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CDC Media Briefing – New Vital Signs Report: Hepatitis C is deadly, but curable Why are so few Americans getting treatment?

Hepatitis C can cause advanced liver disease, liver cancer, and death and affects millions in the United States. Yet, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report, less than a third of people diagnosed with hepatitis C get timely treatment for this curable infection. Join us to learn more about the barriers to hepatitis C … Continue reading CDC Media Briefing – New Vital Signs Report: Hepatitis C is deadly, but curable Why are so few Americans getting treatment?

CDC Media Briefing – New Vital Signs Report – Overdose deaths show historic increase: How can we address widening disparities and save lives?

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a historic 30% increase in overdose deaths in the United States from 2019 to 2020.

CDC Media Briefing – New <em>Vital Signs</em> Report Firearm deaths show historic increase What can be done to prevent firearm homicides and suicides?

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a 35% increase in the firearm homicide rate, with the rate in 2020 reaching its highest level in over 25 years, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.

CDC Media Briefing – New Vital Signs Report The HIV epidemic remains severe among gay and bisexual men: What can be done to end the epidemic for everyone?

CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.