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Violence is a significant public health problem. Each year, violence kills 55,000 people in the United States. The National Violent Death Reporting System provides a clearer understanding of violent deaths so we can prevent them.

Prevent sexual assault before it starts.

This is another in a series of occasional MMWR reports titled CDC Grand Rounds. These reports are based on grand rounds presentations at CDC on high-profile issues in public health science, practice, and policy. Information about CDC Grand Rounds is available at http://www.

Daniel M. Pastula, MD1, George Turabelidze, MD2, Karen F. Yates, MS2, Timothy F.

Stopping youth gang involvement requires public health and public safety professionals working together. Changing Course: Preventing Gang Membership provides insights into risk factors for kids joining gangs and offers principles for prevention to change the course of the future for young people.

CDC's Office on Smoking and Health offers information related to smoking and tobacco use.

If you’re a healthcare worker, you can be exposed to vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn which vaccines you need to reduce your chance of getting sick. Vaccines can protect you, your coworkers and family.

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Birth defects are common, affecting 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States. Help increase awareness in your community.

Being informed, getting support, and taking care of yourself can help you and those you care for stay safe and healthy.

This February celebrate African American History Month and Heart Health Month. Learn about how heart disease impacts African Americans, the Million Hearts initiative, and how to improve your heart health.