sábado, 23 de julio de 2016

Disease of the Week | Disease of the Week | CDC

Disease of the Week | Disease of the Week | CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving Lives, Protecting People

Listeria

 Cold cuts on cutting boardAbout 1,600 people in the United States get sick from Listeria each year. While the infection is rare, in 2011, an unusual source—cantaloupes contaminated with Listeria—caused one of the deadliest foodborne outbreaks in the US.

Lung Cancer

 Woman breaking cigarette in twoMore people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. This is true for both men and women. The most important thing you can do to lower your lung cancer risk is to quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke.

Lyme Disease

 TickBeware the blood suckers. No, not that kind! These are hard to see and can give you Lyme disease. Called nymphs, these tiny ticks can attach to any part of the body.

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