What do we do if antibiotics no longer work and are no longer the “miracle drug” we’ve all come to take for granted since at least the 1940s? This question was a key topic at the 71st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York City this week.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the world’s leading cause of death—with more than 17 million deaths per year attributed to the disease. While the challenges to tackling CVD are significant, there are opportunities to address and improve CVD management as well as strengthen understanding of CVD through standardized and coordinated action, including surveillance and epidemiology of the disease.
On September 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published a study on current cigarette smoking, access and purchasing behavior among students aged 13–15 years old. The study is unique in that it presents results from 45 countries, covering all six World Health Organization regions.
Subscribe to receive CDC Foundation email updates.
About the Blog
Our blog gives you a behind-the-scenes look at CDC's life-saving work and the public-private partnerships made possible by the CDC Foundation. Learn how CDC's work—through partnerships—protects the health and safety of our communities, our workforce, and the world.
