8.8% smoking. One saw professional during past...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in United States; 148,869 lung cancer-associated deaths occurred 2016 (1). Mortality might be reduced by identifying at an early stage when treatment can more effective (2). In 2013, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended annual screening for with low-dose computed tomography (CT) adults aged 55-80 years who have a 30 pack-year* smoking history and currently smoke or quit within past 15 (2).† This was Grade B recommendation, which...
Persons with mental or substance use disorders both are more than twice as likely to smoke cigarettes persons without such and die from smoking-related illness their behavioral health conditions (1,2). However, many want able quit smoking, although they might require intensive treatment (2,3). Smoking cessation reduces disease risk could improve drug alcohol recovery outcomes (1,3,4). To assess tobacco-related policies practices in abuse facilities (i.e., facilities) the United States...
Hispanic adults make up a growing share of US adult smokers, and smoking is major preventable cause disease death among adults. No previous study has compared trends in cessation behaviors non-Hispanic white over time. We examined cigarette smokers during 2000-2015.Using self-reported data from the National Health Interview Survey, we quit attempts, receipt advice to health professional, use treatment (counseling and/or medication) smokers. also assessed these 4 subgroups. conducted analyses...
The prevalence of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults enrolled in Medicaid is higher than with private insurance; more one five smokes cigarettes.Smoking cessation reduces the risk for smoking-related disease and death.Effective treatments are available, comprehensive, barrierfree insurance coverage these can increase cessation.However, treatment access barriers vary by state.The American Lung Association collected analyzed state-level information regarding nine tobacco seven standard...
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Compared with the United States overall, Guam has higher mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and stroke (1). Excess sodium intake can increase blood pressure risk for (2,3). To determine availability promotion of lower-sodium options in nutrition environment, Department Public Health Social Services (DPHSS) conducted an assessment September 2015 using previously validated tools adapted to include measures. Stores (N = 114) restaurants 63) were randomly sampled by region (north,...
Purpose: Frequent sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is associated with chronic disease. Although physician counseling can positively affect patient behavior, physicians’ personal characteristics may influence practices. We explored SSB-related topics physicians discuss when overweight/obese patients and examined associations between practices their medical practice characteristics. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: DocStyles survey, 2014. Participants: A total of 1510...
Purpose Although smoking cessation reduces the risk of all-cause mortality, evidence-based treatments are underused. This study examined healthcare provider knowledge and associations between clinical practice characteristics. Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting 2020 DocStyles. Subjects 1480 U.S. providers. Measures Provider availability tobacco use disorder diagnostic criteria, guideline availability, treatment efficacy, counseling modalities, medications approved by Food Drug...
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To examine differences in students' access to school salad bars across sociodemographic groups and changes availability over time.Nonexperimental.Nationally representative 2011 2014 YouthStyles surveys.A total of 833 (2011) 994 (2014) US youth aged 12 17 years.Youth-reported bars.Multivariable logistic regression models were used assess bar by sociodemographics from 2014.Youth-reported differed age race/ethnicity 2014, but not sex, income, metropolitan residence, or region either year. Salad...
Objective Compared to the United States overall, Guamhas higher mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. Excess sodium intake can increase blood pressure CVD risk. Recognizing that nutrition environment may be contributing burden, Guam Department of Public Health Social Services conducted a assessment determine availability promotion lower‐sodium options in retail restaurant environments. Design The assessment, September 2015, used previously validated tools adapted include...