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High rates of lung cancer (indicated in this map by brown colors) are highly correlated with the Stroke Belt. The Stroke Belt was first identified in 1962 by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) researchers who noted a concentration of high stroke death rates in the Atlantic coastal plain counties of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. [5]
This page presents a list of certified stroke centers in the United States, by certification level, from highest (comprehensive), to lowest (acute). It provides the state, the hospital name, the city, the county, expiration of certification (if available), date cited, and references:
Stroke Awareness Foundation mentions that 49 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, have stroke centers which meet this level of certification. [14] " A Summary of Primary Stroke Center Policy in the United States," released in 2011 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, places the number of states having certified PSCs at fifty ...
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, or NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), is a tool used by healthcare providers to objectively quantify the impairment caused by a stroke and aid planning post-acute care disposition, though was intended to assess differences in interventions in clinical trials. The NIHSS was designed for the National ...
High-intensity interval training (HIIT), a great option when you're short on time and want to improve your cardiovascular health, lung health and metabolism But back to the main point here: Brisk ...
The Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CSELS) is a branch of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides scientific service, expertise, skills, and tools in support of national efforts to promote health; prevent disease, injury and disability; and prepare for emerging health threats. [1]
Officials in Arizona this week said nearly a half-dozen animals including a cheetah and a mountain lion at a Phoenix-area zoo died and others are sick after being exposed to the bird flu.
The CDC collects and publishes health information for travelers in a comprehensive book, CDC Health Information for International Travel, which is commonly known as the "yellow book." [ 79 ] The book is available online and in print as a new edition every other year and includes current travel health guidelines, vaccine recommendations, and ...