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CDC UPDATE

CDC UPDATE. Mark E. Swanson MD, MPH Disability and Health Team AUCD Annual Meeting November 12, 2007 (Federal holiday!). CDC STATE GRANTEE LIST BY FUNDING MODULE. Modules A. Implement evidence based interventions. B. Wellness through access, health promotion, and health communication.

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CDC UPDATE

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  1. CDC UPDATE Mark E. Swanson MD, MPH Disability and Health Team AUCD Annual Meeting November 12, 2007 (Federal holiday!)

  2. CDC STATE GRANTEE LIST BY FUNDING MODULE. Modules A. Implement evidence based interventions. B. Wellness through access, health promotion, and health communication. C. Emergency preparedness. D. Livable communities/ universal design. E. Training professionals and paraprofessionals. F. Supplemental surveillance.

  3. CDC STATE GRANTEE LIST

  4. PUBLIC HEALTH ROLE IN TRANSITION • RTOI Spina Bifida Projects • Longitudinal study of young adults with spina bifida at Partners for Inclusive Communities, University of Arkansas, looking at obesity, social isolation and depression as outcomes • Cross-sectional, multi-site study of young adults with spina bifida, coordinated at University of Indiana, looking at quality of life and independence as outcomes

  5. PUBLIC HEALTH ROLE IN TRANSITION • Transition summit held in September 2007 • Developed list of issues for youth with spina bifida • Those attending the meeting will form working groups to develop list of ‘best’ and ‘promising’ practices, as well as most pressing research questions

  6. PUBLIC HEALTH ROLE IN TRANSITION • Manual of current ‘best practices’ in transition at selected clinics under development • Exploring a Transition Office at CDC to oversee transition efforts in spina bifida and other chronic conditions

  7. HEALTH DISPARITIES • Chartbook highlights the following: • Obesity, smoking and physical inactivity • Implications for chronic disease programs in public health • Implications for primary health care and capacity building

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