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211. Outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with Exposure to Animal Manure in a Rural Community — Arizona and Utah, June-July 2017
Date: Jun 2018

Examines an E. coli outbreak along the Arizona-Utah border and how health facilities worked with local and state health officials along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify and address the cause of the outbreak. Offers recommendations for people who come into contact with animals or animal manure.

...MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 67(23), 659-662 Date 06/2018 Type Document Tagged...

212. Deaths from Falls Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2007–2016
Date: May 2018

Reports on rates and trends for deaths from falls for people age 65 and older from 2007 to 2016. Includes data by urban/rural status, as well as for other selected characteristics.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(18), 509-514 Date 05/2018 Type Document Organization...

213. Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 2 Years — U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands, April–October, 2016
Date: May 2018

Reports on estimated coverage for selected vaccines and doses by 2 years of age for children in five United States Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) jurisdictions: American Samoa, Chuuk State in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(20), 579-584 Date 05/2018 Type Document Organization...

214. Access to Syringe Services Programs — Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia, 2013–2017
Date: May 2018

Overview of the role of syringe services programs (SSPs) in reducing hepatitis C transmission related to injection drug use. Describes the expansion of SSPs in Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia from 2013 through August 1, 2017. Discusses the opportunity to improve access to care through SSPs, including access to related services such as medication-assisted treatment, which can be included in comprehensive SSPs.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(18), 529-532 Date 05/2018 Type Document Organization...

215. Overdose Deaths Involving Opioids, Cocaine, and Psychostimulants — United States, 2015–2016
Date: Mar 2018

Examines age-adjusted death rates for overdoses involving all opioids, cocaine, and psychostimulants with abuse potential. Includes data by opioid subcategory for prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids. Provides data by urbanization level for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore counties, as well as data by decedent demographics.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(12), 349-358 Date 03/2018 Type Document Organization...

216. Suicides Among American Indian/Alaska Natives — National Violent Death Reporting System, 18 States, 2003-2014
Date: Mar 2018

Compares differences in suicide characteristics and circumstances between American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and White populations. Includes data on age, sex, nonmetropolitan residence, mechanism and location of suicide, interpersonal circumstances, life stressors, mental health, and substance use.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(8), 237-242 Date 03/2018 Type Document Organization...

217. Notes from the Field: HIV Infection Investigation in a Rural Area — West Virginia, 2017
Date: Mar 2018

Reports on an investigation by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources that began with 10 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection identified in three counties during January-July 2017. Describes how the investigation broadened to 15 counties based on injection drug use and sexual contacts. Identifies risk reduction and treatment options available in these counties and discusses strategies undertaken to limit further transmission of HIV.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(8), 257-258 Date 03/2018 Type Document Organization...

218. Vital Signs: Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Suspected Opioid Overdoses — United States, July 2016-September 2017
Date: Mar 2018

Reports on changes in opioid overdoses seen in emergency departments (EDs) by region, state, and urbanization level. Addresses the need for real-time data to coordinate responses to outbreaks and the role ED data can play. Discusses how ED physicians and staff can help address future overdoses among ED patients. Figure 2 shows quarterly suspected opioid overdose data for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore counties.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(9), 279-285 Date 03/2018 Type Document Organization...

219. Urban-Rural County and State Differences in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — United States, 2015
Date: Feb 2018

Examines rural-urban chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) disparities. Compares age-adjusted COPD prevalence, Medicare hospitalizations for COPD, and mortality for rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan residents. Also includes state-level data on the percentage rural residents and age-adjusted estimates of selected COPD measures.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(7), 205-211 Date 02/2018 Type Document Organization...

220. Portraying a More Complete Picture of Illicit Drug Use Epidemiology and Policy for Rural America: A Competing Viewpoint to the CDC's MMWR Report
Date: 2018

Commentary on the CDC MMWR report, Illicit Drug Use, Illicit Drug Use Disorders, and Drug Overdose Deaths in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas — United States. Discusses a range of factors that may impact our understanding of nonmetropolitan drug use and identifies additional studies that have been undertaken related to nonmetro drug use. Also discusses potential differences in effective ways to address drug use in nonmetro compared to metro areas.

...MMWR Report --- Commentary on the CDC MMWR report, Illicit Drug Use, Illicit Drug Use Disorders...