Press Releases 2018
December
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018
New Data Show Growing Complexity of Drug Overdose Deaths in America
In-depth analysis confirms sharp increases, geographic spread of synthetic opioid-related deaths
November
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Suicide Increasing Among American Workers
Rates highest for males in construction and extraction; females in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
September
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
CDC provides new funds to battle the opioid overdose epidemic
Enhancing state, territorial, tribal, and non-governmental capacity to prevent opioid overdoses
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
CDC’s National Violent Death Reporting System now includes all 50 states
CDC announced today new state grants for the NVDRS. A total of $3.2 million in FY 2018 funds will go to 10 new states to become part of NVDRS.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
CDC Releases Guideline to Improve Care of Children with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
New recommendations help healthcare providers diagnose and manage mild traumatic brain injury
June
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
Suicide rates rising across the U.S.
Comprehensive prevention goes beyond a focus on mental health concerns
March
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018
U.S. drug overdose deaths continue to rise; increase fueled by synthetic opioids
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
Emergency Department Data Show Rapid Increases in Opioid Overdoses
Wake-up call to the fast-moving opioid overdose epidemic
June
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Suicide Prevention
Nearly 45,000 deaths by suicide in 2016: What can be done to prevent suicides?
March
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Opioid Overdoses
How can health departments respond to the 30% increase in Emergency Department visits for suspected opioid overdoses?
February
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018
CDC releases report to Congress detailing the impact of traumatic brain injury on children, families
June
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Suicide Prevention
Audio Recording Cdc-media[MP3, 4.8 MB]
March
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments