Top 5 Takeaways Overall Gains in HIV Services: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, PEPFAR-supported countries saw a 5% increase in HIV treatment and a 2% increase in viral load suppression in
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New Study on Reducing Norovirus Transmission in Airports: New Insights on Effective Prevention Measures Introduction Airports, as critical hubs of global connectivity, are hotspots for infectious disease transmission. Among these
Top 5 Takeaways Program Launch: TakeMeHome, a public-private partnership, was launched in March 2020 to distribute HIV self-test kits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Target Audience: The program primarily targeted gay,
Top 5 Takeaways Prevalence of Developmental Disabilities: Approximately 17.3% of U.S. children and adolescents aged 3–17 years had developmental disabilities (DDs) during 2014–2018. Increased Health Service Use: Children with DDs
New Study on Childhood Lead Exposure and Its Role in Psychopathology: A 75-Year Perspective Introduction Childhood lead exposure has long been recognized as a public health crisis with far-reaching
Top 5 Takeaways Increase in TB Incidence: Reported TB incidence increased by 9.4% in 2021 compared to 2020, but it remained lower than the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. Impact of
Top 5 Takeaways High Prevalence of Short Sleep Duration: 34.9% of persons aged 4 months–17 years slept less than the recommended duration for their age. Age and Sleep Duration: The
New Study on Impact of Air Pollution on Fertilization and Embryo Quality Introduction Air pollution’s extensive health effects are well-documented, but its impact on fertility outcomes, particularly during in
Top 5 Takeaways Outbreak Detection: The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division (OPHD) identified an outbreak of Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli in a child care center in August 2021. Initial
Top 5 Takeaways Prevalence of Use: In 2021, 11.3% of high school students and 2.8% of middle school students reported current e-cigarette use. Frequency of Use: Among current users, 43.6%