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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Having sustained a season-ending concussion himself, All-Star First Baseman Justin Morneau gives advice about how to prevent concussion on and off the sports field. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=20905ee37df6a1b11d2dc5e465a0c15920130219150918171

March is designated National Kidney Month to raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of kidney disease. In 2012, kidney diseases were the ninth leading cause of death in the United States (1). More than 10% (more than 20 million) of U.

CDC is collaborating with the National Ground Water Association to highlight National Ground Water Awareness Week, March 8–14, 2015. Water is essential for life. However, many persons are not aware that much of the water they use flows from below ground to the surface to public water systems and private wells.

Ashley L. Greiner, MD1,2, Nana Mamuchishvili3, Stephanie J. Salyer2, DVM, Kendra Stauffer4, DVM, Marika Geleishvili, MD4, Khatuna Zakhashvili, MD3, Juliette Morgan, MD4 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Misha P. Robyn, DVM1,2, Jennifer C. Hunter, DrPH1,3, Amy Burns, MS2, Alexandra P.

On March 3, 2015, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

On March 3, 2015 this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

Jennifer N. Lind, PharmD1,2,3, Emily E. Petersen, MD1,3,4, Philip A.

World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Control of Influenza, Tiffany D'Mello, MPH1, Lynnette Brammer, MPH1, Lenee Blanton, MPH1, Krista Kniss, MPH1, Sophie Smith, MPH1, Desiree Mustaquim, MPH1, Craig Steffens, MPH1, Rosaline Dhara, MPH1, Jessica Cohen, MPH1, Sandra S. Chaves, MD1, Lyn Finelli, DrPH1, Joseph Bresee, MD1, Teresa Wallis, MS1, Xiyan Xu, MD1, Anwar Isa Abd Elal, BScCS1, Larisa Gubareva, PhD1, David Wentworth, PhD1, Julie Villanueva, PhD1, Jackie Katz, PhD1, Daniel Jernigan, MD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Erin M. Sullivan MPH1, Joseph L. Annest, PhD1, Thomas R Simon, PhD2, Feijun Luo, PhD1, Linda L.

Former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl Champion Kurt Warner shares his insight into how parents can recognize, respond, and prevent concussions in their kids. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=117842ee23f3733920411449f8ce32fd20130219152354421