Sonja A Rasmussen
Biographic Data
| ID | 5500201 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sonja A Rasmussen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sonja A |
| FAMILY NAME | Rasmussen |
| SIGNATURE | RASMUSSEN S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0574-4928 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Covid-19 Disease Severity Among US Adults in Health Systems Participating in PCORnet®: May 2020–October 2022
This study analyzed COVID-19 disease severity distributions among different age, racial, and ethnic groups for pre-Omicron and Omicron variant periods from May 2020 to October 2022. Disease severity categories were defined by ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes recorded in the electronic health record in the 7 days preceding and 13 days following the SARS-CoV-2 positive laboratory record (index date) and were grouped into 4 mutually exclusive categories: …
The Ecological Genome Project and the Promises of Ecogenomics for Society: Realising a Shared Vision as One Health
This paper develops a vision for The Ecological Genome Project : an aspirational, global endeavour to connect human genomic sciences with the ethos of ecological sciences. The Project's goal is to strengthen interdisciplinary networks that relate to diverse initiatives using genomic technologies, with respect to shared ethical frameworks and governance structures. To this end, this paper proposes a practical definition of ecogenomics to align var…
Addressing the Need for Accountability in Public Health
Respect women, promote health and reduce stigma: Ethical arguments for universal hepatitis C screening in pregnancy
In the USA, there are missed opportunities to diagnose hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnancy because screening is currently risk-stratified and thus primarily limited to individuals who disclose history of injection drug use or sexually transmitted infection risks. Over the past decade, the opioid epidemic has dramatically increased incidence of HCV and a feasible, well-tolerated cure was introduced. Considering these developments, recent evidence…
Community Mitigation Guidelines to Prevent Pandemic Influenza — United States, 2017
When a novel influenza A virus with pandemic potential emerges, nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) often are the most readily available interventions to help slow transmission of the virus in communities, which is especially important before a pandemic vaccine becomes widely available. NPIs, also known as community mitigation measures, are actions that persons and communities can take to help slow the spread of respiratory virus infections, i…
Twinning and major birth defects, National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1997–2007
BACKGROUND: Twinning has been associated with many types of birth defects, although previous studies have had inconsistent findings. Many studies lack information about potential confounders, particularly use of fertility treatment. Our objective was to assess the association between twinning and birth defects in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS). METHODS: We used data from the NBDPS, a population-based, case-control study of ma…
Knowledge and Attitudes of Adults towards Smoking in Pregnancy: Results from the HealthStyles© 2008 Survey
Association Between Pregnancy Intention and Reproductive-health Related Behaviors Before and After Pregnancy Recognition, National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1997–2002
Pandemic Influenza and Pregnant Women: Summary of a Meeting of Experts
Pandemic Influenza: Special Considerations for Pregnant Women was a meeting convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2008 to obtain input from experts and key partners regarding clinical management of pregnant women and related public health actions to be taken during a pandemic. Meeting goals were to discuss issues specific to pregnant women, identify gaps in knowledge, and develop a public health approach for pregnant women…
Health Concerns of Women and Infants in Times of Natural Disasters: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina
The Contribution of Preterm Birth to Infant Mortality Rates in the United States
OBJECTIVE. Although two thirds of infant deaths in the United States occur among infants born preterm (<37 weeks of gestation), only 17% of infant deaths are classified as being attributable to preterm birth with the standard classification of leading causes of death. To address this apparent discrepancy, we sought to estimate more accurately the contribution of preterm birth to infant mortality rates in the United States. METHODS. We identified …
Public Health Approach to Emerging Infections Among Pregnant Women
As public health professionals respond to emerging infections, particular attention needs to be paid to pregnant women and their offspring. Pregnant women might be more susceptible to, or more severely affected by, emerging infections. The effects of a new maternal infection on the embryo or fetus are difficult to predict. Some medications recommended for prophylaxis or treatment could harm the embryo or fetus. We discuss the challenges of respon…
Pandemic Influenza and Pregnant Women: Summary of a Meeting of Experts
Pandemic Influenza: Special Considerations for Pregnant Women was a meeting convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2008 to obtain input from experts and key partners regarding clinical management of pregnant women and related public health actions to be taken during a pandemic. Meeting goals were to discuss issues specific to pregnant women, identify gaps in knowledge, and develop a public health approach for pregnant women…
Public Health Approach to Emerging Infections Among Pregnant Women
As public health professionals respond to emerging infections, particular attention needs to be paid to pregnant women and their offspring. Pregnant women might be more susceptible to, or more severely affected by, emerging infections. The effects of a new maternal infection on the embryo or fetus are difficult to predict. Some medications recommended for prophylaxis or treatment could harm the embryo or fetus. We discuss the challenges of respon…
The Contribution of Preterm Birth to Infant Mortality Rates in the United States
OBJECTIVE. Although two thirds of infant deaths in the United States occur among infants born preterm (<37 weeks of gestation), only 17% of infant deaths are classified as being attributable to preterm birth with the standard classification of leading causes of death. To address this apparent discrepancy, we sought to estimate more accurately the contribution of preterm birth to infant mortality rates in the United States. METHODS. We identified …
Health Concerns of Women and Infants in Times of Natural Disasters: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina
Association Between Pregnancy Intention and Reproductive-health Related Behaviors Before and After Pregnancy Recognition, National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1997–2002
Pandemic Influenza and Pregnant Women: Summary of a Meeting of Experts
Pandemic Influenza: Special Considerations for Pregnant Women was a meeting convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2008 to obtain input from experts and key partners regarding clinical management of pregnant women and related public health actions to be taken during a pandemic. Meeting goals were to discuss issues specific to pregnant women, identify gaps in knowledge, and develop a public health approach for pregnant women…
Knowledge and Attitudes of Adults towards Smoking in Pregnancy: Results from the HealthStyles© 2008 Survey
Twinning and major birth defects, National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1997–2007
BACKGROUND: Twinning has been associated with many types of birth defects, although previous studies have had inconsistent findings. Many studies lack information about potential confounders, particularly use of fertility treatment. Our objective was to assess the association between twinning and birth defects in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS). METHODS: We used data from the NBDPS, a population-based, case-control study of ma…
Community Mitigation Guidelines to Prevent Pandemic Influenza — United States, 2017
When a novel influenza A virus with pandemic potential emerges, nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) often are the most readily available interventions to help slow transmission of the virus in communities, which is especially important before a pandemic vaccine becomes widely available. NPIs, also known as community mitigation measures, are actions that persons and communities can take to help slow the spread of respiratory virus infections, i…
Respect women, promote health and reduce stigma: Ethical arguments for universal hepatitis C screening in pregnancy
In the USA, there are missed opportunities to diagnose hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnancy because screening is currently risk-stratified and thus primarily limited to individuals who disclose history of injection drug use or sexually transmitted infection risks. Over the past decade, the opioid epidemic has dramatically increased incidence of HCV and a feasible, well-tolerated cure was introduced. Considering these developments, recent evidence…
Addressing the Need for Accountability in Public Health
The Ecological Genome Project and the Promises of Ecogenomics for Society: Realising a Shared Vision as One Health
This paper develops a vision for The Ecological Genome Project : an aspirational, global endeavour to connect human genomic sciences with the ethos of ecological sciences. The Project's goal is to strengthen interdisciplinary networks that relate to diverse initiatives using genomic technologies, with respect to shared ethical frameworks and governance structures. To this end, this paper proposes a practical definition of ecogenomics to align var…
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Covid-19 Disease Severity Among US Adults in Health Systems Participating in PCORnet®: May 2020–October 2022
This study analyzed COVID-19 disease severity distributions among different age, racial, and ethnic groups for pre-Omicron and Omicron variant periods from May 2020 to October 2022. Disease severity categories were defined by ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes recorded in the electronic health record in the 7 days preceding and 13 days following the SARS-CoV-2 positive laboratory record (index date) and were grouped into 4 mutually exclusive categories: …
Medicine (9 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Public health (7 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Obstetrics (5 works) · Pregnancy (5 works) · Disease (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Influenza Virus Research Studies (3 works)