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CDC Media Relations - MMWR News Synopsis: January 31, 2013

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Preventable hospitalization for hypertension is an ambulatory care–sensitive condition believed to indicate the failure of outpatient and public health systems to prevent and control hypertension.

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Excessive alcohol use can lead to increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver diseases, and cancer.The CDC Alcohol Program works to strengthen the scientific foundation for preventing excessive alcohol use.

Given the rapid aging of the U.S. population, increasing the use of preventive services by adults aged 50 or older is a key public health strategy.

Real stories of people - both former smokers and people who have never smoked - who are now living with smoking-related diseases and disabilities (from the Tips From Former Smokers campaign).

The biography of James, a former smoker who successfully quit smoking and is featured in CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign.

Smoking-related statistics, information, and quitting resources specific to military service members and veterans. Part of the Tips from Former Smokers campaign, which features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Commercials and extended videos featuring Mariano, a former smoker who quit smoking after almost having a heart attack. Videos from the Tips from Former Smokers campaign, which features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

The biography of Brandon, a former smoker with Buerger's disease, who is featured in CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign