What to know
POLARIS puts CDC's policy-relevant research, data, and resources about specific health topics at your fingertips.
Topics
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance abuse problems in adulthood.
Asthma | Over 24 million Americans are currently living with Asthma.
Diabetes | Diabetes is the 17th leading cause of death in the United States.
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) | 1 in 31 patients in hospital facilities has an HAI.
Heart Disease | Heart disease costs the United States about $219 billion each year.
High Blood Pressure | 108 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure.
Opioid Overdose | Drug overdose was a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States.
Suicide Prevention | Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.
Tobacco | Smoking-related illness costs $300 billion each year.