Cobalt Overview CAS No. 7440-48-4 Cobalt (Co) is a hard, gray metal that occurs naturally. It is found in rocks, soil, water, plants, and animals, including people. It can harm the eyes, skin, heart, and lungs. Exposure to cobalt may cause cancer. Workers may be harmed from exposure to cobalt and cobalt-containing products. The level […]
Clonorchis is a liver fluke parasite that humans can get by eating raw or undercooked fish from areas where the parasite is found. Found across parts of Asia, Clonorchis is also known as the Chinese or oriental liver fluke. Liver flukes infect the liver, gallbladder, and bile duct in humans. While most infected persons do not show any […]
Child Health Health status Percent of children aged 0-4 years who are in fair or poor health: 1.5% (2022) Percent of children aged 5-11 years who are in fair or poor health: 2.2% (2022) Percent of children aged 5-11 years who missed 11 or more days of school in the past 12 months because of […]
For Caregivers, Family and Friends Informal or unpaid caregivers (family members or friends) are the backbone of long-term care provided in people’s homes. While some aspects of caregiving may be rewarding, caregivers can also be at increased risk for negative health consequences. There are steps you can take to help you navigate caregiving for a […]
Body Measurements Measured average height, weight, and waist circumference for adults aged 20 and over Men: Height in inches: 69.0 Weight in pounds: 199.8 Waist circumference in inches: 40.5 Women: Height in inches: 63.5 Weight in pounds: 170.8 Waist circumference in inches: 38.7 Related FastStats Obesity/Overweight More data Mean Body Weight, Height, Waist Circumference and […]
Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person’s weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in meters (or feet). A high BMI can indicate high body fatness. BMI screens for weight categories that may lead to health problems, but it does not diagnose the body fatness or health […]
Adult body lice are 2.3–3.6 mm in length. Body lice live and lay eggs on clothing and only move to the skin to feed. Body lice are known to spread disease. Body lice infestations (pediculosis) are spread most commonly by close person-to-person contact but are generally limited to persons who live under conditions of crowding […]
CDC plays an important role in monitoring blood safety. CDC has responsibility for surveillance, detection, and warning of potential public health risks within the blood supply. These public health efforts help make transfusions the highest quality possible so that recipients have the best outcomes. This website provides information on how the blood supply in the […]
B Virus (herpes B, monkey B virus, herpesvirus simiae, and herpesvirus B) B virus infection is extremely rare, but it can lead to severe brain damage or death if you do not get treatment immediately. People typically get infected with B virus if they are bitten or scratched by an infected macaque monkey, or have […]
Overview CAS No. 107-13-1 Acrylonitrile (CHâ‚‚=CHCN) is a toxic, colorless to pale-yellow liquid, harmful to the eyes, skin, lungs, and nervous system. It may cause cancer. Workers may be harmed from exposure to acrylonitrile. The level of exposure depends upon the dose, duration, and work being done. Acrylonitrile is used in many industries. It is […]
