gov-info: CDC Gov Doc/Data: New Chronic Disease Indicators...

By: vivian on sábado, maio 30, 2015

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CDC Gov Doc/Data: New Chronic Disease Indicators Website

Chronic diseases represent seven of the top 10 deaths in the United States. The Chronic Disease Indicators (CDI) website is the only integrated source for comprehensive access to a wide range of key indicators for the surveillance of chronic diseases, conditions, and risk factors.

The redesigned and more user-friendly website also provides an online tool for users to compare data on the prevalence of chronic diseases in 40 large metropolitan areas, as well as at state and national levels.

What are Chronic Disease Indicators?

Established in 1999 these indicators provide access to relevant, up-to-date, and uniformly defined chronic disease surveillance data at the state and country level. There are currently 18 topic groups which comprise 124 indicators. These 18 categories represent a wide spectrum of conditions and risk factors as well as social context:

• Alcohol
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Diabetes
• Disability
• Immunization
• Mental health
• Nutrition, physical activity, and weight status
• Older adults
• Oral health
• Overarching conditions
• Reproductive health
• School health
• Tobacco

Chronic Disease Indicators is a joint project by the CDC and partner organizations– the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists.

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