Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Blog: Public Health Matters Update

 
Emergencies and the Elderly: taking care of older adults during a disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, and during this time we encourage you to talk to your elderly neighbors and family members to make sure they have a plan in case of an emergency, big or small. Learn More>>

National Cholesterol Education Month.

Approximately 1 in 7 American adults and 1 in 10 American children have high cholesterol. Do you know your cholesterol levels?

September is National Cholesterol Education Month--a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and learn more about the importance of keeping your cholesterol at healthy levels.

• Risk Factors for High Cholesterol
• The Difference Between "Bad" and "Good" Cholesterol
• Cholesterol Medicines -- Types, Side Effects, and Warnings
• What You Can Do to Lower Your Cholesterol