State socioeconomic indicators and self-reported hypertension among US adults, 2011 behavioral risk factor surveillance system.

Introduction: Hypertension is the leading cause of chronic disease and premature death in the United States. To date, most risk factors for hypertension have been identified at the individual (micro) level. The association of macro-level (area) socioeconomic factors and hypertension prevalence rates in the population has not been studied extensively.

Rationale for regular reporting on health disparities and inequalities - United States.

Most U.S. residents want a society in which all persons live long, healthy lives; however, that vision is yet to be realized fully.

Early detection of illness associated with poisonings of public health significance.

Since September 11, 2001, concern about potential terrorist attacks has increased in the United States. To reduce morbidity and mortality from outbreaks of illness from the intentional release of chemical agents, we examine data from the Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS). TESS, a national system for timely collection of reports from US poison control centers, can facilitate early recognition of outbreaks of illness from chemical exposures.