African American Health: Creating Equal Opportunities for Health
The death rate for African Americans dropped 25% from 1999-2015, but they are still more likely to die at a young age than white Americans.
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CDC Telebriefing: Transcript for Vital Signs African American Health – Transcript
New Vital Signs Report – African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older
Life at Ground Zero: The Story of the West African Ebola Outbreak – Press Release
What was it like at ground zero of the worst outbreak of Ebola in history? This month, CDC’s David J. Sencer Museum will be the first U.S. museum to offer an overview of the devastating viral outbreak that killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa.
5 African countries approach control of their HIV epidemics as U.S. government launches bold strategy to accelerate progress – Press Release
Latest survey results show Lesotho’s significant success with HIV viral load suppression and stabilization of Uganda’s previously expanding epidemic
Alert – Polio in Central African Republic
There is an outbreak of polio in Central African Republic. CDC recommends that all travelers to Central African Republic be vaccinated fully against polio.
