November 2011
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Did You Know? is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
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November 18, 2011
- One person dies every 3 minutes from an injury in the U.S.
- Injuries account for more than 180,000 deaths and $406 billion in medical costs and lost productivity each year; see how your state compares.
- CDC supports many programs, activities, and research to prevent injury and violence in states and territories.
November 10, 2011
- Almost 70 percent of smokers want to quit and more than half tried to quit within the past year.
- Quitting smoking is associated with many health benefits, including lower risk for cancer and heart disease.
- The combination of medication and counseling is more effective for smoking cessation than either medication or counseling alone.
November 4, 2011
- Nearly 15,000 people die every year of overdoses involving prescription painkillers.
- Enough prescription painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate every American adult around-the-clock for a month.
- CDC supports state-based efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse, while ensuring patients have access to safe, effective treatment.
Did You Know? information and web links are current as of their publication date. They may become outdated over time.
- Page last reviewed: November 9, 2015
- Page last updated: October 17, 2016
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