Violence Against Women in Latin America and the Caribbean: A
Comparative Analysis of Population-Based Data from 12 Countries
This report, produced by the Pan American Health Organization,
in collaboration with CDC, highlights that intimate partner and
sexual violence against women is widespread in all Latin
American and the Caribbean countries where survey data are
available. Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance—United
States, 2009 CDC released today the latest Assisted Reproductive
Technology (ART) Surveillance Summary presenting state-specific
data on the number and outcomes of all ART procedures started in
2009. This report provides detailed information on rates of
preterm birth and low birthweight for infants conceived with ART
as well as for overall U.S. births. In addition, state-specific
data on determinants of multiple gestations and the prevalence
of elective single-embryo transfers (eSET) are presented.
Current Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Women of
Reproductive Age—14 Cou