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CDC Identifies 10 Public Health Achievements of First Decade of 21st Century
Submitted by Clive Riddle on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 09:58
- Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: A number of new vaccines were introduced
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease: 30% reduction in reported tuberculosis cases & 58% decline in central line-associated bloodstream infections
- Tobacco Control: # of states with comprehensive smoke-free laws grew from zero in 2000 to 25 states and D.C. in 2010
- Maternal and Infant Health: Significant reductions in babies born with birth defects such as spina bifida
- Motor Vehicle Safety: Motor vehicle travel death rate fell from 14.9 per 100,000 in 2000 to 11 per 100,000 in 2009 and injury rate fell from 1,130 per 100,000 people to 722
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Deaths from heart disease and stroke decline
- Occupational Safety: significant improvements in working conditions and the risk of workplace-associated injuries
- Cancer Prevention: Improved screening rates and a reduction in deaths of 2–3% per year from colorectal, breast and cervical cancer
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: By 2010, 23 states had comprehensive lead poisoning prevention laws compared to just five states in 1990
- Improved Public Health Preparedness and Response: There has been much progress made since September 11, 2001
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Source URL: http://cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/p0519_publichealthachieve...
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