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May 29, 2002

U.S. IMMUNIZATION NEWS

"Results Mixed in CDC Survey of Americans' Healthful Habits" Dow Jones Newswire Online (www.djnewswires.com) (05/28/02)

According to new research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most states showed improvement in adult vaccinations, seat belt use, and mammography during the 1990s, but many states also saw increases in smoking, obesity, and binge drinking.  "It's a mix of good and bad news," said Dr. David Nelson, who helped conduct the study.  The research, based on telephone surveys of adults completed between 1991 and 2000, is published in the current Journal of the American Medical Association.  An editorial accompanying the report, by Dr. J. Michael McGinnis of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, said the study's findings highlight the need for stronger public health measures.

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