Centers for Disease Control

CDC: The U.S. Suicide Rate Continues to Rise
CDC: The U.S. Suicide Rate Continues to Rise
CDC: The U.S. Suicide Rate Continues to Rise
The U.S. suicide rate is the highest in 15 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report found the suicide rate has been on the rise since 2000, and hit its highest point in 2009.
CDC: Child Abuse, Neglect Cost United States Billions
CDC: Child Abuse, Neglect Cost United States Billions
CDC: Child Abuse, Neglect Cost United States Billions
Child abuse and neglect doesn’t only have a huge social impact, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control it has is a huge financial burden. The report released Wednesday found that just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment – meaning physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect – costs about $124 billion.