Media Advisory: CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs, prescription painkiller overdose in women

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report How has the prescription painkiller overdose epidemic grown in women? What   The prescription painkiller epidemic is killing more women than ever before. New data shows prescription painkiller overdose deaths among women have skyrocketed. Since 1999, the percentage increase in deaths was more than 400 percent among women compared to 265 percent in men. What is causing this, and what can be done? Join CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden on July 2, at noon ET for a telebriefing on the latest data on this under-recognized and growing problem for women and what can be done to stop this epidemic.   Read more>>     Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code. Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com. STAY CONNECTED:  CDC on Facebook  Dr. Frieden on Twitter  CDC on YouTube       This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)