CDC's Notes

  • Thursday, February 3, 2011

     Jean Eakin asks Dr. Frieden:

    How often should women who haven't experienced high blood pressure before monitor their blood pressure? Is yearly enough?

     

    Jean, for most people, a blood pressure measurement should be taken at each doctor visit, but at least every two years. For people who have already been diagnosed with heart disease or other risk fac...

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  • Thursday, February 3, 2011

    Kemp Crawford asks Dr. Frieden:

    Thank you for fielding questions Dr. Frieden. I suffer from high blood pressure, but my medication has always kept it in check. Recently, my bp has increased and we are considering switching meds. Is this common or should I be worried that I have lost a treatment tool?  

     

    Kemp, continue to work with your doctor on find...

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  • Thursday, February 3, 2011

    Erica Simpkins Booton asks Dr. Frieden:

    Hello Dr Frieden, My name is Erica Booton, I am a PA school student who aspires to work for the CDC in my professional future. My question is: Do you feel our new healthcare coverage will help with preventable heart disease problems, as where in the past, some of these patients would have acted differently if ...

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  • Thursday, February 3, 2011

    Janet Archer asks Dr. Frieden:

    I have been working on lowering salt-sodium intake and it's very difficult to do this eating out or eating a prepared food that all too often has 30% sodium in it. When I lower sodium, blood pressure goes down. I exercise regularly, eat healthy foods most of the time. Too much sodium in US diet is ubiquitous. I read th...

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  • Thursday, February 3, 2011

    Lynn Landry asks Dr. Frieden:

     I have been taking blood pressure medication and managing to keep my numbers at normal for the past five years after my second child. I had pregancy induced hypertension for both children (and preeclampsia for the first). I'm trying to lose... weight, reduce sodium, and exercise more to hopefully get off the medication...

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  • Monday, June 1, 2009

    Living With, Through, and Beyond Cancer ~ CDC works with partner organizations to help the millions of Americans who live with, through, and beyond cancer.

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  • Monday, June 1, 2009

    Prevent Infections During Pregnancy ~ Simple steps can help keep your unborn baby safe.

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  • Monday, June 1, 2009

    Enjoy Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables ~ Summer is a great time to enjoy everything the season has to offer, including an abundance of fresh, tasty produce at its peak!

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  • Monday, June 1, 2009

    Keep Teen Drivers Safe on the Road ~ Learn how you can make a life-saving difference by keeping teen drivers safe on the road.

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  • Thursday, May 28, 2009

    Protect the Ones You Love from Drowning ~ May is National Water Safety Month. This month—and all year— stay safe in, on, and around the water.

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