Universal Newborn Hearing Screening — Hearing Loss and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) is a public health initiative aimed at early detection and intervention for hearing impairments in…
Unintended Pregnancy Prevention — Birth Control
Unintended pregnancies remain a significant public health concern globally, with profound implications for individuals, families, and societies. Addressing this issue…
Unexplained Respiratory Disease Outbreaks (URDO)
Unexplained respiratory disease outbreaks (URDO) refer to clusters of respiratory illnesses with unknown etiology. These outbreaks often pose significant challenges…
Undulant Fever — Brucellosis
Undulant fever, medically known as brucellosis, is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Brucella. The disease affects both…
Underage Drinking
Underage drinking is the consumption of alcohol by individuals below the legal drinking age, which is 21 years in many…
Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun and artificial sources such as tanning beds….
Ulcerative Colitis — Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, primarily affecting the colon and rectum. It…
Youth Violence
Youth violence is a significant public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. It encompasses a wide range…
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is a critical public health tool developed by the Centers for Disease Control…