CDC Vital Minute

Mar 12 2020 47 ep. 1 mins 1.5k

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Vital Minute podcasts are based on CDC Vital Signs, a series of MMWR reports that will announce the latest results for key public health indicators.

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CDC Vital Signs-Colorectal Cancer

Mar 12 2020 1 mins

This podcast is based on the March 2020 CDC Vital Signs report. Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer of men and women in the United States, but it is preventable. Screening finds colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best. Learn about colorectal cancer prevention.

CDC Signos Vitales - Cáncer colorrectal

Mar 12 2020 1 mins

Este pódcast se basa en la edición de marzo del 2020 del informe Signos Vitales de los CDC. El cáncer colorrectal es la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer en hombres y mujeres en los Estados Unidos, pero se puede prevenir. Las pruebas de detección descubren el cáncer colorrectal en sus primeras etapas, cuando el tratamiento es más eficaz.

CDC Vital Signs-Tobacco Product Use by Youth

Feb 11 2019 1 mins

This podcast is based on the February 2019 CDC Vital Signs report. Alarmingly, tobacco product use among middle and high school students in the U.S. is increasing. Learn more about the problem and what can be done.

CDC Vital Signs-Million Hearts

Sep 06 2018 1 mins

This podcast is based on the September 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Heart disease and stroke are preventable but are the leading causes of death, disability, and healthcare spending in the U.S. Learn what can be done.

CDC Vital Signs-Zika in Babies in U.S. Territories

Aug 07 2018 1 mins

This podcast is based on the August 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Zika during pregnancy can cause severe health problems in babies, such as birth defects, problems with vision and hearing, seizures, and developmental delays. Learn what healthcare providers can do.

CDC Vital Signs-Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments

Mar 06 2018 1 mins

This podcast is based on the March 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Opioid overdoses continue to increase in the United States. Learn what can be done to help prevent opioid overdose and death.

CDC Vital Signs-Safe Sleep for Babies

Jan 09 2018 1 mins

This podcast is based on the January 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Every year, there are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies. Learn how to create a safe sleep environment for babies.

CDC Vital Signs-Cancer and Obesity

Oct 04 2017 1 mins

This podcast is based on the October 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Obesity is a leading cancer risk factor. Unfortunately, two out of three U.S. adults weigh more than recommended. Find out what can be done to help people get to and keep a healthy weight.

CDC Vital Signs-Preventing Stroke Deaths

Sep 06 2017 1 mins

This podcast is based on the September 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Each year, more than 140,000 people die and many survivors face disability. Eighty percent of strokes are preventable. Learn the signs of stroke and how to prevent them.

CDC Vital Signs-Opioid Prescribing

Jul 06 2017 1 mins

This podcast is based on the July 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Higher opioid prescribing puts patients at risk for addiction and overdose. Learn what can be done about this serious problem.