Index - B

Back examinations, 57

Bacteria, 114, 117

Benson, Herbert, 150

Best Practices of Youth Violence Prevention: A Sourcebook for Community Action (CDC), 46

Biofeedback, 151

Biologic terrorism, 129

Bipolar disorder, 135

Birth defects, 7-10

Birth Defects Prevention Act (1998), 9-10

Birthrates, 2-4, 3t, 4t-5t

Black/African-Americans
     alcohol consumption, 166(f10.20)
     birth rates, 3t, 4t-5t
     cancer, 77
     cancer incidence rates, 79t-81t
     cancer screening, 78t
     cardiovascular diseases, mortality rates for, 69t-71t
     cerebrovascular diseases, mortality from, 72t-74t
     death rates for all causes, 36t-39t
     exercise, 161(f10.10)
     fertility rates, 3t
     hypertension, 75t-76t
     infant health indicators, 8t
     infant mortality, 16t-18t
     leading causes of death, 25t-31t
     life expectancy, 11, 24t
     low birthweight, 12t, 13t
     obesity, 163(f10.13)
     prenatal care, 9t-10t
     respiratory diseases, 87t-89t
     self-assessed health status, 42(f1.9)
     sickle cell disease prevalence, 111t
     smoking, 165(f10.17)
     suicide, death rates for, 140t-142t
     "Years of potential life lost" (YPLL), 32t-35t

Blood tests, 59, 61

Blood thinners, 71-72

Bone density measurement, 60

Breast cancer, 47, 49, 49f, 83-85

Breast examinations, 57-58

Bronchitis, 90

Bulimia, 138-139

Bypass surgery. See Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)