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The CDC Director’s webpage offers information on Dr. Thomas Frieden, who became the agency’s 16th director in June 2009. The pages features information on Dr. Frieden’s Weekly Focus, the Latest from Dr. Frieden (his RSS feed), and links to his bio, statements, videos, press releases, media appearances, photos, presentations, and speeches.

Q fever is a worldwide disease with acute and chronic stages caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii.

No single solution exists to reduce rates of childhood obesity in the United States, but public policy action is essential. A greater understanding of policy maker views on childhood obesity would provide insight into ways that public health advocates can overcome barriers to propose, enact, and implement obesity prevention policies.

We measured the quantity and intensity of physical activity in 106 urban public school students during recess outdoors, recess indoors in the gym, and recess indoors in the classroom.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

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Minnesota’s 2008 health care reform law requires physician clinics and hospitals to report annual performance on clinical quality measures to the state health department. One key measure is achieving optimal vascular care for patients with vascular disease, a form of cardiovascular disease that affects the blood vessels.

Insufficient physical activity is an established risk factor for numerous chronic diseases and for premature death. Accumulating evidence reveals that prolonged sedentary time is detrimental, independent of the protective effects of physical activity.