Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Matters for Women[TM] E-Newsletter Update

June 2012 Health Matters for Women New from CDC

Estimated Pregnancy Rates and Rates of Pregnancy Outcomes for the United States, 1990–2008
In 2008, an estimated 6,578,000 pregnancies resulted in 4,248,000 live births, 1,212,000 induced abortions, and 1,118,000 fetal losses.  Pregnancy rates have declined significantly for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic teenagers.
Deaths: Leading Causes for 2008
In 2008, no changes occurred in the rank order of the 10 leading causes of death among women compared with 2007.
Elder Maltreatment Prevention
Elder maltreatment is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited.
Adults Need Immunizations, Too
Your need for immunizations doesn't end when you reach adulthood. Protect yourself and your loved ones from vaccine-preventable diseases. Be the example!
Prevent CO Poisoning
When power outages occur after severe weather (such as hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside.
Have Diabetes? Get Tips for Safe Travels
Summer is here, and so is vacation season. If you have diabetes, make plans to manage your disease while traveling so you can stay healthy and enjoy your trip.
Deaths: Final Data for 2009 (pdf)
Death rates among females declined for the age groups less than 1 year, 55-64, 65-74, 75-84, and 85 years and over. For females, the death rate increased for ages 25-34 and 45-54 years.

Grants

Obesity Prevention Programs-Statewide Collaboratives to Improve Nutrition, Breastfeeding Support, Physical Activity and Screen Time Practices for Obesity Prevention in Young Children financed solely by 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds  [CDC-RFA-DP12-1215PPHF12]
As part of the overall effort to increase obesity prevention efforts, CDC announces the opportunity to apply for funds to improve the quality of obesity prevention practices in early childhood education (ECE) facilities by providing opportunities to ensure equitable access to ECE services that meet the national Preventing Childhood Obesity (PCO) (2nd Ed.) standard components related to nutrition, breastfeeding support, physical activity, and screen time, all of which are key areas for obesity prevention. Closing Date: July 17, 2012

Snapshots

	Figure 1: Percent Distribution of the 10 Leading Causes of Death, by Sex: United States, 2008 (pdf)
	QuickStats: Prevalence of Low Levels of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol* Among Adults Aged ≥20 Years, by Age Group and Sex — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009-2010
	QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Homicide Rates, by Sex and Type of Locality — United States, 2007–2009
	Figure 1. Pregnancy rates, by Age of Woman: United States, 2000 and 2008 (pdf)