Disparities in screening for and awareness of high blood cholesterol - United States, 1999-2002

Article Abstract:

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) analyzed data from the 1999-2000 and 2001-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) to assess radical and other disparities among persons who were screened for high blood cholesterol since 2000 and among persons who were aware of their high-blood cholesterol. The results of the analysis indicated that Mexican Americans, Afro-Americans, and younger adults were less likely to be screened for high blood cholesterol.

United States, Administration of Public Health Programs, Centers for Disease Control, Health aspects, Diagnosis, Surveys, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Hypercholesterolemia, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Severe morbidity and mortality associated with influenza in children and young adults -- Michigan, 2003

Article Abstract:

Fourteen children and teenagers in Michigan became severely ill and four died from influenza between January 17 and February 21, 2003. Eight of the patients had a brain infection called encephalopathy. Of the four patients who died, two had encephalopathy.

Michigan, Children, Youth, Patient outcomes, Prognosis, Demographic aspects, Diseases, Teenagers, Influenza

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