Gestational diabetes

Cover title."5/26/2010" - date from .pdf document proberties"CS210241-B."Also available via the World Wide Web as an Acrobat .pdf file (1.24 MB, 12 p.)

Strategic plan 2011-2015

"The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) works to advance the health and well-being of our nation's most vulnerable populations. Our focus on women, children, people with a range of disabilities and complex disabling conditions positions us as a resource within public health that is unique and vital. As we approach our ten year anniversary, a reflection on what we have accomplished and what we plan to achieve over the next five years is necessary. This plan describes our vision for the upcoming years and our commitment to achieve important health outcomes during that period." - p. 1"February 2011.""Established by the Children's Health Act of 2000, CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) is currently organized into three divisions: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (DBDDD), Blood Disorders (DBD), and Human Development and Disability (DHDD). Congress mandated the creation of the Center in response to strong advocacy efforts by external organizations whose view was that children's health issues were not being adequately addressed by CDC. Prior to formation of NCBDDD, CDC conducted an extensive internal assessment. This assessment focused on existing maternal-child health programs and it made recommendations about critical functions, programs and structure. The initial structure selected was the least disruptive to the Agency while also fulfilling the congressional mandate. It included the activities of two of the current divisions: Human Development and Disability and Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. It was not until 2004 that the Division of Blood Disorders was transferred to the Center from the National Center for Infectious Diseases. The rationale for moving Blood Disorders to NCBDDD was based upon the fact that the Center was already working on a number of chronic disability conditions with a strong genetic component." - p. 2Mode of access: Internet as an Acrobat .pdf file (1.25 MB, 52 p.)

Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis: a evaluation of benefits and risks and recommendations for state newborn screening programs

In November 2003, CDC and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation cosponsored a workshop to review the benefits and risks associated with newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF). This report describes new research findings and outlines the recommendations of the workshop. The peer-reviewed evidence presented at the workshop supports the clinical utility of newborn screening for CF. Demonstrated long-term benefits from early nutritional treatment as a result of newborn screening for CF include improved growth and, in one study, cognitive development. Other benefits might include reduced hospitalizations and improved survival. Mixed evidence has been reported for pulmonary outcomes. Newborn screening in the United States is associated with diagnosis of CF a median of 1 year earlier than symptomatic detection, which might reduce the expense and anxiety associated with workup for failure to thrive or other symptoms. Certain psychosocial risks for carrier children and their families (e.g., anxiety and misunderstanding) are associated with newborn screening. Exposure of young children to infectious agents through person-to-person transmission in clinical settings, although not an inherent risk of newborn screening, is a potential cause of harm from early detection. Involving specialists in CF care and infection control, genetic counseling, and communication can minimize these potential harms. Although screening decisions depend on a state's individual resources and priorities, on the basis of evidence of moderate benefits and low risk of harm, CDC believes that newborn screening for CF is justified. States should consider the magnitude of benefits and costs and the need to minimize risks through careful planning and implementation, including ongoing collection and evaluation of outcome data.prepared by Scott D. Grosse, Coleen A. Boyle, Jeffrey R. Botkin, Anne Marie Comeau, Martin Kharrazi, Margaret Rosenfeld, Benjamin S. WilfondOctober 15, 2004.The material in this report originated in the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesBibliography: p. 30-34

Fetal alcohol syndrome: guidelines for referral and diagnosis

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities in coordination with National Task Force on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect (American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, March of Dimes National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)."July 2004, (2nd printing, August 2004), (3rd printing, May 2005)."Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-48)

Community report from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM)

CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has been tracking ASDs for over a decade through the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. The newest estimates from the ADDM Network are based on data collected in 14 areas of the United States during 2008. These 14 communities comprised over eight percent of the United States population of 8-year-olds in 2008. Information was collected on children who were 8 years old because previous work has shown that, by this age, most children with ASDs have been identified for services.Introduction -- What are autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)? -- Why do we need to know how many people have ASDs? -- What is the ADDM Network? --Results? -- State by state -- How can the data be used? -- Questions and answers -- What else do i need to know? -- Where can i get more information?from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network ; funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Department of Health and Human Services."CS231272-A.""This community report summarizes the main findings from the following published report: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders-Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2008. MMWR Surveill Summ 2012; Vol. 61(3)." - p. [1]Also available via the World Wide Web as an Acrobat .pdf file (4.08 MB, 51 p.).Includes bibliographical references (p. 34)

Early hearing detection and intervention

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."1-23-08"Spiral-bound.Title from cover."Safer-healthier-people" --Cover.Produced by the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program.Also available via the World Wide Web as an Acrobat .pdf file (14.61 MB, 25 p.)

Just in time for pediatric primary care providers: early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI)

Mode of access: Internet from CDC web site. Address as of 6/4/07: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/freematerials/Just-In-Time-for-PCP.pdf

Sickle cell disease national resource directory

"The Sickle Cell Disease National Resource Directory is a compilation of national agencies, state-based health providers, and community-based organizations that provide services and resources for individuals and families affected by SCD. This directory was created in order to assist you in locating the closest services in your area. The directory was last updated as of January, 2011." - p. 2"223174-A."Date from document properties: 3/28/2012.Available via the World Wide Web as an Acrobat .pdf file (3.11 MB, 52 p.)

Disability and health state chartbook, 2006: profiles of health for adults with disabilities

"This Chartbook is the first in a series to present information about the health of people with disabilities by state and territory. It has three purposes: 1) to show that a large percentage of adults have a disability, 2) to show that the health of people with disabilities is not as good as that of the people without disabilities, and 3) to highlight areas in which public health systems can include more people with disabilities in their programs." - p. 7Message to Readers -- Introduction -- What do we mean by "people with disabilities"? -- What does this Chartbook do? -- Where did the information in this book come from? -- What does this Chartbook tell you about each state? -- How can you use this information? -- Where can you get more information about improving the health of people with disabilities? -- View State ProfilesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, Disability and Health Program.Also available via the World Wide Web in an electronic format and in a screen-readable format.Includes bibliographical references (p. 16-21).Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disability and Health State Chartbook, 2006: Profiles of Health for Adults With Disabilities. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2006