November 2014
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 21, 2014
- Arsenic contaminates the groundwater in many parts across the United States—find out where.
- Drinking water that contains arsenic can raise one’s risk for cancer and other health problems [PDF–277KB].
- You can share arsenic resources from CDC and the National Ground Water Association to help protect private well owners in your area.
November 14, 2014
- Only about 1 in 4 people living with HIV currently have their virus under control.
- Treatment helps people with HIV live longer, healthier lives and keeps HIV from spreading to others.
- The HIV Treatment Works campaign encourages people living with HIV to get in care, take HIV medications, stay in care, and adhere to treatment.
November 7, 2014
- According to this month's Vital Signs, more than 4,000 women in the US die from cervical cancer every year.
- Most cervical cancers can be prevented by screening and HPV vaccination.
- CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides access to breast and cervical cancer screening services to underserved women across the US.
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 They may become outdated over time.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 14, 2016
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